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17 Jan — 18 Jan2
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Tips for booking hostels in Melbourne

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Melbourne. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 10 January 2025.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Melbourne:$85/night
Cheapest price found:$29/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Thursday
$43 - $215
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$53 - $145
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

Discover affordable stays in Melbourne that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Melbourne can be found for as low as $36 per night. There is currently one property in Melbourne that can be booked for this price. Elizabeth Hostel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025
These Melbourne properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Elizabeth Hostel
Elizabeth Hostel
Elizabeth Hostel
490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
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Europa Melbourne
Europa Melbourne
Europa Melbourne
310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
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Barkly Backpackers
Barkly Backpackers
Barkly Backpackers
102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$42
Avg. per night
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Melbourne City Backpackers
Melbourne City Backpackers
Melbourne City Backpackers
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$48
Avg. per night
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The Village North Melbourne
The Village North Melbourne
The Village North Melbourne
78 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$48
Avg. per night
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The Village Melbourne
The Village Melbourne
The Village Melbourne
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
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Yha Melbourne Central
Yha Melbourne Central
Yha Melbourne Central
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$54
Avg. per night
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Nomads St Kilda Hostel
Nomads St Kilda Hostel
Nomads St Kilda Hostel
17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$59
Avg. per night
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St Kilda East Backpackers' Hostel
St Kilda East Backpackers' Hostel
St Kilda East Backpackers' Hostel
2 Tantram Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$68
Avg. per night
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Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods - 15 Charles Homestay
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods - 15 Charles Homestay
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods - 15 Charles Homestay
15 Charles Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$70
Avg. per night
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South Yarra Hostel
South Yarra Hostel
South Yarra Hostel
733 Punt Road South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$144
Avg. per night
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Hostel prices in Melbourne

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Melbourne to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Melbourne at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
The Village Melbourne
The Village Melbourne
The Village Melbourne
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$52
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Yha Melbourne Central
Yha Melbourne Central
Yha Melbourne Central
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$54
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Barkly Backpackers
Barkly Backpackers
Barkly Backpackers
102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$42
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2 stars and under
Nomads St Kilda Hostel
Nomads St Kilda Hostel
Nomads St Kilda Hostel
17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$59
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Melbourne City Backpackers
Melbourne City Backpackers
Melbourne City Backpackers
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$48
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South Yarra Hostel
South Yarra Hostel
South Yarra Hostel
733 Punt Road South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$144
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St Kilda East Backpackers' Hostel
St Kilda East Backpackers' Hostel
St Kilda East Backpackers' Hostel
2 Tantram Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$68
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Europa Melbourne
Europa Melbourne
Europa Melbourne
310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$38
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Other accommodations in Melbourne

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Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites
Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites
Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites
480 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$134
Avg. per night
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Docklands Private Collection - New Quay
Docklands Private Collection - New Quay
Docklands Private Collection - New Quay
Shop 7, 198 Harbour Esplanade, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$156
Avg. per night
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Pegasus Apart-Hotel
Pegasus Apart-Hotel
Pegasus Apart-Hotel
206 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night
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Crown Metropol Melbourne
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Crown Metropol Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$279
Avg. per night
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Causeway 353 Hotel
Causeway 353 Hotel
Causeway 353 Hotel
353 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$134
Avg. per night
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Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
328 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$146
Avg. per night
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Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands
Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands
Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$210
Avg. per night
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Kula Docklands
Kula Docklands
Kula Docklands
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2.4 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$151
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Melbourne to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 10 January 2025.
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Facts about staying in Melbourne

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Melbourne to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 10 January 2025.

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

    On average, it’s $86/night for a hostel in Melbourne, though $56/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $29/night in Melbourne. Try to avoid booking your hostel in September (the most expensive month). Booking in June (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

    With an average review score of 8.0 (out of 10) from 2,800 HotelsCombined users, The Village Melbourne is considered the best Melbourne hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

    The Village North Melbourne is 18.0 km away from Melbourne Airport, making it the closest Melbourne hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

  • What area of Melbourne is most popular to stay in?

    Melbourne CBD is the most popular area of Melbourne to stay in. In the past year, 22% of HotelsCombined users looking for Melbourne hostels searched within Melbourne CBD. Elizabeth Hostel is a popular hostel in Melbourne CBD if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Melbourne closest to Queen Victoria Market?

    The most popular Melbourne hostel near Queen Victoria Market is The Village Melbourne. The Village Melbourne has a rating of 8.0/10 from 2,800 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.3 km from Queen Victoria Market.

  • Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

    Hostels in Melbourne tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Melbourne hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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