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4.5 of 5
333 St Kilda Rd | St Kilda | Corner of Blanche St, St Kilda, Victoria 3182, Australia
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4.5 of 5 stars 125 Reviews
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This was my first hostel in Australia and it was a great experience. From the moment I arrived at 11pm everyone was very friendly with the reception staff making me feel very welcome, asking me what my plans were for my trip and knowing they were there to help. I was upgraded to a 4 bed dorm and this was really nice with good under bed lockers. The bathroom was across the hall and was a good size for the amount of guests (the hostel was about full) The kitchen is well stocked and free breakfast is a bonus. I loved the location, St Kilda is a great place and the tram is right outside going straight into the centre of Melbourne. I think the staff and guests make any hostel and there was a great mix here, the main common area is right next to reception so you get to know the staff who are all super helpful.

This is my favourite hostel of my whole trip.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great hostel by far one of the best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

This hostel is fantastic. The rooms are clean. The kitchen is by far the biggest I have come across in Australia and its clean! There is a nice courtyard and a huge social area inside too. The bathrooms are really modern. There is parking and it's only 5 minutes walk t fitzroy street and a few more to the beach, we stayed over Xmas and had a great time we ended up staying 3 more days than planned. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for great value for money and a really good standard of hostel! Also the tram stop into the city is right outside! Perfect!

Room Tip: The privates are really nice but the dorms are also good for the money.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Newquay, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“Best hostel in Oz...? Actually, it's not up for debate.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

This is by far and away the best hostel I stayed in Australia.
All the people who stay there are there for the right reasons; The beds, rooms and surroundings are all super comfortable; The organised tours take you to the best local bars and eating places... Oh and the kitchen, It's a proper kitchen with proper hobs and everything.
Whatever you want a hostel to be - this is it.

Room Tip: Try and get in on the ground-floor. It's closer to the kitchens and the whole area is a little b...
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  • Stayed February 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wellington, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
“Awesome, almost like a hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

This place is awesome. A friend and I shelled out a bit more money for a private room and were pleasantly surprised. It was as good as a hotel, sheets and towels provided, lovely and quiet and in a really awesome location. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Singapore, Singapore
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“i love habitat”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

was on a solo trlp to mel, a little shaky because it was my first time staying in a backpackers hostel. To my surprise the place was great, the staff was friendly. it was safe,clean and quiet thru-out my stay, recommeded to the ladies =)

St kilda was within walking distance however it was not within walking distance to the main city area. But tram was provided and within reach. Recommended to all =)

Room Tip: if you are a girl, choose the all gals bunk and no worries its safe!
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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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333 St Kilda Rd | St Kilda | Corner of Blanche St, St Kilda, Victoria 3182, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$33 - 143

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