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Little Drifter North Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Set in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre, Little Drifter North Melbourne offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

S
Sachie
From
Japan
・Close to the tram station, we can also walk to the central area ・Spacious and clean enough for a single person ・Necessary processes could be done online such as room key and check-in
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
Price from
US$87.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Flinders Backpackers

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Flinders Backpackers is conveniently set in the centre of Melbourne, and provides a bar and free WiFi.

M
Mafalda
From
Portugal
Stayed there more than once, would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,978 reviews
Price from
US$50.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Little Drifter Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance.

t
thiru
From
Sri Lanka
- It's in a very central location and good if you want to be within the CBD. Melbourne Central is just a 5 minute walk away. - The dorms were really clean and modern. -The common areas are really spacious and have plenty of seating for if you just want to doom-scroll on your phone. - Access to the dorms is via an app which is very good, as you don't have to worry about misplacing a key card.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews
Price from
US$91.24
1 night, 2 adults
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Space Hotel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Space Hotel features a rooftop terrace, fully equipped fitness centre and a private cinema room. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and flat-screen TV.

H
Hsiao
From
Taiwan
Cleanness of room and bathroom, clean towel and laundry. Nice Kitchen environment and the roof space is amazing, good view and relax for chatting
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,430 reviews
Price from
US$97.80
1 night, 2 adults
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Mad Monkey Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Head up to our awesome rooftop for city views and chill vibes, or gather in our spacious TV room and fully equipped kitchen – all creating the perfect social hub.

K
Karishma Kamal
From
India
Beds amazing beds Ofcourse Emra too good takes care of everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
Price from
US$75.49
1 night, 2 adults
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Europa Melbourne

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast. Europa Melbourne is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.

M
Mietta
From
Italy
The hostel had a relaxed atmosphere, and while it was generally tidy, there's room for improvement in cleanliness
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4,521 reviews
Price from
US$75.14
1 night, 2 adults
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YHA Melbourne Central

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Boasting a rooftop terrace with BBQ facilities and amazing views of the CBD, Melbourne Central Hostel is situated within the Free Tram Zone.

s
sajjad
From
United Arab Emirates
Everything,,,,,,, this was really a great experience for me to stay there
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,859 reviews
Price from
US$66.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Melbourne City Backpackers

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Sky Bus in Melbourne CBD, this hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free breakfast.

Y
Yubo
From
China
Free breakfast, include bread, coffee and tea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews
Price from
US$70.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Queen Victoria Hostel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Set in Melbourne and with Melbourne City Conference Centre reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Victoria Hostel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

M
Michaela
From
Germany
Location was great. Pretty quite - not a typical backpacker party hostel which I really appreciated (yet there is a pub downstairs in case you want to get a drink), considering I was looking for jobs and had other important stuff to do that required some concentration. The owners and their daughter are very hard working people who always try to do their best to accommodate all your needs. Beds are super comfy and the the curtains are a nice touch to make you feel like you’ve got some privacy, even though you are sharing the room with others. I would only recommend to instal a small night light to each bunk bed, that would be handy. Will definitely come back. Thank you for sweet welcome to Australia.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
Price from
US$82.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Royal Derby Hotel

Melbourne (Near Essendon)

Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

J
Jessie
From
New Zealand
The staff were very accomodating and helpful. Very quick to help with anything I needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$87.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Looking for a hostel?

Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Essendon and nearby

  • Landing Pads Brunswick

    Melbourne
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

    Landing Pads Brunswick in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Located in Melbourne and within 4.2 km of Melbourne Museum, 105 Twin Share BR with Fast WiFi - Brunswick East features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Ideally situated in the Carlton district of Melbourne, Ozi House Group is situated 1.1 km from Melbourne Museum, 1.8 km from Melbourne Central Station and 1.7 km from State Library of Victoria.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, CarricHouse is situated in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Melbourne, 360K - Central Comfy Great Value - City offers free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • CarricHostel

    Melbourne
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of city, CarricHostel is located in Melbourne, less than 1 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Located in Melbourne and with Melbourne Central Station reachable within 700 metres, Ozi House Drummond provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 944 reviews

    The Mansion Melbourne is attractively set in the centre of Melbourne, and features a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 5-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

Save money on hostels in Essendon and nearby – budget options available

  • lilihostel

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 75 reviews

    Lilihostel is situated in Melbourne, within 8.4 km of Melbourne Central Station and 8.4 km of Southern Cross Station.

    From US$64.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,499 reviews

    Set in Melbourne, 1.5 km from Melbourne City Conference Centre, Little Drifter North Melbourne offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    From US$101.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews

    Set in Melbourne and with Melbourne City Conference Centre reachable within 1.2 km, Queen Victoria Hostel offers a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a bar.

    From US$82.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

    Head up to our awesome rooftop for city views and chill vibes, or gather in our spacious TV room and fully equipped kitchen – all creating the perfect social hub.

    From US$75.49 per night

  • Elizabeth Hostel

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.9
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 1,009 reviews

    Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars.

    From US$55.79 per night

  • Royal Derby Hotel

    Fitzroy, Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews

    Royal Derby Hotel in Melbourne provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$96.71 per night

  • Space Hotel

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,430 reviews

    Space Hotel features a rooftop terrace, fully equipped fitness centre and a private cinema room. Some rooms have a private bathroom, and flat-screen TV.

    From US$91.24 per night

  • Europa Melbourne

    Melbourne
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,521 reviews

    Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast. Europa Melbourne is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central.

    From US$93.58 per night