• BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
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Boasting a rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities and amazing views of the CBD, Melbourne Central Hostel is situated within the Free Tram Zone. Guests enjoy a 24/7 reception desk and a large ground floor communal area with a shared kitchen, a TV area, a book exchange, a café/bar and free WiFi in public areas. Southern Cross Station and the Skybus Terminal are only a 6-minute walk away. Guests can take in the sights at Federation Square, explore Melbourne’s famous laneways or visit a trendy bar. All rooms include bunk beds, individual reading lights, electronic door locks and access to shared bathroom facilities. The dormitory rooms feature secure luggage lockers and there are private rooms available. The free City Circle Tram and a $5 Melbourne Tourist Shuttle Bus stop directly outside and visits iconic Melbourne sites such as the MCG, the Shrine of Remembrance and Rod Laver Arena. A range of activities are available, including movie nights, walking tours, pub crawls and table tennis are available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet


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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Claire
    Australia Australia
    Very helpful staff, clean rooms, towels provided if you book a private room
  • N
    Nattawadee
    Australia Australia
    It’s worth staying this hostel!! I went to Melbourne for attending the F1 AusGP, and apparently this hostel is the cheapest and also in the CBD.
  • Donald
    Australia Australia
    Close to everything and friendly staff. Nice and clean.

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Melbourne Central

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Lift
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Adult only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Thai
  • Turkish

House rules

YHA Melbourne Central takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 00:00

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 room.

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.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted YHA Melbourne Central accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please kindly note that there are construction and development projects going on to the side of the building.

The supervision of guests under 18 years of age remains the responsibility of their parent or legal guardian whilst at a YHA property. Guests under 18 years of age are not permitted to stay in Co-living shared dormitory rooms, they can only be accommodated in private rooms. For further information on the YHA child safety policy please contact the property directly.

For bookings of 10 or more guests, different prices, policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property directly.

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.

Please inform YHA Melbourne Central in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about YHA Melbourne Central

  • Guests staying at YHA Melbourne Central can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • YHA Melbourne Central is 0.6 miles from the centre of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at YHA Melbourne Central may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at YHA Melbourne Central is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • YHA Melbourne Central offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Table tennis
    • Pub crawls
    • Movie nights
    • Walking tours