What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

€51/night is an average price for a hostel in Melbourne throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in July is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Melbourne hostels for as low as €13/night. In general, Melbourne hostels for €35 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

Based on our data, Summer House Melbourne is the best Melbourne hostel, with a rating of 8.3/10 from 955 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

Little Drifter North Melbourne is the nearest hostel in Melbourne to Melbourne Airport, at a distance of 18.0 km.

What area of Melbourne is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood is Melbourne CBD, with 8% of our users looking to stay in Melbourne searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Elizabeth Hostel is a popular hostel in Melbourne CBD that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

What is the most popular hostel in Melbourne closest to St. Kilda Beach?

The most popular hostel in Melbourne that’s close to St. Kilda Beach is Summer House Melbourne. Just 0.6 km separate Summer House Melbourne from St. Kilda Beach, the city’s most popular attraction. 955 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Summer House Melbourne a score of 8.3/10.

Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

Staying in a Melbourne hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Melbourne tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

Affordable Melbourne Hostels From €19/night

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 April (€19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is January (€105).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Thursday (€21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €42.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as €14, rising to an average cost of €54, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €23 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 €17/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €17/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was €23/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 €22 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Melbourne. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

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Ritz For Backpackers

169B Fitzroy Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

5.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

€19

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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 April (€19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is January (€105).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Thursday (€21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is €42.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as €14, rising to an average cost of €54, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €23 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 33 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 33 days ahead was €22 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Melbourne. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.

Hostel prices in Melbourne

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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 9 June 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 9 June 2025.

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What is the most popular hostel in Melbourne closest to St. Kilda Beach?

Should I stay in a Melbourne hostel?

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