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YHA Melbourne Central

2.0 star property
Hostel near Collins Street in Melbourne

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Rooftop terrace
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Dining
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Crown Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Premium Room with Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Premium Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Interior

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Interior

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Interior

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Interior

Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Premium Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Heart of Melbourne.At this Melbourne Central Business District hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Collins Street and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, both within a 5-minute walk. Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State of Grace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardware Société - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Melbourne Central

Hostel near Collins Street in Melbourne
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Melbourne Central.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 240 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
YHA Melbourne Central offers 240 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 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. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
Melbourne Central YHA
Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
YHA Melbourne Central Melbourne
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Melbourne Central to the airport?

YHA Melbourne Central is 13 mi (21-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 YHA Melbourne Central?

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Melbourne Central on Jun 10, 2025 start from $59.64, 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 YHA Melbourne Central have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Melbourne Central.

How close is YHA Melbourne Central to the beach?

This hostel is 4.4 mi (18-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 7.4 mi (23-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does YHA Melbourne Central offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at YHA Melbourne Central, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 12 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at YHA Melbourne Central?

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

What time is check-in at YHA Melbourne Central?

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

Is there free parking at YHA Melbourne Central?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does YHA Melbourne Central have a pool?

YHA Melbourne Central does not have a pool.

Does YHA Melbourne Central have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Melbourne Central to downtown Melbourne?

YHA Melbourne Central is 0.5 mi away from Melbourne.

YHA Melbourne Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 262 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! There is a train running behind the hostel so it can be pretty loud, otherwise a nice place in a convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhongqi, Auckland

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were easily the best thing about this location, I think facilities could use some mild updating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe accommodation. Easy to make you way around the place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location in the heart of the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Amenities
Porperty was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu

Liked: Staff & service
Clean, convenient location and friendly staff But noisy environment bc train, tram and construction
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for quick trips
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
It was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Southern Cross station so the location is perfect for me to get Skybus in the early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely value for money but is not for anyone that’s looking for more than just a space to sleep. Oh, breakfast is rather disappointing, just cereal, milk, coffee & tea. I reckon you save $14 and get a warm sausage roll and coffee instead with that money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not a bad budget option

The YHA is at the budget end of the spectrum but they seem to have slipped, the prices have gone up but the facilities are not a spotless as they used to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mischa, Cardigan Village

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice location close to everything at a good budget price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic, economical, central accomm.

Often stay here bc of central location, economy but this time there were no towels in room, chip scraps on the floor beside bed, no spare blankets and i was cold. Not a big deal and i will continue staying here but the housekeeping needs to be better. Reception easy, expedient & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pleace! Great staf
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had my own bathroom this time and the shower was heaven!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrified . Virus risk !

Dorm bed for 4 . The room is small, a person stayed there kept coughing and sneezing the whole night . She took the rubbish bin next to her bed and the bin is full of tissue paper . There is no health safety control screening or measure in the dorm . ppl just spread their virus . Terrified !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Staff & service

A Review

There is good and bad about this place from my experience. Overall it was pretty solid for the price. The beds were decent. The personal heater in the room and the window were appreciated. I also really liked the coffeehouse vibe they had going on downstairs. However, there were not nearly enough plugs in the room and the plugs that were available were not personal ones for each bed, so there were 4 of us rotating the plug use. It's not the worst thing, but it was a bit annoying. Also, the kitchen and fridges were always messy and the restroom never looked or smelled that great. The area around my bed also wasn't cleaned prior to my arrival. Additionally, I knew the location when I booked my stay, so I was expecting the typical CBD noise, however, what I wasn't expecting was all of the random noise that came from the building itself... there was lots of door slamming throughout the day and several days of early morning (6-7am) vacuuming(?).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024