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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$99
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May

Explore the area

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36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181
  • Place, High Street Armadale
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Road
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chapel Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

At College Lawn Hotel - Hostel you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Chapel Street and within 30 minutes of Royal Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .With a stay at this Prahran hostel, you'll be 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from St Kilda Beach and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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What's nearby

  • High Street Armadale - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Kilda Road - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chapel Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fitzroy Street - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Prahran Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Osborne - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪College Lawn Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Emerson Rooftop Bar and Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prahran Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. College Lawn Hotel - Hostel also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and an ATM.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Melbourne hostel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 19 April 2026 to 2 May 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

College Lawn Hotel
College Lawn Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel on 3 May 2026 start from AU$99, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

The closest beach to College Lawn Hotel - Hostel is St Kilda Beach (2.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

No, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Damien

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok initially but found an old dominoes box and other junk under the bed when I was leaving. The rest of the place is filthy and often the bathroom as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Location to local train station into the city was only two mins down the road. Local area had nice places to eat and drink. Only negative for me was that there was no hair dryers available other than that was great for the price 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good access to Melbourne and surrounds old pub atmosphere and dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away on a side street around the corner from Prahran station, this hotel is worth staying at. The rooms are comfortable and have all the necessities provided. Only 3 stops to Melbourne city by train, plenty of food and drink places to check out, and has a bar and restaurant downstairs. Staff are really nice and check in was easy and personable, shared kitchen and bathrooms were kept clean and no dramas.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff room clean also renovated so amenties, highly recommended for a good price and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda Yulieth

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
I couldn’t go into the hotel, It was closed when I arrive and I tried to contact the hotel an Berber replay to me, I had to payed for other hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador, San Luis Potosi

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a really well located, the neighborhood it’s really lovely and near to the public transport services. Just is important to consider that underneath the hostel is pleased a really nice local pub and, mainly in Friday and Saturday, can be a little bit noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a property with shared bathrooms and was fine for the price of stay. Convenient to trains and trams also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good here for hostel style accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school pub with a difference all staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thanks to all !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER RALPH

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

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very convenient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff - friendly, hard working, good service. A very nice lemon drink on tap. Chips good texture crunch and tastw however not a fan of the lemon salt. Aioli was good wish more were to dip into. Room was good except for peeling paint patch that uglied room slightly. Nicely folded towels. Good bedding and bed size. Unfortinately no ac so fan had to be going for whole night as window was just for decoration. Toilet and sinks very clean, as well as the kitchen laundry area. Very clean. Shower glass could use a bit of jif but not unbearable. Water pressure was mid. Exit could use a nice carpet clean vacuum and stair reinforcing and some more lighting. Would stay again and location is good and public transport is accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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