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Hostel★★★Mahony Group

Ritz Backpackers

St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia

8.3 Very good64 reviews #307#307 of 478 in Melbourne 3.9/5on Google, 300 reviews 6.2Location score

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About Ritz Backpackers

Ritz Backpackers is a hostel in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 64 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 4.8 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest beach is 990 m away. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 16 km away.

Type
Hostel
Star rating
★★★
Check-in from
14:00
Check-out until
10:00
Chain
Mahony Group
Other stays within 500 m
28

169B Fitzroy Street ritzbackpackers.com

Prices

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    How Ritz Backpackers scores

    Better rated than 34% of hotels in Melbourne

    • Guest rating 8.3
    • Location 6.2
    • Beach access 6.9
    • Public transport 9.0

    Melbourne average

    Rating on Google

    3.9/5

    300 Google reviews

    • 5★40%
    • 4★23%
    • 3★18%
    • 2★6%
    • 1★13%

    From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

    Amenities

    Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi

    Services

    • Laundry
    • Luggage storage

    In the rooms

    • Kitchen
    • In-room safe

    Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

    Location

    Location score
    6.2/10
    Walk grade
    70/100 Good for walkers
    Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
    65
    Sights within 1 km
    3
    Nearest beach990 m16 min walk
    Nearest stationSt Kilda railway station330 m5 min walk
    Nearest airportMelbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)16 km36 min drive
    Distance to the centreMelbourne4.8 km11 min drive

    Sights nearby

    • Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History470 m
    • Jewish Museum of Australia480 m
    • Australian Queer Archives510 m
    • Murals Artists Lane1.1 km
    • Luna Park Melbourne1.1 km
    • Scenic Railway1.2 km
    OpenStreetMap

    Ritz Backpackers: in detail

    At Ritz Backpackers, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. At the hostel, utilize the convenient laundry service to maintain your preferred travel attire fresh, allowing you to pack lighter. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

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    Questions about Ritz Backpackers

    How do guests rate Ritz Backpackers?

    Ritz Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 64 reviews, which is better than 34% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

    What are the check-in and check-out times at Ritz Backpackers?

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

    How far is Ritz Backpackers from the airport?

    The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 16 km away in a straight line.

    Is Ritz Backpackers close to the beach?

    The nearest beach is 990 m from the hotel.

    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