College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Chapel Street

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Exterior
Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Explore the area

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36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181
  • Place, Chapel Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

At College Lawn Hotel - Hostel you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Chapel Street and within 30 minutes of Royal Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .With a stay at this Prahran hostel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from St Kilda Beach and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

What's nearby

  • Chapel Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Collins Street - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Prahran Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Osborne - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prahran Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪College Lawn Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oscar Cooper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tone Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Chapel Street
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. College Lawn Hotel - Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and an ATM.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Melbourne hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

College Lawn Hotel
College Lawn Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

As of 14 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel on 21 Oct 2025 start from NZ$83.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

The closest beach to College Lawn Hotel - Hostel is St Kilda Beach (2.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

No, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.