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Melbourne, Australia
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Travel insights for hostels in Melbourne
Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Melbourne including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne?
The cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne is February ($71). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is September ($220).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Melbourne?
The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Tuesday ($61). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $185.
How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $35, rising to an average cost of $93, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $41 for a 4-star hostel in Melbourne for tonight.
How much is a Melbourne hostel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Melbourne this weekend for as little as $29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $35/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was $37/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?
Save money by booking a hostel at least 78 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 78 days ahead was $39 per night.
Discover affordable stays in Melbourne that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Melbourne can be found for as low as $34 per night. There is currently one property in Melbourne that can be booked for this price. Europa Melbourne is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 24 April 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.
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 24 April 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.
Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Melbourne to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 24 April 2025.
Whether you're visiting Melbourne for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. As an added benefit, users can click a hostel they're interesting in to find helpful information and deals for that hostel.
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 24 April 2025.
What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?
On average, it’s $76/night for a hostel in Melbourne, though $46/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $28/night in Melbourne. Try to avoid booking your hostel in December (the most expensive month). Booking in January (the cheapest month) could save you money.
What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?
With an average review score of 8.1 (out of 10) from 892 HotelsCombined users, Nomads St Kilda Hostel 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, 6% of HotelsCombined users looking for Melbourne hostels searched within Melbourne CBD. Yha Melbourne Central 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 Lygon Street?
The most popular Melbourne hostel near Lygon Street is The Village Melbourne. The Village Melbourne has a rating of 7.9/10 from 2,925 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 2.5 km from Lygon Street.
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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