See all properties

Melbourne city backpackers

Property class: 2

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Melbourne city backpackers

A person working on a laptop at a wooden table with a coffee cup and a power strip.
A person holding a map in a room with a window, a clock, and a sign that says "WELCOME TO MICHIS CHECKING IN!".
A room with a large window, two green chairs, a wooden bench, and a mural on the wall.
A reception desk with two individuals, one writing and one using a computer. There are multiple monitors, a telephone, and various office supplies on the desk.
A vending machine with a Mars logo, a Mount Franklin water dispenser, and a wall display of snacks.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $82
$74 nightly
$82 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

Explore the area

View in a map
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

A bunk bed room with three levels, each with a pillow and a small bedside lamp.

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

A bunk bed room with three levels, each with a pillow and a small bedside lamp.

Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

A bunk bed with a patterned pillow and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

A bunk bed with a patterned pillow and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds

A bunk bed room with a metal frame, two beds with patterned bedding, a wall-mounted light, and a power outlet.

Mixed Dormitory - 16 Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a window view of a building.

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room - Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a window view of a building.

Double Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with a lower bunk, a window with curtains, and a view of trees outside.

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

A reception desk with a sign that reads "EUROPA" above it.
Europa Melbourne - Hostel
Melbourne Central Business District
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Game room
  • Laundry
3.9 out of 5, Good, 239 reviews
$51 nightly
The price is $56
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Europa Melbourne - Hostel

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at Melbourne city backpackers, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, just a 5-minute walk from Collins Street and 10 minutes by foot from Marvel Stadium. .This hostel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Melbourne Central and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Queen Victoria Market.
View more Hostels in MelbourneOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Flinders Lane - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 4 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colonial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Goodness - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dackie Kitchen Maolatang 冒丫冒菜麻辣烫 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lang Baan - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Melbourne city backpackers

Melbourne city backpackers offers 27 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

King St Backpackers
King St Backpackers Hostel
King St Backpackers Hostel Melbourne
King St Backpackers Melbourne
Melbourne city backpackers Hostel
King Street Backpackers Hotel Melbourne
Melbourne city backpackers Melbourne
Melbourne city backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Melbourne city backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 230 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good clean tidy shops close by
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jethro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The experience was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAI SHIANG

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to bus stops where I needed to get to, friendly service, breakfast provided is a big bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In my honest opinion, the kitchen is too small, and the breakfast could have been much better compared to other hostels across Australia. Having only one microwave is not really suitable for a hostel. There is still a lot of room for improvement, but overall, it is a very clean and nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dinusha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. It makes our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Melbourne
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff friendly and accommodating. Clean rooms and kitchens, and ample storage space.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feeling at home :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I read a review saying it’s better than sleeping on the streets after staying here for 1 nights that’s highly debatable. The place has no soul.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Great location but had to walk up 4 flights of stairs. Also excellent security
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

santosh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
reasonable and ok for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicoletta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the hostel was the most friendly I have ever met. In particular, Jess, Inca and Zachim went the extra mile to accommodate some special needs I had and were always very helpful. The location of the hostel is excellent for it is very close to the Skybus stop from and to the airport. Very safe and lively area. Great stay!!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chi Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the kitchen cooking gas flame is higher than other hostel. And free breakfast and tea and coffee, milk. Shower is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was fine for what it was.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joaninha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Omkar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I like the location of the property close to the station. When it comes to stay, it was difficult to sleep at night due to side railings of top bed being loose.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is nice. But when midnight, outside is noisy.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Blue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stairs and the rotary locks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not disability friendly as there is no lift or wheelchair access. Bedrooms are roomy by kitchen/dining/lounge are very small.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My top bunk was falling apart. There were loose metal strips that fell on the ground. There is no atmosphere and no where to relax. Other places for similar price are way better. I felt uncomfortable there for the duration of my stay and checked out early.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aishwarya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were stinky and overall not a very clean backpackers hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

??

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Snoring was so loud
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Israr

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helping. Overalls property is on good location. The problem i faced was about my roommates. Whole night they did not let me sleep by making noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Brent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nasty and abusive
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I would stay here again because the price was unbeatable includes a basic breakfast or cereal or toast tea/coffee AND its got to be the easiest hostel to get to from the airport!!! The hostel is less then 5 minutes walk from the airport shuttle bus - literally walked in a straight line and i was there. So easy to find. They had an option for after hours checkin too. Only dislike was there is no elevator, i had to carry 30 kgs up 3 flights of stairs late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Alastair

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last resort accom only!

One bathroom not servicable, beds uncomfortable , minimal linen only 1 pillow. complex Maxwell smartesque codes on multiple doors for access ! Very basic , minamilistic shared accom Never again .. creaky bunk beds difficult not to wake other guests when getting in and out of bed and doors
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024