Hostels in Melbourne

10 properties in Melbourne are hostels and budget dorms, starting at € 54 per night for two adults with a typical price of € 74. That is about 40% below the city median of € 124.

Live prices for a two-night stay a month ahead — search your own dates.

See all 10 hostels in Melbourne

How hostels in Melbourne compare

Of everything we can book in Melbourne at the moment, roughly 3% is hostels and budget dorms — 10 properties out of 317. Half of what is bookable sits between € 54 and € 82 a night, with the midpoint at € 74. That is about 40% below the Melbourne median of € 124, so choosing on this filter does not cost you anything here. Among the best-reviewed the star ratings run from 2 to 4, so this is not one class of property. The highest-rated right now is Bayside House at 9/10 from 606 reviews, around € 74 a night. The six best-reviewed in this group average 8.2 out of 10 between them.

Highly rated

Bayside House
Bayside House
9/10 · 606 reviews
€ 74 from / night
Summer House Melbourne
Summer House Melbourne
8.2/10 · 826 reviews
€ 62 from / night
Space Hotel - Hostel
Space Hotel - Hostel
8.2/10 · 108 reviews
€ 88 from / night
Little Drifter North Melbourne
Little Drifter North Melbourne
8/10 · 1 818 reviews
€ 82 from / night
Nomads St Kilda
Nomads St Kilda
8/10 · 936 reviews
€ 89 from / night
YHA Melbourne Central
YHA Melbourne Central
7.8/10 · 4 781 reviews
€ 104 from / night

What to look for in hostels in Melbourne

Properties offering shared dormitories, private rooms, or both, with common areas that are the actual point. Modern hostels vary enormously: some are quiet and closer to a budget hotel, others run bar crawls every night. The guest reviews say which one you are booking far better than the description does.

Before you book, check

  • Whether the rate is per bed or per room. This is the single most common booking mistake.
  • Whether bed linen and towels are included or hired.
  • Whether there are lockers, and whether they take your size of bag and your own padlock.
  • Whether the dorm is mixed or single-sex, and how many beds are in it.
The thing people get caught by

A four-bed dorm and a fourteen-bed dorm are the same product on a filter and a completely different night's sleep. Look at the room type, not just the price, and read the review score for the specific thing that matters to you: quiet, cleanliness, or atmosphere.

Worth it for: Solo travel, long trips, and anyone who would rather meet people than have a minibar.

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Frequently asked

How much do hostels in Melbourne cost?

Starting from €54 per night for two adults, with a typical price of €74. That is about 40% below the city median of €124.

How many are there?

We can currently book 10 properties hostels and budget dorms in Melbourne. The list is built from live availability, so it changes with the season and your dates.