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St Kilda Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of St Kilda Beach
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Dining
BBQ/picnic area
Interior detail
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Bathroom)

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

6 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

4 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

Highlights

Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Private Double Room (Private Bathroom)

Private Double Room (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Share Room - 1 Bunk Bed (Private Bathroom)

Twin Share Room - 1 Bunk Bed (Private Bathroom)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

10 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite

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Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Mixed Dorm Room with Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Mixed Dorm Room with Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Mixed Dorm Room with Private Bathroom (8 Beds)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
32 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182

What's nearby

  • Luna Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palais Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Kilda Road - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crown Casino - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 29 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 33 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 52 min drive
  • Spotswood Station - 13 min drive
  • Showgrounds Station - 14 min drive
  • Newport Station - 14 min drive
  • Balaclava Station - 18 min walk
  • Ripponlea Station - 25 min walk
  • Windsor Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Road Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dogs Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pink Flake - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vineyard Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

St Kilda Hostel

When you stay at St Kilda Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Collins Street and Marvel Stadium are within a short drive.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • On-site parking only available on request
    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

St Kilda Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation St Kilda
St Kilda Hostel St Kilda
St Kilda Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
St Kilda Hostel St Kilda
St Kilda Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
St Kilda Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation St Kilda

Frequently asked questions

Does St Kilda Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St Kilda Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at St Kilda Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at St Kilda Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St Kilda Hostel?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at St Kilda Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at St Kilda Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities such as skiing. St Kilda Hostel also has a picnic area.
What's the area around St Kilda Hostel like?
St Kilda Hostel is a short 7-minute walk from St Kilda Beach and 16 minutes' walk from St Kilda Road.

St Kilda Hostel Reviews

Reviews

4.6

4.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Good

Not too bad
It was very basic. Nothing too fantastic about the location. There are other hostels around the area offering better options with respect to the comfort level. I bought a beer and took into the room. No air con. The main door was wide open for anyone to walk in. Not safe.
Theagarajan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

You pay for what you get
Very good price. I suppose you pay for what you get. Very basic accommodation but fairly clean and tidy. Staff were friendly and helpful. Property looks a bit run down that’s my only real issue. Would recommend
Sam, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

This Hostel was the most disgusting place I have ever stayed. There was people sitting around the middle of the hostel outside in absolute filth. I have stayed in a few hostels so I am aware of what to expect but this place was next level! It was so gross! I had actually stayed in this place 6 years ago and it was nothing like this. The rooms where so run down and everything was dirty. The bed was so uncomfortable and we later discovered once we lifted up the 8in thick mattress, that they had put boards between the mattress and bed frame. We woke up to vomit outside our door. I would never recommend this place to anyone. So disappointed!
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

Thank goodness I only had to stay for 6 hours. Never again
Jackie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Hopeless!
Booked online, turned up to check- in & the front gate was locked, the office unattended including the phone! I eventually go through to a person that didnt understand english after waiting 30 mins for the phone to be answered. Then to add insult to injury I was told the room was unavailable b/c they double booked. I never received a refund for the $60 I paid & had to sleep in my car over night!
1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

4/10 Fair

Appalled
From patched hole in doors, missing microwave oven glass carousel,stained carpets,tv remote unusable, blanket instead of top sheet and no bedspread, dirty kitchen, untidy yard, plus other areas. All in all a disaster area. Won’t stay there again and no refunds if you decide not to stay when you see it.
Lenard, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Crackhead central.
I booked at St Kilda but was moved to Victoria street, and so while I it was very apparent that this was a fortunate booking, I won't go into what the St Kilda one appeared, but I'd say to keep looking. In regards to Victoria Street, it was crackhead central, you knew it by looking at it, and while my comfort zone wasn't breached, someone did leave after a single night. I'm not the easiest of people to spook, and for me the $30 a night to just sleep was good, and I wasn't concerned with the crowd 'down stairs'. The people I had a room with were decent, one guy was a little grouchy, but nothing bad. Some beds were enclosed on the top bunk, and were annoying to get in and especially out of. I had to jump down if there was no stool below me, not a high drop, just loud, occasionally. The beds themselves were...not exactly top notch, but this is $30 a night and crackhead central, so while they weren't the best and the one I ended up in 'after' the first couple of nights, was very squeaky to slight movements. I would however recommend you book Dr's appointment and /or an STD screening on your departure..Just in case. Overall, for me it wasn't bad, but I'm able to also handle myself. If you're after cheap, I'd say keep looking, there are other places for the same price, just don't expect to be right inside the city. Though, from what I discovered, the city wasn't where the fun was, anyway. P.S There aren't any lockers.
Burner, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Do not start here
Left after 10 minutes.. facilities were disgusting .. nothing remotely like what was described on the website
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

St Kilda Barmy Army
Location of hostel was ideal
Neil, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good for party-goers and adventurers
If you're after a quiet stay with secure rooms, cleanliness and booking guarantees, this is NOT the hostel for you. If you're after a kind of fly by the seat of your pants experience and looking to meet cool people, read on. The experience begins after having booked through Wotif with credit card billed, being told by one of the temp staff that the place was booked full and that they didn't have any 4-beds available, and that the rates advertised on the website weren't for me (despite the fact they actually were), and that I could get a 6-bunk for the price they ask online for a 4-bunk room. I learned subsequently that this is not an uncommon scenario (firsthand experience and see other reviews). They then booked me into a room which was already full, to the consternation of other bunk-mates, before getting it right. Several days later, I was forced to move to another room because they had over-booked again. A room-mate jovially announce that this was the drunk room, hoisting his six pack. Had the front desk not moved me to a more suitable room, this review would have been 1 out of 5. During the day its a very chill atmosphere with relaxed rules and good people. During the night, prepare for drunk fights as backpackers with too much testosterone fight over women, petty squabbles or differences of opinion. In between this there is actual deep connections where you want them and a hell of a lot of partying and good music.
Matty, 7-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Two night stay
Very messy room since it was full of long term guest. I didn’t know which bed was mine since non of them where made. They let me check in 3 hours before official check-in.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

not again
The worst place I've stayed. Really. Rooms are very dirty! very uncomfortable.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

poor rated hostel
Room needs painting and wall repairs. Tap handle falling off. Heating not working. Bed comfortable but no top sheet provided. Carpet stained and torn. Not enough cutlery and crockery available in share kitchen.
M, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Upon arrival we very very abruptly and quite rudely informed that the rates of the room displayed on hotels.com were wrong, having already paid for our stay, we were told numerous times by the man on the desk he'd prefer it if we chose to get a refund and not stay. We had no where else to go, it was late evening and not enough money to pay extra somewhere else. He did not have any level of good customer service and was very blunt with us. We were given a private room as payed for, which was ok. It had good facilities and was nice enough. However we woke the next morning covered in bites of some sort. I would not return unfortunately. Hotels.com also stated there was free parking, however there were only 5/6 spaces for the hole hostel so we had to pay street parking.
3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Good hostel
We booked the hostel manly because it had a car park . But we have been surprised for how spacious the room was and in the heart of st kilda. We stayed in the hostel for 3 nights in a doublebed room with own bathroom. Every day a chambermaid came vor cleaning and brought new towels. To be honest we haven't used the kitchen and tv/chill area ... For the money it was a great stay and we would come back !
Jasmina, 3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Good location, 5 mins to the beach
Helpful staff, heater broken, toilet seat broken, tap broken, sink tap sprays water, very comfortable bed. The quietest backpackers I have ever stayed. Very safe as the security gate is shut at night. Minimal parking. Windows in bathroom stuck open and very cold! Cleaner very good and clean towels every day. Clean sheets every three days. Beautiful linen. Comfy pillows, I'm impressed! No chairs in room and carpet is yuck. I stayed for two weeks and minimal cleaning done. Everyone banged on the door as numbers are hard to read. Will stay agin. Good price, great location. No hairdryer.
jackie, 14-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Too noisy,all night drinking and partying smoking
Scary dirty place,recommeded hotel was completely booked online person said there is a nearby hotel,never again.1st visit to Australia,quest hotel was really nice and clean
Verified Lastminute guest review

2/10 Poor

No sleep
Dirty, noisey, no hot water. So noisey we couldn't sleep
Verified Lastminute guest review

6/10 Good

Very basic hostel. Not very comfortable communal areas. Room not cleaned very often. Below what I expected.
Verified Lastminute guest review

2/10 Poor

looked 'dogdy' upon arrival
I booked a twin share room, bunk beds with private bathroom. The room looked nothing like the internet picture online, when I booked. Upon arrival was told our room was actually a 6 berth bunk share, and TV didn't work. Carpet was vacuumed, but stained. We had to put on our own linen that they supplied - my pillow case had a disgusting stain on it. Pillows and dooners that we had to cover ourselves were stained and looked dirty - very gross! Some weren't even folded - I actually wondered if the room had been cleaned at all. The bathroom was clean enough, but had a floor mat that looked like it had been used for several weeks, certainly not a new fresh one - I refused to use the shower.
Verified Lastminute guest review

2/10 Poor

very disappointed with the broken tap and sink.
We chose the hostel main because of the location St Kilda (my frineds' area) , but it's actually not location we needed: too far from my friend's place. First of all, the room has some smoke smell from previous customer. Although I liked the big washroom, but the water tap and sink were both broken: the sink was blocked. Most importantly, someone unlocked the door without knocking early in the morning, which cannot be tolerated. That's why I had to change to another more expensive hotel.
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

I was staying in a dorm with the housekeepers and I believe my room is probably one of the cleanest. The common area esp the kitchen is not clean. I won't even cook there. Don't expect anything for breakfast. I chose this place only for the price.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Only thing going for this place was the location
Seven car parks for the entire complex meant out car was was parked out in main street wherever we could get a park. On opening the door of the room the smell was foul. The bed linen was dirty/stained, the pillows (if you could call them that!) absolutely stunk and it was obvious that the bedding hadn't been changed or the room cleaned from the previous occupant as there was still rubbish in the bin. Only one light in the bathroom/toilet area working. Bathroom door had 2 fist holes through it! Had to wake management after opening to get security deposit returned.
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

unhappy off as I had to walk and change my plans
Didn't stay as they had doubled booked me
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great affordable accommodation
The staff were exceptional. Happy to chat and extremely accommodating and patient.
Verified Wotif guest review