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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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102 Barkly Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Palais Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Barkly Backpackers - Hostel places you in St Kilda, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as St Kilda Road and St Kilda Beach. This 5-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking, a 24-hour business center, and a library.
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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 - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station - 14 min drive
  • Balaclava Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Abbey Road Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Monarch Cakes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vineyard - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cicciolina - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Barkly Backpackers - Hostel

Guests of Barkly Backpackers - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a library. There's free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This hostel also has laundry facilities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (AUD 2 per hour)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: AUD 2.00 per hour (rates may vary)

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

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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, credit card, or debit 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

Barkly Backpackers - Hostel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in St Kilda within a short 11-minute walk of St Kilda Road and also 12 minutes on foot from St Kilda Beach. You'll also find Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Barkly Backpackers - Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Barkly Backpackers - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

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

Does Barkly Backpackers - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Barkly Backpackers - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Barkly Backpackers - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

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

How close is the airport from Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

The closest major airport to Barkly Backpackers - Hostel 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).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel?

No, you won't find rooms with balconies at Barkly Backpackers - Hostel.

Barkly Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 21 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great atmosphere, very relaxed. Female dorm room has a private bathroom with shower. Nice beaches, restaurants, bars, cafés and shops within walking distance. Wifi only in common area.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Build with the history & vision of the original St Kilda culture. Although Barkley St overall may be in need of a renovation. Conveniently close to McDonalds & when it was time to go a tram only metres away.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stop over for a night or 2. Breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Top few rungs of the bunk bed were broken off so getting into bed required some acrobatics. Very rarely were the staff at the desk so ended up calling to phone to see if they’d appear which is when they’d promptly get of the couch they where chilling on to actually help me. There are also no rules in place such as no talking/lights off after a certain time, people would be chatting loudly in the dorms and turning lights on past 11
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was dirty .the guy was friendly but the passion was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
The staff at the hostel were really polite and very helpful. The issue is that there were too many people living in the hostel long term that keep the room a mess, there are storage lockers that short term guests can't use as the long term people use them as wardrobes, and the long term girls in my room went out of their way to make me feel uncomfortable, complaining to each other whenever I entered the room that short term guests shouldn't be allowed to stay in the hostel and that I should be made to leave. It was more like a cheap shared house for them rather than a social hostel for anyone to stay at, so if you're staying long term then this would be great but if not then don't bother.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Personnel accueillant et gentil.

La cuisine est ouverte en permanence, ce qui est un excellent point en leur faveur. Malheureusement on ne force personne à faire la vaisselle, aussi faut-il souvent attendre que les employés viennent tout nettoyer. . les rangements pour les courses sont insuffisants, il faut patager lrs bacs avec quelqu'un sur place. Néanmoins l'ambiance y est très agréable, avec de la bonne musique pour tout le monde le soir. Seul hic : si le linge de lit est propre, les chambres ne le sont pas. De plus, les douches sont trop peu régulièrement nettoyées avec peu de tapis de sol pour vraiment espérer avoir les pieds propres avant de se coucher ... les éponger sur la moquette de la chambre pour ne pas en mettre dans son lit, cest un peu moyen. Le tenancier est néanmoins fort agréable, et le personnel toujours souriant. Les livres et renseignements touristiques à l'entrée sont de qualité par rapport aux autres auberges, et j'ai pu découvrir quantité de choses agréables grâce à leur sélection pointue. J'y repasserai... mais en transit :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly and homely place to stay

Small and friendly place to stay. Owner was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Not what expected

Location was great however rooms were nothing like pictured. The other guests were loud way into early morning. Beds were very unstable and made lots of noise ate slightest movement. Many of the other guests in the dormitory left the door open/unlocked and I feared that some of my items could be stolen with the carelessness. It was an okay place since I only was there to sleep but I would not reccomend to any of my friends.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

When in Rome....

Good backpacker accomodation- extra friendly reception
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

St Kilda Rd Tram stop 34 then walk to Barkley st

Friendly helpful staff. The kitchen area had the cooking facilities required for a sumptuous meal. And good storage for food. Good roomy atmosphere at the hostel.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Barkly gem

When I stayed at Barkly Backpackers Hostel, I found it to be busy but quiet area, beds were in good condition, however, the pillowcases need to be changed with each new guest. The bathroom and shower looked clean, but no spare toilet paper. The dorm was well aired, and the kitchen was kept clean by the worker on reception shift. A helpful, friendly bunch, helped make my stay there enjoyable.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Shoooo

Good place but a lot of long term guests. Free wifi and nice staff.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
・ロケーションはトラム＃３、＃６７で３４ストップ下車、３分。 ・徒歩５分に海、劇場、遊園地さらにはウールワースがあり便利。 ・客室には衣類が散乱。これはホステルの所為ではないが。 ・キッチンとダイニングは少し狭い。 ・リビングのソファは古くて埋もれてしまいそう。 ・スタッフは優秀。
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness