Space Hotel

My sister and I stayed at Space Hotel from 11–18 October and really enjoyed our time there. Our room was comfy, quiet, and had a nice view overlooking the old Melbourne Gaol, just perfect for us. Huge thanks to Jordan from the staff for helping me recover my lost backpack! I’d accidentally left it on the train, and he got in touch right away after being contacted by an officer who found my booking details inside. So grateful for his help, such a lifesaver! We had a small hiccup during early check-in though, the lady at the front desk wasn’t too helpful when we asked where the toilet was (we really needed to go after our trip!). We ended up having to head out and find a nearby restaurant instead. She did help us with our luggage storage while we waited for the 2 pm check-in, which we appreciated. Just a small observation: during check-out, the staff said the room was “all good” in under five seconds, which made me briefly wonder if rooms are monitored (hopefully not!). Probably just a really efficient system, but worth mentioning. The location is amazing: walking distance to Queen Vic Market, the State Library, Coles, Woolies, ALDI, cafés, and heaps of restaurants. Bathrooms could be a bit cleaner, but overall, it’s a secure, convenient, and great-value stay for travellers, couples, or friends visiting Melbourne.

Space was easily the best hostel I have ever stayed in. The location is perfect for anyone planning to explore Melbourne, is within walking distance of many places and has multiple tram stops nearby. The hostel itself is big, spacious and has great facilities - including hot tub! Plenty of bathroom facilities on each floor which are regularly cleaned. The team are so friendly and very helpful, they run lots of events which encourage travellers to mingle and get to know each other. Loved the run club. Would definitely stay here again.

pretty good hotel! the location was great, staff was friendly, and i was so grateful to have a gym and the rooftop. some bathrooms are very much a mess and the common areas are outdated. i also wish we got 2 towels per person, as opposed to 1. overall, pleasant stay.

Is a great location and perfect set up for the target market. The view from our room was excellent. Clean and comfortable. The place has a range of daily activities. Although I’m not an ideal match for a person who would stay here normally, the place is great. Loved the friendly atmosphere and Murielle at the front seat was wonderful and responsive. Thank you. Also Hugh did a great job at providing all the info we needed for our stay. Thanks all. Highly recommended.

Amazing!||We stayed at Space for a long weekend in Melbourne. The facilities were clean, modern and comfortable. The hostel itself is in a great location, within walking distance from the CBD and some really nice coffee/food spots. The staff were amazing and really helpful (Shoutout to Murielle, Alex and Jordan!). Also great value for money!||We would definitely return!

After getting to Melbourne late and getting ripped off by the hotel we actually booked, The Space hotel were very accommodating for our family of 4 late at night. The room was fantastic in a great location the whole building has a really relaxed and friendly feel. The kids enjoyed the rooftop and talking to the friendly staff at reception and other hotel guests were really friendly as well. We will definitely book and stay here again!

The best hostel I have stayed so far! They have activities and plenty of amenities. Awesome kitchen! Very well managed. Keep it up and I will definately be back.

This hostel in Melbourne was an excellent choice. Everything was very well organized and efficient, with great facilities and a helpful, informative staff—especially at check-in. The reception desk is always ready to provide useful information, which makes settling in much easier. The hostel is very well equipped, featuring a large kitchen, different communal spaces across the floors, a gym, lounge, and even a rooftop terrace with a jacuzzi. Overall, it offers both comfort and convenience, making it a great experience and a place I’d definitely recommend.

Shocking customer service. Receptionists are rude. Supposedly bathrooms are cleaned. This was not so. Poor treatment. Low quality. Please do not spend your money here!

This is a compact hotel that is sparing in most things found in larger chains. However it is reasonably price ,well looked after, busy and convenient. The showers are along the hallway and if you are an early riser you don't need to wait. I found it quite funny that I booked in for one and when I walked into my room there was a single bed. I haven't slept in a single bed since being a kid. Well I had a goodnight sleep and that's what is important.

Location, location, location!! I had a private room with a deck while staying in Melbourne. I was able to walk to everything ( bus, museum, QVM) and since it's by the huge library I was able to use it as a reference point when lost. There was always staff at the desk. There's a huge kitchen if you wanted to cook your own items. My only real complaint is that the AC would not work at times which made my room pretty stuffy. The room doesn't appear to be the cleanest also but for the price it seems justifiable. I would stay here again.

This hostel (why is called a hotel?) is one of the best hostels I've stayed at. Clean and a ton of amenities. Fitness room, movie room, coffee station, rooftop deck, this place has almost everything. What they don't have, though, is a friendly hostel staff. Upon check-in I was told the next night was available, but when I came back an hour later they had booked it. Most hostels I've stayed at have friendly staff that try to accommodate their existing guests and actually feel bad when they book a room out from under them. Not here... they just wanted to start an argument. Shame on them.

Stayed there with a couple friends after a friends wedding. The rooms were really nice, had everything we needed. The space bar downstairs was a lot of fun, the food at the bar was super cheap comparing to other places we ate in australia. We met a lot of other people that were traveling and we hung out with them. The reception was really helpful in advising us where to go touring and party. They have many amenities, huge communal kitchen, a movie room, a full gym, rooftop deck with Jacuzzi, I didn't get to use all those amenities but it is sure nice to have them. I will post pics to yelp, as soon as I can

In my opinion if a hotel offers a service, it should do it well or not at all. While the cleanliness of this place was spot on, the bar being really cheap and fun the bathrooms were fitted with soap dispensers which had been watered down by the hotel to presumably save money. If you want to stay clean at this place, bring your own soap! Walking distance to the Melbourne Museum, the free city circle tram, the IMAX theatre and the Exhibition building. All interesting tourist destinations.

Space Hotel is probably the best hotel I have stayed in within Australia and internationally. Space hotel was an amazing experience just because of the market target; guests were staying at this hotel who came from around the world, and I met some interesting people. It is also the best because of the price and location. Close to big malls, markets, trams and restaurants to gain the full melbourne experience. I stayed with a friend and we booked a room without a bathroom to save money (bathrooms Inc showers are located on each floor for guests, mainly for backpackers). When we checked in we were upgraded to a room with a bathroom for free. The staff were super friendly. We had a tiny issue with our spa bath plug not fitting and they did what they could to get one! It's just an amazing atmosphere being there, talking to people on the roof top Jacuzzi area or smoking areas, passing by through the guest kitchen or even having a drink with someone at the bar! I guess if you're the antisocial type like me (I talked to people due to amazing pizzas and drinks at the bar) then you can just pretend not to speak English. =p If you're looking for cheap, clean and amazing accommodation I highly recommend Space Hotel and there needs to be more of them around Australia! There is also a movie room.. Whaaaat?! Yes you can flick foxtel for an awesome movie, a space to chill. If you want to be active there is even a gym! Pack your tights, ladies.

If you spend enough time staying in hostels, it's hard to go back to the stuffy, starched sheeted, uniformed weirdness of big corporate hotels. But still, I always feel some hesitation when booking a hostel sight unseen as the quality can vary so dramatically and the websites don't always give the full picture. At the Space Hotel, I stayed in an executive suite, with a weekly rate of mostly $119 a night, and I could not have been happier with everything I got for such a reasonable price. I would go out of my way to stay here again. The room: My exec room was very spacious and I love that you get a private fridge and tea kettle. I also had an amazing city view of downtown and the state library. Sure, there are some things to figure out with using the key card to turn on the room's tv and power outlets, but hey, you're on vacation for adventure, right? Also, everything seemed clean an in order to me. Service: The people at the front desk practically climb over the counter to draw you maps of all the awesome Melbourne haunts that are just a short walk away, and they are there 24 hours a day. The very comprehensive manual in your room also has insights for every aspect if your stay, from cheap, close parking to laundry, and much, much, more. And while I can't speak for the shared rooms or bathrooms, everything I saw was clean and tidy and well thought out. Location: A 2 block walk from this quiet hotel and you are basically in the center of everything. In this neighborhood there are amazing little finds like Trunk (restaurant), League of Honest Coffee, Manchester Press. And if you need free free wifi, good coffee and a picturesque place to work, head over to the beautiful state library just down the street. Added bonus, they have exhibits on Australian history and writing. The hotel is also right across from the lovely grounds of a historic prison, and down the street from the rolling hills of a nice city park. So if you start feeling guilty about all that great Melbourne food you've been eating, you can go for a run. Transportation: 6 minute walk will take you to 4 car rental places all next to each other. You are also walking distance from trams - though I found that I could easily walk to just about everywhere I wanted to go. Major +++s: Space Hotel has an awesome rooftop deck overlooking a beautiful view of the city! And there is a mini theatre in this place!! And did I mention the jacuzzi?? No, not the one on the 8th floor overlooking downtown (!!!), I mean the jacuzzi tub in your bathroom. There is also a large shared kitchen and dining area, and washers and dryers w/ a change machine on that same floor. Finally, the front desk will loan you all the stuff you forgot - an iron, your hairdryer, utensils for the huge shared kitchen. (Americans, don't forget to bring a wash cloth)

Well, I have grown strong interests in giving reviews on Yelp. Let's Tonight be the night of review spree! Space Hotel is reasonably priced for all types of customers, especially students. There are many facilities including the gym, kitchen, lounge, bar and many more. The reception was helpful and friendly upon my arrival. They have checked me in early, so I can place my luggages in the room before heading to the city! I have chosen twin rooms and most of its amenities are newly allocated and the television works perfectly after your shower rest. The only disappointment is that my twin room does not have a personal bathroom. Ohh well, it's business... Trading-offs are common when you want cheap stays. Definitely staying here again as I can book for rooms with personal bathrooms and amazingly they come in good values!