About

Our hostel is centrally and conveniently located directly on the tram line, with the famous Queen Victoria Market just across the road. Most of Melbourne’s great attractions, sporting venues and restaurants are also within walking distance, making our hostel the ideal choice for any length of stay.

We offer 24 hour reception services and provide 30min free WiFi for each and every device. Elizabeth Hostel also provides free DVD hire and computer access.

The hostel proudly features full facilities on each floor, including showers and toilets. Kitchen and laundry facilities are located on the second floor. We also have a mini theatre with DVD and cable television features, free lockers, and our friendly staff are available to help you with all your tour bookings and local information.

We know you would rather spend your money on having fun enjoying Melbourne's great attractions than on hostel accommodation. That's why we always offer not only high quality accommodation, but also one of the lowest rates in Melbourne’s CBD.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
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Reviews

4.3(364)
  • Value for Money
    3.5
  • Security
    4.3
  • Atmosphere
    3.3
  • Cleanliness
    3.5
  • Staff
    5.0
  • Location
    6.8
  • Facilities
    3.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Elizabeth Hostel in Melbourne is frequently described as unsafe and unclean, with many recent reviews highlighting issues like bed bugs, bad smells, and rude staff. It is generally not recommended for backpackers.

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Stayed in Jul 2026
3.4
M
Max
Male, 25-30, Australia
Place seems very seedy, smells like cigarettes, could occasionally smell piss in my room. Pretty sure I got bed bugs from the place.
Stayed in Jan 2026
2.0
J
Joseph
Male, 25-30, England
UNSAFE! UNSAFE! UNSAFE! Not for backpackers! Horrid man on reception with the world's biggest chip on his shoulder. Attempted to keep me outside on the street when I was fully entitled to enter the hostel with the booking I'd made. I gave my name and dates over the phone as the door was locked. He hung up and kept repeating check in was at 2pm. I explained I had paid for the previous night and entitled to be in the bed immediately. I gained access due to a guest leaving. The man on reception qui
Stayed in Dec 2025
2.0
J
Jorden
Male, 18-24, Australia
Staff were outrageously rude facilities were filthy not the best experience reception area smelt of bad BO
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Location

490-494 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, Australia
0.8km from city centre