The 10 best hostels in Essendon, Australia

The best hostels in Essendon

Some of the best backpacker spots in Essendon

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Little Drifter North Melbourne

Set in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre, Little Drifter North Melbourne offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Sofia

From

Malaysia

Easily accessible location. 5 min walk to Queen Victoria Market. (Private) room was clean and equipped with towels and toiletries. Seemed to have a lot of facilities that I didn’t check out (lounge with pool table, rooftop, etc.). They had a cook out on the roof top the night I came but I sadly did not join. They have daily activities such a trivia nights, etc.! P/S luggages can be stored for $3 on day of check in, and $10 on day of check out. Towels can be bought for $8 and hair dryers can be borrowed from the reception (just leave your ID)

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,512 reviews

Price from

US$86.59

1 night, 2 adults

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Flinders Backpackers

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Flinders Backpackers is conveniently set in the centre of Melbourne, and provides a bar and free WiFi.

Piotr

From

Poland

The people who stayed there were really friendly and the place was clean and tidy

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,984 reviews

Price from

US$50.27

1 night, 2 adults

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Little Drifter Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance.

Pedro

From

United States

The most remarkable aspect of this accommodation is its staff, especially Agustín, who was incredibly attentive and resolved all my concerns. He provided me with excellent advice on exploring the city and efficiently solved some issues I had with my reservation. Additionally, he was very kind and professional when I needed to extend my stay. I highly recommend this place, and I want to personally thank you, Agustín, for your kindness and professionalism. Thank you!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews

Price from

US$90.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Space Hotel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Space Hotel features a rooftop terrace, fully equipped fitness centre and a private cinema room. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and flat-screen TV.

Phia

From

Namibia

The location is amazing, within easy walking distance of RMIT and close to trams to anywhere in Melbourne! This is possibly the cleanest 'backpackers' I've stayed in. Room was clean, shared bathroom too! White linens, fresh white towel included. Really a comfortable stay after 30 hours of travel over three flights! Fresh apples and bananas at reception were a nice touch! Staff were super friendly, my bags were lost by the airline and they were so helpful in making sure everyting happened as best it could!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,398 reviews

Price from

US$97.01

1 night, 2 adults

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Mad Monkey Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Head up to our awesome rooftop for city views and chill vibes, or gather in our spacious TV room and fully equipped kitchen – all creating the perfect social hub.

Rosano Montes

From

Spain

Easy to find near the main station. They have a group where they say the activities they are doing, the staff is super nice.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Price from

US$74.87

1 night, 2 adults

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Europa Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast. Europa Melbourne is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.

B. jean Valentin R-M

From

France

Europa is an EXCELLENT hostel, very well maintained areas and very very efficient staff, solving with ease classic hostels challenges. Let's make it simple: it's a paradise for backpackers who like city vibes, with comfy beds, individual bathrooms, wide rooftop, bbq with good veggie-vegan options, game room, large choice breakfast with pancakes (!), ... and once again thank you to the staff who does amazing work : ) However... maybe because it's all a game of offer and demand... but the prices when i was there were quite high and room were very quickly full-booked: the first week (that i booked way in advance) was very ok price for 16 beds dorm but, when i wanted to extend, the same room was 27$ more expensive per night... not 5 or 10 more... no no... 27$ more per night... even for someone having a job in Melbourne, it might be tough on their budget. Some guests then tend to book several weeks in a row to secure the price of their stay... when other guests will have to often switch to a more expensive room because cheaper ones are very quickly full-booked. I can understand that it's maybe more complicated than "offer and demand", it's probably the way Australian big cities are, maybe gvt is allowing too much working visas at same time and it creates huge "concurrency" at regular period of year. Hostels are probably doing their best to run their business and still offer affordable access to young workers. My stay at Europa was still EXCELLENT and i recommend to go there. Plan a good budget or confirm in advance a good working plan. Then you should have a great stay in one of the most effervescent city on the planet : )

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5

Good - What previous guests thought, 4,506 reviews

Price from

US$74.53

1 night, 2 adults

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YHA Melbourne Central

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Boasting a rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities and amazing views of the CBD, Melbourne Central Hostel is situated within the Free Tram Zone.

Filip

From

Czech Republic

Everybody was super kind, hostel is nice, clean, and in perfect location. One of the best I have ever been in.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 3,816 reviews

Price from

US$65.76

1 night, 2 adults

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Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast.

Mary Malissa

From

Ireland

That place is very worth staying in. It is not for flashpackers, but for the rest of us it has everything we need, even free tea with milk to put in it. It is very central to the city and around a 5 minute walk from the train and coach station. There is an ALDI supermarket around a 15 minute walk from the hostel.Those seem to be in every town in Australia and are great for helping to stay within the budget.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 1,495 reviews

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US$69.61

1 night, 2 adults

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Queen Victoria Hostel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Set in Melbourne and with Melbourne City Conference Centre reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Victoria Hostel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

Laura

From

Australia

I was upgraded unexpectedly and the hosts were kind and helpful

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

Price from

US$81.38

1 night, 2 adults

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Royal Derby Hotel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

khalid

From

Saudi Arabia

Excelent location in the city of melbourne on the tram line 11 and not too far from tram line 86. Everything is clean, heating good (given the cold weather), perfect for an economical stay.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews

Price from

US$86.69

1 night, 2 adults

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Save money on hostels in Essendon and nearby – budget options available

lilihostel
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Lilihostel is situated in Melbourne, within 8.4 km of Melbourne Central Station and 8.4 km of Southern Cross Station.
From US$64.45 per night
CarricHouse
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, CarricHouse is situated in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.
Queen Victoria Hostel
North Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews
Set in Melbourne and with Melbourne City Conference Centre reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Victoria Hostel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.
Mad Monkey Melbourne
West Melbourne, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews
Head up to our awesome rooftop for city views and chill vibes, or gather in our spacious TV room and fully equipped kitchen – all creating the perfect social hub.
From US$153.56 per night
Elizabeth Hostel
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 1,015 reviews
Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars.
From US$61.85 per night
Royal Derby Hotel
Fitzroy, Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 381 reviews
Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.
From US$80.57 per night
Little Drifter Melbourne
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,211 reviews
Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance.
From US$110.68 per night
Europa Melbourne
Melbourne
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,506 reviews
Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast. Europa Melbourne is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.
From US$98.44 per night

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Landing Pads Brunswick
Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Landing Pads Brunswick in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.
105 Twin Share BR with Fast WiFi - Brunswick East
Melbourne
No credit card needed
Located in Melbourne and within 4.2 km of Melbourne Museum, 105 Twin Share BR with Fast WiFi - Brunswick East features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.
Ozi House Group
Carlton, Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews
Ideally situated in the Carlton district of Melbourne, Ozi House Group is situated 1.1 km from Melbourne Museum, 1.8 km from Melbourne Central Station and 1.7 km from State Library of Victoria.
360K - Central Comfy Great Value - City
West Melbourne, Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Situated conveniently in the centre of Melbourne, 360K - Central Comfy Great Value - City offers free WiFi and a shared lounge.
CarricHostel
Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, CarricHostel is located in Melbourne, less than 1 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.
Ozi House Drummond
Carlton, Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Located in Melbourne and with Melbourne Central Station reachable within 700 metres, Ozi House Drummond provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.
The Mansion Melbourne
East Melbourne, Melbourne
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews
The Mansion Melbourne is attractively set in the centre of Melbourne, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.