What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

$88/night is an average price for a hostel in Melbourne throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in February is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Melbourne hostels for as low as $34/night. In general, Melbourne hostels for $75 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Melbourne is Nomads St Kilda Hostel. 1,074 users from HotelsCombined gave the Nomads St Kilda Hostel a 8.1/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

The closest Melbourne hostel to Melbourne Airport is Elizabeth Hostel, which is 18.7 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, 7% of HotelsCombined users looking for Melbourne hostels searched within Melbourne CBD. Europa Melbourne - Hostel 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 8.1 from 1,706 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.

Affordable Melbourne Hostels From $92/night

Travel insights for hostels in Melbourne

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Melbourne.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne is July ($43). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is March ($103).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Monday ($38). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $114.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $40, rising to an average cost of $106, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $48 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 $45/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $45/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was $53/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 72 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 72 days ahead was $32 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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St Kilda East backpackers' hostel

2 Tantram Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

8.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$92

Avg. per night

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Elizabeth Hostel

490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$95

Avg. per night

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Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay

15 Charles Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

2.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$99

Avg. per night

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Nomads St Kilda Hostel

17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

6.3 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$109

Avg. per night

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Europa Melbourne - Hostel

310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$113

Avg. per night

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Other accommodation in Melbourne

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Causeway 353 Hotel

353 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.6 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$176

Avg. per night

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DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne Flinders Street

270 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$233

Avg. per night

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Batman's Hill on Collins

623 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

1.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$167

Avg. per night

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Citadines On Bourke Melbourne

131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.3 km from city centre

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

$226

Avg. per night

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Seasons Botanic Gardens

348 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

2.2 km from city centre

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

$180

Avg. per night

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Punthill South Yarra Grand

7 Yarra Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

3.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$244

Avg. per night

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The Mulgrave Motel

5 Harcourt Avenue, Mulgrave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

21.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$170

Avg. per night

View deal

City Square Motel

67 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

0.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$107

Avg. per night

View deal

Where to stay in Melbourne

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Melbourne neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. More information on a given hostel can be accessed by clicking the hostel's name within the map.

Facts about staying in Melbourne

What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?
$88/night is an average price for a hostel in Melbourne throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in February is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Melbourne hostels for as low as $34/night. In general, Melbourne hostels for $75 or less are a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?
Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Melbourne is Nomads St Kilda Hostel. 1,074 users from HotelsCombined gave the Nomads St Kilda Hostel a 8.1/10 rating.
What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?
The closest Melbourne hostel to Melbourne Airport is Elizabeth Hostel, which is 18.7 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, 7% of HotelsCombined users looking for Melbourne hostels searched within Melbourne CBD. Europa Melbourne - Hostel 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 8.1 from 1,706 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

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Melbourne is July ($43). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is March ($103).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Monday ($38). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is $114.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $40, rising to an average cost of $106, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $48 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 72 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 72 days ahead was $32 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.

Other accommodation 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 5 October 2026.

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Melbourne neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. More information on a given hostel can be accessed by clicking the hostel's name within the map.

Facts about staying in Melbourne

What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

What area of Melbourne is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in Melbourne closest to Flinders Street Station?

Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

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