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Travellers Trax @ The Barley Corn Hotel Reviews

177 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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63%Overall Rating

From 33 ratings
  • 65%Character
  • 55%Security
  • 67%Location
  • 76%Staff
  • 68%Atmosphere
  • 48%Cleanliness

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53%

It literally smelt like "1,000 asses".

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
You must have an astonishingly keen sense of smell. Personally, I've never smelt 1,000 bottoms. But I'm not here to judge one's hobbies. Unfortunately flatulence is not something we can control, but we shall endeavor to keep Baked Beans off our $4 Pizza Menu. Might I suggest working for Border Patrol, or the Federal Bureau of Narcotics. Good luck in the future. Travellers Trax.

60%

The internet DOES NOT WORK ON IPHONES!!! WTF!!?? other then that...The place is dirty and overcrowded, there's like 30 living there, all in working visas and they get territorial at times. Only 3 showers! And all nasty. The 24 hours reception is a LIE! Got there at 6am, and had to wait outside in the cold till 9:30. No alcohol allowed, but the own a bar downstairs with good deals. It was not awfull over all but it was kind a bad

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


77%

The staff is very friendly, helpull and fun. The atmosphere there was great too, like a little family. But the cleanliness needs more attention and there are not enough toilets or kitchen items.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Uruguay
  • Female, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


63%

Nice staff and ok hostel but was a little far from main vacation sites


90%

We had a short but pleasant stay. The staff and the internet cafe helped us get oriented. Didn't use the kitchen, but it's the thought that counts.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
:) Made my day :)

47%

The place is very messy and stinky. Ands its really old. There's a bathroom at outside downstairs, when I go there and take a shower and afer that I want to go back inside it was lock.. And I have to knock and yelling like a crazy girl to get someone to ipen the door but they didnt hear it. I knew some of the people hear it but they pretend they didnt hear. And I have to wait for 30 minutes to get someone open the door. The cleanliness is really poor.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Now this was a hard complaint to resolve.. But got there in the end, i couldn't make sense of where you were locked out of hun, but the answer was your room.. you need to ensure that you take your room keys with you when you shower as for security people shut the doors. Also we have received some scathing comments, some founded and others purely in the realm of fantasy, but this is the first time we have been called Stinky, i am not sure how to reply or fix this one for you hun, but it does put me in mind of a 16th century perfume box that you wear around your neck it is filled with flowers, and you sniff it when you encounter terrible odors or pretentiously when things are not to your liking. I hope this helps hun, and enjoy the rest of your time in Melbourne

67%

Kitchen needed a good clean and no soap to wash your hands. Well run, particularly liked the coles bag with cutlery and plates.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

Nice people, fun atmosphere. Could do with a spring clean, and definitely some lockers as I had some money stolen out of my jewellery bag...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Elise. We always encourage people to leave any valuables in the safe downstairs. But rest assured lockers are on the way. Hope to see you soon.

50%

I have stayed in many hostels in different countries and this by far the worst one. The place is so run down. My room was not clean with dirty tissues and dust under the bed.The bathroom is old and dirty with no place to hang your clothes. There was no toilet paper so i had to find some. The shutters in my room were broken so the room was very bright. The standard was below average. The only 2 things this place got going for it, is the staff and the location. Both are great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Nader! I'm glad you enjoyed the location and staff in the hostel. I am sorry you found some other problems, but I do wish you had drawn them to our attention sooner, and we may have fixed these issues for you. We have since found the guest who was eating all of the toilet paper, and he is safely locked away. Regards, Travellers Trax

83%

Awesome place, most friendliest staff, nice rooms! I really enjoyed my stay there, the people at the reception were very helpful and always friendly!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Naaaah. YOU were awesome!!

63%

I actually enjoyed my stay at this hostel although I think there are not enough toilets/showers and sometimes it's been too noisy during the night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


37%

Way to dirty, disgusting! To hot and noisy..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Norway
  • Female, 18-24
  • (6 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Lise. I'm sorry about the heat. I did a little rain dance for you, I guess it didn't work... Well, you know what they say? You can choose your holidays, but you can't choose the weather. Never mind. Always next time. Travellers Trax

40%

Although this hostel is in a great location, and the staff are friendly It is highly disorganized and needs renovating. Some people may argue that the price justifies all of the shortcuts this hostel takes, however I would happily argue that the price is too high for the quality of hygiene standards and facilities that it has. 1. broken shower head for 7 days 2. mouldy shower curtain 3. unvacuumed dorm floor for 7 days 4. cleanileness is really bad 5. really noisy 6. fines for not doing dishes

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Nicole. Here at Travellers Trax, we fully appreciate opinions, particularly those organised numerically, so us lowly hostel workers can comprehend what irritated you in the simplest possible terms. I would, however, love to retort. 1) I can very clearly remember checking you in personally, and I believe you had a number of issues: Trying to navigate Melbourne, finding an affordable hostel, looking for work, etc etc. I was also pleased to aid you with all of these difficulties. 2) I clearly remember telling you the location of our other numerous showers whilst we were upgrading the "broken" one in question. 3) I accurately remember asking you to move your belongings onto your bed whilst I vacuumed the carpet in your room. 4) I can acutely recall smiling at you whilst mopping the floors daily in the kitchen. 5) Noise is generally a result of people having fun. I'm sorry you weren't a part of that. 6) The next time you catch me not doing the dishes, feel free to pop by and fine me. I hope this helps clear things up. All the best in the future! Travellers Trax

70%

Small rooms. Only one small fan for everyone in the room, that's just impossible specially during the heat of summer, so I couldn't sleep properly. Only one dirty shower for everyone. But nice and friendly atmosphere. Small backpack so easy to get contact with other people

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Brilliant hostel, great staff... Couldn't be nicer! Staff very helpful and great atmosphere between the residents!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks! Welcome back anytime! :)

77%

I enjoyed staying at this hostel, it was more like a student shared house so maybe not right for the more nature backpacker. But good for fresh out of uni travellers like myself. Wasn't any lockers for your stuff but front door and dorm doors were very secure. Wifi didnt work on apple products which was frustrating. But there's computers downstairs to use :)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks Becky. Enjoy the rest of your travels! :)

100%

Had a fantastic time, the staff are great and this hostel has the best atmosphere of any hostel iv stayed at in Australia

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review :)

100%

My friend and i stayed here last minute on our last night in Melbourne and wish we could have stayed longer. Great vibe, great people, excellent staff. I couldn't recommend the place higher, a must stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
haha thanks mate, you lads were fantastic, come back anytime

77%

Though there might be other hostels that tend to be a bit more on the luxurious side, we definitely preferred Traveller Trax's feel. It is very comfortable and homie. The staff is wonderful!!! And the people at the hostel are laid back travelers. They are currently renovating the whole place so its looking great. Keep up the good work Ollie, Shaun and Jesse!!!!! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks babe, :) we love the comment and the feedback, but we really love that you enjoyed your stay :)

50%

Only two bathrooms in the whole hostel, kitchen very dirty, so are the bathrooms, beds were Okay.. the music from the pub downstairs was very loud, but they didnt play the whole night, so it could've been worse. The nearest grocery store (woolworths) is about 1,5km away... The victoria park train station is Pretty close, about 500m away... It's a cheap hostel so u pretty much get what u pay for.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
A fairly well put together review, thank you for your feed back :) Although it does startle me at times when people stay for a night and dont take the time to have a look around, woolworths is about 3 streets away tops, we have 4 showers, two downstairs and two up. And spot on with the kitchen i am afraid, we have a cleaner come through every morning to clean all the rooms and the common areas, including the kitchen, however ... it doesnt seem to matter how many funny notes we put up in there for people to clean up after themselves, some people have allergy to using hot water ;)

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