The Nunnery Accommodation

This place is a real hostel, small enough to make close friends and open enough for your own space, in a charismatic old building where the creaky floorboards, late night possum raids and the occasional pest are simply part of the charm . Wonderful staff who find the right mix of attentive and chill, if you’re looking for a mix of socialisation and independence in a cool little spot the nun is for you !

Fantastic hostel with great staff. The Chilean woman on the front desk was super nice and helpful, she even helped me after I had made a booking mistake. Will definitely come back thanks to this excellent service 👍

Having stayed in numerous hostels across Australia, the Nunnery is by FAR the best I’ve stayed in!

The staff are SO incredible, I’ve never stayed somewhere where they genuinely seem to care as much as these guys do! I intended to stay a couple weeks, ended up staying a month and would do it all over again. Made some amazing friends here too, could not recommend it enough for people wanting to build a base network in Melbourne!

The area is awesome too for both day and night life; Fitzroy in general is so cool and quirky! Could genuinely write a whole essay about why you should go, so I’ll end by saying… you’d be making a serious mistake booking a different hostel!

My favourite hostel in Australia. A Melbourne institution for backpackers. This was the first place we stayed in Australia and it couldn’t of been more perfect for what we wanted. Extremely well run, loads of connections with the local area so great place to get aquatinted with the city. Very social, which is promoted by the hostel but not forced - something we struggled to enjoy in other places we stayed. An amazing place to meet cool/creative/fun people.

I lived here on and off for a few months. The people, the atmosphere, and the environment itself are really truly remarkable. It always felt like home. Positive, nurturing, and healing place.

Like many others, I came to the Nunnery with the intention of staying one week. But after experiencing the chill ambiance, the most amazing people and the helpful and friendly staff, I enjoyed my stay a lot longer :)

Don’t expect a clean 5 star hotel, it’s a little rough around the edges. If you’re able to see through that and enjoy the vibe and like meeting interesting people, you’ll have the best time you can possibly have in Melbourne!

5/5 would visit again

The best hostel with the kindest and most welcoming staff! I’ve had the best stay here, they really make it so you don’t want to leave. The building itself is unique and has so much character, unlike many other hostels in Melbourne; and the location couldn’t be better! Besides the quirky buildings and rare gem of an urban hostel courtyard, both the people who work and who stay here make the environment so special. The staff will take great care of you. Big shoutouts to Andi and Matilda at the front desk. Such kind and wonderful humans. I cannot wait to return!

I stayed with you guys for one of the best months in my entire life in 1996. Playing soccer with all sorts of people in the park across the street, backpacker evenings in pubs at St. Kilda's Pier, sleeping late till noon and having Egg McMuffins with my best mate during the stay, John Thompson from Thumberland Upon Tyne, at McDonalds in the big shopping mall with the plane and hot air balloon. I miss those days of movie evenings next to the fireplace with loads of great people, watching "Shawshank Redemption" with popcorn and just being part of a great group. The nunnery and the time I experienced will stay forever in my heart.

I stayed at this hostel with my friend for one night, it was amazing experience!

The best part of this place is its unique vibe. Each level is filled up with vintage furniture, and people are quite and nice. It's really close to Brunswick street and also safe at night.

There was a few part we didn't like as well, the door at my room had a 10cm draft where all the noise is coming from, some shower header didn't work properly.

But in general, it's very pleasant place and I'd like to recommend this to my friends.

Amazing building, free breakfast, friendly staff and guests make this hostel one of the best in Melbourne. After trying a few horrible hostels and almost leaving Melbourne because of them, we finally found this place. It will make you feel as though you are sent back in time with the antique style, while sporting a modern kitchen, lounge, and rooftop terrace. They have different activities every night and free breakfast. Definitely stop by for a night or more, you won't be disappointed. The only con is that my room had terrible Internet reception.

I've been to many hostels in many countries but the Nunnery has a special place in my heart.

Beautiful people and in an amazing building. And what a great location too!

Too bad it's on the other side of the planet for me atm, otherwise I would pop by regularly.

Friendly staff, good facilities and bathrooms clean. I was in a four bedroom female room, large enough room as it wasn't cramped. They have great nightly events and free breakfeast (assorted breads, spreads, coco pops and cornflakes, coffee and hot chocolate). Mostly full of British and German backpackers, with a lot of british people staying for extended periods of time while they look for a job.
I stayed 10 days whilst visiting for research, and had a good nights sleep every night as I never heard large amounts of noise. Overall a good stay with very friendly travellers and staff, only shame is that people disrespect the kitchen and everyday by the evening it looked like trash, as if a bomb had dropped. Don't be one of these people if you decide to stay!!

I can’t put in words how grateful I am for the service I received here, but I wanted to write a review at least. I changed my hostel a few weeks ago because it was simply cold there during the winter days and they didn’t make any effort in changing that. As soon as I came here I just felt this fresh air of friendly helpful staff and a owner that actually cares. Whenever I had a problem I felt respected, understood and helped, that’s the kind of service I like to pay for. Thanks for that nunnery, I’ll come back.

Ps: during winter days it’s warm and everyone is very welcoming :-)

Wow, such character here. Wish I would have booked my whole week here. Only downside is that it is just outside the Free Tram Zone.

So many choices in places to sit, shower to use, toilet to use. Breakfast is endless bread - good bread, not 99c white loaf bread. Very social, clean (Australia clean, not Japan clean). The facility is well kept, which is something I can't say about so many Australia facilities.

Highly recommended for the traveler who wants anything between relaxed to very social. If you want party party party, stay in CBD.

Stayed here for 3 weeks and was kinda sad to leave. It's a beautiful old building, clean rooms, very homey common area and they have heaps of activities. Free breakfast everyday and a weekly free soup and free bbq day. Made some good friends here, as the hostel is very social :)

This is one magical place where friendly staff and guest help to create an atmosphere of a home away from home! I was stayed during the cold Melbourne winter and hot Melbourne summers and never thought of moving! Great indoor and outdoor areas where you can socialize with amazing people and quite corners where you can just chill and embrace the funky Fitzroy vibe! If you need anything, Alyse will help you to the best of her abilities, and she will play you a turn on her ukulele if you ask her nicely! Love this place and I would love to come back again 😁

Had a 3 night stay in the guest house. Basic needs were catered for and pleasantly surprised to find even hair-dryers in the bathrooms. The location is very convenient, with tram stops for line 11 and 96 right outside, and 15 minutes walk from the free tram loop.

One of my favorite places I've stayed... it was warm, the building is gorgeous, nice free breakfast, helpful staff, comfortable beds, great location, secure, rooms are spacious, plenty of storage space, affordable, felt very at home here and I wish I could have stayed longer! Again, I love that the old architecture is still there... thick wood, stained glass, giant vanities... lovely.

The nunnery was one of the best hostels I experienced in 2013. Still in contact with friends I made here including a guy I met on a pub crawl who is now my husband...can’t wait until we can visit again and reminisce! And Fitzroy is a great neighborhood!

Really good experience here! Bathroom and rooms were kept v clean. Perfect location. V good value for money, would stay here again!