Melbourne Hostel - In Australia accommodations that are categorised under hostel, motels or low budget hotels are of a high standard and facilities are not compromised. Most accommodations are clean, neat and friendly. And some do cater to special needs like young children, guest with disabilities and smoke free rooms. If thorough research is done, you will be able to find with great value for money accommodation and restaurants and on top of that you can see and do lots without blowing the budget. Even if it is a family vacation!

There are three major hostel networks in Australia:

1) Youth Hostel Association (YHA)

2) VIP Backpackers Resorts

3) Nomads Backpackers International
Tel : 1800 819 883

Most Hostels in Victoria are independently owned and operated. Some are serious party places while others are quiet hideaways for total rest and relaxation, decide which you want and check them out on one of the major hostel websites. Apart from downtown, there are also hostels near the beach at St. Kilda Beach. Some possible places are:

1) The Friendly Backpackers
197 King Street
Tel : 1800 671 115

2) Victoria Hall Accommodation
380 Russell Street,

3) Spencer
475 Spencer Street
Tel : (+61) 03 9329 7755

4) Coffee Palace Backpackers
24 Grey Street
St Kilda Beach
Tel : 1800 654 098

5) Treasury Motor Lodge
Cnr Albert & Powlett Street
Tel: (+61) 03 9417 5281