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Base Backpackers

2.0 of 5
17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Victoria 3182, Australia
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Base Backpackers
3.0 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

yes we like here and stay one night good location clean room,friend staff .

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Sydney
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Really enjoyed staying here. Clean rooms, $5.00 all you can eat breakfast and bar downstairs.

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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

I found that base was not a welcoming hostel. Some of the staff are rude in fact it was just one. The hostel itself is party orientated which some backpackers are thrilled about but i feel they did not cater for all types of travellers!!! The kitchen is ajoining the tv area which was awful because you couldnt hear the... More

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Pulling up to this hostel, I was appalled when the taxi driver stopped and told us we had arrived at our accommodation. The curb appeal was disgusting and it was super sketchy, when walking into the main lobby, the floor was sticky from all of the beer that was spilled on the floor. The staff member working behind the desk,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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I stayed in the Female only section in my own en suite double room which was small but very clean and great to crash down in. The staff and info desks were extremely helpful and the free daily activities and bbq's were great. Only negatives were that the windows were not sound proofed enough for jetlagged or post party people... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012 via mobile

Stayed in the girls dorms for a number of nights.honestly like a lot of hostels in aus the place is a bit overpriced.the room was average sized but staying with people who lived there and had so much stuff made it tiny.the room while it was cleaned never seemed to be fully cleaned.the common areas though we're not 2 bad... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

If you happen to be a booze obsessed 19 year old called Simon/Brad/Vince/Warren/Grant who loves smelly crowded rooms with filthy floors, dirty walls, weird aromas, and screaming and shouting from the street at 4am from fellow 19 year old drunks, then this is the place for you. Stereotypically Australian with alcohol and bungee jumping as its mind-set. Some staff are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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Very nice hostel. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Booked a room the the Sanctuary (a part of the hostel for girls only) and found the room very clean and the beds very comfy. We had a very spacious ensuite bathroom and plenty of storage space. They bring you cups of tea/coffee in bed in the morning if you ask... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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Stayed in a sanctuary room, with an en-suite bathroom. The room was very spacious and clean. There are large lockable draws under the beds so you can store your stuff safely without having to pay the ridiculous price for a locker, only thing is you need your own padlock. Its in a great location by the beach and most of... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Where to begin - booked a santuary room, turned up and they'd overbooked so was pushed to a 4 bed ensuite. Pokey room - could barely get through the door with my backpack and around the first bunk bed. Upside is they threw in breakfast and some smellies for my incovenience. Guy on reception was really helpful to his credit... More

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17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Victoria 3182, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$39 - 216

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