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YHA Melbourne Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Collins Street

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Rooftop terrace
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom
Cafe
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

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Map
562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Flinders Lane
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Collins Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Premium Room with Ensuite

Double Premium Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Ensuite

Double Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Premium Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (109)
The price is NZ$171
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Melbourne

YHA Melbourne Central places you in the centre of Melbourne, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Collins Street and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hostel include SEA LIFE Melbourne and Crown Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 4 min walk
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 6 min walk
  • Marvel Stadium - 12 min walk
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State of Grace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardware Société - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Melbourne Central

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Collins Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Melbourne Central.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 240 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
YHA Melbourne Central offers 240 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish, Thai, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
Melbourne Central YHA
Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
YHA Melbourne Central Melbourne
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to YHA Melbourne Central?

The closest beach to YHA Melbourne Central is St Kilda Beach (5.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Melbourne Central?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Melbourne Central on 2 Mar 2025 start from NZ$113.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Melbourne Central serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, YHA Melbourne Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Melbourne Central?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Melbourne Central Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 250 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe accommodation. Easy to make you way around the place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Amenities
Porperty was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for quick trips
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely value for money but is not for anyone that’s looking for more than just a space to sleep. Oh, breakfast is rather disappointing, just cereal, milk, coffee & tea. I reckon you save $14 and get a warm sausage roll and coffee instead with that money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Not a bad budget option
The YHA is at the budget end of the spectrum but they seem to have slipped, the prices have gone up but the facilities are not a spotless as they used to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mischa, Cardigan Village

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice location close to everything at a good budget price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic, economical, central accomm.
Often stay here bc of central location, economy but this time there were no towels in room, chip scraps on the floor beside bed, no spare blankets and i was cold. Not a big deal and i will continue staying here but the housekeeping needs to be better. Reception easy, expedient & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pleace! Great staf
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had my own bathroom this time and the shower was heaven!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrified . Virus risk !
Dorm bed for 4 . The room is small, a person stayed there kept coughing and sneezing the whole night . She took the rubbish bin next to her bed and the bin is full of tissue paper . There is no health safety control screening or measure in the dorm . ppl just spread their virus . Terrified !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Staff & service
A Review
There is good and bad about this place from my experience. Overall it was pretty solid for the price. The beds were decent. The personal heater in the room and the window were appreciated. I also really liked the coffeehouse vibe they had going on downstairs. However, there were not nearly enough plugs in the room and the plugs that were available were not personal ones for each bed, so there were 4 of us rotating the plug use. It's not the worst thing, but it was a bit annoying. Also, the kitchen and fridges were always messy and the restroom never looked or smelled that great. The area around my bed also wasn't cleaned prior to my arrival. Additionally, I knew the location when I booked my stay, so I was expecting the typical CBD noise, however, what I wasn't expecting was all of the random noise that came from the building itself... there was lots of door slamming throughout the day and several days of early morning (6-7am) vacuuming(?).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Bathrooms were good and clean for a shared space. Rooms were worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the front desk were lovely & very helpful. YHA Melbourne Central is in a great part of Melb’s, a short walk to Southern Cross station. The room was not bad & had a good heater, but I was disappointed to find a yellow stain on the sheet on the lower bunk bed I slept in. The quilt inside the quilt cover was yellow stained & should be replaced. In the female bathroom on level 4 the bathroom lights above the mirror were not working which made the bathroom poorly lit. This is a safety issue & needs replacing. It is also disappointing that there is nothing in the room to hang up my clothing nor a table to put my mobile phone on. I may stay there again but in a double room. YHA Melbourne Central needs to improve a few things.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jean ludwig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe.Quiet pleasant atmosphere and staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

wingyi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Prefect location, clean and modern hostel.
The location is excellent, 5 mins walk to southern cross station, prefect for frequent regional travelling. Hostel is within free tram zone so easy to get the CBD by tram. Fairly clean and modern. Lift available to carry suitcases upstairs. Hard to fall asleep when the person moves on the top bunk bed and the whole bed moves. Better if the bed space can be more private. Overall experience is good and will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable accommodations in the heart of the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Pedram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pretty good hostel experience. They had a decently priced breakfast available, and the included wifi was decent. The bathrooms were also decently clean. I would go back. The only problem was that it was overpriced because of a certain pop star being in town when I stayed there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024