South Yarra Hostel

Best value in town. Not perfect, so don't expect Hilton, but solid, with lots of room for improvement. Other guests friendly, if a little noisy at times. Reception and check-in anytime is smooth and awesome.
Thanks heaps.

Hostel is in a nice position close but outside the CBD's chaos. Shops and train station are within a 10 minutes walk and tram and bus stop are just in front. The area is also very green as it is in between two parks, one of them being the Royal Botanical Gardens, a huge and fantatisc park.
Hostel is provided with two kitchens and various type of accommodations, from private room to mixed dorm. In the area you'll find a lot of restaurants and businesses, so it's very suitable for finding a job. I liked the hostel because it's quite and has a house vibe, everyone is respectful, just remember to clean your dishes.

Great hostel. Wifi was strong. Everything was clean. Staff was very responsive. Price was fantastic. The hostel is about a 20–25 minute tram ride from the Centre of town or a 45 minute walk along the Yarra which was delightful. Trams from outside the door and a station within 5 minutes walking distance. Awesome vibes. Would absolutely stay here again on my next trip to Melbourne.

À great place to stay.
Not too far from the beach, the city center and south yarra train station and many great restaurants .
The receptionist are very friendly.
The costumers are young and mostly from overseas.
The road in front of the hostel are little bit busy though.

Initially booked and planned to stay here for five nights when I first landed in Melbourne to give myself time to find a flat. Ended up staying around 3-4 months because I loved it here so much.
The location is perfect for all of the restaurants and bars along Chapel Street.
The hostel is a perfect size to get to know everybody there. It felt like one huge family during my stay, and I've made friends for life from all over the world.
Aaron and his team do a great job to make you as welcome as possible and I'd love to stay here again next time I hit Melbourne.

This place is probably the best hostel I've stayed at and became a home away from home. Aaron and his team do a great job and always go the extra mile for the people that come to stay. Back of Chapel is a lively and fun place to stay and there is hardly ever a dull moment. It's in a perfect location that provides easy access to bars, clubs and amazing food all along Chapel street. It's also very easy to get to the city as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and will certainly miss all of the people that I pretty much call family now. I will never forget my stay at Back of Chapel and I have never felt more welcome at any other hostel.

I had an absolute blast!

Thank you so much to Aaron and everyone at Back of Chapel!

A MUST STAY

Location:
It's located just off Chapel Street, which is one of Melbourne's best entertainment districts. The hostel is a 5 minute walk to bars, nightclubs and restaurants which is great as you don't need to spend money on transport.

Cleanliness:
The hostel is made up of an old converted townhouse, which gives it a nice homely feel, although it looks old, it is kept very clean, with cleaners attending to it daily.

Staff:
The manager Aaron is fantastic and very accommodating to your needs. His persona is an example of Melbourne people in general.

Security:
The hostel is located in a very safe and clean neighbourhood.

Value for Money:
A good price for a nice hostel, I'd stay here again.

Solid hostel, was my home for a 2 months or so and I made some excellent friends there. It's small enough so you get to know everyone and that facilities are good along with excellent management. The owner is really friendly and he definitely makes te stay worthwhile and if you have any issues you can rely on him to help you out. Hope it survives corona and I'll definitely be back to visit.

Thanks guys.

Great hostel!
Clean, fun and the best location!
Just off chapel street with great cafes, bars and shops! Good place to meet people, but usually quite during the week so perfect for if you’re working and want to stay long term. Good kitchen, laundry and living room! Would definitely recommend!

Really nice hostel. Spent 6 days there and everyone was really friendly.

+ People drink together on the terrace or just have a good time.
+ Many people stayed there for many months so the atmosphere was rather like in a shared house than in a typical hostel
+ close to chapel street with a lot of bars, restaurants and good clubs
+ free (basic) breakfast
+ clean enough (not perfectly clean but I did not have a problem with that)

- takes a few stops (15 to 20 minutes) by tram to get to the city center.

My stay at the back of chapel hostels was 3 weeks. I must admit in the start I was a bit skeptic of the place due to its "rustic" appearance but already after the first night my skeptisism went away. The atmosphere in the hostel is amazing, it's like being a part of a big family. Rooms are cleaned regularly, free breakfast, and its location is perfect if you want to explore Melbourne, without busting the bank! Aaron and his staff at back of chapel made my stay in Melbourne wonderful, can't recommend this place enough, fantastic value !

As a solo backpacker this has been the best hostel I've stayed in in Melbourne. It's not super tidy or fancy but the other travellers who stay there are super friendly, fun and welcoming, like a big family. Feels like more of a sharehouse than a hostel, I felt right at home straight away. Great location right on Chapel Street as well.

There is no better place to stay in Melbourne. They have the best staff, Josh and Aaron are both lovely. They are nice, easy going and always there to help! Kelly the cleaner is awesome, she will always make you laugh and keeps the place in tip top shape! They have 4 great showers, a coin washer and dryer and a good sized kitchen. For being a "hostel" it really gives the feeling of being right at home. All of the rooms are good sizes and beds that are very comfortable with clean sheets! You have access to lockers and bins to keep all your belongings in, very convenient. Each bed or private room has a space in the kitchen where you can store food/dishes. The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to cook for yourself (a great way to save money when travelling) the free breakfast is a definite bonus! There are plenty of grocery stories close buy which was also very convenient, since we're all on a budget. Since it is a smaller hostel you can become quite close with everyone, it's like a family. There are always people doing stuff and everyone is always included (if they choose to be). This was one of the best things I found staying here especially since we were all travelling we were all in the same boat. You can relate very easily. The location is another selling point, it's a 2 minute walk to chapel street. This is one Melbourne's hottest spots with amazing bars and restaurants to really cool shops. It has it all. It also has access to a tram/train station that can take you into the CBD or to St.Kilda beach within minutes. You honestly couldn't ask for a better hostel! It doesn't matter if your staying for a few days or a month this hostel will exceed your expectations.

Really nice hostel.

The staff are helpful, they would help people with transport reservations if needed, help with directions and so forth. There was a cleaner every day, and because of the great utilities the stay would be very cozy. Nice small hostel were people get to know each other really fast.

During the warm period they even served free popsicles. I would go back any time!

Excellent experience at this hostel. Perfect for those who are working a lot as it has a more chilled and homely vibe. The lounge has Netflix and usually draws in other guests which allows for company and nights out if you desire. Two kitchens with ovens, free WiFi, decent showers, large rooms with desks for work and situated in a fantastic location.

Great location, atmosphere and people . Good for working travelers . Clean , large kitchen.
Would definitely recommend if you’re sick of staying in huge non personal hostels in the CBD. More like a house than a hostel, people are surprisingly respectful of each other.
Receiption is really helpful and friendly .
Close to restaurants , bars, st kilda beach and short 15 minute train to CBD

Overall good hostel. It's a prime location directly between the city and beach. Tram and bus stop directly in front of it. It doesn't have a hostel feeling. It's actually really homey and easy to meet people. And free Netflix is always a plus. Highly recommend it.

I came across this Hostel when I first started travelling on my own, and it is truly the best hostel Ive come across. The new owners, Josh and Aaron will go out of their way to help you, which you do not get in bigger hostels. So many good points:The hostel is kept very clean and rooms cleaned weekly, free fast wifi, free breakfast between 8.30-11, beds are made up for you, own lockers in rooms, comfy chill out room where many people like to socialise in the evenings and great location next to chapel st. Cant recommend enough.

Really nice hostel in a good area of Melbourne! Close to St Kilda and the CBD. Restaurants, Bars and clubs can be found around the corner. Comfortable rooms and good facilities. Overall a nice place with friendly and very helpful staff. I stayed over 6 months here! Definitely worth visiting

Could not have asked for a better two and a half months! Josh, Aaron, and Kel were always very accomodating and tended to any needs I possibly had. Bathroom facilities were clean (great shower pressure as well), Kitchen was clean, and the rooms were a good size and I appreciated homely feel. Whether you're staying for three nights or three months in Melbourne I'd highly recommend staying at BOC. The social atmosphere, perfect location, and friendly staff make this a place I will surely visit when I'm back to Melbourne.