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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

25 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

88% Customer Rating

101 reviews
Latest Reviews

Barbara (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Overall, quite happy with our stay. Only negative points would be the size of the kitchen and dining areas & the amount of traffic... more

Talana (Globetrotter from USA), October 2009:

Loved staying here. Very much a home atmosphere, definitely not a party hostel. Very clean with a funky style that makes you feel... more

Description:

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

Freeman Lodge

88% Customer Rating

15 reviews
Latest Reviews

Ciaran (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

I enjoyed my stay at this hostel, it was a lot of fun and the people were really friendly. It could do with a bit of a clean, espe... more

andrew_825496 (Novice Nomad from Northern Ireland), October 2009:

First rule: there are no rules. Second rule: did you not read the first rule!

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

84% Customer Rating

15 reviews
Latest Reviews

Joann (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

Really clean hostel!

juliatc1229 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

Metal bed-frames (yay no bed-bugs), lockers in rooms, card-swipe doors, big shared bathrooms with plenty of showers, showers stain... more

Description:

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

Melbourne Metro YHA

84% Customer Rating

65 reviews
Latest Reviews

motciantar9578 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Overall a good backpackers, great location and fantastic building. would recommend not getting a room 2 or 3 near the entrance if ... more

andyscott0 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

This is actually the best hostel i've stayed in in australia, more like a guest house than a hostel, more live in tennant than bac... 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

83% Customer Rating

31 reviews
Latest Reviews

susanmitchell7419 (Novice Nomad from Australia), August 2009:

Old Hostel in quiet,dark lane way with parking station beside-no view from room.Preferred to walk in from Spring st(parliament hou... more

leonharding1959 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), August 2009:

Excellent roof terrace and communal kitchen

Description:

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

City Centre budget Hotel

83% Customer Rating

68 reviews
Latest Reviews

perman6819 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Great place, great people. Literally a 10 second walk from the tram that takes you from St Kilda to CBD, and that tram runs every ... more

Lucy (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

Facilities are fantastic, and very clean. A lot of groups though so not sure how good it is to meet people. A bit away from the ci... more

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)

83% Customer Rating

83 reviews
Latest Reviews

Thomas (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

This hostel is pretty good. The atmosphere is definitely a party one. Although, I didn't have the trouble sleeping that everyone e... more

jonathan_titmarsh2129 (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

awfull bar staff

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

40 reviews
Latest Reviews

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

Samuel (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

I'm sure some people would like this type of place, but for me it was way too noisy and uncomfortable. Couldn't sleep at all. Faci... more

Description:

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

Home Travellers Motel- St Kilda

82% Customer Rating

57 reviews
Latest Reviews

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

elaineminagh6839 (Novice Nomad from Ireland), October 2009:

this place is a real find and the breakfast is great, great value for what you pay

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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