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YHA Melbourne Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Crown Casino

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Exterior
Double Premium Room with Ensuite
BBQ/picnic Area
Dining
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Explore the area

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562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Flinders Lane
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Premium Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room with Ensuite

Double Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Premium Room with Ensuite

Double Premium Room with Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Melbourne

YHA Melbourne Central places you in the centre of Melbourne, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and SEA LIFE Melbourne. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hostel include Collins Street and Crown Casino.
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What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flinders Lane - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crown Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schmucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Il Mercato Centrale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hardware Société - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Byblos - ‬5 min walk

About this property

YHA Melbourne Central

Hostel with a bar, 6-minute walk to Crown Casino
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Melbourne Central.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 240 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
YHA Melbourne Central offers 240 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (92 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
Melbourne Central YHA
Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
YHA Melbourne Central Melbourne
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to YHA Melbourne Central?

The closest beach to YHA Melbourne Central is St Kilda Beach (5.7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Melbourne Central?

As of 28 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Melbourne Central on 5 Feb 2026 start from NZ$108.50, 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.

Does YHA Melbourne Central serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, YHA Melbourne Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Melbourne Central?

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Melbourne Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 280 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great clean and quite would stay there again close to transport
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Veronique

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were beautiful, there wasn't one person who wasn't friendly. We stayed in one of the private rooms and while small it worked for what we were doing. However, the bathroom always smelt and when I was doing a final check of the room, I checked under the bed for anything I might have missed and there was so much garbage under the bed that wasn't mine, it makes me concerned how much the room is properly cleaned in between people. Overall, it was a nice stay for the weekend if you're not the room for much more then sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEEKYUNG

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mischa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Bedtime system
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient due to its location and well maintained facilities. Spotlessly clean!!. Amazingly nice and helpful staff. Clean rooms although mine was very cold. Quiet and lots of spaces to chill and relax. Very close to major PT stops and stations. I’m a regular guest of this hostel and I like it there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Romane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! There is a train running behind the hostel so it can be pretty loud, otherwise a nice place in a convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhongqi, Auckland

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were easily the best thing about this location, I think facilities could use some mild updating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe accommodation. Easy to make you way around the place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location in the heart of the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024