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197-199 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria (Vic), 3000 (show map)
Hostel Overview
Formerly Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers)
Before April 2019 Melbourne City Backpackers was known as Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers)

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Facilities of Melbourne City Backpackers
General
WiFi everywhere
Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi
Food & Drink
Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)
Front-desk/reception area services
Lockers, Luggage storage, Safety deposit box
Common areas
Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and children services
Evening entertainment
Cleaning services
Laundry
Miscellaneous
Adult only, Air conditioning, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Air Conditioning, Hairdryer, Heating, Linen, Shared Bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Hotel Policies
Check-In
From 14:00:00 hours
Check-Out
-10:00:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.
Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note you are unable to book out entire dorm rooms or make large group bookings without consultation with Melbourne City Backpackers first.Melbourne City Backpackers is unable to guarantee that all members of group bookings can be accommodated in the same room.Requests for a top or bottom bunk can not be guaranteed.Please note that the property is unable to accommodate guests under the age of 18 years of age.All guests must sign the property's Terms of Stay.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Traveller reviews

“Superb”
02 Jul 2025
This is my first time living in a backpacker in Melbourne and It was amazing. People here are so kind and friendly, they all have a good vibe and it creates a nice and healthy community :)

“Superb”
25 Jun 2025
Staff helpfulness and smiley Bed was comfortable and clean Kitchen and breakfast Activities

“Enjoyable, met all my needs, comfortable and convenient.”
17 Jun 2025
Jesse was a very happy, friendly face on front counter on my arrival. The vibe of the people in the common room was relaxed and convivial. Front door, stair and room security was comforting as was the cctv monitoring. Kitchen was well laid out and complimentary breakfast was an added bonus. Like it that we all had to strip our bedding and clean up after ourselves in the kitchen. Like the signage indicating and reminding us that we had to be respectful of others regarding noise and behaviour.

“Great Location and Social Atmosphere, but Basic Amenities”
12 Jun 2025
The location is excellent — very close to the airport express bus stop, tourist attractions, public transportation, and supermarkets. The hostel’s common area is conveniently located next to the shared kitchen and creates a pleasant social atmosphere. This was definitely the highlight, as it encouraged great interaction among travelers.