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Do you want an affordable stay in the heart of Melbourne? Look no further than Melbourne City Backpackers - a stone's throw away from Southern Cross Train Station and all of Melbourne's attractions. The hostel offers both dormitories and private rooms, air-conditioning throughout, free unlimited Wi-Fi, kitchen facilities, tea & coffee, laundry services, free continental breakfast and TV room with Netflix access.

Hostel Perks:
With staff from all corners of the globe who can provide you with all the hidden gems of the most livable city in the world! Free luggage storage, towel hire, printing, job information are all perks of MCB - as well as free information regarding daily tours down Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island.

Location:
Located in the heart of the CBD, the hostel is just a 10 minute walk from Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Aquarium. And a 15 minute walk from the daily walking tours from the State Library of Victoria and Chinatown. We are also surrounded by the endless list of cafes, locally owned bars, and all the street-art laneways that make Melbourne so famous!

The Rooms:
All rooms are air-conditioned and have access to shared showers and toilet facilities and lockers are provided. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are also available. Breakfast is free for guests every morning.


Melbourne City Backpackers Terms & Conditions:

Please note we are unable to guarantee groups be put in the same room..

Check-In: 02:00 PM
Check-Out: 10:00 AM

International passport is required at check in.
You must be over the age of 18 to stay at this hostel
Credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) accepted

General:

No curfew
No smoking in rooms or common area's
Reception and kitchen is open from 8am - 11pm everday

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.5Fabulous(908)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    9.0
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    7.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Melbourne City Backpackers offers a fantastic location, perfect for exploring the city and close to transport links. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff, and the clean bathrooms. Some travellers note the kitchen can be small and busy, and a lack of charging sockets by beds.

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Stayed in Jun 2026
10
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Anna
Female, 31-40, Philippines
I really enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed in Apr 2026
8.9
S
Suzie
Female, 18-24, France
overall a good hostel. good location, clean bathrooms and bedroom downside: not enough space in the kitchen, especially for storing our groceries, and the pots and pans were in very poor condition. and the room I was in wasn't very bright.
Stayed in Mar 2026
5.7
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Alicia
Female, 25-30, Spain
Good location, but that's pretty much it. Very poor facilities. It's a pretty small hostel with crowded common areas. No lifts, so you'll have to carry your heavy luggage yourself upstairs. Almost no space in the kitchen for storage. Guests are allowed to vape inside for some reason? Doors are flimsy, and you need an app to open them, which sometimes doesn't work. No sockets next to the beds to charge devices. Wouldn't recommend, not worth your money.
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Location

197-199, King Street, Melbourne, Australia
0.7km from city centre