Flinders Backpackers

I have absolutely nothing but amazing things to say about this hostel. My friends and I booked a three bed dorm and luckily got put on the 10 floor (one of the floors that had bathrooms since not all floors have one) & it put us one floor down from the cafe/rooftop. Rooms were clean. Bathrooms were clean - we actually saw the housekeepers cleaning them every morning and were amazed at how meticulous and efficient they are. I love the band system and I love that you needed the band to get in everywhere - bathrooms included. Felt extra secure and safe. Cafe was cute and affordable. Such a lovely space and two of my friends were working remotely so it worked out really well for them. Staff were very friendly and the check in and check out process were smooth and easy. Great central location. The only “negative” things I have to say are that the elevator took ages. Two elevators for 11 floors is a pain. The shower water pressure & temp were also kind of bad. The water will just change from hot to cold to warm to cold to hot and the water will cut out multiple times. The water pressure also messed with the toilets flushing as well - I’d have to stand there and hold down for a solid minute but anything would flush, even if it was one piece of tissue.

If you want to stay in a very central location in Melbourne at an affordable price, this hotel may seem like a good option. However, the experience was far from pleasant, especially during New Year’s or public holidays. The room became extremely loud due to the bar downstairs and people gathering outside, including homeless individuals. My partner and I booked an 8-person mixed dorm because we made a last-minute decision to visit Melbourne and there were limited options available so we had to book this hotel. Unfortunately, all the other roommates were male, which made me feel uncomfortable (I can’t believe I am the only female in the mixed gender room). Some of them appeared to be long-term guests, took up a lot of space in the room, and behaved strangely. We also suspect that some personal items and snacks may have been taken (they were not valuable, so we did not report this to staff). Another unsettling issue was that I always placed my shoes neatly under the bed, but every time I returned to the room or woke up in the morning, they were moved and left in a mess. I cannot confirm whether someone touched my belongings, but it was very uncomfortable. The public areas and elevators were also in poor condition. The kitchen and common areas on the third floor were very dirty and just as noisy as the bar downstairs. Some guests made loud phone calls in public spaces, and I overheard racist language, which was disturbing. Rooftop closed too early and we don’t have a chance to using it. The elevators were extremely slow due to the number of guests, and one elevator had part of its ceiling missing. I have stayed in many youth hostels, but this was by far the worst and strangest experience. The house rules were also unusual—for example, alcohol is completely prohibited, which we were only informed of upon arrival (this is allowed in many other youth hostels). Overall, we would not choose to stay here again. It is really weird. People in this hotel are weird. Hotel decoration is weird too.

Amazing experience. You’re not far from the train station, state library, casino, even the stadium was within walking distance for those unafraid of a stroll. Staff were friendly and helpful. Of course it’s luck of the draw but we had different roommates both nights and they were all respectful top lads. Kitchen and communal areas looked nice and inviting though we didn’t use them. Rooms were quite bare bunk rooms but nice and clean, standard affair for a hostel. Make sure to bring a padlock for the lockers, we were able to fit two small duffel bags in there, so quite reasonable for valuables. We really appreciated the Yellow Submarine decor in our floor. Amazing hostel for the price and location.

Was a great place really loved my stay. The only thing is a lot of people really life here. So if you just for a short stay and you book a 2 persons room like i did please be aware that there is a big possibility that your roommate lifes in the room and there is stuff everywhere. Other then that its amazing the staff is doing everything and beyond.

Great central location, lovely staff and clean rooms/bathrooms. The only downsides are that the walls in the rooms are thin so you can hear if someone is using the hand dryers in the bathroom and the temperature in the showers is really hard to master. You either have it super hot or super cold and it changes inbetween while you shower. Regardless of these points I still had an overall great stay here.

Refused our stay after checking our ID and seeing I was just over 35 and wouldn’t provide a refund, then offered a credit note for a private room which was then retracted due to no availability. There was no empathy or any offer of helping us to find alternative accommodation.

Location is IDEAL! The staff are THE BEST and work SO hard to keep the place clean and truly want to engage with you in a positive/efficient way; pick their brain about what to do, how to move in Melbourne, or anything really. This hostel is a VIBE! Dope common area with free pool, sweet dining space, rooftop cafe, great modern open kitchen & variety of rooms with reasonable prices and everything you need. Met some really cool people here and highly recommend you get in touch with “Sam” who’s the social engineer of good times!! THANK YOU FLINDERS!!! <3

Best Hostel you’ll ever get. Extremely affordable. Staff will jump at the chance to make your stay pleasant. Awesome workspace upstairs with a cafe. Dorms are even greater if you’re above level 4, where it’s all been renovated. Plenty of privacy, and always clean.