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 700 metres 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.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Best position, close to bus/train main station and Marvel Stadium
Very close to a lot of pubs, very friendly staff”
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Eirini
Greece
“Very close to railway and busses and close to center.”
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Sammantha
Australia
“The room was nice. I liked it. Slept ok with earplugs. The pricepoint is exactly right for what you get. I think the rooms are priced fairly. The bathrooms were very nice. Quite comfortable. Theres zero accessibility, I dont recommend staying if...”
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Patrick
Switzerland
“The facilities and room was clean. The staff was very kind and friendly. The location is perfect for an early morning bus to the airport and in general well located in the city.”
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Mkabeyi
South Africa
“perfect location in the center, walking distance from Southern Cross Station”
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John
Australia
“Location is superb for Rail and tram.
Security was good.
Locker room used before 2.00pm on day of arrival.”
Cristina
Spain
“Comfortable beds and toilets and showers were perfect.”
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Andressa
Brazil
“Location is perfect, very close to the train/bus station. The room and bathroom was clear and the bed was really comfortable. The shower was incredible, I really enjoyed my shower, it’s something important for me.”
Christine
Australia
“When I booked my stay in the hostel they secure that Im given the bed I need and I was happy they reserve it for me becuase its hard for me to upper bank And Im grateful and overwhelemedd for doing the favor”
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Monika
Poland
“Great location if you just pass by Melbourne as a transit. Good for kicking jetlag, unless you actually oversleep the checkout time haha. Nice comfy couches to crash on after/before the checkout”
Availability
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Melbourne City Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note you are unable to book out entire dorm rooms or make large group bookings without consultation with Melbourne City Backpackers first.
Melbourne City Backpackers is unable to guarantee that all members of group bookings can be accommodated in the same room.
Requests for a top or bottom bunk can not be guaranteed.
Please note that the property is unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years of age.
All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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