Name: Melbourne City Backpackers
Address: 197-199 King Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia, 197-199 King Street, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Rating: 7.8

Melbourne City Backpackers

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast. There is free luggage storage and free WiFi throughout. Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers) is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station and a 10-minute walk from Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium is just 2297 feet away. Guests have access to free internet stations in the lobby. Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer are available. All rooms have access to shared shower and toilet facilities. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are available. Breakfast is free for guests every morning 8am-11am. Reception hours 8am-11pm. We are an international backpackers hostel and require an international passport for check in at all times.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Room Type	Number of guests
Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom (1 Guest) 1 twin bed
Private Double Room with Shared Bathroom (2 Guests) 1 full bed
Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom (3 Guests) 1 full bed and 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed
Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 1 bunk bed

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Jordan

Australia

“Great location and people Go to Theory Bar for there Stand up Comedy, great laughs”

Trần

Australia

“The Lounge area, great activities, amazing vibes, friendly staffs. Spacious bathroom, bright hallway and quiet”

Peta

Australia

“The room was clean, fresh sheets extra. For the price was great”

Tsaiti

Taiwan

“It’s conveniently located just minutes of walking from the Southern Cross station in the CBD.”

Donna

Canada

“It was friendly and comfy atmosphere. Great bathroom and shower facilities.”

Vincrntius

Indonesia

“The staffs are friendly and super helpful. Good experience for my first time in Australia”

Hana

United States

“The staff were exceptional and helped me a lot as it's my first time in Melbourne. Jess was the best with such detailed descriptions and knowledge.”

Josefina

Australia

“Very friendly staff. Breakfast is coffee and tea + some bread and cereal. Great location close to the southern cross station, Good if you need somewhere to stay the night before catching a flight. Didn’t use the kitchen but it looked ok. Note:...”

Romain

Switzerland

“Friendly staff, very good location, good for solo travellers and very clean hostel”

Kohler

Canada

“Was great for a one night stay solo travelling between flights as it’s close to the airport shuttle. Washroom facilities were clean and spacious.”

Area info

Amenities of Melbourne City Backpackers

House rules

Melbourne City Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note you are unable to book out entire dorm rooms or make large group bookings without consultation with Melbourne City Backpackers first.

Melbourne City Backpackers is unable to guarantee that all members of group bookings can be accommodated in the same room.

Requests for a top or bottom bunk can not be guaranteed.

Please note that the property is unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years of age.

All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Melbourne City Backpackers