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title: "Carric House, Melbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Carric House in Melbourne: rated 7.8 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Hostel · ★★★★
# Carric House

North Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

7.8 ·  Good 237 reviews ·  #419 #419 of 478 in Melbourne ·  7.5 Location score
## About Carric House

Carric House is a hostel in North Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 237 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 1.6 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 9.6 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 22

- **Floors:** 4

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 21

Howard Street

## How Carric House scores

Better rated than 11% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **7.8**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **6.1**

Melbourne average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **90**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **148**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **11**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Port Melbourne Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Flagstaff railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">860 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cat Cafe Melbourne680 m
-   Royal Historical Society of Victoria730 m
-   RMIT Design Archives750 m
-   Medical History Museum800 m
-   Bali Memorial840 m
-   Grainger Museum860 m

## Carric House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Carric House. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hostel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Carric House is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the hostel offers linen service and blackout curtains for guest convenience and satisfaction. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using toiletries, bathrobes and towels available in select guest restrooms. Immerse yourself in the executive lounge, where exceptional amenities and lavish surroundings await you. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hostel. Visitors who enjoy preparing their own culinary delights will appreciate the presence of an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at this location.

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## Questions about Carric House

### How do guests rate Carric House?

Carric House has a guest rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 237 reviews, which is better than 11% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Carric House?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Is there parking at Carric House?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Carric House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 9.6 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Carric House have?

Carric House has 22 rooms on 4 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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