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Melbourne city backpackers

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel near Collins Street

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster
Hallway
Family dining
Reception
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room - Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Private Single Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Triple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Private Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Bed In 16 Beds Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hostel, you'll find Collins Street and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marvel Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Collins Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Crown Casino - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colonial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Coffee & Bagels - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's Bourke Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brown Alley - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Satay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Melbourne city backpackers

Adults-only hostel near Collins Street
Melbourne city backpackers offers its guests a vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Melbourne city backpackers also features laundry facilities, a front-desk safe, and a microwave in a common area.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Melbourne city backpackers offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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 (roundtrip)

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

You need to know

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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Melbourne city backpackers to the airport?

Melbourne city backpackers is 9.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Melbourne city backpackers?

As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Melbourne city backpackers on Nov 11, 2025 start from $86.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Melbourne city backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Melbourne city backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of AUD 35 per person, roundtrip.

How close is Melbourne city backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.8 mi (18-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 7.7 mi (24-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Melbourne city backpackers offer free breakfast?

Melbourne city backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Melbourne city backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Crown Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Melbourne city backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Melbourne city backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Melbourne city backpackers have a pool?

Melbourne city backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Melbourne city backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Melbourne city backpackers to downtown Melbourne?

Melbourne city backpackers is 0.3 mi away from Melbourne.

Reviews

Melbourne city backpackers Reviews

6.6

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine for what it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not disability friendly as there is no lift or wheelchair access. Bedrooms are roomy by kitchen/dining/lounge are very small.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joaninha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had my stay for 4 nights (Including NYE) and the experience was pretty good. A clean place, comfortable bed (In a 16 shared room), the external noise was unperceivable inside the room, the hostel offers some stuff for breakfast such as cereal, milk, tea, coffee, bread, and enough kitchen facilities to cook during the allowed times. I'm not sure how many activities they do, but I had the opportunity to do a painting there, on Monday afternoon, with all the tools provided for them. The only thing to consider is to let the kitchen open all the time, due to the second day of my stay I had a tour early and all my prepared food was in the fridge, and I had to go Coles to buy something because I didn't have access to the kitchen at 7am. About the location, it is close to the CBD, with loads of shops, restaurants, clubs, transport alternatives among the free PT zone. I'd definitively come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly and accommodating. Clean rooms and kitchens, and ample storage space.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CHIACHEN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Israr

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helping. Overalls property is on good location. The problem i faced was about my roommates. Whole night they did not let me sleep by making noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feeling at home :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nasty and abusive
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is nice. But when midnight, outside is noisy.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Alastair

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last resort accom only!

One bathroom not servicable, beds uncomfortable , minimal linen only 1 pillow. complex Maxwell smartesque codes on multiple doors for access ! Very basic , minamilistic shared accom Never again .. creaky bunk beds difficult not to wake other guests when getting in and out of bed and doors
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

HIKARI

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharad

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chi Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the kitchen cooking gas flame is higher than other hostel. And free breakfast and tea and coffee, milk. Shower is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Aishwarya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were stinky and overall not a very clean backpackers hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Chirangivee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To start with, I didn’t get my access code to the front door for which I had to stay outside and talk over for 20 minutes because the lady In reception was not able to locate my booking. After I got in all the lower beds of my room were taken so I had to take one of the top beds where there was no access to power outlet. I asked if any extension cable was available but there was none.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAI SHIANG

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to bus stops where I needed to get to, friendly service, breakfast provided is a big bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Great location but had to walk up 4 flights of stairs. Also excellent security
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I would stay here again because the price was unbeatable includes a basic breakfast or cereal or toast tea/coffee AND its got to be the easiest hostel to get to from the airport!!! The hostel is less then 5 minutes walk from the airport shuttle bus - literally walked in a straight line and i was there. So easy to find. They had an option for after hours checkin too. Only dislike was there is no elevator, i had to carry 30 kgs up 3 flights of stairs late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dinusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. It makes our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Melbourne
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

santosh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable and ok for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Omkar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I like the location of the property close to the station. When it comes to stay, it was difficult to sleep at night due to side railings of top bed being loose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022