Melbourne, Australia – Accommodation
The Friendly Backpacker
197 King Street, Melbourne 9670 1111
$18 a night
Features: all linen provided, air conditioning, laundry facilities, internet access and employment help. Situated on Melbourne’s inner city Night Club strip. Most of the Clubs are rather dodgy and many of them are strip joints or have table top dancers. However, it is still a great location a short walk away from the city centre.
Kings Gate Hotel
131 King St, Melbourne 9629 4171
Single $35
Double $55
Triple $70 all with shared facilities
Kings Gate Hotel was once a youth hostel. However, it still has budget accommodation for the traveller who prefers not to sleep in dormitories. It is also situated on Kings Street.
Nomads Market Inn
115 Cecil St, South Melbourne 9690 2220
From $15 a night, including breakfast
Has a small bar, TV room – with cable, free bike hire, sauna and free BBQ every Sunday night. It’s right opposite the South Melbourne Market.
Oslo Hotel
28 Grey St, St Kilda 9525 4498
From $14 a night
TV room and pool room. You should be able to see prostitutes working the streets and all the local deros from your window.
St Kilda is the choice area for Backpackers as it has an alternative sort of atmosphere and is not too far from the city. There is something to do every night with quite a few pubs and lots of cafes and restaurants in the area. St Kilda especially comes alive on Sundays when people come from all over Melbourne to enjoy the outdoors by roller blading along the beach path or to shop at the Esplanade Market.
Ritz Backpackers
169 Fitzroy St, St Kilda 9525 3501
$15 a night
Great location. The Ritz Backpackers also organise Quiz Nights with special guests from Neighbours every 2nd Tuesday at the Elephant and Wheelbarrow pub down the street.
Good Links
YHA Australia has a great Web Page. You can view information about Youth Hostels in Melbourne and Victoria and even book in advance online. It also lists discounts for YHA members.
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