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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

88% Customer Rating

96 reviews
Latest Reviews

alis0n6742 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

The best hostel i have stayed in so far on my travels. Would recommend to anyone after a relaxing base for a visit to melbourne. B... more

Michael (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Overall had no problem staying here. Was close to the west richmond train which got you straight into the city and buses down to s... more

Description:

ˇ®The Freeman Lodge is a small clean and friendly hostel-guesthouse for travellers... More Info... »

Freeman Lodge

87% Customer Rating

29 reviews
Latest Reviews

helen283666453 (Novice Nomad from China), November 2009:

The owner is wery friendly and nice.i like stay the Collingwood Accommodation with some people from difenrent country,it is so fab... more

sandergroenintwoud4623 (Novice Nomad from Netherlands), November 2009:

Cheap hostel compared to other hostels in Melbourne and ok but not worth 87%. Lot of long-termers and the rooms are clean. Facili... more

Description:

Only 10 minutes from the centre of Melbourne, we are on the doorstep of Melbourne’s Arts and Live Music s More Info... »

Collingwood Accommodation Melbourne

86% Customer Rating

28 reviews
Latest Reviews

zebulooon1584 (Novice Nomad from France), October 2009:

I would not recommend this hostel. First because there is no particular places to meet people, no lounge, no big kitchen or cinema... more

rikurn3412 (Novice Nomad from Netherlands), October 2009:

This seems to be a new building. The location is good. A little walk to the center. It's quite noisy though. So, bring your earplu... more

Description:

NEW!! Melbourne Central YHA is an exciting new backpackers hostel in Melbourne's vibrant CBD. The hostel has an energetic backpa.. More Info... »

Melbourne Central YHA

84% Customer Rating

72 reviews
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tillyv2979 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

great location and atmosphere, nothing to complain about... also has a guest house with private rooms in the adjacent property tha... more

jdonbra1413 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

The Nunnery is cosy and has a great vibe about it - staff are friendly and helpful and the free popcorn, ice cream and bbq is a bo... more

Description:

Perfect for spoiling yourself but at a budget price, The Nunnery’s wide range of accommodation styles are spread over two buildi.. More Info... »

The Nunnery

84% Customer Rating

68 reviews
Latest Reviews

amado7384915 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

The location even though in st kilda is not really that close to the beach or the main street. The tram is basically right in fron... more

dicka19842921 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

The best Hostel ever. Great staff, so clean and you get no noise at night! perfect! Defo stay here its brilliant! Michael england

Description:

Habitat HQ is 'the Travellers Call' for fun! Brand spanking new, contemporary, clean, friendly and secure accommodation in the h.. More Info... »

Habitat HQ (formerly Cooee on St Kilda)

84% Customer Rating

18 reviews
Latest Reviews

Sonya (Novice Nomad from Scotland), November 2009:

A nice youth hostel. The staff were really friendly and the kitchen staff did top tucker. Not the friendliest of backpackers but... more

Joann (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

Really clean hostel!

Description:

Winner - 2007 & 2008 Victorian Tourism Award for 'Best Backpacker Accomodation!' Melbourne Metro YHA offers excellent facilitie.. More Info... »

Melbourne Metro YHA

83% Customer Rating

41 reviews
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warrulmapy5902 (Novice Nomad from Madagascar), November 2009:

I was VERY dissappointed when a staff member told me \'I was lucky to still have a booking with them\'. This occured because I did... more

alisdair_miller341 (Novice Nomad from Scotland), November 2009:

good hostel. no complaints

Description:

Home Travellers itself on being your home away from home, with a wonderful friendly atomosphere. More Info... »

Home Travellers Motel- St Kilda

83% Customer Rating

89 reviews
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Joanne (Avid Traveller from England), November 2009:

Party Hostel, no sleep to be had in our room :(

Jason (Globetrotter from Northern Ireland), November 2009:

Excellent hostel with a large party atmosphere. Located about 20 min tram ride from central melbourne

Description:

Situated just two blocks from the beach, this hostel has places to chill, places to have fun and more... More Info... »

Base St Kilda

83% Customer Rating

29 reviews
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mustang_sally734285 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Good location, friendly staff, nice decor in rooms. I would be happy to stay here again

dln_161853 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

We really enjoyed our stay here, it was right in the heart of the city. The staff were very helpful with nice clean comfortable r... more

Description:

City Centre Budget Hotel, great location in the centre of Melbourne,specializingsin DOUBLE/TWIN/SINGLE ROOMS. More Info... »

City Centre budget Hotel

82% Customer Rating

56 reviews
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Simon (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

The Claremont Guesthouse is in a perfect location next to the train station, right next to Chapel St (great shopping) and there is... more

emilypatterson856802 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

This hostel is PERFECT for those who arent necessarily after a party hostel. But even if you are, it's on Toorak St, 2 mins away f... more

Description:

Slip in between clean fresh sheets and enjoy clean towels daily. Claremont Guest House puts you right in the heart of everything.. More Info... »

Claremont Guesthouse

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