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Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and nightclub

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Property amenity
Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Billiards
Property amenity

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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109 Barkly Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Road
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 8 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 6 Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 6 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 4 Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 8 Beds

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 8 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

At Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like St Kilda Road and St Kilda Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a nightclub. .Public Bar serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Next Level Rooftop Bar is the hostel's own rooftop bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this St Kilda hostel include Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino.
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What's nearby

  • Acland Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Luna Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Palais Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St Kilda Road - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min drive
  • Balaclava Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Soul Chip Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lion & Wombat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Post - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Barkly - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Woodfrog Bakery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

Adults-only hostel with free breakfast and nightclub
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne offers 40 accommodations with air conditioning. This Melbourne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers 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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Next Level Rooftop Bar
  • Public Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne.

Property is also known as

Hotel Barkly Hostel St. Kilda
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne Hostel St Kilda
Hotel Barkly Hostel St Kilda
Barkly St Kilda
House @ Hotel Barkly Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne St Kilda
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne
Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne St Kilda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

Yep, Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne is a short 12-minute walk from St Kilda Beach.

Is Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne family-friendly?

No, Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne is an adults-only property.

Does Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary self-service brekkie is offered weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

No, Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

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

Are pets allowed at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

No, pets are not allowed.

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 136 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Williams

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kirilee

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

Comfy short stay

Room was basic but comfy bathroom was nice however fridge and tv were not usable but this was fine for one night The pub on the bottom level has great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its facilities, Competitive Pricing, Amenities, Kitchen, Roof top, TV Room, Bar and Restaurant Hygiene and Location. Prompt and Scheduled Cleaning Services are really Appreciated. Provisions for healthy and safe environment with many sanitation and sanitiser equipment in many places of the building, you would really feel secure. You will always feel you made the right choice, specially for people planning to visit other places, this location has everything in proximity from Shopping Centres, Cafes, Restaurant’s and Beaches and Many More.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhett, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

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

Comfortable stay for budget minded travellers

All good, I did feel some bed bugs but other than that all was good. Great and friendly reception service and a bonus drink voucher on check-in! The only thing I wish they did not close the rooftop area at night as it is the only comfortable and quiet place to sit down and work on computer. Have not had a chance to check out the new TV room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vary far awayfrom tram ststion long walk.Lob by looks very different from picture of web-site. It is ONLYvery small and old. But it is goox to have lift in building . Corridor matches photos and bathroom of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not interested in a freeloader keeping paying residents awake in a room all night.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Very basic but noise was a bit much as a party was held at rooftop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

J, Victoria

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

1 night stay

Really enjoyed my stay, had a great clean room with all the facilities you could ask for at this price
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not my personal taste

This hostel wasn’t my taste, but others seem to really enjoy it. Great area and social activity. Staff were great. The hostel was a bit run down and dirty, not to mention messy roommates that exacerbated the problem. There are roaches and other insects... I was bitten six times on one arm and it really gave me the heebie geebies! I left a day early because I couldn’t take another night there. Great for others, just not for me.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good location and free welcome beer

Good location, within walking distance of the beach and town centre. Comfy beds and really nice bathroom. Greeted with a free beer token at the adjoining bar. Highly recommended for backpackers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

George, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location and better pub

Staff very welcoming and friendly in both the hostel and also the attached pub. Each dorm has its own bathroom which I find a lot better than larger shared bathrooms. Kept well clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Very dirty I ended up sick after a week

The place smelled like drugs immediately when I walked in my room. I was gagging and wanted to leave but had prepaid and got there at 10 at night so it was too late to leave. My bed had been used and not made properly and the bathroom was constantly flooded with nowhere clean to place my things. The German girl at the front desk was very rude when I checked in and asked about parking though the other guys at the front desk seemed ok. Luckily some nice people were in my room or I would have rated this place a 0.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Lyn, Tasmania

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ideal location

stayed 4 nights, felt safe, front desk manned 24 hours, spacious room, roof top is excellent, ideal location, easy walking distance to Acland Street St. Kilda, Skybus direct to Tullamarine directly across the road, they have got all the bases covered.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would Stay Again

Kind and helpful staff, fun bar with decent specials for hostel guests. As this was my first time in a hostel, I'm not sure I could compare it to anything, but it seemed mostly clean. Bathrooms could use a little more love, but that's what flip flops (thongs) are for. There is a team of hostel guests that does most of the cleaning for free accommodation, so you can't expect 5-star cleanliness from people who don't care/are only doing it for the free stay. The area isn't bad - just a block or so away from a Coles grocery store, and Acland street which is full of shops, cafes, banks, and bars. And just past that is the ocean. About a 15 minute walk to St Kilda pier, where, if you're lucky, you can see penguins at night :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gabby, Newcastle, NSW

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

Private room in backpackers

I was meeting my partner so we had a private room and it was lovely, very comfy and clean. At the same time, we still got to meet a few of the international people in the pub downstairs, played some trivia and ate there too. The food and atmosphere in the pub are awesome. Short walk to Acland street and the Esplanade and a 25 minute tram ride into the city. Great staff as well, I'll gladly stay again.*****
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location..... The ppl..... The room..... Have told everyone about it...posted pics..... We will b back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

would be perfect if there was NO night club above

For $AUD 63/night (10% Expedia discount), a private room is a bargain for Melb. CBD. 600m to Luna Park: great location & lots of street parking overnight for cars: well lighted. Room is clean, large, had a balcony, private & HOTEL-quality bathroom. Negative: our private rooms are on the 3rd floor with a night club on the 4th floor. We slept on a TUES 25-Apr-17 & the night club was NOT operational. But the owner on the 4th floor was cleaning & active @ 0200hr. With a thin roof & likely NOT made of solid concrete, our sleep were broken a few times. When the club is operating, I think sleeping will be tested: read other reviews. Also, night internet was NOT operational because it could NOT cope with many users. Morning access was fine for low data usage, eg reading emails. I will book again, but NOT on weekends or when the night-club is operating.

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I had a very nice clean room with a big attached bath. The room had a large window for natural light.Close to many resturants and supermarket. Staff was very helpful and polite.