Flinders Backpackers

Definitely one of the best hostels I've stayed in Australia with a great location in the CBD. It's clean, the beds are comfy and the staff is super nice and helpful, especially Ash! They're super good at their job and will always help you out wherever they can! :)

Staff and facilities were great, room was reasonably priced for what you got. Only issue was this Kiwi in our room who refused to shower and as a result left a disgusting stench that can only be described as a foul miasma, my friend got sick as a result due to having to leave the window open so the room was bearable. He would also leave for work at 4 30am while in the process making an unholy racket without any courtesy whatsoever for the other guests.

Probs the best hostel I’ve stayed at in Australia. They have the simple things which all the others lack, shelves near the beds, hooks in the showers, plugs in every bed.I found it very clean, good bar with decent prices. Only problem didn’t know whether the shower was gonna be freezing which isn’t what you want when Melbourne is also freezing. Other than that it’s decent and cheaper than most that lack the basics throughout Australia.

Great hostel. People I met were lovely, the 6 bed mixed rooms are clean and spacious, quiet too so sleep is actually easy to get in there. Location is perfect, train station and trams are right outside.

Special thanks to Anna, the Irish girl at reception, she is so welcoming and goes above and beyond what is expected of her. She’s a credit to the team here!

Spent five days between Boxing Day and New Year's Eve, booked a private room so no complain regarding the stay, noise kept to a minimum from the street on the 4th floor. Great customer service as the staff took our first night off the booking when our flight was cancelled. Plenty of bathrooms facilities regularly cleaned, perfect position near train, bus and tram stations, every restaurant and bar you can imagine at your doorstep. Highlight of the stay was the rooftop coffee shop and the best coffee we had in Melbourne, all thanks to Luca. Not only he makes amazing coffee, but he is also kind, full of suggestion and a pleasure to talk to, if you don't go up there to chat with him while sipping his great coffee, you are missing out. Would book again.

Pros- bed side light, confy beds, charging ports avaliable, friendly/helpful staff, good social area. Really nice new bathrooms.

Cons- lift was really slow, kitchen could sometimes be a little messy,

Not usually a fan of big hostels like this but the staff both at front desk and cleaning do a really nice job, very friendly and the bathrooms I've used are always clean. The rooftop cafe is super cute and the bar downstairs has fun events and pool.
The big open windows right next to beds on the 11th floor seem really unsafe though.

Weren't able to get pictures but rooms and facilities were clean. My wife and I booked the double room and it was so spacious. Will definitely come back here again we we visit Melbourne. Staff were very nice. We checked in at 3am but we were still accomodated.

Good location. Close to transpo and lots of food options. Elevator was slow but right next to it are the stairs lol. We booked the separate room with no ensuite and it was decent sized and clean. They even provided a heater.
I do wish toilets are cleaned more frequently though. Some people didn't know how to use the flush properly.
I also loved the fact that we can leave our luggage after check out, although it didn't feel super safe with everyone coming and going. Overall, I was satisfied and will stay again for just a night or two.

It is a really big, secured and social hostel, I would definitely stay there again.

The best!! Will be back here !! Clean, atmosphere, affordable, comfy- what else we need in the middle of Melbourne

After having travelled almost all around Australia, I can say that This is a perfect hostel for Backpackers or even for families. Super Location, I swear, you can not find better in Melbourne. Surrounded by Railway Station, Tram Terminus, Shopping Malls, Eating Joints, Restaurants and on most lively street of City right at Yarra River waterfront, Casino, City Iconic places, Town Hall, Parliament House on foot walk.
About hostel, it has wonderful service, 24 hours Reception open, wait for check-in while relaxing in lounge, sipping tea and playing chess. After checkout use storage kitchen till you leave. A Spacious Kitchen with a big cold storage room makes it worth appreciation. Room rent is budget friendly. You have free wi-fi, Tea Coffee. Kitchen is well equipped with sufficient crockery and utensils Water Boiler, in order equipment like Microwaves, Hot Plates, Ovens, Toasters etc.
Most impressive was cleanliness in Wash Rooms, Top Floor Restaurant and Location. I recommend this property over a star hotel for every visitor to Melbourne who want to feel easy.

Very clean and well organised hostel. One of the cleanest I have ever been in. I think the free breakfast is such a nice touch, it is basic but really appreciated for those of us on a low budget. Beds are comfortable, the only complaint I have is the showers not being that warm, saying that I managed to grab a hot one this morning. Amazing location and great price. Would wholeheartedly recommend. Staff are lovely too!

Flinders Backpackers is a fantastic Backpackers hotel - with the freedom to choose between dorms and private rooms it's there to suit anyone. The staff & service were fantastic, the prices were good, and all round it was an enjoyable time.

Unfortunately the reviews are right in saying that the hot water in the showers is a problem. Even with the tap water turned fully only on hot it changes between cold and warm at best.

Pretty good place, clean and well maintained. Only downer is there isn't any hostel events for meeting others but there are movie rooms, pool tables etc. Met some cool people here still. Central location.

Exactly what you'd hope for at a top-quality hostel! Good kitchen (though no ovens or freezer), lots of friendly people, clean, great free breakfast (pancakes, toast, cereal), free pasta and rice. Especially notable for its location, couldn't be in a better spot! Didn't have any issues with the noise on the 9th floor facing the main street. Good windows kept the sound out well.

This is one of the few hostels on Melbourne that are clean AND affordable. If you're sensitively to noise make sure to bring earplugs though, as the hostel is right in the CBD and close to the train station. You'll be hard pressed to find a clean, affordable and quiet hostel in a good location though; something has to give in this case it's street noise.
With free breakfast (pancakes, variety of cereal and toast with lots of spreads), movie room and big common area as well as good customer service, this is the best hostel I've been to in Melbourne.
If you're staying a week or longer ask for weekly rates.

Huge hostel (sleeps 500) on a prime location. Was so much better than expected! Nice ambiance, friendly and clean. Bit noisy, but they are upfront about this!

Very clean, good quality of rooms. Kitchen is great and location is superb. The only con is that it doesn't have a parking lot. Was a nightmare to figure out where to keep my car overnight

I spent one night in an 18-beds dormitory, which to my surprise didn't feel crowded at all because the room was very big. The boxes for storage under the beds are a really good idea, as well as the lockers although you need your own lock to lock them (which I didn't know). The room got quite hot while I was there (no air-con) but the fans made it bearable. However because the windows were open through the night I was woken up several times by the noise down on the street.
The bathrooms were clean, the kitchen was really big and the free pancakes in the morning were great. The living/meeting up area is large and nice.