Located in Melbourne (Abbotsford), Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay is a 4-minute walk from Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail and 10 minutes by foot from Yarra Bend Park. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Carlton and United Breweries and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gertrude Contemporary Art Space.
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay offers 12 shared accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Melbourne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Street parking available
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Built in 2001
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private or shared bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Shared accommodations
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in fee: AUD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee: AUD 20 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 3:00 AM
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
Heating fee: AUD 10 per day
Hot tub fee: AUD 30 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion
15 Charles Mansion
15 Charles Abbotsford Homestay
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Abbotsford Homestay Hostel
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Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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Clean, nice inviting staff, very close to shops and transport.
Kieren
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice people stay there
Craig
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brandon
Feb 18, 2026
Honestly, I got exactly what I paid for. It definitely fitted my needs of just needing a bed to crash in for the night and the essentials that comes with it. I would recommend it to people who are just wanting a cheap and easy no-nonsense place to stay.
Haven't been in pod accommodation before but it seemed to work well. Had a room to myself that was very clean and comfortable, and shared bathroom was close. Kitchen facilities were well looked after. Manager was very considerate.
Good place to stay and Huw the manager there is pretty nice. He does very good and tasty cooks for me. Good experience to share and will choose too for next time.
A modern spacious house adapted as a hostel. Very quiet location, yet close to Victoria Street restaurants, bars, aldi etc. Basic, flexible accommodation. Clean room. Excellent kitchen facilities. Had to wait for the bathroom a bit, but no problem. Courteous cooperative service.
Mould in the shower. Splatters of who-knows-what on the wall by the toilet. No aircon, and smoke from other guests if you open then windows. Sketchy af looking types staying there.
It's a homestay in the true sense of the word. The caretaker goes the extra mile and is great IT support. rooms and bathrooms are excellent. The back garden area is lovely to spend time in. Laundry and Kitchen is just like home. If you need something and can't find it, all you have to do is ask.
If you're on a limited budget or everything else is booked out, then so be it. Holes in the walls, dust on all horizontal surfaces and the bed was, well, less said the better.
On a positive note, however, the caretaker is a genuinely friendly gentleman who tries hard to make guests feel welcome.
I've had better sleeps in economy class long haul flights.
The bloke who lives there was bashing and crashing and talking loudly in the kitchen until 1am, five metres from the pods. Zero consideration for paying guests.
The light in the pod room is on all night, shining straight through the cheap shade you get instead of a door. The cheap, thin, foam mattress feels like you're lying on the hard pod frame. The pods make a racket any time someone moves, and you can hear other guests snoring. None conducive to sleep. If you're over 6'1 you won't be able to stretch out fully.
I wouldn't stay there again for free.
The room was very ordinary. Lack of blankets so I had put all my clothes on and was still freezing all night. And on top of that people making noises until 3AM. Even with ear plugs I only slept a couple of hours. Towel had a stain and was torn . No tiolet paper. Never again
Isabelle
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jesse
Sep 22, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was as advertised and fine. But being by the front door it was so LOUD. Everytime someone used the door the beeping of the door lock and slamming of the door woke us up. Not to mention the loud occupants who spoke on the phone and in the hallways at 11:00pm, 2:30am , then again at 4:30am. Do not recommend