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4.0 out of 5

"Its facilities, Competitive Pricing, Amenities, Kitchen, Roof top, TV Room, Bar and Restaurant Hygiene and Location. Prompt and Scheduled Cleaning Ser ... " More

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Hotel Description

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 free 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 WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.

Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this St Kilda hostel include Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino.

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 6 Beds

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Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

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Mixed Dormitory - 8 Beds

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Twin Room

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 4 Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 8 Beds

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Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne ratings based on 56 Verified Reviews

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Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

Everyone (28) Couples (26) Family (2)
5 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 22 Dec. 2020

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3 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 9 Jan. 2019

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2 out of 5
Staff not interested in a freeloader keeping paying residents awake in a room all night.

Posted by on 13 Oct. 2018

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4 out of 5

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.

Posted by , from Tasmania on 18 Oct. 2017

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5 out of 5

Private room in backpackers

Pros: Lovely staff, great and clean room, great food and atmosphere in the pub downstairs, close to Acland street.
Cons: Can't think of anything!
Location: Short walk to Acland street and the Esplanade, lots of great food around. 25 min tram ride into the city.
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.*****

Posted by , from Newcastle, NSW on 27 Aug. 2017

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5 out of 5

Perfect location for St Kilda

Pros: Location Location Location. Just perfect
Cons: another set of pillows on the bed. One each is just not enough
Location: the main streets of St Kilda are literally a 2minute walk from the rooms. It is a short walk from the main strip roads
Don't judge a book by its cover. The room was perfect. The one night the nightclub above was a bit loud but we were warned about that and honestly wasn't that bad at all. For what we paid it was the prefect location to all the hot spots in St Kilda and the tram just a short walk away.

Posted by , from Geraldton WA on 17 Feb. 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Mar. 2016 by Accommodation Manager

Thanks Faye, We're so glad you enjoyed the room. Apologies for the lack of pillows, I'll have it rectified shortly!

4 out of 5

Great location in st kilda

Pros: Location and price
Cons: Maybe advise people staying of upcoming events re: rooftop events, top up milk everyday of stay and more pillows.
Location: Reason picked Barkley hotel as it was close to palais theatre
Staff were friendly, room was very spacious, clan and modern looking. Only negative was could here the music from the. Rooftop party as it was in our room

Posted by on 1 Feb. 2016

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3 out of 5

alright

Pros: clean and modern
Cons: the quality of the mattresses and the access to fresh air
Location: the palais theatre and luna park are a 10 minute walk away. nice burger joint on the way
it was an alright stay although the bed was very uncomfortable and only got about 1-2 hours sleep. The rooms are really stuffy because there's only a vent in the bathroom above the shower and the balcony is unable to be used. No windows to open. Pretty clean though.

Posted by on 10 Jan. 2016

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3 out of 5

Not too bad

Over all the hotel is good but the internet was terrible.

Posted by on 21 Nov. 2015

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3 out of 5

Close to st Kilda beach

Pros: Close to beach and restruants
Cons: Shower head was horrible just pushed out air and was going everywhere but down
Location: Luna park 5 minutes alk
It was quite pleasurable in the hotel room. Until Saturday morning when staff cleaning the 4th floor dragged all the furniture across the dance floor from 8am, great that your cleaning but be mindful of those below

Posted by on 28 Oct. 2015

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About the Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

Location 109 Barkly Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182

Property Features

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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Flinders Street Station (5.5 km / 3.4 mi)

Room Amenities

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 showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Communal kitchen access
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Public Bar - This sports bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Next Level Rooftop Bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Open select days.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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 onsite parking is available. 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 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Minimum guest age is 18
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Caters to adults only
  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on site
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.