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Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

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Lunch and dinner served
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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109 Barkly Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Road
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 8 Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 6 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Dormitory - 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 4 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite - 8 Beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in St Kilda, Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as St Kilda Road and St Kilda Beach. This 40-room hostel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a nightclub.
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What's nearby

  • Acland Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Luna Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Palais Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St Kilda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St Kilda Road - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min drive
  • Balaclava Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Monarch Cakes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Northern Soul Chip Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vineyard - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dogs Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne

Guests of Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne enjoy a nightclub, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this adults-only hostel include express check-out, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include microwaves and stovetops.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Next Level Rooftop Bar
  • Public Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hostel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is permitted at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Hotel Barkly Hostel St. Kilda
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne Hostel St Kilda
Hotel Barkly Hostel St Kilda
Barkly St Kilda
House @ Hotel Barkly Hostel
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne St Kilda
Summer House Backpackers Melbourne
Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne St Kilda

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

This hostel is situated in St Kilda within a short 10-minute walk of St Kilda Road and also 12 minutes on foot from St Kilda Beach. You'll also find Melbourne Cricket Ground and Crown Casino within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne have a casino at the property?

No, Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne good for couples?

This adults-only hostel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a nightclub.

Does Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne serves free self-serve breakfast at Public Bar each morning.

Will Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne.

Does Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

What is the closest airport to Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

The closest major airport to Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 14.9 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 19.3 mi away (32-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne.

Summer House Backpackers, Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 136 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kirilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy short stay

Room was basic but comfy bathroom was nice however fridge and tv were not usable but this was fine for one night The pub on the bottom level has great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its facilities, Competitive Pricing, Amenities, Kitchen, Roof top, TV Room, Bar and Restaurant Hygiene and Location. Prompt and Scheduled Cleaning Services are really Appreciated. Provisions for healthy and safe environment with many sanitation and sanitiser equipment in many places of the building, you would really feel secure. You will always feel you made the right choice, specially for people planning to visit other places, this location has everything in proximity from Shopping Centres, Cafes, Restaurant’s and Beaches and Many More.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay for budget minded travellers

All good, I did feel some bed bugs but other than that all was good. Great and friendly reception service and a bonus drink voucher on check-in! The only thing I wish they did not close the rooftop area at night as it is the only comfortable and quiet place to sit down and work on computer. Have not had a chance to check out the new TV room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vary far awayfrom tram ststion long walk.Lob by looks very different from picture of web-site. It is ONLYvery small and old. But it is goox to have lift in building . Corridor matches photos and bathroom of room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpacker

Alles war gut jedoch nicht so leicht Freunde zu finden..
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff not interested in a freeloader keeping paying residents awake in a room all night.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Very basic but noise was a bit much as a party was held at rooftop
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay

Really enjoyed my stay, had a great clean room with all the facilities you could ask for at this price
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not my personal taste

This hostel wasn’t my taste, but others seem to really enjoy it. Great area and social activity. Staff were great. The hostel was a bit run down and dirty, not to mention messy roommates that exacerbated the problem. There are roaches and other insects... I was bitten six times on one arm and it really gave me the heebie geebies! I left a day early because I couldn’t take another night there. Great for others, just not for me.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and free welcome beer

Good location, within walking distance of the beach and town centre. Comfy beds and really nice bathroom. Greeted with a free beer token at the adjoining bar. Highly recommended for backpackers
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location and better pub

Staff very welcoming and friendly in both the hostel and also the attached pub. Each dorm has its own bathroom which I find a lot better than larger shared bathrooms. Kept well clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Very dirty I ended up sick after a week

The place smelled like drugs immediately when I walked in my room. I was gagging and wanted to leave but had prepaid and got there at 10 at night so it was too late to leave. My bed had been used and not made properly and the bathroom was constantly flooded with nowhere clean to place my things. The German girl at the front desk was very rude when I checked in and asked about parking though the other guys at the front desk seemed ok. Luckily some nice people were in my room or I would have rated this place a 0.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Lyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ideal location

stayed 4 nights, felt safe, front desk manned 24 hours, spacious room, roof top is excellent, ideal location, easy walking distance to Acland Street St. Kilda, Skybus direct to Tullamarine directly across the road, they have got all the bases covered.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Dirty rooms!!!!

it was a good 5 days night but the beds really terrible dirty also carpets as well. Beds were comfortable. Shower needs to be detailed cleaning. The lights are not enought for each room. Reception was not helpful. This place was like a bunch of student and teenages club.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would Stay Again

Kind and helpful staff, fun bar with decent specials for hostel guests. As this was my first time in a hostel, I'm not sure I could compare it to anything, but it seemed mostly clean. Bathrooms could use a little more love, but that's what flip flops (thongs) are for. There is a team of hostel guests that does most of the cleaning for free accommodation, so you can't expect 5-star cleanliness from people who don't care/are only doing it for the free stay. The area isn't bad - just a block or so away from a Coles grocery store, and Acland street which is full of shops, cafes, banks, and bars. And just past that is the ocean. About a 15 minute walk to St Kilda pier, where, if you're lucky, you can see penguins at night :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ideale per brevi soggiorni

ostello ideale per brevi soggiorni,ambiente rilassante con possibilità di conoscere giramondo, camere pulite e silenziose,gabinetto pulitissimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daouda D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Merci.

Pas de commentaires merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private room in backpackers

I was meeting my partner so we had a private room and it was lovely, very comfy and clean. At the same time, we still got to meet a few of the international people in the pub downstairs, played some trivia and ate there too. The food and atmosphere in the pub are awesome. Short walk to Acland street and the Esplanade and a 25 minute tram ride into the city. Great staff as well, I'll gladly stay again.*****
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location..... The ppl..... The room..... Have told everyone about it...posted pics..... We will b back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

would be perfect if there was NO night club above

For $AUD 63/night (10% Expedia discount), a private room is a bargain for Melb. CBD. 600m to Luna Park: great location & lots of street parking overnight for cars: well lighted. Room is clean, large, had a balcony, private & HOTEL-quality bathroom. Negative: our private rooms are on the 3rd floor with a night club on the 4th floor. We slept on a TUES 25-Apr-17 & the night club was NOT operational. But the owner on the 4th floor was cleaning & active @ 0200hr. With a thin roof & likely NOT made of solid concrete, our sleep were broken a few times. When the club is operating, I think sleeping will be tested: read other reviews. Also, night internet was NOT operational because it could NOT cope with many users. Morning access was fine for low data usage, eg reading emails. I will book again, but NOT on weekends or when the night-club is operating.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I had a very nice clean room with a big attached bath. The room had a large window for natural light.Close to many resturants and supermarket. Staff was very helpful and polite.
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hostel, staff and location. Rooms are big, clean and same for the new bathrooms
Verified

6/10 Okay

yukita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

値段通りのホテル

やはり安いホテルだった分、気になるところがいくつかありました。１番困ったのがWiFi。無料とは言ってもかなり重く全然繋がらない。動画も写真も送れない。そこが１番残念でした。あと、トイレのサニタリーボックスの中身がわたしの滞在中(7日間)1回も掃除されていなかったのが気になりました。床にもゴミがずっと残っていたので、清潔かと言われればうーん、という感じです。しかしこの安さですので寝てシャワーを浴びることのできさえすればいい、という人には最適なホテルだと思います。朝食付きと書いてありましたが、朝食はあまり置いてありません。
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

過份嘈吵

樓下酒吧是嘈吵來源 房間內亦有人飲酒，以及舉行派對 長住客亦弄得室內非常骯髒 如非必要，實在不建議入住