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3.5 out of 5

"Rooms were clean but bathrooms ... let's just stay not that clean! Anyway, it was close to the SkyBus terminal and very central. " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 05 Apr 2017

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Double Room - Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Melbourne city backpackers, you're just a quick walk from Collins Street. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.

  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Collins Street and 10 minutes on foot from Marvel Stadium
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Melbourne city backpackers ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Melbourne city backpackers

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3 out of 5
Rooms were clean but bathrooms ... let's just stay not that clean! Anyway, it was close to the SkyBus terminal and very central.

Posted by on 5 Apr 2017

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4 out of 5

Posted by on 19 Feb 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

26 Feb 2020 by Jess

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, happy travels!

About the Melbourne city backpackers

Location 197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Property Features

Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Melbourne city backpackers. This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Spencer Street Station (0.4 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Metro station: Flagstaff Station (0.6 km / 0.4 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Melbourne city backpackers offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. This Melbourne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

  • Bathrooms are shared
  • Communal kitchen access
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Safe
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Caters to adults only
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Cash deposit required

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 10

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 35 per person (return)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • King St Backpackers
  • King St Backpackers Hostel
  • King St Backpackers Hostel Melbourne
  • King St Backpackers Melbourne
  • Melbourne city backpackers Hostel
  • King Street Backpackers Hotel Melbourne
  • Melbourne city backpackers Melbourne
  • Melbourne city backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.