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19th century beauty meets the freshness of modern day Melbourne in this totally unique hostel. Situated in artistic, coffee loving Fitzroy and only a 10 minute stroll into the city. The Nunnery is a beautiful piece of Melbourne history with its grand staircases, stained glass windows and courtyards perfect for hanging out with new friends in the sunshine! It's great for travellers looking to be centrally located to experience the best of Melbourne's live music, cafes and bars.
Property Description
About Us
Let us take you on a historical and whimsical stay in Melbourne! Our building was built in 1888 and was a real nunnery, home to many nuns, for over 60 years before it was bought by us and turned into an international backpackers!
The Nunnery is a home away from home to travellers looking to make lifelong friendships or to simply explore Melbourne’s sights over a quick weekend getaway!
Our Staff
Our wonderful staff from all corners of the world, lovingly nicknamed The Nuns, will make sure you do not miss a thing in Melbourne babe! You can also join our weekly events to meet other backpackers and get one on one time with our knowledgeable Nuns as they show you their favourite parts of Melbourne!
Free Amenities
We all like free things such as fast, free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas.
We have free towels for everyone, hair dryers, straighteners, myki cards, adaptors, and sporting equipment all which can be borrowed from reception. There’s also free bag storage 24 hours before and after your stay!
Facilities
Staying in? We’ve got a fairy light filled courtyard complete with a BBQ and two resident possums who love to come out and meet newcomers.
Use our fully equipped kitchen to cook up a treat, or swing by our lounge to watch a movie and be social with your fellow backpackers! There are coin operated laundry machines on site for you too.
Location
Dream location for the traveller who wants it all! Feed your soul during the day doing something you can tell your parents about when you explore Fitzroy's art markets, stunning street art, historic gardens, and incredible coffee scene. Don't worry, our friendly Nuns (our staff) are happy to help explain the coffee lingo to you and recommend our favourite spots! As for night, explore Fitzroy's inclusive bars, live music, comedy scene and pub crawls perfect for meeting your new best friends!
Rooms and Dorms
Whatever your backpacking adventuring fund can afford, we've got small dorms, large dorms, mixed dorms, female-only dorms and private rooms to suit. Your comfort is one of our top priorities!
Late Check in?...
Reception is open 8:00am 9:30pm with Mother Superior available outside these hours. Please let us know your arrival time when you book and if you need late night check in assistance!
Our Mission
Something we are passionate about is making every person that stays with us feel like they have a special experience and a second home. We really value creating a safe space, seeing first time travellers’ individuality glow-ups and creating a cosy yet adventurous atmosphere! If we sound like a place you want to be a part of, book in now to secure your spot!
Let us take you on a historical and whimsical stay in Melbourne! Our building was built in 1888 and was a real nunnery, home to many nuns, for over 60 years before it was bought by us and turned into an international backpackers!
The Nunnery is a home away from home to travellers looking to make lifelong friendships or to simply explore Melbourne’s sights over a quick weekend getaway!
Our Staff
Our wonderful staff from all corners of the world, lovingly nicknamed The Nuns, will make sure you do not miss a thing in Melbourne babe! You can also join our weekly events to meet other backpackers and get one on one time with our knowledgeable Nuns as they show you their favourite parts of Melbourne!
Free Amenities
We all like free things such as fast, free Wi-Fi in all rooms and common areas.
We have free towels for everyone, hair dryers, straighteners, myki cards, adaptors, and sporting equipment all which can be borrowed from reception. There’s also free bag storage 24 hours before and after your stay!
Facilities
Staying in? We’ve got a fairy light filled courtyard complete with a BBQ and two resident possums who love to come out and meet newcomers.
Use our fully equipped kitchen to cook up a treat, or swing by our lounge to watch a movie and be social with your fellow backpackers! There are coin operated laundry machines on site for you too.
Location
Dream location for the traveller who wants it all! Feed your soul during the day doing something you can tell your parents about when you explore Fitzroy's art markets, stunning street art, historic gardens, and incredible coffee scene. Don't worry, our friendly Nuns (our staff) are happy to help explain the coffee lingo to you and recommend our favourite spots! As for night, explore Fitzroy's inclusive bars, live music, comedy scene and pub crawls perfect for meeting your new best friends!
Rooms and Dorms
Whatever your backpacking adventuring fund can afford, we've got small dorms, large dorms, mixed dorms, female-only dorms and private rooms to suit. Your comfort is one of our top priorities!
Late Check in?...
Reception is open 8:00am 9:30pm with Mother Superior available outside these hours. Please let us know your arrival time when you book and if you need late night check in assistance!
Our Mission
Something we are passionate about is making every person that stays with us feel like they have a special experience and a second home. We really value creating a safe space, seeing first time travellers’ individuality glow-ups and creating a cosy yet adventurous atmosphere! If we sound like a place you want to be a part of, book in now to secure your spot!
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Latest Reviews
Nov 20, 2023
The issue with it being a place for long term guests is that they turn every room into their own nest and essentially live there, which causes the rooms to smell horribly. I had to move rooms because the first stunk so badly, the second wasn’t much of an improvement either. On the upside the social area is great for meeting people and relaxing
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Nov 20, 2023
Overall a pretty good hostel. It's in a great location, in a cool building, and has all the necessary amenities. Also kept very clean, big shout out to the cleaning crew!
The biggest downside in my opinion is that it's filled with a lot of people who have been there long term. Makes it hard to claim any drawers/shelves as yours, and makes socialising a lot trickier! Felt it to be a bit too clique-y for my liking as a solo traveller. Also the top bunk beds don't feel very sturdy :/
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Oct 30, 2023
Really nice place near Fitzroy
But the kitchen is ridiculously small for a hostel of 50+ people. As soon as 3 people want to cook the place is full and there’s no space to move
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Facilities
Free
- Linen Included
- Free City Maps
- Towels Included
- Free WiFi
General
- Security Lockers
- Key Card Access
- Common Room
- Bicycle Parking
- BBQ
- Adaptors
- Book Exchange
- Hot Showers
- Self-Catering Facilities
- Utensils
- Dryer
- Outdoor Terrace
- Hair Dryers For Hire
- Hair Dryers
- Ceiling fan
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Microwave
- Washing Machine
Services
- Internet access
- Laundry Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Fax Service
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Late check-out
- Reception (limited hours)
Entertainment
- DVD's
- Board Games
- Wi-Fi
