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title: "Melbourne City Backpackers, Melbourne | StayVersus"
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Hostel · ★★
# Melbourne City Backpackers

Koreatown, Melbourne, Australia

8.6 ·  Very good 1,126 reviews ·  #194 #194 of 478 in Melbourne ·  9.1 Location score
## About Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne City Backpackers is a hostel in Koreatown, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 1,126 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 680 m from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Floors:** 4

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 223

197-199 King Street

## How Melbourne City Backpackers scores

Better rated than 59% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **9.1**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.1**

Melbourne average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **95**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **20**

<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="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Spencer St Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">320 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 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="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">24 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="">680 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Victoria Police Museum380 m
-   Hellenic Museum430 m
-   Royal Mint430 m
-   Royal Historical Society of Victoria570 m
-   Old Safety Deposit Building570 m
-   Immigration Museum590 m

## Melbourne City Backpackers: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Melbourne City Backpackers. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hostel's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the hostel, utilize the on-site laundromat and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Melbourne City Backpackers, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day carefree at Melbourne City Backpackers, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At Melbourne City Backpackers, guests can access vending machines that provide light snacks and beverages 24 hours a day. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

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## Questions about Melbourne City Backpackers

### How do guests rate Melbourne City Backpackers?

Melbourne City Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 1,126 reviews, which is better than 59% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Melbourne City Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Melbourne City Backpackers include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Melbourne City Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 11 km away in a straight line.

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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