YHA Melbourne Central

2.0 star property
Hostel with a bar, a short walk to Collins Street

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Dining
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer
Rooftop terrace
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double Premium Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Double Room with Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Premium Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Double Room with Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, YHA Melbourne Central is within a 5-minute walk of popular attractions such as Collins Street and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This 240-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Crown Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marvel Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State of Grace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hardware Société - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grain Store - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Langlands Restaurant & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bistrot Bisou - ‬1 min walk

About this property

YHA Melbourne Central

Hostel with a bar, a short walk to Collins Street
YHA Melbourne Central features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with tours or tickets, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Refrigerators and microwaves are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 5 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 17 and younger (only guests older than 17 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 12 per person

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
Melbourne Central YHA
Melbourne Central YHA Hostel
YHA Melbourne Central Melbourne
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
YHA Melbourne Central Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near YHA Melbourne Central?

This hostel is situated in Melbourne Central Business District, just steps from SEA LIFE Melbourne, and within a 10-minute walk of Collins Street and Crown Casino. You'll also find Marvel Stadium and Bourke Street Mall less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Melbourne Central?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Melbourne Central on Oct 26, 2025 start from $48.93, 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.

Will I be able to park at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does YHA Melbourne Central include a casino?

No, YHA Melbourne Central doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at YHA Melbourne Central?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a café, and a terrace at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does YHA Melbourne Central have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, YHA Melbourne Central serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will YHA Melbourne Central allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at YHA Melbourne Central though service animals are welcome.

Does YHA Melbourne Central have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from YHA Melbourne Central?

The closest major airport to YHA Melbourne Central is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 13 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 17.3 mi away (26-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at YHA Melbourne Central.

Reviews

YHA Melbourne Central Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 268 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Bedtime system
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient due to its location and well maintained facilities. Spotlessly clean!!. Amazingly nice and helpful staff. Clean rooms although mine was very cold. Quiet and lots of spaces to chill and relax. Very close to major PT stops and stations. I’m a regular guest of this hostel and I like it there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Romane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kaidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! There is a train running behind the hostel so it can be pretty loud, otherwise a nice place in a convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, and great price-service relation. The kitchen is outstanding and well provided, the bathrooms are always kept in great conditions. The rooms are reasonable in space, a little too hot on summer nights, and each bed has its own curtain and plug light for privacy and comfort. The staff is super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhongqi, Auckland

Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were easily the best thing about this location, I think facilities could use some mild updating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dassa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe accommodation. Easy to make you way around the place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location in the heart of the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Amenities
Porperty was very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Yu

Liked: Staff & service
Clean, convenient location and friendly staff But noisy environment bc train, tram and construction
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for quick trips
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
It was okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tomomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Southern Cross station so the location is perfect for me to get Skybus in the early morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely value for money but is not for anyone that’s looking for more than just a space to sleep. Oh, breakfast is rather disappointing, just cereal, milk, coffee & tea. I reckon you save $14 and get a warm sausage roll and coffee instead with that money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024