How much does a hostel cost in Melbourne?

Hostel prices in Melbourne can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Melbourne is R79 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as R18 in the last 3 days.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne for tonight?

The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Melbourne in the last 3 hours was R24 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was R24. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is R18.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne for this weekend?

In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Melbourne hostel for this weekend for as low as R18. Users have also found 3 star hotels from R22 and 4-star plus hotels from R23.

Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Melbourne?

The average price for a night in a hostel in Melbourne is R79 compared to R166 for a night in a hotel.

Hostels in Melbourne from R217/night

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Best Melbourne hostels

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

8.2 Very Good

R2 087+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Nomads St Kilda Hostel

7.9 Good

R2 006+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Melbourne City Backpackers - Melbourne - Bedroom

Melbourne City Backpackers

7.3 Good

Melbourne CBDR1 470+

R1 470+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Urban Central Accommodation - Melbourne - Bar

Urban Central Accommodation

7.9 Good

SouthbankR5 487+

R5 487+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Carric House - Melbourne - Bar

Carric House

7 Good

North MelbourneR949+

R949+

Free Wi-Fi

St Kilda Hostel - Melbourne - Kitchen

St Kilda Hostel

4.7 Mediocre

R2 328+

Free Wi-Fi

Bayside House - Melbourne - Lobby

Bayside House

7 Good

R823+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

The Village North Melbourne - Melbourne - Balcony

The Village North Melbourne

8 Very Good

North MelbourneR1 834+

R1 834+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Greenhouse Backpacker Melbourne - Melbourne

Greenhouse Backpacker Melbourne

7.7 Good

Melbourne CBDR4 241+

R4 241+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Nate's Place Backpackers Melbourne - Melbourne

Nate's Place Backpackers Melbourne

7.2 Good

West MelbourneR1 426+

R1 426+

Free Wi-Fi

Pint On Punt Backpackers - Melbourne

Pint On Punt Backpackers

7.1 Good

R1 181+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Habitat Hq - Melbourne

Habitat Hq

8.1 Very Good

R217+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Lord's Lodge - Melbourne

Lord's Lodge

7.2 Good

R8 356+

Free Wi-Fi

Oslo Hotel Backpackers - Melbourne

Oslo Hotel Backpackers

4.8 Mediocre

R1 931+

50 Green St Windsor - Melbourne

50 Green St Windsor

7.7 Good

R1 603+

Parking

Free Wi-Fi

Flinders Backpackers - Melbourne

Flinders Backpackers

8 Very Good

Melbourne CBDR1 609+

R1 609+

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Elizabeth Hostel

4.3 Mediocre

Melbourne CBDR1 156+

R1 156+

The Village Melbourne

7.8 Good

Melbourne CBDR2 177+

R2 177+

Europa Melbourne - Melbourne - Bedroom

Europa Melbourne

7.8 Good

Melbourne CBDR1 277+

R1 277+

Yha Melbourne Central - Melbourne - Bedroom

Yha Melbourne Central

7.9 Good

Melbourne CBDR1 481+

R1 481+

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3 stars

Low season	June
High season	March
Average price (weeknight)	R808
Average price (weekend night)	R1 149

Cheapest month to stay with an average 33% drop in price.

Most expensive month to stay with an average 192% rise in price.

Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.

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If you are looking for Melbourne hostels that are good for solo travellers, then we recommend Space Hotel – Hostel, as it is a highly rated option that is located within the Central Business District of Melbourne. It has a fitness centre, laundry services and the option to have shared or private rooms and bathrooms. It has a shared kitchen, should you wish to prepare your own meals, as well as offering its own restaurant too, should you want someone else to cook for you.
For travellers who are interested in Melbourne hostels that are good for groups of friends or families, we recommend that you consider staying at the Melbourne City Backpackers accommodation. The hostel offers female only dorms, should you want it, as well as dorms of four, six and 16 guests, meaning that no matter how large your group, you will be able to stay together. You can also get private or family rooms with a complimentary breakfast and there are DVDs, games and music available for children.
There are a few good options for Melbourne hostels that are close to public transport connections, such as the Melbourne Metro Yha hostel. It offers an airport shuttle service for a surcharge and is only 1 stop (about 0.2 miles or 300 metres) from the free tram zone of the city centre, meaning that you can travel to anywhere in the city easily. It is also only 1.4 miles from the Southern Cross Station, where you can take buses and trains around the city or to other major cities in Australia.
If you would like to stay somewhere in Melbourne that is a little cheaper but well located, we suggest the Queen Victoria Hostel. It has competitive prices and it is in the North Melbourne District, close to the Melbourne Museum, the Princess Theatre and the Block Arcade. It is also right beside the Queen Victoria Market.
If you want to ensure you grab a bargain, try to book at least 12 days before your stay to get the best price for a Melbourne hostel.
Don’t know how much time you need to see all the sights? KAYAK users usually book their hostel in Melbourne for 1 day.

How much does a hostel cost in Melbourne?
Hostel prices in Melbourne can vary depending on a number of factors. The average price for a hostel in Melbourne is R79 but KAYAK users have found hostels for as cheap as R18 in the last 3 days.
How much is a hostel in Melbourne for tonight?
The best price a KAYAK user has found for a 3-star hostel in Melbourne in the last 3 hours was R24 and the lowest priced 4-star hostel was R24. The cheapest hostel found on KAYAK for tonight is R18.
How much is a hostel in Melbourne for this weekend?
In the last 72 hours, KAYAK users have booked Melbourne hostel for this weekend for as low as R18. Users have also found 3 star hotels from R22 and 4-star plus hotels from R23.
Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Melbourne?
The average price for a night in a hostel in Melbourne is R79 compared to R166 for a night in a hotel.