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All Nations City Backpackers Reviews

2 Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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71%Overall Rating

From 74 ratings
  • 66%Character
  • 69%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 69%Atmosphere
  • 62%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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80%

Even only 1 night... Bbut services that I got are NICE! └ºνє♡ the people all aroubds..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Excellent location within walking distance of main attractions. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Free rice and pasta was great, free towel too. Plenty of showers and toilets, never had to wait. Not the most modern or immaculate of hostels but clean enough and good value for money, would stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Lauren, Thank you very much for your great review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, please come back and see us the next time that your'e in Melbourne, Love All Nations...:)

63%

It should really het an upgrade. There are no plugs in the room, the bathrooms are hard to find and small for the amount. People staying. And even the global gossip WiFi isn't always working.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Marco, Thank you very much for your review. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay with us. In fact there are plugs in every room and in the common areas. Furthermore, our great hostel has a high amount of bathrooms, which range from private, unisex and male and female bathrooms. If you would have approached us with your problems we would have been able to help you with that. Happy travelling!! Love All Nations ♥

73%

Only stayed for a half night because i needed to catch my flight very Early the next Morning. It was a very loud Night because of the Trams and all the People coming back to the room. It's a really Big Hostel but of you Need to be close to Southern cross it's alright.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


73%

The kitchen is really small for so many people and it was sometimes noisy at night. Other than that it is a good backpackers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2013
  • FabienVDP
  • France
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey, thanks for your review. We are glad to hear you had a good time while you were here. Being right in the middle of the city, unfortunately there can be a bit of street noise - but next time come and see us for some free ear plugs. Safe travels, hope to see you again next time you are in town. Love All Nations

77%

I only stayed for a night, but what I've seen would totally convince me to stay with All Nations Backpackers again. The close location to Southern Cross is a big plus, too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Katharina, Thanks a lot for your great review!!! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us :-) Come back next time when you are in Melbourne!! Love All Nations ♥

93%

Great location, but if your a couple you can find cheaper accommodation than this! Otherwise awesome place for travelling groups, pub downstairs and a short walk from Spencer street station!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Tegan, Thanks a lot for your lovely review :) We are happy you had a great time at All Nations. Come back next time you are in Melbourne. Happy travelling!! Love All Nations ♥

97%

Great hostel! Only stayed here for one night, but absolutely loved it and will definitely come back. The staff was really friendly and the atmosphere was great too.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very very much for your great feedback! We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We are looking forward to see you again!! Happy travelling!! Love All Nations ♥

97%

The first impression that I had from outside was not very good. The building looks very old and not nice, but when you walk in you can see that they have done a lot to maintain the hostel. Not everything is new yet, but you can see they are working on it. The staff here was very friendly and helpful. This was my first trip to Melbourne and I had many questions which they were happy to answer. I will definitely come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your nice review. We are happy to see that you realized that we do our best to keep our lovely old building in a good shape. We are currently renovating all the bathrooms step by step to make it even more charming. :-) We are looking forward to welcoming you again very soon. Happy travelling!! Love All Nations ♥

83%

Noisiest hostel I have ever stayed in! But great staff and good facilities. Just take ear plugs if you stay here! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Cathie, Thank you for your review, yes we do have fantastic staff and great facilities, and with our fantastic location, it does become a little loud with the traffic outside sometimes. We always have ear plugs available at reception for free. Enjoy the rest of your travels and please come and stay with us again if you are every back in Melbourne. Love All Nations...:)

80%

Great bed clothes, friendly and nice environment.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Wales
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Clinton, Thanks for your great review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you again. Love All Nations...:)

100%

Stayed there for a few nights and I don't know what everyone was saying about it being dirty. It's an old building sure but it's definitely not dirty! The staff were great, very helpful and patient. I would definitely go back.

Owner Comment (Show)
Luke, thank you for your thoughts on our lovely building, it is old with heaps of character. Your comments about our staff really make them happy. Enjoy your travels, Love All Nations....:)

57%

Open all the bathrooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Adam, thank you for your review, we currently have one bathroom closed for a full renovation however all of the other ones are in full operation. We hope you enjoy the rest of your travels. Love All Nations...:)

30%

the bathroom is disgusting

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Simone, Thank you for your review, we do have housekeeping on right around the clock. They are constantly cleaning all the bathrooms, we are sorry that you weren't happy with the bathroom that you used. Please come back next time and we're sure that you'll be happy with what you see. Love All Nations ...:)

60%

Big and impersonal hostel. No lockers in the rooms, the kitchen and comon area closes at 23:00 so you have to sit on the floor if you want to keep skyping.


23%

Do NOT stay here!! Building is old and in disrepair. Hallways dimly lit and creepy. Unbearably hot in the building and no outside chill out area. Inside common areas cramped and suffocating. Alley door left unsecured 24/7. Shady people inside. No social atmosphere; people walk around like zombies. Bathrooms & kitchen rarely cleaned. Trains INCREDIBLY loud, even w/ earplugs. Booked 3 nights and asked for transfer or refund after 1st; not given. Left after 2nd. This place will ruin your holiday!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Michael, We are really sorry to hear that you didn't have a brilliant time here at All Nations. We hope you enjoy the rest of your travelling. Love All Nations...:)

87%

The hostel is in a great location and there is a great atmosphere. The free pasta & rice are also great! Only minus were the fact that during meal times it was too cramped in the little kitchen and the unisex showers weren't very clean. The staff was friendly and pretty helpful. Had a good time here overall and would probably repeat if in Melbourne again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Alba, It's fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay here. Yes our staff are brilliant and we all look forward to seeing you if you ever come back to Melbourne. Enjoy your travels! Love All Nations...:) x

57%

The hostel is in a old house so no elevators available. The staff didn't know how to calculate percents so it took about 15 min to check-in and pay for the dorm. The dorm was dark and small for 8 people and the shower taps were leaking all the time. Common areas were small and packed, since its a big hostel. Didnt really lured to hang around there. Great location but I'm happy I stayed there only for one night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Netta, Thank you for your review, Next time make it for more than only 1 night, you'll love it and we'll love having you here. Enjoy Australia....:) Love All Nations

73%

defo too noisy because of the trains. Clean facilities. compfy beds. kitchen to small. good location. perfect for someone who needs to travel via the southern cross station (2 min walk). for a longer stay i would look for something else which is not next to the train network.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Kai, Thank you for your kind words regarding our hostel. We love it too!! We agree that sometimes the trams and train do become a little loud, we offer free ear plugs at the reception desk which helps out. It's all part of being in a great location. Happy travels...:) Love All Nations xxx

90%

Only stayed one night as a quick stopover in the city before our flight to New Zealand. Hostel was clean and the hostel is located within easy walking distance to the city and all the main sights. Staff were friendly and helpful (especially when I accidently left my mobile behind and had to return to collect it).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Jodie, Thanks for your comments, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay. Please come back again next time you're in Melbourne. Love All Nations....:)

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