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Elizabeth Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Melbourne Central

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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

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490-494 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, RMIT University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Budget Single Room

Budget Single Room

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Fridge
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Budget Twin Room

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Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

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Fridge
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 10 Beds

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Heating
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  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 8 Beds

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 6 Beds

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Heating
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  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory - 4 Beds

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Female Dormitory - 8 Beds

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom

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Heating
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Elizabeth Hostel places you in the centre of Melbourne, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a reception hall and a vending machine. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hostel include University of Melbourne and Bourke Street Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • RMIT University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lygon Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Melbourne - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bratwurst Shop & Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Romanello - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Victoria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Elizabeth Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, 4-minute walk to Melbourne Central
Elizabeth Hostel offers its guests a vending machine and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Elizabeth Hostel offers 42 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 15

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 30.00 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.

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Elizabeth Hostel Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel
Elizabeth Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel Melbourne
Elizabeth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Elizabeth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Elizabeth Hostel?

The closest beach to Elizabeth Hostel is St Kilda Beach (7 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Elizabeth Hostel?

As of 28 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elizabeth Hostel on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$86.36, 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elizabeth Hostel?

No, Elizabeth Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elizabeth Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Elizabeth Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elizabeth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 267 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Reem

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible. They do not clean the place. The room is can not be opened by the key and the place smells like a public toilet. The staff are always drunk and are theives. They only speak chinese.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Curtains broken, smelled of stale cigarettes, near broken lock on room door. Generally gross and disgusting apart from the bathrooms which were clean. Do not stay here, mostly booked for longterm for homeless people. Recent bedbugs in reviews I wouldn't risk it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are after the cheapest room in Melbourne City, then this is the hostel for you. The single room was basic, but fine for the price. Very convenient with a tram outside on Elizabeth St. The kitchen, toilets and bathrooms were filthy, so wear shoes inside these areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While I knew this was a very cheap option, my stay would have been a lot better if the place wasn’t filled with cigarette smoke - the smell of cigarettes and weed was so strong in the room it woke me up, I’m an ex smoker myself so don’t have an issue with smoke, but it was so strong and there weren’t any windows to open to air it out - plus there was a guy in one of the rooms just shouting all night. Appreciate it’s a cheap option, which the room reflects that but the smoke was too much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise during the night at times made it hard to sleep. No lift for person with bad limbs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kira-Lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Me and my friend arrived an hour early before check in and they let us put our bags in this little room in the lobby. My friend felt something was off and when we left to have lunch I read the reviews and regretted doing so as it made me extremely anxious - one review said someone was watching them sleep and all their bags had been rummaged through. After lunch I ran straight back to the hostel which was only 10min before check in now and noticed my bag had been moved and my neck pillow lying on the floor when it had been on the handle of my suitcase. I checked my bags and nothing had been touched thankfully so I thought someone probably moved it to get to a bag behind it. We were able to check in 10min early. Everyone should note THERE IS ONLY STAIRS. 3 floors no elevator. You will have to drag your heavy bags up the stairs, I was on the third floor. Room was small with a fridge, two chairs and a table, a mirror, a fan and a bunk bed. It looks very old but seemed clean enough. There was a leak in the roof that was dripping into one of the chairs and made the room smell musty. Overall, my stay wasn’t bad. Though we had some dodgy neighbours, nobody entered our room, we made sure the door was locked when we left or went to sleep. The toilets are due for a renovation but they are kept clean enough. So don’t let the bad reviews freak you out - as long as you are making sure the door is locked and taking safety measures you’ll be fine
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff didn’t even know there listed on this site
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning, no wifi, unsafe environment. Linen and towels are very old and smelly. The building is old and broken. The staffs are all very unprofessional and poor English. Only good thing about the place is walking distance to tram and queen Victoria market.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not let me and had to sleep on the street because they would not accept an online drivers license. We quite rude about it. Feels like they were going to book out the room again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nanthagopal, Wembley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property was very bad and rooms were very dirty. no lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

erika

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

a nightmare

Please read google reviews and don't make the same mistake that i did. Booked for two weeks, the place was a living nightmare full of dangerous people. I tried to get a refund, but i wasn't able to because of the hostel's policy.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Amalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
liked -close to the markets, disliked -horrible double mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dassa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For God’s sakes read online reviews before booking, this was a mistake I made. IT IS NOT WORTH IT even if you’re pinching pennies, immediately left after one night and moved to a different hostel, and BE WARNED, NO AIRCONDTIONING or even a fan so it was hotter than hell during my stay. The window was open so you could hear all of the traffic and shouting outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a horrible stay. BED BUGS, knife threats, and in rude staff. The check in was rude and I was treated like I was an inconvenience. Later that night my roommate came in and said that some just threatened the front desk with a knife and two cop squadrons were sent in! I was terrified to leave my room. My roommate was smacking in the room and I later found out the cops didn’t arrest the guys who were threatening people with knife’s they just let them stay. Oh and Best of all, I got eaten by BED BUGS.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable for price, no thrills
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bango

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jelena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024