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 August ($67). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is November ($204).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Melbourne?
The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Thursday ($58). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $198.
How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $26, rising to an average cost of $94, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $49 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 $29/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $29/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was $44/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?
Save money by booking a hostel at least 33 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 33 days ahead was $42 per night.
Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia
Discover affordable stays in Melbourne that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Melbourne can be found for as low as $37 per night. There is currently one property in Melbourne that can be booked for this price. Ritz For Backpackers is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 5 June 2025
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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$37
Avg. per night
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$38
Avg. per night
310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
Avg. per night
13 Blyth Street, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$40
Avg. per night
17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$43
Avg. per night
78 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$48
Avg. per night
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$51
Avg. per night
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$57
Avg. per night
2 Tantram Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$75
Avg. per night
733 Punt Road South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$148
Avg. per night
Hostel prices in Melbourne
Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Melbourne to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Melbourne at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 5 June 2025.
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.
3 stars
78 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$48
2 stars and under
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
$38
Other accommodations in Melbourne
Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Melbourne.
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5 Harcourt Avenue, Mulgrave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
21.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$135
Avg. per night
$71
Avg. per night
353 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$133
Avg. per night
623 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$128
Avg. per night
1-5 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$242
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$228
Avg. per night
Shop 7, 198 Harbour Esplanade, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$136
Avg. per night
348 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$160
Avg. per night