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Hostel Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King Street Backpackers Melbourne)

197-199 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria (Vic), 3000 (show map)

7.7

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast. There is free luggage storage and free WiFi throughout.
Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers) is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station and a 10-minute walk from Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium is just 700 metres away.
Guests have access to free internet stations in the lobby. Laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer are available.
All rooms have access to shared shower and toilet facilities. Private rooms and female-only dormitory rooms are available.
Breakfast is free for guests every morning 8am-11am.
Reception hours 8am-11pm.
We are an international backpackers hostel and require an international passport for check in at all times.

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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Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom (1 Guest) - enter dates to see room photos

This room has a double-sized bed and a single-sized bunk bed on top. It includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 1.

Private Double Room with Shared Bathroom (2 Guests) - enter dates to see room photos

This room has a double-sized bed and a single-sized bunk bed on top. It includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 2.

Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom (3 Guests) - enter dates to see room photos

This room has a double-sized bed and a single-sized bunk bed on top. It includes access to shared bathroom facilities. Please note that the maximum occupancy is 3.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This room has access to shared bathroom facilities.

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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)

Last updated: 27 Apr 2026 - Update now

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.

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7.7

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1441 verified reviews

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Ella

“Nice stay”

7.0

23 Apr 2026

Very close to southern cross, amenities are pretty good & breakfast is a nice touch. Nothing fancy but still appreciated.

Dung

“Superb”

10.0

17 Apr 2026

The staffs are friendly. Location is perfect, near the Southern Cross station. The room and bathroom are clean. Nice kitchen.

Bustos

“Quick but interesting”

7.0

11 Apr 2026

Breakfast was good but maybe some fruit ..eggs. But I am grateful for what was offered. Thank you for everything.

Omi

“Great location but not clean.”

6.0

09 Apr 2026

The location of this Backpackers is best. Close from all the tour pickups and city and restaurants. Also, the free breakfast facility is great.

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Hostel Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King Street Backpackers Melbourne)

197-199 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria (Vic), 3000 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Formerly Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers)

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Rooms List

Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom (1 Guest) - enter dates to see room photos

Private Double Room with Shared Bathroom (2 Guests) - enter dates to see room photos

Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom (3 Guests) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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Hostel Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King Street Backpackers Melbourne)

197-199 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria (Vic), 3000 (show map)

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Formerly Melbourne City Backpackers (formerly King St Backpackers)

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Rooms List

Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Private Single Room with Shared Bathroom (1 Guest) - enter dates to see room photos

Private Double Room with Shared Bathroom (2 Guests) - enter dates to see room photos

Private Triple Room with Shared Bathroom (3 Guests) - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

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“Great location but not clean.”

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