What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

$42 per night is how much hostels in Melbourne cost, on average. $15 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $29 per night or less is a good deal. Melbourne hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with September being the most expensive month to book, and in May being the cheapest.

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

Nomads St Kilda is the best Melbourne hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Nomads St Kilda has a rating of 8.0/10 from 895 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

The closest Melbourne hostel to Melbourne Airport is The Village North Melbourne, which is 18.0 km away.

Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Melbourne on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Melbourne offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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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 month to book a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne is June ($26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is January ($70).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Sunday ($25). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $48.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $21, rising to an average cost of $50, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $21 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 $22/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $22/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was $23/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 $25 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Melbourne at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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Barkly Backpackers

102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$22

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Hostels in Melbourne

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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 month to book a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne is June ($26). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is January ($70).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Sunday ($25). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $48.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $21, rising to an average cost of $50, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $21 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 $25 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Melbourne at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

Hostel prices in Melbourne

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Where to stay in Melbourne

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Facts about staying in Melbourne

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