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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast. There is free luggage storage and free WiFi throughout. Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers) is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station and a 10-minute walk from Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium is just 2297 feet away. Guests have access to free internet stations in the lobby. Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer are available. All rooms have access to shared shower and toilet facilities. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are available. Breakfast is free for guests every morning 8am-11am. Reception hours 8am-11pm. We are an international backpackers hostel and require an international passport for check in at all times.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!


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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.2
Low score for Melbourne
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Area info

Amenities of Melbourne City Backpackers

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Ping-pong
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Adults only
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Portuguese

House rules

Melbourne City Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted Melbourne City Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note you are unable to book out entire dorm rooms or make large group bookings without consultation with Melbourne City Backpackers first.

Melbourne City Backpackers is unable to guarantee that all members of group bookings can be accommodated in the same room.

Requests for a top or bottom bunk can not be guaranteed.

Please note that the property is unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years of age.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Melbourne City Backpackers

  • Melbourne City Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Ping-pong
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Check-in at Melbourne City Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Melbourne City Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Melbourne City Backpackers is 2,450 feet from the center of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.