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YHA Melbourne Central

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A historic building with the name "Markillies Hotel" on the facade, featuring classic architectural elements and a large tree in front.
A reception desk with a television displaying a message about creating a more open and accommodating world.
A group of people preparing food outdoors with a cityscape in the background.
A cozy cafe with wooden benches and tables, a large mural on the wall, and a brick wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wall clock, and a window.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Explore the area

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562 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Flinders Lane
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Double Premium Room Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Premium Room Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed with two levels, a small window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a power outlet, and a coat rack.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a power outlet, and a coat rack.

Bed in 4-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a carpeted floor, and a window with blinds.

Bed in 6-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a carpeted floor, and a window with blinds.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A modern hostel room with bunk beds, a central window, and a patterned carpet.

Bed in 8-Bed Male Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A modern hostel room with bunk beds, a central window, and a patterned carpet.

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white linens and a rolled towel, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a window with a view.

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A room with bunk beds, a carpeted floor, and a window with blinds.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

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

View all photos for Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room with Ensuite

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Double Room with Ensuite

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

View all photos for Double Premium Room with Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white linens, a remote control on a small table beside it, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting above the bed.

Double Premium Room with Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a window, a power outlet, and a coat rack.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

YHA Melbourne Central places you in the centre of Melbourne, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Collins Street. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hostel include Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flinders Lane - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crown Casino - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • DFO South Wharf - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Only Coffee Project - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waterside Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hardware Société - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪State of Grace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

YHA Melbourne Central

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at YHA Melbourne Central.

This Melbourne hostel is smoke free.

  • 240 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
YHA Melbourne Central offers 240 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift (92 centimetre 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 bathroom

More

  • 5 floors
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy
  • 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

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 12 per person

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
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
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. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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

Are there any beaches close to YHA Melbourne Central?

The closest beach to YHA Melbourne Central is St Kilda Beach (5.7 km).

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

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Melbourne Central on 23 Sept 2026 start from AU$88, 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.

Does YHA Melbourne Central serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, YHA Melbourne Central does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at YHA Melbourne Central?

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

Are pets allowed at YHA Melbourne Central?

No, only service animals are allowed.

YHA Melbourne Central Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 306 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay will do again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities in kitchen. Also good showers 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff secured the lower bunk bed for me as requested. Privacy curtains were a nice touch. Clean bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

irene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great clean and quite would stay there again close to transport
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked staying thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryoichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, value for money, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Minutes from southern cross train station,right next door to food shops, entertainment close, orher guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice The room was good though i didnt know u needed to bring your own lock
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The train and traffic noise was massive! Hardly slept even with earplugs. Everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice location close to everything at a good budget price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget stay in the city center, offers also a kitchen for cooking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. The room was decent and kitchen was clean when this one older chap was on cleaning duty which means it wasn’t the staff but the messy people using the kitchen. The staff keeping the bathrooms were good. The staff were wonderful and very helpful. All to say, we would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, but with the traffic noise it was hard to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pleace! Great staf
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Renea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Bathrooms were good and clean for a shared space. Rooms were worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean and convenient. I will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean ludwig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe.Quiet pleasant atmosphere and staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024