Step into YHA Melbourne Central, where the vibrant city vibe meets comfort. Take a stroll to Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre or relax on the outdoor entertainment area with barbecue grills nearby. Free in-room WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, luggage storage, laundry facilities and multilingual staff make this hostel an ideal retreat.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Bar
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Breakfast available
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop/cafe
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Communal living room
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Elevator
Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $58
$58
$63 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 5 min walk
Crown Casino - 6 min walk
Marvel Stadium - 12 min walk
Melbourne Central - 3 min drive
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 41 min drive
Southern Cross Station - 7 min walk
Flinders Street Station - 13 min walk
Spotswood Station - 13 min drive
Flagstaff Station - 17 min walk
Melbourne Central Station - 22 min walk
Parliament Station - 27 min walk
Restaurants
Krispy Kreme - 3 min walk
Palm Sugar Thai Cafe - 4 min walk
Domino's Pizza - 2 min walk
State of Grace - 3 min walk
Hardware Société - 2 min walk
About this property
YHA Melbourne Central
YHA Melbourne Central offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Collins Street and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, SEA LIFE Melbourne and Crown Casino are within just a 10-minute walk.
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Thai, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
240 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Terrace
Television in common areas
Communal living room
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Water dispenser
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Lockers available
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
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Daily housekeeping
Recycling
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide
Cleaning supplies
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 12 per person
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
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 pets allowed at YHA Melbourne Central?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at YHA Melbourne Central?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at YHA Melbourne Central.
What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Melbourne Central?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at YHA Melbourne Central?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.
What's the area around YHA Melbourne Central like?
YHA Melbourne Central is in Melbourne Central Business District, a short 7-minute walk from Southern Cross Station and 4 minutes' walk from Collins Street.
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YHA Melbourne Central Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2025
Very convenient location in the heart of the CBD
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2024
A nice location close to everything at a good budget price.
Hao
Hao, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Great pleace! Great staf
Victor
Victor, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
I had my own bathroom this time and the shower was heaven!
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2024
Not a bad budget option
The YHA is at the budget end of the spectrum but they seem to have slipped, the prices have gone up but the facilities are not a spotless as they used to be.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 15, 2024
Definitely value for money but is not for anyone that’s looking for more than just a space to sleep. Oh, breakfast is rather disappointing, just cereal, milk, coffee & tea. I reckon you save $14 and get a warm sausage roll and coffee instead with that money.
Grace
Grace, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 30, 2024
Bathrooms were good and clean for a shared space. Rooms were worth the price.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2022
Very good stay, value for money, close to everything.
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2024
Clean and safe.Quiet pleasant atmosphere and staff are friendly and helpful
Jean ludwig
Jean ludwig, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2024
The room is clean but the stuff seems old, but with this price and at a very convenient location, it will be an excellent choice for budget traveller.
Just one thing that I think not good enough, there is no separate charger next to each bed.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Basic, economical, central accomm.
Often stay here bc of central location, economy but this time there were no towels in room, chip scraps on the floor beside bed, no spare blankets and i was cold. Not a big deal and i will continue staying here but the housekeeping needs to be better. Reception easy, expedient & friendly.
Carlene
Carlene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
5 stars
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2024
Affordable accommodations in the heart of the CBD
Hilary
Hilary, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2023
Friendly, clean and convenient. I will stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2023
Clean facilities convenient to transport
Jason
Jason, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
I thought the property was in a great
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2024
Friendly staff . Very clean. Being so close to mono rail and the train makes it very noisy!!!
Mansour
Mansour, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2024
I had a pretty good hostel experience. They had a decently priced breakfast available, and the included wifi was decent. The bathrooms were also decently clean. I would go back.
The only problem was that it was overpriced because of a certain pop star being in town when I stayed there.
Pedram
Pedram, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2022
Nice and clean. Friendly staff.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2023
Would recommend
Felicity
Felicity, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 1, 2024
Prefect location, clean and modern hostel.
The location is excellent, 5 mins walk to southern cross station, prefect for frequent regional travelling. Hostel is within free tram zone so easy to get the CBD by tram. Fairly clean and modern. Lift available to carry suitcases upstairs. Hard to fall asleep when the person moves on the top bunk bed and the whole bed moves. Better if the bed space can be more private. Overall experience is good and will stay again
wingyi
wingyi, 4-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 16, 2024
Terrified . Virus risk !
Dorm bed for 4 . The room is small, a person stayed there kept coughing and sneezing the whole night . She took the rubbish bin next to her bed and the bin is full of tissue paper .
There is no health safety control screening or measure in the dorm . ppl just spread their virus . Terrified !
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2023
i recommend you to stay this place! Everything is clean. but one thing it can improve is that we can not open the window in our room.
kai
kai, 7-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 23, 2024
There were no outlets near my bed so I had to use my phone charger.
KANA
KANA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
Booked a double room at the YHA when I tried to find affordable accommodation during the Australian Open. I haven’t stayed in a YHA since the 1990s and I can’t remember why. It’s so easy. The location is fantastic - in the CBD a short walking distance to everything in the city and Southbank. The room & ensuite were clean and the bed comfortable. It is slclose by a lot of late night eateries and venues, and there are common areas for relaxing, there’s a bar and for an extra charge you can have breakfast. There is a communal kitchen. I would happily stay here again. So convenient for exploring Melbourne. Loved it.