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Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne City Backpackers

197-199 King Street, Melbourne, 3000, Australia

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Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Melbourne City Backpackers

Welcome to Melbourne City Backpackers, the vibrant hub for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the bustling heart of Melbourne! Located just 0.5mi from the city center at 197-199 King Street, this affordable gem offers easy access to some of the city’s best attractions. Whether you're wandering through the Melbourne laneways, sipping coffee at local cafés, or indulging in the nightlife, you’ll find everything at your doorstep.

With prices starting from just $68, you’re sure to find a cozy spot tailored for adult guests who appreciate a smoke-free environment. Enjoy the complimentary Wi-Fi to keep up with friends and family while you explore, and take advantage of the air conditioning to stay cool after a day of adventure. Plus, who can resist the perk of waking up to a delicious breakfast to kickstart the day?

Don’t just take our word for it—this backpackers’ haven has racked up an impressive 1304 reviews! Travelers love the welcoming atmosphere and friendly vibe that makes Melbourne City Backpackers feel like home. Join the fun and make lifelong memories while experiencing the best that Melbourne has to offer!

Whether you're a solo traveler keen to meet new friends or you’re traveling with a buddy, Melbourne City Backpackers has the perfect accommodation to suit your needs! Choose from a variety of shared dormitories, including cozy 4, 6, or even spacious 16-bed options, each designed to create an inviting space for travelers from all walks of life. For a little more privacy, why not book a double room or triple room, where you can unwind after an exciting day out while still being part of the bustling backpacker community?

But that’s not all! As you settle in, you’ll delight in the communal vibes that the hostel fosters. Gather around to share your travel stories and tips with fellow adventurers in the common areas, or challenge someone to a friendly game of cards. With plenty of opportunities to connect, you might find lifelong companions or simply enjoy the laughter and camaraderie that definitionally fills the air. For those moments when you want to wind down, kick back, and watch a movie or listen to music, feel free to take advantage of the comfortable lounge areas.

And when hunger strikes, you won’t have to venture far! Melbourne City Backpackers provides a delectable breakfast each morning, designed to fuel your adventures ahead. Once you've had your fill, step outside and explore Melbourne's riches—all easily accessible from the doorstep of your new favorite backpacker destination! Join the spirited crowd and craft unforgettable memories in the city that truly never sleeps!

Closest airports

Essendon Airport

6.7mi

Melbourne Airport

11.6mi

Avalon Airport

30.7mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Rooms

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom in Melbourne City Backpackers

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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Rest comfortably in our air-conditioned 6-bed dormitory room, featuring a cozy bunk bed. Perfect for solo travelers seeking a budget-friendly shared space.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom in Melbourne City Backpackers

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Shared Bathroom, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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Rest in comfort in our female dormitory room with a bunk bed, shared bathroom, and air conditioning. Ideal for solo travelers looking for a cozy and affordable stay.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom in Melbourne City Backpackers

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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Sleep in comfort in our cozy 4-bed female dormitory room with shared bathroom, equipped with air conditioning. Get your own space and enjoy a good night's sleep on your bunk bed.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom in Melbourne City Backpackers

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Air conditioning

Shower

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Rest comfortably in our cozy 4-bed mixed dormitory room with air conditioning. With a bunk bed and shared bathroom, this 258 sqft space is perfect for a solo traveler looking for a budget-friendly accommodation.

Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom in Melbourne City Backpackers

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Dormitory, 16 Bed, Shared Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

Air conditioning

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Rest comfortably in our 16-bed mixed dormitory room with shared bathroom. Enjoy a bunk bed and air conditioning in this cozy 258 sqft space.

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Room, Single Use, Shared Bathroom

130 sqft

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This room has a double-sized bed and a single-sized bunk bed on top. It includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 1.

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

190 sqft

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This room has a double-sized bed and a single-sized bunk bed on top. It includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 3.

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

130 sqft

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This room has a double-sized bed and a single-sized bunk bed on top. It includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 2.

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Dormitory, 3 Bed, Shared Bathroom

160 sqft

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This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

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Dormitory, 2 Bed, Shared Bathroom

140 sqft

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This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Single Use

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Dormitory, 3 Bed, Single Use

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Guest reviews

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1,304 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Yung

8.2

October 2023

The staff is super friendly and nice. And, it is cool that I can use my phone as a key. The location is great near the skyline.

No plugs are around my bed. And, the sheet and pillow smell old.

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Thibaut

8.2

January 2023

It is small (about the common area) so it was easy to talk to people. The facility was easy access, well located in the cbd

it was a little bit dirty, but same as some other hostel so if you have the habit to travel in hostel it s ok

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Tea-maria

8.2

October 2022

The location of the hostel Melbourne City Backpackers is great, you can easily reach all parts of the city center by walk. Also the fact that the rooms had the possibility of being either just male or female added to the comfort.

There a multitude of things that can be improved and add to any travelers feeling more welcome. Firstly, we reserved 5 beds at the same time, however they were not in the same room, which was frustrating, especially as the reservations were made more than a month in advance. Next to that, the receptionist was rather rude and had a temper, which honestly was just annoying. He was wondering how we could even think about having a room together as it’s a hostel and then also showed no signs of flexibility.

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John

10

July 2023

Got a super cheap flight that came in late(11PM) and needed only one night in the city. The staff Jackson was amazing. There was a big party downstairs as you would expect with young travellers having a drink on a saturday night. And a bit loud outside CBD Melbs Saturday night which is the norm. If you don't bring earplugs into a dorm hostel, I don't know what to tell you. But my four bed dorm were with 3 young gentlemen who were polite and quiet. Room and bathroom were unbelievably clean for a big dormy hostel.

Can't complain.

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Mary

10

January 2024

That place is very worth staying in. It is not for flashpackers, but for the rest of us it has everything we need, even free tea with milk to put in it. It is very central to the city and around a 5 minute walk from the train and coach station. There is an ALDI supermarket around a 15 minute walk from the hostel.Those seem to be in every town in Australia and are great for helping to stay within the budget.

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Vanina

8.2

March 2023

the place is very well located, free breakfast included! You have the free trams and southern station just 3 min walking. The staff was very friendly and well informed, you can meet other travellers easily in the hangout areas or in the kitchen. Overall I had a great stay to enjoy the city.

the kitchen was small or not well distributed for the amount of guests, it would be nice to get new pans and pots and also needs more fridges and sockets in the rooms.

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Julia

8.2

March 2023

Nice hostel with a really good location

There were no outlets near all of the beds (especially if you had a top bunk), so you really had to think about when to charge the phone. I did not like the Goki App as a key, because I had to take my phone everywhere (even to the bathroom), so I could get into my room again. So I could not leave my phone (and charge it) in the room when I left it for a moment. A shorter code or an easier one for the rooms would be helpful, so it is possible to remember the code to get into the room.

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Subhashree

8.2

September 2023

The location was fantastic and is just infront of southern cross station. Everything starting from kitchen to washroom was all ok and can be adjusted without having any issues.

they should have a lift otherwise carrying luggage to 3rd or 4th floor is just too tiring. Rest kitchen and all should be properly cleaned.

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Rebekah

10

August 2022

Look I needed a bed for the night last min some one els booked it for me but I have special needs and they did it though a exterior site and I would have called to make sure that I could be catered for, however when the establishment were made aware they made it work, they made everything better than could be expected. The bed was warm and in a darkened room and I slept no kidding for 12 straight hrs! Thanks

Your disabled bathroom shower needs fixing, because it was decent other than that. I also struggled with your code entry system but I don’t know if the guy on fixed that because I only had to put it in once as my dorm room was left ajar. This issue was just my jenky brain having trouble.

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Dk

8.2

July 2022

Eventhough reception wasn't 24hours, I was still able to checkin after hours with the access codes given to me for front door and for my room. The bathroom was clean the first night and they had all the facilities and amenities as mentioned.

The bathroom was filthy the second night! The person below my bunk was sick and coughing which made me get sick the following day and I still haven't fully recovered. But that's my bad and I should have booked a private room. The fridge was full and I put my food in there in the morning. That evening my food was gone eventhough I had labelled it properly. It was also disappointing that the kitchen wasn't 24hrs.

Points of Interest Around Melbourne City Backpackers

Attractions

Melbourne Regent Theatre

0.5mi

Melbourne Royal Arcade

0.5mi

Collins Street

0.5mi

Melbourne Town Hall

0.6mi

Forum Melbourne

0.8mi

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

1mi

Melbourne Museum

1.2mi

Kings Domain

1.4mi

Lygon Street

1.5mi

Rod Laver Arena

1.5mi

AAMI Park

1.7mi

Luna Park Melbourne

3.8mi

Caulfield Racecourse

6.2mi

Brighton Beach

7.8mi

Dominique Portet Winery

29.3mi

Amenities of Melbourne City Backpackers

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Stay rules - Melbourne City Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property