What is the cost of a hostel in Melbourne?

Hostels in Melbourne will cost ₹ 4,835 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 1,639 per night. A good deal on a Melbourne hostel would be ₹ 3,279 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in March may be more expensive, whereas booking in March is the cheapest month of the year.

What’s the best hostel in Melbourne?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Melbourne, Summer House Melbourne is currently the best, based on 1,030 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.0/10.

What hostel is closest to Melbourne Airport?

Little Drifter North Melbourne is 18.0 km away from Melbourne Airport, making it the closest Melbourne hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Melbourne is most popular to stay in?

The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Melbourne is Melbourne CBD, according to our data. 5% of users who searched for hostels in Melbourne looked for properties in Melbourne CBD. If you’re interested in staying in Melbourne CBD, consider the Elizabeth Hostel - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

What is the most popular hostel in Melbourne closest to Crown Casino?

Yha Melbourne Central happens to be the most popular Melbourne hostel near Crown Casino among our users. The Yha Melbourne Central has a current rating of 7.8 from 2,825 HotelsCombined travellers. Crown Casino is also conveniently located just 0.4 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 ₹ 4,546/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 June (₹ 2,518). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is November (₹ 11,088).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Sunday (₹ 2,745). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 6,306.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as ₹ 2,275, rising to an average cost of ₹ 6,850, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,275 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 ₹ 2,420/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 2,504/night. For a 4-star hostel in Melbourne, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 2,404/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Melbourne?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 81 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 81 days ahead was ₹ 2,910 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Melbourne for the selected dates. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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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

₹ 4,546

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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 June (₹ 2,518). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Melbourne is November (₹ 11,088).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Melbourne is Sunday (₹ 2,745). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Thursday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 6,306.

How much is a hostel in Melbourne tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Melbourne tonight starting as low as ₹ 2,275, rising to an average cost of ₹ 6,850, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 2,275 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 81 days before your trip to Melbourne. The lowest price found when booking 81 days ahead was ₹ 2,910 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Melbourne, Australia

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Melbourne for the selected dates. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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