See all properties

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay

2.0 star property
Hostel near Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail, connected to a rail/subway station in Melbourne

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay

Garden
Property amenity
Property amenity
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
15 Charles Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067
  • Fitzroy Gardens
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Capsule Pod

Capsule Pod | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Capsule Pod

  • 43 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite

Premium Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

You may also like

Ad
Go Go Snug | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ovolo South Yarra

South Yarra
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 549 reviews
Ovolo South Yarra

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Abbotsford stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Abbotsford hostel, you'll find Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail and Yarra Bend Park. Carlton and United Breweries and Fitzroy Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
View more Hostels in MelbourneOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thanh Ha 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Bags Full - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Kingdom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abbots Yard - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay

Hostel near Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail, connected to a rail/subway station in Melbourne
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Melbourne hostel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2001
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay offers 12 shared accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Melbourne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Spanish, Vietnamese

Similar properties

Terrace/patio

Richmond Private Rooms @ 151 Hoddle Homestay

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
3.9 out of 5, Good, 41 reviews
Richmond Private Rooms @ 151 Hoddle Homestay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 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.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Heating fee: AUD 10 per day
  • Hot tub fee: AUD 30 per stay

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, mobile payments, and PayPal. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion
15 Charles Mansion
15 Charles Abbotsford Homestay
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Abbotsford Homestay Hostel
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay Abbotsford

Frequently asked questions

How close is Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay to the airport?

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay is 11.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay.

How close is Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay to the beach?

This hostel is 5.1 mi (30-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 8 mi (31-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay offer free breakfast?

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Crown Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay?

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

Is there free parking at Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay have a pool?

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay does not have a pool.

Does Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay to downtown Melbourne?

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay is 1.9 mi away from Melbourne.

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 81 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mould in the shower. Splatters of who-knows-what on the wall by the toilet. No aircon, and smoke from other guests if you open then windows. Sketchy af looking types staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Not Anyone BUT BRIDGET

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t stst
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What it says on the box, no frills budget hotel. But clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Haven't been in pod accommodation before but it seemed to work well. Had a room to myself that was very clean and comfortable, and shared bathroom was close. Kitchen facilities were well looked after. Manager was very considerate.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as expected from the listing posted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was as advertised and fine. But being by the front door it was so LOUD. Everytime someone used the door the beeping of the door lock and slamming of the door woke us up. Not to mention the loud occupants who spoke on the phone and in the hallways at 11:00pm, 2:30am , then again at 4:30am. Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Staff & service
This is a very basic place, so don’t expect much and bring a padlock for your gear as this is an unsafe area. I had a problem with my pod breaking and I was injured and the staff were not interested in putting things right. If you book here don’t expect much for your money!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitomi

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked friendly and welcoming staff, cleanliness, free coffee tea and bread. Comfortable bed and communal areas. Only think to be improved is that I wasnt in receipt of the code to get in when I arrived. I didnt have a sim card so couldnt phone. I went away and emailed Frank to get it and then went back. Ideally an automatic email and text giving these details, before check out time would have been good. Overall this is my favourite accommodation place in Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My windows were missing 1 half of the curtain which meant you had a natural alarm clock regardless how tired you are, but hey, cheap
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget stay. They send you an email after booking which had me giggling that really pushed it home. They basically say you don’t pay for extra services so don’t expect them. For me, I got exactly what I paid for. I was excited to try out the capsule pod for a night and it was maybe 15mins from where I’d been earlier. Very convenient. The pods were a bit creaky but overall clean and had all the necessary bits for charging electronics. It gave me a Star Wars/Star Trek vibe and it was fun staying somewhere that looks so much like the places in Japan that I haven’t been able to go. The shower was adequate, got the job done. Decent shared kitchen. From my single night everyone seemed to be aware of each other and were as quiet as they could be. These aren’t soundproof spaces but I didn’t find it a problem. I have chronic pain and health conditions and I was in an upper capsule. I found the little ladder steps to be the easiest I’ve ever used. Very solid, easy to navigate and no foot pain from tiny rungs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lungile

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One towel, stained and not even folded, no bed lamps, bed had no frame or bed head, just a matress and base plonked on the floor.no soap in bathroom, no amenities. For very little extra cost this room could have been so much better. Spa out odd order and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yunquing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yunquing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay and Huw the manager there is pretty nice. He does very good and tasty cooks for me. Good experience to share and will choose too for next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a homestay in the true sense of the word. The caretaker goes the extra mile and is great IT support. rooms and bathrooms are excellent. The back garden area is lovely to spend time in. Laundry and Kitchen is just like home. If you need something and can't find it, all you have to do is ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you're on a limited budget or everything else is booked out, then so be it. Holes in the walls, dust on all horizontal surfaces and the bed was, well, less said the better. On a positive note, however, the caretaker is a genuinely friendly gentleman who tries hard to make guests feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tayla

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgustingly filthy. Awaiting refund and did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Cheap place to stay but don't expect a super comfy bed or much privacy and quiet. Fairly priced and convenient for a one night stay near Melbourne's attractions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away! This place is nothing at all like the pictures! It was so dirty and we felt too uncomfortable to stay there. It was terrible, we left 5 minutes after check in. Trying to get a refund. 15 degrees hotter inside then outside with a tiny fan only. Walls and curtains were covered in black and brown marks. It was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
For the price we weren't expecting much but the place smelled very badly of smoke pretty much throughout the day as if someone was smoking indoors. We were only after a night's stay so were not very bothered about much else but the smoke was something we couldn't ignore.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022