Backpacker Hostels in Melbourne, Australia

40 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $23 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Melbourne

#1 Top Rated
Solo Traveller
"…We host regular hostel events in-house and around Melbourne, plus help finding work and getting settled into the Melbourne lifestyle. We're a small hostel and don't have a full time reception. … More
Couples Digital Nomads Female Solo Traveller Solo Traveller
"…The Mansion features 14 newly renovated rooms over three levels, connected by a grand double spiral staircase. Sound just a bit fancy? It is! Fitted out with new bunk beds complete with privacy … More

Selina Central

Central
Free Breakfast
Couples Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Boutique Hostel
"…Summary There is someone at reception at all times, which is great in case you need help with planning or just have a general question. If you need a day tour or an airport shuttle booked, … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Arrangements can easily be arranged for check-in outside these times so please let us know. If you have any questions, please contact us directly before making your reservation. Over 18's … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
562 Flinders Street ... More
Couples Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Female Solo Traveller Groups (10+ people) Solo Traveller Boutique Hostel
"…The decor is also great featuring this space station feel. Either way, awesome place. Very good hotel! - It's a really good and clean place where to stay, but for a backpacker is not really cheap … More

Nomads (Formerly Base) St Kilda

St. Kilda
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…all slate big power showers. the Red Eye bar does lots of different nites like quizzes and free drinks for girls. The kitchen is very modern and has big comfy sofas to watch the tv and its open … More

Selina St Kilda

St. Kilda
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…A few of us spring-cleaned all the rooms and never found them to be particularly bad! The staff are all really cool and friendly. Plus I think it's getting done up so it will be even better than … More

The Exford Hotel

Central
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Larger four-, six-, and eight-bed dorms are also on offer. The bathrooms are newly renovated and very clean, with the toilets in one keycard-accessible room, and the showers in their own rooms … More

Summer House Backpackers

St. Kilda
Free Breakfast
Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…The dorms include a tiny, clean en suite bathroom, luggage-storage room, and a room to hang your clothes. There are plenty of power points in the room and a balcony, which you can't access … More

Europa Melbourne

Central
Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller
"…As well as discovering the many attractions & beautiful gardens that Melbourne has to offer, Europa is situated only metres away from a 'tram free zone' making Europa the perfect base for … More
Female Solo Traveller Solo Traveller
"…Even the bed sheets are white!! Real white, not that kind of off colour they go after so long. The bar(s) downstairs - Yes, plural, they have two of em!! They were a bit expensive but really … More

The Nunnery Accommodation

Fitzroy
Free Breakfast
Couples Family-Friendly Hostel Female Solo Traveller
"…Only issues I had were with how they keep a few long term derelict types for whatever reason, and the bathrooms could have been cleaned a bit more often. Amazing - For a hostel, it is amazing. it' … More
Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…All dorms and private rooms are fitted with air conditioning for summer and heating for winter. Tramstop Fourteen Backpackers is ideal for travellers who prefer a small and friendly hostel in … More
"…CarricHouse just located on the edge of Melbourne's CBD, within the free tram zone and Queen Victoria Market just 3 Min walk away. Two of Melbourne most popular (cafe code black and the Small … More

Queen Victoria Hostel

North Melbourne
Solo Traveller
"…We have a pub bar downstairs serving cheap beers, wine and cocktails for everyone! Close to Southern Cross Station, Marvel Stadium, Flagstaff Garden, Melbourne Central, State Library Of Victoria, … More

Melbourne City Backpackers

Central
Free Breakfast
Solo Traveller
"…we never have problem getting breakfast even at 8:30 a.m. big breakfast was alright, got ham, sausages, fruits -- quite good also. got internet access which is marvelous, not the slow kind of … More
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…There is a couch in the front hall, a staircase in the back which leads to the bar downstairs, which is where most congregation within the hostel itself seems to take place. The kitchen could … More
Party Hostel
238 Victoria Street More

Pint On Punt Hotel

Windsor
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…And the food (meals) is cheap and great at the hostel. Excellent place to stay if anyone wants to stay in Melbourne. Thank you to all the staff for looking after me. I wish you all the best. … More

Backpacker Hostels in Melbourne, Australia

40 Hostels for Backpackers available. Prices start from $23 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Melbourne (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Melbourne.

 Street Art in Melbourne

Melbourne is the shopping and culture hub of Victoria and home to the University of Melbourne. It is a compact but adorable city which is easy to get around and backpacker hostel options are readily available.

A good starting point to look for hostels in Melbourne is Flinders Street Station which is located centrally next to famous Federation Square. In the surrounding area, you will find several accommodation options to choose from. If you do not want to stay in central Melbourne, you can also look for a hostel in the outlying areas.

Since Melbourne is quite consolidated, most major attractions are within walking distance from Federation Square. If you do not feel like walking, or the weather does not allow it, there is a tourist shuttle bus which covers most attractions including the Docklands. You can also use the free circle tram which operates in the city center. To get to get from the airport to your backpacker hostel in Melbourne, there is a bus which operates roughly every 20 minutes from Southern Cross Station.

Fitzroy is Melbourne’s colourful, inner-city bohemian hub with several hostels located in the area. Home to the famous Brunswick Street, it’s the suburb to visit for some of the city’s best shopping, eating, drinking and entertainment spots. Exploring the streets surrounding Brunswick Street reveals a thriving art scene, spread out between small galleries and on the streets themselves. Melbourne is seen as one of the street-art capitals of the world and much of this is concentrated around Fitzroy.

In general, Melbourne is a very tourist-friendly city and you will be provided heaps of information on what to do and where to get there.

Written by local enthusiast for Melbourne hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Melbourne hostels Mona

Melbourne Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Melbourne, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 40
Average dorm price $33
Average private room price $88
Cheapest hostel in Melbourne Bev & Mick's International Backpackers at Mcmahon's with $26.5
Party hostels in Melbourne Selina Central (15 in total)
Most Melbourne hostels are located in Central, St. Kilda, Fitzroy
Average rating of all hostels 6.9

FAQ about Melbourne Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Melbourne. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

11 Hostels in Melbourne with Private Rooms

11 Hostels in Melbourne with Private Rooms

8 Best Hostels in Melbourne

8 Best Hostels in Melbourne

9 Cheapest Hostels in Melbourne

9 Cheapest Hostels in Melbourne

8 Party Hostels in Melbourne

8 Party Hostels in Melbourne

Other Nearby Cities

Brunswick (5 Km / 3 mi.)
Oakleigh (14 Km / 9 mi.)
Glen Waverley (19 Km / 12 mi.)
Emerald (44 Km / 27 mi.)
Bacchus Marsh (49 Km / 30 mi.)
Phillip Island (78 Km / 48 mi.)
Torquay (80 Km / 50 mi.)

Travel Tips for Melbourne - from the Community

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