What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

$79/night is an average price for a hostel in Melbourne throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in November is the most expensive month to book, and in August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Melbourne hostels for as low as $32/night. In general, Melbourne hostels for $52 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Melbourne is Summer House Melbourne. 973 users from HotelsCombined gave the Summer House Melbourne a 8.3/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

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

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, 13% of HotelsCombined users looking for Melbourne hostels searched within Melbourne CBD. Europa Melbourne 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 Flinders Street Station?

Flinders Backpackers happens to be the most popular Melbourne hostel near Flinders Street Station among our users. The Flinders Backpackers has a current rating of 8.0 from 1,379 HotelsCombined travellers. Flinders Street Station is also conveniently located just 0.3 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

Aside from the fact that Melbourne hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers 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 September ($57). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is November ($369).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Monday ($61). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $135.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $32, rising to an average cost of $81, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $33 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 $33/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $33/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was $38/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 17 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 17 days ahead was $47 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

These Melbourne properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Elizabeth Hostel

490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$70

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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 September ($57). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is November ($369).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Monday ($61). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $135.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $32, rising to an average cost of $81, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $33 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 17 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 17 days ahead was $47 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

These Melbourne properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hostel prices in Melbourne

A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Melbourne. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.

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Other accommodations in Melbourne

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Where to stay in Melbourne

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Melbourne to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 17 September 2025.

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Facts about staying in Melbourne

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Melbourne to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.

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Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

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