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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a television screen in the background.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator.
A bar area with a blue tiled counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A neatly made bed with rolled towels, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A wooden table with a radiator, a box of slippers, two cups, and a kettle.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181
  • Place, St Kilda Road
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Prahran Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and two windows with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with rolled towels, a grey headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large mirror.

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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.
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What's nearby

  • High Street Armadale - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Kilda Road - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chapel Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prahran Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albert Park Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prahran Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New Order. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Osborne - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tone Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

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 air-conditioned 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

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 9 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel on 5 Oct 2026 start from NZ$101, 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.

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 79 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near chapel st
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vibhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a brilliant location, this is not a typical hotel. It’s a bunch of room with shared clean bathrooms and a clean well equipped communal kitchen. Evenings will get really loud due to the pub below. Like really really lounge However the places has tonnes of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good access to Melbourne and surrounds old pub atmosphere and dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff room clean also renovated so amenties, highly recommended for a good price and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff and good services!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good here for hostel style accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very convenient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Location to local train station into the city was only two mins down the road. Local area had nice places to eat and drink. Only negative for me was that there was no hair dryers available other than that was great for the price 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luca Christian

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away on a side street around the corner from Prahran station, this hotel is worth staying at. The rooms are comfortable and have all the necessities provided. Only 3 stops to Melbourne city by train, plenty of food and drink places to check out, and has a bar and restaurant downstairs. Staff are really nice and check in was easy and personable, shared kitchen and bathrooms were kept clean and no dramas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a property with shared bathrooms and was fine for the price of stay. Convenient to trains and trams also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a really well located, the neighborhood it’s really lovely and near to the public transport services. Just is important to consider that underneath the hostel is pleased a really nice local pub and, mainly in Friday and Saturday, can be a little bit noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greville Street treat

Great value, good staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school pub with a difference all staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thanks to all !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok initially but found an old dominoes box and other junk under the bed when I was leaving. The rest of the place is filthy and often the bathroom as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple ageless barrloom hospitality. Excellent Marinara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, comfortable and well presented room, great facilities and location. Although water was not hot enough in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Niki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked that the people staying there or backpacking in the area were super nice, also the staff, I asked for an orange juice down at the pub under the hotel, (connected to the hotel) and when I realised I would t get much because of the small cup they said they could just make it a large to say thanks for staying, really would recommend, but the bed being two singles put together makes it hard to sleep in the middle and hog the bed,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam provides a really good offering for the ex back packers who don't want the price or fussiness of a hotel. A great pub with a varied customer base, always busy and has very pleasant helpful staff. Showers and kitchen serviced regularly by cleaning staff. Beds comfortable, nice towels and tea/coffee, kettle in the room. Washing and drying facilities a real plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025