What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

Melbourne hostels are S$ 45/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In April is often the cheapest month to book, and in January is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Melbourne. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 22/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Melbourne for S$ 41/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Melbourne is Nomads St Kilda. 894 users from HotelsCombined gave the Nomads St Kilda a 8.0/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

It is 18.0 km to get from Melbourne Airport to The Village North Melbourne (the nearest Melbourne hostel to the airport).

What area of Melbourne is most popular to stay in?

Melbourne CBD is the most popular area of Melbourne to stay in. In the past year, 5% of HotelsCombined users looking for Melbourne hostels searched within Melbourne CBD. Yha Melbourne Central is a popular hostel in Melbourne CBD if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Melbourne closest to Yarra River?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Yarra River while in Melbourne, then opt for the popular Yha Melbourne Central with a 7.8/10 review score from 2,582 users. The distance from Yarra River to Yha Melbourne Central is 0.8 km.

Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

Hostels in Melbourne tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Melbourne hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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Travel insights for hostels in Melbourne

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What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Monday (S$ 52). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is S$ 85.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as S$ 29, rising to an average cost of S$ 87, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 34 for a 4-star hostel in Melbourne for tonight.

How much is a Melbourne hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Melbourne this weekend for as little as S$ 29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 29/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 31/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 78 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 78 days ahead was S$ 33 per night.

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Barkly Backpackers

102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

S$ 29

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Travel insights for hostels in Melbourne

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Melbourne including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Monday (S$ 52). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is S$ 85.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as S$ 29, rising to an average cost of S$ 87, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 34 for a 4-star hostel in Melbourne for tonight.

How much is a Melbourne hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 78 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 78 days ahead was S$ 33 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

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Hostel prices in Melbourne

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