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St Kilda East backpackers' hostel


Amenities

  • Parking

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Garden

  • Designated Smoking Area

  • Free Parking

  • Adults Only

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Guest reviews

Facilities

4.8

Cleanliness

5.9

Rooms

5

Service

6

Location

4.8

Dining

4.8

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Andrew

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Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

St Kilda East Backpackers. We walked in, not one to book us in, not that that mattered, we couldn't stay there. smelt like dead rats, worse than if you pictured a hovel. We rang the owner, and Wotif rang the owner. Both responses were if people want a clean place to stay, they should go somewhere else. I would be very surprised if Wotif allow this hostel to book through them ever again.
St Kilda East Backpackers. We walked in, not one to book us in, not that that mattered, we couldn't stay there. smelt like dead rats, worse than if you pictured a hovel. We rang the owner, and Wotif rang the owner. Both responses were if people want a clean place to stay, they should go somewhere else. I would be very surprised if Wotif allow this hostel to book through them ever again.

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Hayley

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Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quite possibly one of the worst hostels I’ve stayed at in Australia. There’s no signage on the outside of it, so it is quite hard to locate. I wasn’t sent any check in instructions and check in wasn’t until 5pm, so that’s quite inconvenient. The bed that I was put in was right beside the window with a screen that was broken, since the room is on the ground floor, someone could easily access the room. The lockers are also broken so you can’t securely store your stuff. At 2:30am I was woken up by a person moving stuff around right outside the broken window and it was a very scary experience. The cleanliness of the hostel was abysmal. The whole place smelt like cigarette smoke. The bathroom smelled of urine and there was no toilet paper the entirety of my stay. For the price of the room ($100) I was extremely disappointed. Just get a hotel room for that price.
Quite possibly one of the worst hostels I’ve stayed at in Australia. There’s no signage on the outside of it, so it is quite hard to locate. I wasn’t sent any check in instructions and check in wasn’t until 5pm, so that’s quite inconvenient. The bed that I was put in was right beside the window with a screen that was broken, since the room is on the ground floor, someone could easily access the room. The lockers are also broken so you can’t securely store your stuff. At 2:30am I was woken up by a person moving stuff around right outside the broken window and it was a very scary experience. The cleanliness of the hostel was abysmal. The whole place smelt like cigarette smoke. The bathroom smelled of urine and there was no toilet paper the entirety of my stay. For the price of the room ($100) I was extremely disappointed. Just get a hotel room for that price.

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sam

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Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I walk in n check leave in 2 minute with get refund for 2 night go sleep in the park instead
I walk in n check leave in 2 minute with get refund for 2 night go sleep in the park instead

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John

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Oct 4, 2023

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I paid way to much for so little, no toilet paper or anything, grass over grown and everything just so discusting. Id ask for a refund but i dont know how to submit for on. Booked for 2 nights stayed for one and left on the second.
I paid way to much for so little, no toilet paper or anything, grass over grown and everything just so discusting. Id ask for a refund but i dont know how to submit for on. Booked for 2 nights stayed for one and left on the second.

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Kerry

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Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

When we first approach the backpackers, it looks so rundown. When we walked inside, it was disgusting crammed people sleeping on sofas in the hallways. When we arrive the host tried to get extra money for us because it was the F1 weekend. We paid for three nights Shuriken, it wasn’t enough I said no, she threatened to throw us out after the second night. I refused and showed her the paperwork what said we paid for three nights. After Air second night, they took a bookshelf out of the bedroom and put another stretcher for someone to sleep and made at seven in the bedroom. Your broken toilet you had to walk sideways into the toilet close the door. When you sat down your knees were touchin , and made at seven in the bedroom. Your broken toilet. You had to walk sideways into the toilet close the door. When you sat down you knees were touching the door. No hot water in the shower and also we had to bring our own toilet paper. I wouldn’t recommend this place to My in worst enemies.
When we first approach the backpackers, it looks so rundown. When we walked inside, it was disgusting crammed people sleeping on sofas in the hallways. When we arrive the host tried to get extra money for us because it was the F1 weekend. We paid for three nights Shuriken, it wasn’t enough I said no, she threatened to throw us out after the second night. I refused and showed her the paperwork what said we paid for three nights. After Air second night, they took a bookshelf out of the bedroom and put another stretcher for someone to sleep and made at seven in the bedroom. Your broken toilet you had to walk sideways into the toilet close the door. When you sat down your knees were touchin , and made at seven in the bedroom. Your broken toilet. You had to walk sideways into the toilet close the door. When you sat down you knees were touching the door. No hot water in the shower and also we had to bring our own toilet paper. I wouldn’t recommend this place to My in worst enemies.

2 Tantram Ave East St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Location

St. Kilda East, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to St Kilda East backpackers' hostel. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Chadstone Shopping Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium.

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 00:00

Before 10:30


FAQs

Yes, complimentary parking is available directly at the hostel. It is an on-site parking facility.


Check-in time is at 14:00, and check-out time is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property is situated in St. Kilda East, a neighborhood in Melbourne. It is close to St Kilda Beach and Melbourne Park, with Melbourne Central and Chadstone Shopping Mall nearby for shopping. Key attractions like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are also within reach.


Yes, children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.


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