What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in St Kilda, within a 5-minute drive of Albert Park Lake and Luna Park. It is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St Kilda Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Bayside House Hostel in Melbourne

Average nightly price at Bayside House by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$62
February	$56
March	$70
April	$51
May	$50
June	$43
July	$42
August	$38
September	$51
October	$52
November	$56
December	$55

What guests think

At Bayside House, travellers highlight a budget-friendly stay with a convenient St Kilda location and generally friendly staff, but reviews are mixed on cleanliness and facilities, with recurring mentions of dirty bathrooms, maintenance issues, and temperature or noise discomfort.

Several guests mention easy after-hours self check-in and a generally social atmosphere. Amenities are basic; some appreciate the kitchen and games like a pool table and Xbox, while others report limited charging points and occasional equipment hiccups. Expect a simple, sociable hostel experience rather than a polished hotel stay.

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Facilities

Communal areas provide a kitchen and social spaces, with some guests enjoying extras like a pool table and Xbox. Others reported issues such as hot water and heating, limited charging points, and small maintenance lapses (e.g., a TV unusable due to missing batteries).

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Laura

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the quietness of the room. It was cheap. The top bunk was comfortable but unstable it moved as I was getting up. The room was crowded. No space people's belongings everywhere. The television had no batteries so you couldn't watch it. People where everywhere. The toilets where messy with flies and a lone spare button and hair the ladies and unisex. Limited charging ports. It was a disgrace. This hostel should get a award for going great to rapidly getting worse with time instead of improving. The receptionist and cleaner wasn't the originals and I liked the original workers better bring them back.

6

Alain

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

De qualité très médiocre Chambre très moyenne et pas de ventilation ni changement d air A 4 ça devient difficilement respirable Cuisine horrible et sale ne donne vraiment pas envie d en faire Très peu de vaisselle , on mange dans ses emballages c est pour cela que je suis parti tous les soirs ailleurs pour manger une assiette

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Andrew

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic place it felt like staying with old mates. Social spaces are cleaned everyday and staff are super friendly. I ended up extending my stay because of how nice it was. The pool table and xbox was a massive bonus. They’re very welcoming to backpackers and those looking for a longer stay. 11/10 would recommend to a friend

6

Alex

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cold water when showered.

4

Ren

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Often messy common areas with dirty bathrooms. Not to mention the guests rolling joints in the main common area at around 9-10pm ensuring that half the building was covered in weed stench. Will not be going back.

6

nicole

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

As I entered the building I immediately noticed that it was very cold and all heating in common areas were switched off. We slept in a cold room for the first night but given a space heater for the rest of our stay. One of the staff members kindly switched on the heating in common areas and another switched it off again! In winter, in Melbourne!

10

Shaun

Jul 3, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

My partner and I both arrived quite late, but despite Tim being out, he was still super helpful with getting us checked in and making sure we were comfortable, and was extremely polite throughout our stay. The room was clean and tidy, and all of the services worked well. Would stay again!

8

Karla

Jun 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in, good public transport options, I stayed here as I had surgery the next morning and it was close to the hospital. Kitchen area was amazing, the females toilet/shower ran out of toilet paper and needs a good regular clean, my bed was comfortable and definitely did the job for what I was after. My room was very quiet and I heard no traffic noise, even though it’s on Punt Road. Loved the artwork.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: several reviews note clean rooms or regularly cleaned social areas, while others cite dirty bathrooms or kitchens and occasional supply gaps like missing toilet paper.

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Laura

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the quietness of the room. It was cheap. The top bunk was comfortable but unstable it moved as I was getting up. The room was crowded. No space people's belongings everywhere. The television had no batteries so you couldn't watch it. People where everywhere. The toilets where messy with flies and a lone spare button and hair the ladies and unisex. Limited charging ports. It was a disgrace. This hostel should get a award for going great to rapidly getting worse with time instead of improving. The receptionist and cleaner wasn't the originals and I liked the original workers better bring them back.

6

Alain

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

De qualité très médiocre Chambre très moyenne et pas de ventilation ni changement d air A 4 ça devient difficilement respirable Cuisine horrible et sale ne donne vraiment pas envie d en faire Très peu de vaisselle , on mange dans ses emballages c est pour cela que je suis parti tous les soirs ailleurs pour manger une assiette

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10

Andrew

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Fantastic place it felt like staying with old mates. Social spaces are cleaned everyday and staff are super friendly. I ended up extending my stay because of how nice it was. The pool table and xbox was a massive bonus. They’re very welcoming to backpackers and those looking for a longer stay. 11/10 would recommend to a friend

4

Preben

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bad beds would not call that a mattress. Quite dirty and run down.

4

Ren

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Often messy common areas with dirty bathrooms. Not to mention the guests rolling joints in the main common area at around 9-10pm ensuring that half the building was covered in weed stench. Will not be going back.

10

Tristain

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff was very friendly and very informative about Melbourne Australia, and the place was very clean

8

Laura

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked how everyone looked out for everyone. There was a airconditioning in the rooms and it was quite. Also bathroom was private even the unisex ones. Dislike tissues on the ground dirty bathroom with hair all around it.

6

Danielle

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic accommodation, reasonably priced and clean. We arrived out of hours and communication and self check in was great.

8

Karla

Jun 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in, good public transport options, I stayed here as I had surgery the next morning and it was close to the hospital. Kitchen area was amazing, the females toilet/shower ran out of toilet paper and needs a good regular clean, my bed was comfortable and definitely did the job for what I was after. My room was very quiet and I heard no traffic noise, even though it’s on Punt Road. Loved the artwork.

6

Tabita

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bedding did not smell good and the pillows were uncomfortable. Also the place where the private room is located you can hear all the noise from the living room so I could not rest very well. The staff was very friendly

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Rooms

Rooms are basic; positives include quiet spaces, air conditioning, and some comfortable beds, while negatives include unstable bunks, hard or low beds, poor ventilation and crowding, noise from common areas, and cold temperatures in winter.

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6

Laura

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the quietness of the room. It was cheap. The top bunk was comfortable but unstable it moved as I was getting up. The room was crowded. No space people's belongings everywhere. The television had no batteries so you couldn't watch it. People where everywhere. The toilets where messy with flies and a lone spare button and hair the ladies and unisex. Limited charging ports. It was a disgrace. This hostel should get a award for going great to rapidly getting worse with time instead of improving. The receptionist and cleaner wasn't the originals and I liked the original workers better bring them back.

6

Alain

Nov 17, 2024

·

Stayed 6 nights

De qualité très médiocre Chambre très moyenne et pas de ventilation ni changement d air A 4 ça devient difficilement respirable Cuisine horrible et sale ne donne vraiment pas envie d en faire Très peu de vaisselle , on mange dans ses emballages c est pour cela que je suis parti tous les soirs ailleurs pour manger une assiette

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8

Timothy

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was pretty good would have liked some more places to be able to put everything in the bathroom, also the bed was a little low. Other than that we had a really great time and enjoyed our stay

4

Preben

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bad beds would not call that a mattress. Quite dirty and run down.

2

Andreas

Sep 15, 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

This property is unfit for everyone.The noise never stops Manager or staff are nowhere to be seen .With the money they charge should have at list a wardrobe in the room and free to air television should be provided.I should not have to get pay tv to watch the news.In all a very desapointed customer

6

nicole

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

As I entered the building I immediately noticed that it was very cold and all heating in common areas were switched off. We slept in a cold room for the first night but given a space heater for the rest of our stay. One of the staff members kindly switched on the heating in common areas and another switched it off again! In winter, in Melbourne!

8

Laura

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I liked how everyone looked out for everyone. There was a airconditioning in the rooms and it was quite. Also bathroom was private even the unisex ones. Dislike tissues on the ground dirty bathroom with hair all around it.

6

Danielle

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic accommodation, reasonably priced and clean. We arrived out of hours and communication and self check in was great.

8

Karla

Jun 29, 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in, good public transport options, I stayed here as I had surgery the next morning and it was close to the hospital. Kitchen area was amazing, the females toilet/shower ran out of toilet paper and needs a good regular clean, my bed was comfortable and definitely did the job for what I was after. My room was very quiet and I heard no traffic noise, even though it’s on Punt Road. Loved the artwork.

6

Tabita

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bedding did not smell good and the pillows were uncomfortable. Also the place where the private room is located you can hear all the noise from the living room so I could not rest very well. The staff was very friendly

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth late check-ins and useful local tips. A few reviews mention rudeness, difficulty finding staff, or inconsistent decisions (e.g., heating being turned off).

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Anna

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Rude

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??

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were friendly.

10

Tristain

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff was very friendly and very informative about Melbourne Australia, and the place was very clean

2

Andreas

Sep 15, 2022

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Stayed 7 nights

This property is unfit for everyone.The noise never stops Manager or staff are nowhere to be seen .With the money they charge should have at list a wardrobe in the room and free to air television should be provided.I should not have to get pay tv to watch the news.In all a very desapointed customer

10

jonas

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

staff are great

10

Shaun

Jul 3, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

My partner and I both arrived quite late, but despite Tim being out, he was still super helpful with getting us checked in and making sure we were comfortable, and was extremely polite throughout our stay. The room was clean and tidy, and all of the services worked well. Would stay again!

10

jonas

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff

6

Danielle

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Basic accommodation, reasonably priced and clean. We arrived out of hours and communication and self check in was great.

8

Karla

Jun 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in, good public transport options, I stayed here as I had surgery the next morning and it was close to the hospital. Kitchen area was amazing, the females toilet/shower ran out of toilet paper and needs a good regular clean, my bed was comfortable and definitely did the job for what I was after. My room was very quiet and I heard no traffic noise, even though it’s on Punt Road. Loved the artwork.

6

Tabita

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bedding did not smell good and the pillows were uncomfortable. Also the place where the private room is located you can hear all the noise from the living room so I could not rest very well. The staff was very friendly

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Location

Location is praised for walkability to St Kilda and the beach, plus convenient public transport and proximity to a hospital.

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jonas

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

great spot

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jonas

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Great price, great location

10

Stephanie L

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to walking distance to St. Kilda if you wish to explore St.Kilda and The Beach. Sundays they have Markets

10

jonas

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

great spot

8

Karla

Jun 29, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to check in, good public transport options, I stayed here as I had surgery the next morning and it was close to the hospital. Kitchen area was amazing, the females toilet/shower ran out of toilet paper and needs a good regular clean, my bed was comfortable and definitely did the job for what I was after. My room was very quiet and I heard no traffic noise, even though it’s on Punt Road. Loved the artwork.

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Dining

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4 $48	5 $45	6 $48	7 $48	8 $48	9 $51	10 $51
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18 $46	19 $43	20 $45	21 $46	22 $48	23 $47	24 $46
25 $45	26 $45	27 $48	28 $48	29 $48	30 $62	31 $59

Bayside House

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About this property

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Shared Dormitory, Women Only

Premium Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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