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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 day to stay in a hostel in Melbourne?

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Sunday ($79). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $234.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as $33, rising to an average cost of $91, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $44 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 $31/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $38/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was $40/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 $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 $36 per night. There is currently one property in Melbourne that can be booked for this price. Europa Melbourne is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 23 April 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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310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$36
Avg. per night
102 Barkly Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$37
Avg. per night
169B Fitzroy Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
5.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$38
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
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
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$48
Avg. per night
78 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$48
Avg. per night
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$51
Avg. per night
2 Tantram Ave, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
8.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$61
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 23 April 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
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2 stars and under
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
17 Carlisle Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
197-199 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
78 Howard Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
310-314 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Other accommodations in Melbourne

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Melbourne.
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350 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$138
Avg. per night
Shop 7, 198 Harbour Esplanade, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$132
Avg. per night
206 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$109
Avg. per night
8 Whiteman Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$279
Avg. per night
353 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$134
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
6.3 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$109
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$197
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
2.5 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
$62
Avg. per night

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 23 April 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 23 April 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

    $70/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 March is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Melbourne hostels for as low as $29/night. In general, Melbourne hostels for $55 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. 892 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 The Village 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, 10% 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 Fitzroy Gardens?

    The Village Melbourne happens to be the most popular Melbourne hostel near Fitzroy Gardens among our users. The The Village Melbourne has a current rating of 7.9 from 2,924 HotelsCombined travellers. Fitzroy Gardens is also conveniently located just 1.9 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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