Space Hotel

Saeed at the front desk was amazing! He was very friendly and kind from the moment I arrived. He made check-in easy and was always ready to help with a smile. Throughout my stay, he provided great service and made me feel welcome. I really appreciate his kindness and professionalism. Highly recommend!

Easily the best hostel in Melbourne. Clean and nice rooms with AC and big locker for your items. Friendly and accommodating staff, was lucky enough to meet a super friendly receptionist that let me check in at 6am when i had nowhere else to go. Amazing customer service! They have a gym, that fills its purpose, a proper movie theather, jacuzzi and a brilliant kitchen. Great stay!

I recently stayed at Space Hotel as my first accommodation for my Working Holiday Visa, and it was an incredible experience! From the moment I checked in, I was impressed by the level of service and attention to detail. The receptionist was exceptionally polite, and I loved the small touches like fresh fruit (apples and bananas) available at the front desk. They also provided free luggage storage despite my early arrival, allowing me to explore the area without any hassle—such a thoughtful gesture! The facilities were fantastic and met all my expectations. The rooms were spotless and tidy upon check-in, and I appreciated that each shower room included both a lavatory and a shower head—it really made me feel at home. The public facilities were another highlight. The gym, while small, was well-equipped for those who know how to use the equipment effectively. The kitchen was also a pleasant surprise—it’s stocked with small but thoughtful details like cooking oils, salt, pepper, and chili powder, which is a big plus for someone like me who loves to cook with a bit of seasoning. These little things really exceeded my expectations. That said, the rooms aren’t fully soundproof, so you may need to be prepared for occasional noise from inconsiderate guests at night. However, this is more about guest behavior than the hotel itself. Overall, Space Hotel delivered a fantastic experience, blending great service, clean facilities, and thoughtful amenities. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay!

This hotel truly saved my life, the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, offering excellent service throughout my stay. The facilities were top-notch, and the location couldn't be better – it's the perfect spot for exploring the area. Highly recommend!"*

Great hostel, lots of activities and social group outings. Located very close to the Markets and Melbourne CBD with the free Tram zone so easy to get around with plenty to do. I had a larger room but my friends had really small rooms that would be the only negative. Great roof top space for evening views and socialising with hot tub. The best hostel kitchen I've stayed in and have travelled the east coast and Western Australia. So many stations, great number of quality equipment and lots of space for food although fridges are always full np matter where you go. Really happy with this stay.

Just had a great stay at Space Hotel - rooms all very clean and showers cleaned 3 times daily! Amazing facilities including big kitchen, a gym and a rooftop terrace and location couldn’t be more perfect - only a 5 minute walk to Melbourne Central. The highlight however was the staff, particularly Theo who was so kind and quick to help when we had a minor issue and made our stay even better. Thank you!!!

Stayed in a few hostels in the city and Space Hotel was by far the best !! Yes it is busy but so organized and well staffed. Shared spaces are kept clean, kitchen and social areas are away from bedrooms so it is nice and quiet. rooftop was amazing !! Highly recommend 😊

I stayed at Space Hotel in a twin room with my friend for two weeks. Overall, the hotel was clean, and most of the staff were friendly. However, I was extremely disappointed with the service I received at the front desk on Saturday, February 22, 2025, around 1 AM. The staff member in question appeared to be of Indian descent, middle-aged, balding, and male. When I requested a printout, he told me that he did not receive my email. Since my friend had sent the email and I had come down to pick it up, I assumed that the email might have been sent to the wrong address. So, I went back upstairs to check the sent email and returned with my friend’s phone to show him the email confirmation. When I came back, there was another male guest in front of me, so I waited, expecting my turn after him. However, after I had already been waiting for 10–15 minutes, he processed the requests of two travelers who arrived after me and then told me to wait another five minutes. At first, I stayed quiet, but when he asked me to wait even longer, I became frustrated. He clearly knew I had been there first and had even spoken to me earlier. What angered me even more was his attitude. When I expressed my frustration, he suddenly decided to assist me, but he never apologized to me—only to the other guests he had prioritized over me. Did he assume that because I was Asian, I wouldn’t complain? I don’t know what to make of this situation—it’s not even something I can call racism, just ridiculous. When he finally processed my request, he kept insisting that my email was not there, despite me showing him proof. He then said there were too many emails, so he couldn’t find it. But the moment I told him the exact time the email was sent, he immediately found it and printed the document. Then, he asked me to pay for the prints. This was different from what my friend had been told by another staff member earlier that day. The staff member during the day had informed us that each guest was allowed five free pages. Since we were sharing a twin room, we understood that we could print up to ten pages for free. However, this staff member charged us for all the pages. How should I even describe this behavior? Would pointing it out change anything about his attitude? This happened on the last night of my two-week stay, and he completely ruined the experience for both me and my friend. I hope you take this complaint seriously and ensure that your staff provide fair and respectful service to all guests.

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!