Hostels in Melbourne

By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your budget for fun things to do during your trip. You can check out the art galleries and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start: Space Hotel - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne Central. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels and linens. The Village Melbourne - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as 2 bars/lounges. Rooms come with showers and linens. Elizabeth Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Selina Central, Melbourne - Located within a 5-minute walk of Collins Street and Fed Square. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with showers and linens. YHA Melbourne Central - Located within a 5-minute walk of Collins Street and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with lockers and linens.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Melbourne, one of Expedia’s 34 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Melbourne is 716 mm.

Generally, Melbourne is known for its architecture, art and museums. Major attractions include Melbourne Central, Crown Casino and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Get out into nature with places such as Flagstaff Gardens, Birrarung Marr Park and Treasury Gardens. Cultural attractions include Immigration Museum, Bird’s Basement and Athenaeum.

Keep this information about transit options in Melbourne in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), located 7 mi (11.2 km) away. An alternative is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport during your trip. You can take advantage of metro transport at Flagstaff Station, Melbourne Central Station and Parliament Station. To check out more of the area, take a train from Flinders Street Station, Spencer Street Station or Showgrounds Station.