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Elizabeth Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel near Melbourne Central in Melbourne

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, RMIT University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 10 Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 8 Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Female Dormitory - 8 Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

City center stay.At this Melbourne Central Business District hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, both within a 5-minute walk. Collins Street and Marvel Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • RMIT University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rose Garden BBQ - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Menya Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St. ALi & The Queen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elizabeth Hostel

Hostel near Melbourne Central in Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel offers its guests a vending machine and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Elizabeth Hostel offers 42 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Mar 11 - Mar 12
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 15

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 30.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Elizabeth Hostel Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel
Elizabeth Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Elizabeth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elizabeth Hostel to the airport?

Elizabeth Hostel is 8.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elizabeth Hostel?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elizabeth Hostel on Mar 21, 2026 start from CA $86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Elizabeth Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Elizabeth Hostel.

How close is Elizabeth Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 5.6 mi (22-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 6.1 mi (23-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elizabeth Hostel offer free breakfast?

Elizabeth Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Elizabeth Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Crown Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Elizabeth Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Elizabeth Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Elizabeth Hostel have a pool?

Elizabeth Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Elizabeth Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Elizabeth Hostel to downtown Melbourne?

Elizabeth Hostel is 0.5 mi away from Melbourne.

Elizabeth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 277 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Reem

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. They do not clean the place. The room is can not be opened by the key and the place smells like a public toilet. The staff are always drunk and are theives. They only speak chinese.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is great, but the receptionist wouldn't offer you anything unless you ask: towel, cutlery, plate & cup. My room, with its window facing the fire exit area was noisy on some early mornings because of rubbish trucks picking up rubbish containers, cleaners dumping rubbish bags running up and down the fire exit stairs. I also was awakened by sound of vacuuming and shouting past midnight. Though the kitchen was clean, it had only one kitchen knife and one peeler, sometimes one plate or one bowl, no cups. I believe was bitten by bed bugs, as I have no alternative explanation for the itchy bites I got on the 1st night and was progressively getting more every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Half way house.. Regular hard drugs being used.. Bathroom/shower we’re disgusting.. Staff were rude.. Bed bugs.. Homeless people squatting.. Do not stay here
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shuang

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At this price tag, I think it is okay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ethan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Curtains broken, smelled of stale cigarettes, near broken lock on room door. Generally gross and disgusting apart from the bathrooms which were clean. Do not stay here, mostly booked for longterm for homeless people. Recent bedbugs in reviews I wouldn't risk it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are after the cheapest room in Melbourne City, then this is the hostel for you. The single room was basic, but fine for the price. Very convenient with a tram outside on Elizabeth St. The kitchen, toilets and bathrooms were filthy, so wear shoes inside these areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I knew this was a very cheap option, my stay would have been a lot better if the place wasn’t filled with cigarette smoke - the smell of cigarettes and weed was so strong in the room it woke me up, I’m an ex smoker myself so don’t have an issue with smoke, but it was so strong and there weren’t any windows to open to air it out - plus there was a guy in one of the rooms just shouting all night. Appreciate it’s a cheap option, which the room reflects that but the smoke was too much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise during the night at times made it hard to sleep. No lift for person with bad limbs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kira-Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Me and my friend arrived an hour early before check in and they let us put our bags in this little room in the lobby. My friend felt something was off and when we left to have lunch I read the reviews and regretted doing so as it made me extremely anxious - one review said someone was watching them sleep and all their bags had been rummaged through. After lunch I ran straight back to the hostel which was only 10min before check in now and noticed my bag had been moved and my neck pillow lying on the floor when it had been on the handle of my suitcase. I checked my bags and nothing had been touched thankfully so I thought someone probably moved it to get to a bag behind it. We were able to check in 10min early. Everyone should note THERE IS ONLY STAIRS. 3 floors no elevator. You will have to drag your heavy bags up the stairs, I was on the third floor. Room was small with a fridge, two chairs and a table, a mirror, a fan and a bunk bed. It looks very old but seemed clean enough. There was a leak in the roof that was dripping into one of the chairs and made the room smell musty. Overall, my stay wasn’t bad. Though we had some dodgy neighbours, nobody entered our room, we made sure the door was locked when we left or went to sleep. The toilets are due for a renovation but they are kept clean enough. So don’t let the bad reviews freak you out - as long as you are making sure the door is locked and taking safety measures you’ll be fine
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff didn’t even know there listed on this site
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning, no wifi, unsafe environment. Linen and towels are very old and smelly. The building is old and broken. The staffs are all very unprofessional and poor English. Only good thing about the place is walking distance to tram and queen Victoria market.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not let me and had to sleep on the street because they would not accept an online drivers license. We quite rude about it. Feels like they were going to book out the room again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nanthagopal, Wembley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property was very bad and rooms were very dirty. no lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

erika

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a nightmare

Please read google reviews and don't make the same mistake that i did. Booked for two weeks, the place was a living nightmare full of dangerous people. I tried to get a refund, but i wasn't able to because of the hostel's policy.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Amalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked -close to the markets, disliked -horrible double mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dassa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For God’s sakes read online reviews before booking, this was a mistake I made. IT IS NOT WORTH IT even if you’re pinching pennies, immediately left after one night and moved to a different hostel, and BE WARNED, NO AIRCONDTIONING or even a fan so it was hotter than hell during my stay. The window was open so you could hear all of the traffic and shouting outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024