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Base St Kilda Reviews

17 Carlisle St, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Reviews of Base St Kilda

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90%

Very good atmosphere,great nightlife and prices at bar were very reasonable and they had v good offers on food every day.Staff were excellent and very helpfull,only flipside was the price 40 dollars a night when sharing with 7 people is a bit steep but it was also the week of the oz open tennis so wud hope that it wud be cheaper when thats over.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Best hostel I ever has entred!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Rooms were very good, with ensuite bathroom and lockers under the beds. Good size kitchen and common room with a TV. Lively bar with entertainment each night of the week. Definatley worth it for the the party goer

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


86%

choice hostel, people are awesome bar is good fun will defenetly be back


83%

Space to hang laundry to dry in the rooms and more electrical outlets would be appreciated, but otherwise a very pleasant stay. The tour booking desk staff are excellent at finding good deals, even for companies like Greyhound.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


86%

Good location. Drinks are expensive in the main bar at Base. When you stay at this hostel, you'll pay for everything. If you're not looking to party, do not pick this hostel as it's like living in a niteclub. People banging on doors 24/7 and making noise. The place is very 'clicky' , as in everyone has their own group they hang around with. Staff are super friendly and very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

I would really like to thank the staff, they were really helpful and cheerful, it makes such a difference, a very refreshing change! Definitely the best staff I have encountered in Australia.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

This place is awesome! Clean, lively, quiet comfy rooms. Best week is Aus! Stay here!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The music went unlit 3 am and I couldn't sleep until then. I got up at 7:30 and had a cold shower. I heard later that the hot water system had broken. Apart from that - brilliant!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Thought I was in for a few sleepless nights in a hostel with a reputation for party but was surprised by how sound proof the rooms were! The Sanctuary was V comfortable.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 23 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (12 reviews)


93%

Perfect hostel to get to know people traveling or doing work&travel in this area. Near the beach and not far away from town. Many bars around... WLAN v expensive!


96%

A good hostel, though a little on the pricey side.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


36%

The staff were exceptionally rude. Very unhelpful, unprofessional and spoke to us in a condescending manner. You could tell this hostel was out to make money. Once you paid and checked in they stopped caring. They spilt us up even though we booked a room for five girls. Much unnecessary drama could have been avoided had they kept us together. They put us in rooms with long-term residents who were also very rude and had superior attitudes towards us. AWFUL.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Miss R, We are sorry your stay with us did not go well for you. Customer service is usually a category we receive positive feedback on. If you could please be more specific regarding the staff's "attitude" we will certainly follow up and get back to you with an explanation. Unfortunately I have to say that I suspect most of the discontent surrounds the incident in which you bought a gentlemen home to stay in the female only Sanctuary dorm. While we are not prudish regarding such activities, we must uphold the hostel rules and remove such strangers, especially when other guests in the room complain. It is an 8 share dorm after all. Nevertheless we take all complaints seriously so if you are happy to forward us further information about your grievance we will investigate asap. Best regards, Manager.

70%

The hostel is to big. The bar is wicked and prices are alright. I met some cool people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


96%

had a ball

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Great time here i met loads of great people and drank loads of goon x

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


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  • 86%

  • Overall Rating
  • From 33 ratings
  • 82%Character
  • 88%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 85%Fun
  • 81%Cleanliness

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  • 17 Jan 2012 (90%)
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