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Melbourne City Backpackers ee - +61-370-732-900
Melbourne City Backpackers, 197-199 King Street, Melbourne -+61-370-732-900
Area: Downtown West Collins - Southbank
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HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.55 out of 5 (1182 Ratings)
0.4 miles from Melbourne centre
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Hotel Description
Just 5 minutes' walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast. There is free luggage storage and free WiFi throughout. Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers) is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station and a 10-minute walk from Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium is just 2297 feet away. Guests have access to free internet stations in the lobby. Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer are available. All rooms have access to shared shower and toilet facilities. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are available. Breakfast is free for guests every morning 8am-11am. Reception hours 8am-11pm. We are an international backpackers hostel and require an international passport for check in at all times.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Safety Deposit Box
` Air Conditioning
` Table tennis
` Heating
` Shared kitchen
` Shared lounge/TV area
` Adult only
` vending machine
` Free Wi-Fi
` Live entertainment
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Board games/puzzles
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Mobile app for room service
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Contactless check-in/out
` Electronic room key
` CCTV security in common areas
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines

Melbourne City Backpackers Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.55 out of 5)

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2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Andy Tue, 11 February 2025

Ok for a night

Liked: Staff and location
Disliked: Kitchen not opening till 8amHand dry in gents never workedNo place for wash bag/change of clothes when showering No charging point for top bunks

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Brody Tue, 11 February 2025

Exceptional

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Imada Sun, 9 February 2025

Pleasant

Liked: Location, close from bus station
Disliked: When door is open, it’s so loud. Fridge is little small for everyone.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Rebecca Sun, 9 February 2025

Cheap, relaxed, friendly.

Liked: The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, which I really liked. The rooms were clean and comfortable.
Disliked: It was fine. The location meant that you can hear the outside a bit, which is annoying, but not really the fault of the hostel itself.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Imogen Fri, 7 February 2025

Good

Liked: Good location in the CBC with good access to public transport. Kitchen was not too busy. Room was clean and staff were friendly.
Disliked: Sometimes had to wait to use the bathroom facilities which isn’t too unusual for a hostel but still an inconvenience. The kitchen is closed before 8am which is late and caused us trouble when we had an early flight.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Omer Thu, 6 February 2025

Superb

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Luke Wed, 5 February 2025

Quick stay, not much to...

Liked: Only spent a night, so I can't say much about it, but I loved that the upper bunk in the room had a sloped ladder instead of a vertical one. Made it slightly easier for me to climb up & down to sleep. The shower was also sizable for a hostel, so plenty of room to manouver, change, and for accessibility in general. The kitchen area was also well appointed, and free breakfast always helps!
Disliked: Do note that most rooms are only accessible by stairs (as well as the front desk), so I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone with walking accessibility needs.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Wei Mon, 3 February 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Everything is clean and the receptionists are so nice and helpful!The location is very convenient, just near the Southern Cross Station.
Disliked: Nope

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Monika Sun, 2 February 2025

Good stay in melbourne

Liked: Very friendly staff, free breakfast with toast, butter, vegemite, peanut butter, jam and cornflakes, very modern bathrooms!

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Lopez Sun, 2 February 2025

Pleasant

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Melbourne City Backpackers 197-199 King Street, Melbourne