Name: YHA Melbourne Central
Address: 562 Flinders Street, Yarra Riverfront, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Melbourne, Melbourne City, AU
Price range: $53–$429 per night
Rating: 8.34

What guests think

At YHA Melbourne Central, travellers highlight the central, transport-friendly location and welcoming staff, while feedback on overall comfort and cleanliness varies across stays; many appreciate the value and shared spaces, but opinions differ on maintenance standards and sleep quality.

Several reviews mention loud trains and trams nearby, limited power outlets by beds, and small but functional rooms. The communal kitchen and common areas are handy, though upkeep and some facilities could be improved. Breakfast is basic, so expectations should match a budget, no-frills stay.

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Facilities

Communal kitchen and shared spaces (including a bar) are useful, though some report the kitchen and fridges can be messy and a few facilities feel dated. Basic security is noted.

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ATSUSHI

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ホステルとしては立地も良く、快適に過ごせる施設だと思います。10代の子どもと宿泊しましたが、フロントは24時間対応で玄関や各フロアの入り口のセキュリティ対策も十分だと感じ、安心して過ごせました。調理器具は使いこまれたものが多く、数も多いとはいえませんが、簡単な調理をする分には不自由はありませんでした。比較的宿泊者が多い時期でしたが、キッチンは清潔に保たれており、宿泊者同士がルールを守って使用していました。シャワーやトイレも常に清潔に保たれており、快適に使用できました。部屋はドミトリー形式ですが、十分清潔だったと思います。

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Stacie

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

There is good and bad about this place from my experience. Overall it was pretty solid for the price. The beds were decent. The personal heater in the room and the window were appreciated. I also really liked the coffeehouse vibe they had going on downstairs. However, there were not nearly enough plugs in the room and the plugs that were available were not personal ones for each bed, so there were 4 of us rotating the plug use. It's not the worst thing, but it was a bit annoying. Also, the kitchen and fridges were always messy and the restroom never looked or smelled that great. The area around my bed also wasn't cleaned prior to my arrival. Additionally, I knew the location when I booked my stay, so I was expecting the typical CBD noise, however, what I wasn't expecting was all of the random noise that came from the building itself... there was lots of door slamming throughout the day and several days of early morning (6-7am) vacuuming(?).

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Pedram

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a pretty good hostel experience. They had a decently priced breakfast available, and the included wifi was decent. The bathrooms were also decently clean. I would go back. The only problem was that it was overpriced because of a certain pop star being in town when I stayed there.

10

Estefania

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.

10

Hannelore

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a double room at the YHA when I tried to find affordable accommodation during the Australian Open. I haven’t stayed in a YHA since the 1990s and I can’t remember why. It’s so easy. The location is fantastic - in the CBD a short walking distance to everything in the city and Southbank. The room & ensuite were clean and the bed comfortable. It is slclose by a lot of late night eateries and venues, and there are common areas for relaxing, there’s a bar and for an extra charge you can have breakfast. There is a communal kitchen. I would happily stay here again. So convenient for exploring Melbourne. Loved it.

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Xavier

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Instalaciones buenas y duchas y baños limpias pero zona de habitaciones y habitaciones no limpias ..también porque la gente no cumple normas y tenía comida en la cama etc y no era nada comodo/ agradable

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wingyi

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is excellent, 5 mins walk to southern cross station, prefect for frequent regional travelling. Hostel is within free tram zone so easy to get the CBD by tram. Fairly clean and modern. Lift available to carry suitcases upstairs. Hard to fall asleep when the person moves on the top bunk bed and the whole bed moves. Better if the bed space can be more private. Overall experience is good and will stay again

10

Caleb

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff were easily the best thing about this location, I think facilities could use some mild updating.

10

Philipp

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget stay in the city center, offers also a kitchen for cooking.

10

Dassa

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Safe accommodation. Easy to make you way around the place

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Cleanliness

Bathrooms are frequently described as clean, but room housekeeping is inconsistent, with reports of odors, under-bed trash, stains, and occasional maintenance issues. Overall cleanliness varies between stays.

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ATSUSHI

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ホステルとしては立地も良く、快適に過ごせる施設だと思います。10代の子どもと宿泊しましたが、フロントは24時間対応で玄関や各フロアの入り口のセキュリティ対策も十分だと感じ、安心して過ごせました。調理器具は使いこまれたものが多く、数も多いとはいえませんが、簡単な調理をする分には不自由はありませんでした。比較的宿泊者が多い時期でしたが、キッチンは清潔に保たれており、宿泊者同士がルールを守って使用していました。シャワーやトイレも常に清潔に保たれており、快適に使用できました。部屋はドミトリー形式ですが、十分清潔だったと思います。

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Garry

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean

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Estefania

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.

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Xavier

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Instalaciones buenas y duchas y baños limpias pero zona de habitaciones y habitaciones no limpias ..también porque la gente no cumple normas y tenía comida en la cama etc y no era nada comodo/ agradable

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Renea

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean

8

Kylie

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at the front desk were lovely & very helpful. YHA Melbourne Central is in a great part of Melb’s, a short walk to Southern Cross station. The room was not bad & had a good heater, but I was disappointed to find a yellow stain on the sheet on the lower bunk bed I slept in. The quilt inside the quilt cover was yellow stained & should be replaced. In the female bathroom on level 4 the bathroom lights above the mirror were not working which made the bathroom poorly lit. This is a safety issue & needs replacing. It is also disappointing that there is nothing in the room to hang up my clothing nor a table to put my mobile phone on. I may stay there again but in a double room. YHA Melbourne Central needs to improve a few things.

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Veronique

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were beautiful, there wasn't one person who wasn't friendly. We stayed in one of the private rooms and while small it worked for what we were doing. However, the bathroom always smelt and when I was doing a final check of the room, I checked under the bed for anything I might have missed and there was so much garbage under the bed that wasn't mine, it makes me concerned how much the room is properly cleaned in between people. Overall, it was a nice stay for the weekend if you're not the room for much more then sleep

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Carlene

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Often stay here bc of central location, economy but this time there were no towels in room, chip scraps on the floor beside bed, no spare blankets and i was cold. Not a big deal and i will continue staying here but the housekeeping needs to be better. Reception easy, expedient & friendly.

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Garry

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Porperty was very clean

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Richard

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathrooms were good and clean for a shared space. Rooms were worth the price.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and functional, but several guests report noise from nearby trains and trams, limited power outlets by beds, and occasional heat or ventilation issues. Bed comfort and bunk stability are mixed.

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Patrice

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Bed not confortable

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Tracy

Mar 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very hot and stuffy, the small air con did nothing except move warm air around. Balcony door was locked, couldn't open for fresh air. Impossible to sleep all night. I wouldn't recommend.

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Kaidan

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! There is a train running behind the hostel so it can be pretty loud, otherwise a nice place in a convenient location

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Mansour

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff . Very clean. Being so close to mono rail and the train makes it very noisy!!!

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Stacie

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

There is good and bad about this place from my experience. Overall it was pretty solid for the price. The beds were decent. The personal heater in the room and the window were appreciated. I also really liked the coffeehouse vibe they had going on downstairs. However, there were not nearly enough plugs in the room and the plugs that were available were not personal ones for each bed, so there were 4 of us rotating the plug use. It's not the worst thing, but it was a bit annoying. Also, the kitchen and fridges were always messy and the restroom never looked or smelled that great. The area around my bed also wasn't cleaned prior to my arrival. Additionally, I knew the location when I booked my stay, so I was expecting the typical CBD noise, however, what I wasn't expecting was all of the random noise that came from the building itself... there was lots of door slamming throughout the day and several days of early morning (6-7am) vacuuming(?).

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Yu

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, convenient location and friendly staff But noisy environment bc train, tram and construction

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Estefania

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.

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Kat Yan

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 13 nights

交通便利、睡床十分舒適

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wingyi

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is excellent, 5 mins walk to southern cross station, prefect for frequent regional travelling. Hostel is within free tram zone so easy to get the CBD by tram. Fairly clean and modern. Lift available to carry suitcases upstairs. Hard to fall asleep when the person moves on the top bunk bed and the whole bed moves. Better if the bed space can be more private. Overall experience is good and will stay again

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KANA

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were no outlets near my bed so I had to use my phone charger.

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Service

Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and professional. Check-in is smooth and front desk support is appreciated.

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Jean ludwig

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and safe.Quiet pleasant atmosphere and staff are friendly and helpful

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Patrice

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Personnel très professionnel

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Mansour

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff . Very clean. Being so close to mono rail and the train makes it very noisy!!!

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ATSUSHI

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

ホステルとしては立地も良く、快適に過ごせる施設だと思います。10代の子どもと宿泊しましたが、フロントは24時間対応で玄関や各フロアの入り口のセキュリティ対策も十分だと感じ、安心して過ごせました。調理器具は使いこまれたものが多く、数も多いとはいえませんが、簡単な調理をする分には不自由はありませんでした。比較的宿泊者が多い時期でしたが、キッチンは清潔に保たれており、宿泊者同士がルールを守って使用していました。シャワーやトイレも常に清潔に保たれており、快適に使用できました。部屋はドミトリー形式ですが、十分清潔だったと思います。

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Estefania

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.

8

Kylie

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at the front desk were lovely & very helpful. YHA Melbourne Central is in a great part of Melb’s, a short walk to Southern Cross station. The room was not bad & had a good heater, but I was disappointed to find a yellow stain on the sheet on the lower bunk bed I slept in. The quilt inside the quilt cover was yellow stained & should be replaced. In the female bathroom on level 4 the bathroom lights above the mirror were not working which made the bathroom poorly lit. This is a safety issue & needs replacing. It is also disappointing that there is nothing in the room to hang up my clothing nor a table to put my mobile phone on. I may stay there again but in a double room. YHA Melbourne Central needs to improve a few things.

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Caleb

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff were easily the best thing about this location, I think facilities could use some mild updating.

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Veronique

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were beautiful, there wasn't one person who wasn't friendly. We stayed in one of the private rooms and while small it worked for what we were doing. However, the bathroom always smelt and when I was doing a final check of the room, I checked under the bed for anything I might have missed and there was so much garbage under the bed that wasn't mine, it makes me concerned how much the room is properly cleaned in between people. Overall, it was a nice stay for the weekend if you're not the room for much more then sleep

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Carlene

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Often stay here bc of central location, economy but this time there were no towels in room, chip scraps on the floor beside bed, no spare blankets and i was cold. Not a big deal and i will continue staying here but the housekeeping needs to be better. Reception easy, expedient & friendly.

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Victor

Oct 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great pleace! Great staf

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Location

Central CBD location close to Southern Cross Station and transport makes getting around easy. Handy for SkyBus and city attractions.

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Hao

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice location close to everything at a good budget price.

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Kaidan

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! There is a train running behind the hostel so it can be pretty loud, otherwise a nice place in a convenient location

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Jason

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean facilities convenient to transport

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Tomomi

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Southern Cross station so the location is perfect for me to get Skybus in the early morning.

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Belinda

Dec 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Minutes from southern cross train station,right next door to food shops, entertainment close, orher guests

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minchwa

Feb 4, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

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Hannelore

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a double room at the YHA when I tried to find affordable accommodation during the Australian Open. I haven’t stayed in a YHA since the 1990s and I can’t remember why. It’s so easy. The location is fantastic - in the CBD a short walking distance to everything in the city and Southbank. The room & ensuite were clean and the bed comfortable. It is slclose by a lot of late night eateries and venues, and there are common areas for relaxing, there’s a bar and for an extra charge you can have breakfast. There is a communal kitchen. I would happily stay here again. So convenient for exploring Melbourne. Loved it.

8

Hilary

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable accommodations in the heart of the CBD

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wingyi

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is excellent, 5 mins walk to southern cross station, prefect for frequent regional travelling. Hostel is within free tram zone so easy to get the CBD by tram. Fairly clean and modern. Lift available to carry suitcases upstairs. Hard to fall asleep when the person moves on the top bunk bed and the whole bed moves. Better if the bed space can be more private. Overall experience is good and will stay again

10

Philipp

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget stay in the city center, offers also a kitchen for cooking.

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Dining

Breakfast is available but basic, with limited options; some found it disappointing for the price.

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Grace

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Definitely value for money but is not for anyone that’s looking for more than just a space to sleep. Oh, breakfast is rather disappointing, just cereal, milk, coffee & tea. I reckon you save $14 and get a warm sausage roll and coffee instead with that money.

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Pedram

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a pretty good hostel experience. They had a decently priced breakfast available, and the included wifi was decent. The bathrooms were also decently clean. I would go back. The only problem was that it was overpriced because of a certain pop star being in town when I stayed there.

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Hannelore

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked a double room at the YHA when I tried to find affordable accommodation during the Australian Open. I haven’t stayed in a YHA since the 1990s and I can’t remember why. It’s so easy. The location is fantastic - in the CBD a short walking distance to everything in the city and Southbank. The room & ensuite were clean and the bed comfortable. It is slclose by a lot of late night eateries and venues, and there are common areas for relaxing, there’s a bar and for an extra charge you can have breakfast. There is a communal kitchen. I would happily stay here again. So convenient for exploring Melbourne. Loved it.

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Month	Average price
January	$85
February	$77
March	$92
April	$64
May	$65
June	$62
July	$62
August	$66
September	$62
October	$73
November	$87
December	$78

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $70	2 $80	3 $90
4 $54	5 $53	6 $53	7 $67	8 $100	9 $114	10 $141
11 $82	12 $60	13 $60	14 $68	15 $72	16 $92	17 $80
18 $56	19 $57	20 $69	21 $72	22 $74	23 $84	24 $81
25 $63	26 $64	27 $63	28 $118	29 $119	30 $83	31 $85

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Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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20	21 $57	22 $61	23 $60	24 $65	25 $429	26 $289
27 $55	28 $59	29 $56	30 $56