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St Kilda East backpackers' hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near St Kilda Beach in Melbourne

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Property grounds
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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2 Tantram Ave, St. Kilda East, VIC, 3183
  • Place, Rippon Lea House and Gardens
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Kilda Botanical Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elwood Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Economy Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

St. Kilda East stay.Your stay at this St. Kilda East hostel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of High Street Armadale and Elwood Beach. Caulfield Racecourse and Chapel Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rippon Lea House and Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Kilda Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • High Street Armadale - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Elwood Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • The Avenue Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 10 min drive
  • Ripponlea Station - 14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caulfield RSL - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tokyo Deli - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Spout Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mandoline - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Betty’s Burgers - ‬13 min walk

About this property

St Kilda East backpackers' hostel

Hostel near St Kilda Beach in Melbourne
As a guest of St Kilda East backpackers' hostel, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a television in a common area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
St Kilda East backpackers' hostel offers 40 accommodations with portable fans. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5 PM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

St Kilda East Lodge Hostel St. Kilda East
St Kilda East Lodge Hostel
St Kilda East Lodge Hostel
St Kilda East backpackers' hostel St. Kilda East

Frequently asked questions

How close is St Kilda East backpackers' hostel to the airport?

St Kilda East backpackers' hostel is 16.5 mi (24-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 St Kilda East backpackers' hostel?

As of Mar 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Kilda East backpackers' hostel on Apr 1, 2026 start from $56, including 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 St Kilda East backpackers' hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at St Kilda East backpackers' hostel.

How close is St Kilda East backpackers' hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 2.1 mi (10-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 2.2 mi (10-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does St Kilda East backpackers' hostel offer free breakfast?

St Kilda East backpackers' hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at St Kilda East backpackers' hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Crown Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at St Kilda East backpackers' hostel?

Check-in start time: 5 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at St Kilda East backpackers' hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does St Kilda East backpackers' hostel have a pool?

St Kilda East backpackers' hostel does not have a pool.

Does St Kilda East backpackers' hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is St Kilda East backpackers' hostel to downtown Melbourne?

St Kilda East backpackers' hostel is 5 mi away from Melbourne.

St Kilda East backpackers' hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 33 reviews

4.4/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
St Kilda East Backpackers. We walked in, not one to book us in, not that that mattered, we couldn't stay there. smelt like dead rats, worse than if you pictured a hovel. We rang the owner, and Wotif rang the owner. Both responses were if people want a clean place to stay, they should go somewhere else. I would be very surprised if Wotif allow this hostel to book through them ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite possibly one of the worst hostels I’ve stayed at in Australia. There’s no signage on the outside of it, so it is quite hard to locate. I wasn’t sent any check in instructions and check in wasn’t until 5pm, so that’s quite inconvenient. The bed that I was put in was right beside the window with a screen that was broken, since the room is on the ground floor, someone could easily access the room. The lockers are also broken so you can’t securely store your stuff. At 2:30am I was woken up by a person moving stuff around right outside the broken window and it was a very scary experience. The cleanliness of the hostel was abysmal. The whole place smelt like cigarette smoke. The bathroom smelled of urine and there was no toilet paper the entirety of my stay. For the price of the room ($100) I was extremely disappointed. Just get a hotel room for that price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emmanuel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

sam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I walk in n check leave in 2 minute with get refund for 2 night go sleep in the park instead
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid way to much for so little, no toilet paper or anything, grass over grown and everything just so discusting. Id ask for a refund but i dont know how to submit for on. Booked for 2 nights stayed for one and left on the second.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we first approach the backpackers, it looks so rundown. When we walked inside, it was disgusting crammed people sleeping on sofas in the hallways. When we arrive the host tried to get extra money for us because it was the F1 weekend. We paid for three nights Shuriken, it wasn’t enough I said no, she threatened to throw us out after the second night. I refused and showed her the paperwork what said we paid for three nights. After Air second night, they took a bookshelf out of the bedroom and put another stretcher for someone to sleep and made at seven in the bedroom. Your broken toilet you had to walk sideways into the toilet close the door. When you sat down your knees were touchin , and made at seven in the bedroom. Your broken toilet. You had to walk sideways into the toilet close the door. When you sat down you knees were touching the door. No hot water in the shower and also we had to bring our own toilet paper. I wouldn’t recommend this place to My in worst enemies.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arion

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Aweke

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Izak

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

anna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no photos online and no refunds for a reason please do not stay here waste of money no toilet paper and very rude owner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Porsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is so cool! The people and staff are very friendly, rooms are spacious with very comfy beds and a funky outdoor area and a relaxed, chilled safe feeling environment! Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shehan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Facility & Service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very tidy room with a comfy bed. A little noisy though eventually the guest's went to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Anonymous

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to not have the room allocated, owner was out and the cleaner was trying to get us organised but had no clue where to put us. I'd paid for a twin bed and a single, to find out after the fact that they only had single bunks, we were told we'd be in a room on our own, at 5am in the morning I had a man in his jocks staring at me and then he started screaming abuse at my son telling him to get out of his #@$&ing bed. He was obviously drunk and we were then afraid to go back to sleep. The owner had put him in our room without informing us. The facilities were deplorable, sticky bathroom floor, ripped up linoleum, toilets were filthy with urine sprayed everywhere, on the floor cistern and seat, no paper, poo stains on the toilet, grimy walls. Thick layers of dust everywhere.cardboard where mirrors used to be but were ripped off the walls. The shared kitchen was falling apart from the sink being ducked taped to taps hanging on by a thread. Outside of the property was unkempt with a ripped mattress and couch being out the front. I didn't shower the as there was dirty undies in the shower, wet towels pooling at the base of the shower and the shower was grimy and black. IT is by far the worst hostel/backpackers we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My review is 5* based on its great value for money. There's good WiFi you get a sturdy bunk bed kitchen shower and communal area and ample fridge freezers. More importantly it's the people who make a hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the vibe this place gives. You get what you pay for. There's a kitchen a bed a toilet shower and WiFi. More importantly it's the people who make it. I've stayed here twice now.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting beyond belief! People that were staying there were nice but owner was extremely rude and had no intentions of anything except cash !!! Give this place a miss
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Diego, Melbourne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t even check in due to other plans but it sounds horrible.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Lewis, Darwin, Australia

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

Stole my money

I didn't stay: they took my booking, then said they couldn't arrange for entry after 7pm. On their advertisement they say you can enter after 7pm, and give a mobile phone number. The person on the phone said no. She also said she would cancel the booking so they didn't take my money. She didn't do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2/10 Terrible

Billy , Melbourne

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

Would recommend to my worst enemy

The title says it all. DO NOT STAY HERE. HORRIBLE.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018