Summer House Melbourne

Located within Hotel Barkly, Summer House Backpackers is for the working holiday traveller and backpacker. We offer comfortable and affordable dorm rooms with private en-suites and lockers.

We have a strong focus on work/life balance with most of our guests are working full time, searching for employment or looking to apply for their 2nd year visa. If you’re here to work hard and relax on your days off, this is the place for you!

Conveniently located in the heart of St Kilda, close to tram, train and bus stops as well as bustling Acland Street, Luna Park and the Esplanade.

Our Hotel Barkly public bar is home to some great entertainment. Trivia, live music and food and drink specials throughout the week.

Although we will do our best to accommodate you, we cannot guarantee that groups of 3 or more guests will be put in the same room during busy periods.

We have a cozy TV room common area and during the week we open up our huge rooftop, with an amazing balcony overlooking St Kilda as another common space for our backpackers!

Reception Office Hours are from 8am to 10pm. The Night Auditor can check-in late arrivals between 10pm and 8am, please call the number displayed on the front entrance. Please note our earliest check-in time is 2pm and our latest check out time is 10am. Luggage Storage is available & guests can continue to use our facilities on the day of check out.

Only accept guests over 18 years old presenting a valid ID or passport.
* $20 Key deposit upon checking in
* No outside Guests allowed
* 1.5% surcharge on all card payments (No Amex accepted)