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7.7

814 reviews

Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

109 Barkly Street, St Kilda, 3182, Australia

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Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Live music/Performance

Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

Welcome to Summer House Backpackers Melbourne, an exciting and vibrant 2-star hotel located in the heart of Saint Kilda, Melbourne. Just 3.6mi from the city center, this quirky hostel offers an unbeatable experience for travelers seeking adventure and fun in Australia. The hotel address is 109 Barkly Street, Saint Kilda, Melbourne.

With 814 reviews from satisfied guests, Summer House Backpackers Melbourne promises a lively atmosphere perfect for solo travelers and backpackers looking to meet new friends. The hotel boasts a range of amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk, live music performances, a bar for socializing, a sun deck to soak up the sun, and private bathrooms. This adults-only hostel ensures a comfortable and entertaining stay for all guests.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Melbourne at Summer House Backpackers. The minimum price makes it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers looking to explore all that Victoria has to offer. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere, make new friends, and create unforgettable memories at this dynamic hostel in Saint Kilda.

At Summer House Backpackers Melbourne, your payment options are flexible and convenient. You can settle your bills with cash, Visa, Mastercard, or Eftpos, making it simple to manage your expenses while staying at this vibrant hostel. Whether you prefer paying with a card or keeping it old-school with cash, the choice is yours.

The room types at Summer House Backpackers Melbourne cater to different preferences and group sizes. Choose between mixed and female-only dormitories, perfect for solo travelers or groups of friends on an adventure together. Shared rooms offer a budget-friendly option for those looking to meet fellow travelers and share stories of their Australian escapades.

In addition to the comfortable accommodations and lively social atmosphere, Summer House Backpackers Melbourne is just a stone's throw away from the iconic St Kilda Beach. Spend your days soaking up the sunshine, trying out water sports, or simply relaxing by the sea. With the perfect blend of beachside relaxation and urban excitement, this hostel offers the ultimate Melbourne experience for budget-conscious travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation.

Closest airports

Essendon Airport

10.4mi

Melbourne Airport

15.2mi

Avalon Airport

30.4mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Live music/Performance

Rooms

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (ages 18-35 years only) in Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Private Bathroom, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years.

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (ages 18-35 years only) in Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Private Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

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Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities within the dormitory room. Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (ages 18-35 years only) in Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Private Bathroom

1 Bunk Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

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Guests have access to shared bathroom facilities within the dormitory room. Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years.

Bunk Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (ages 18-35 years only) in Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

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Dormitory, 8 Bed, Bunk Bed, Private Bathroom, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom (ages 18-35 years only) in Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

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Dormitory, 6 Bed, Private Bathroom, Female Only

1 Bunk Bed

20 sqft

Private Bathroom

Air conditioning

Shower

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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning. Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years.

Triple Room with Private Bathroom in Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

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Double, Triple, Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

Shower

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Spacious twin room with tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, heating and Wi-Fi internet access. Please note that the rate is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). Please note the private rooms are located on the 3rd floor, directly underneath the rooftop bar. If there is an event on the rooftop, there may be noise heard in the room.

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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Private Bathroom

175 sqft

Private Bathroom

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This bed in dormitory features air conditioning. Please note the property cannot accept guests under the age of 18 and over the age of 35 years.

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Deluxe, Triple

350 sqft

Kitchenette

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The spacious triple room provides air conditioning and a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath. The triple room's kitchenette, which has kitchenware and a toaster, is available for cooking and storing food. The triple room features carpeted floors and features an electric kettle, heating and sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Deluxe

Kitchenette

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Deluxe, 2 Bed

Kitchenette

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Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Dormitory, Bunk Bed

1 Bunk Bed

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Guest reviews

7.7

814 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Beth

8.2

September 2023

 Great location with easy access to teams and busses. Good rooms, we were in a private and the bathroom and room was clean and comfortable. Nice bar downstairs

The kitchen needed updating we felt as it got super busy and was very cramped where the cookers were. There was a long corridor into our room and it could do with some extra items to make the stay perfect such as hooks or a mirror etc.

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Kameela

10

May 2024

It was our first time staying at a hostel and summer house is the best one we could have picked. The private room is spacious and the bed is super comfortable. The toilets were very clean and new. The staff were all extremely nice and everyone else that we met were all welcoming. The bar downstairs serves a great pint and its very easy to get into the city from the hostel by tram. The kitchen, although a bit small, was cozy and well cleaned every day. We could borrow an iron and hair dryer from the reception which was really helpful. There is a very cozy TV room and the staff was really helpful and accommodating to us. They definitely made our first hostel experience an extremely pleasant one. Kudos to the team at summer house!

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Niamh

10

February 2024

Loveeeed my stay here, stayed long term and if I stayed anywhere else in Melbourne I would always end up coming back. Female dorms are 10/10, literally feels like a hotel with the bathroom 🔥 Tv room is so decent to relax in the evening and they have a shower room for when you first arrive in there! Lots of things going on in the week to take part in in the week during peak season, not really anything at all in autumn-spring though Rooftop is incredible, it’s a super nice space to be productive too. Right next to the beach and loads of bars including nomads hostel for boozey bingo on a Monday! Everyone’s super social and welcoming and it’s nice to be in a hostel where everyone is from all over the world not just a Brit like me lol

Kitchen was 90% of the time disgusting. It’s super small with lots of people trying to cook at the same time and gets super stressful. Housekeepers try SO hard to keep it clean but nobody washes up after themselves and it just gets exhausting. No oven or air fryer either, pretty much just hobs and toastie maker. I was in a few dorms which were pretty messy from the occupants but so was I by the end, staying long term always ends like that.

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Emma-jane

8.2

February 2024

Rooms were great, lots of space, clean and ensuite bathrooms were a plus! Lots of fun activites and great discounts at the bar downstairs Most of the staff were very pleasant, always greeting and saying hello, making sure everything was going well The location was brilliant! Short walk to beach, cafes, restaurants, shops etc. Trams nearby too and Skybus stop just across the road

The kitchen was a bit of a disaster, no one cleaning their dishes or counters. Did see staff coming in to clean dishes however, but the mess of the counters/stove really put me off. Also was told to label bags of food kept in the kitchen. No one told me to label with departure date so I wrote the date that I put the bag there and one of my bags was thrown out (the other had a warning put on it which is fair), I think clear signs in the kitchen about how to label food would have been beneficial.

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Aiko

8.2

September 2024

Good facility and cheap. The elevator has to be used with your room key. Good security. Old building itself. The facility was maintained well with strict rules. Kitchen was not dirty. I was aware of not being close to city but there is a bus stop in front of House and St Kilda train station is 10 mins walk distance so I got myki card for one day trip and no issues for getting around.

I stayed at Saturday night so I heard people was talking by midnight from outside and inside and some roommates backed late midnight and made a pretty much noise unfortunately…

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Kathan

9.1

July 2024

The staff were wonderful and very helpful. The facilities were great and the bathrooms were pretty clean. It’s a fantastic location and easy to get to restaurants, the beach and trams to the city. Also Free pancake Sundays, and BBQ on Mondays.

Not many people actually respect the rules there and I wish the staff took it a bit more seriously. I feel they were a bit light on punishments. Also I think the carpet in the room I stayed in definitely needs a deep clean cause it was always a bit damp and sticky in spots.

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Lynn

9.1

March 2024

Was pleasantly surprised. Booked a private room which was large with a modern bathroom. 20% off food and drinks at the bar was an added bonus.

Having to go to the communal kitchen to make a coffee or tea was a pain, no kettle in the room :( No towel rail or hook to hang up wet towels in the bathroom :( Not being able to use the balcony because of council nonsense, why let them build it in the first place? :( Communal kitchen always a mess, not the hotels fault I may add, backpackers not cleaning up there mess was the problem, I chose to not use anything other than the kettle.

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Greg

10

April 2024

Having the bar downstairs was fun. It was a colourful crowd, great bar staff and good atmosphere. Proximity to the Grand Prix track and MCG was really good. The St Kilda area in general was a nice place to hang out. The staff were really friendly. The food from the kitchen was really good.

A few more hooks to hang towels in the bathroom would have been helpful, plus a few more places to hang clothes in the room. More powerpoints in the room also. The bathroom door lock didn't work.

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Ali

9.1

May 2023

The hostel was very comfortable, we have a private bed and it was excellent. The room was really big and the hostel itself has a good atmosphere. The bar below cant be heard by the private floors and the showers were great, we got good use out of the tv room when we got there after a flight and slept well from like 10am-2pm!

There was a private event that went on upstairs one night and it was very loud lol, but the reception told us before booking and made it clear so I cant complain, the staff was lovely! There also needs to be more lights in the privates (like a lamp or something, i understand how they can get damaged in a hostel though,) and the kitchen is very tiny for the amount of people! I second seating area close to the kitchen would be handy!

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Kim

8.2

September 2023

I had a private room and was very surprised with the spaciousness. It had a small bar fridge, space for hanging and storing clothes. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking, and crockery, it was extremely busy at dinnertime. The laundry was great - huge washers and dryers. Cosy TV room with shelves for bag storage. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I will go back! It is perfect for travellers and great value for money. Not too far to walk to trams, restaurants and supermarkets. Airport Skybus stops unbelievably close.

Points of Interest Around Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

Attractions

Luna Park Melbourne

0.3mi

Kings Domain

2.5mi

AAMI Park

2.7mi

Rod Laver Arena

2.8mi

Caulfield Racecourse

3.3mi

Forum Melbourne

3.4mi

Collins Street

3.5mi

Melbourne Town Hall

3.5mi

Melbourne Royal Arcade

3.6mi

Melbourne Regent Theatre

3.6mi

Brighton Beach

4.2mi

Melbourne Museum

4.3mi

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

4.3mi

Lygon Street

4.7mi

Dominique Portet Winery

29.2mi

Amenities of Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

Adults only

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

24-hour front desk

Live music/Performance

Stay rules - Summer House Backpackers Melbourne

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property