Hostel Melbourne - Metro YHA
Melbourne - Metro YHA
78 Howard Str
North Melbourne
3051 Melbourne
Australia
Tel.
+61 3 93298599
Fax.
+61 3 93268427
Customer Rating
| 92% | |
| 88% | |
| 83% | |
| 88% | |
| 88% | |
| 84% |
Victorian Tourism Award ‘Hall of Fame’ for Best Backpacker Accommodation, Melbourne Metro YHA offers premium facilities including a café, travel desk, 24-hour internet lounge, fully equipped guest self-catering kitchen, laudry, bicycles for hire, showers and baths in shared bathrooms. Use of rooftop barbecue area with 360 degree city views, secure car parking (subject to availability - $5 per day) a library of videos, TV, and in-house entertainment. Situated just 10 minutes walk from the city centre and close to major Melbourne attractions such as Queen Victoria Market, this 348-bed hostel offers 4, 6 and 8-bed multishare rooms. There are also eight private rooms with private bathrooms and 18 private rooms with shared bathrooms.
There are lots of great hostel activities to get involved in at Melbourne Metro YHA! Join in with wine and cheese nights, movie nights, hostel BBQ's on the rooftop, local barefoot bowls, and take the free shuttle service to St Kilda on Fridays! Ask reception for more details on check in.
Melbourne is the events and sporting capital of Australia so make sure you check out what’s going on. There’s the Spring Racing Carnival in November, Summer Music Festivals, Australian Open Tennis in January, Grand Prix in March, plus many other film, arts and fashion events all year round.
Present your taxi receipt from Spencer St or Franklin St Bus terminals to the hostel and receive $3 off your first nights stay. Total fare should be approx $8-10.
YHA members save at least 10% on standard rates. For more information on YHA membership and its benefits see the yha website.
There are lots of great hostel activities to get involved in at Melbourne Metro YHA! Join in with wine and cheese nights, movie nights, hostel BBQ's on the rooftop, local barefoot bowls, and take the free shuttle service to St Kilda on Fridays! Ask reception for more details on check in.
Melbourne is the events and sporting capital of Australia so make sure you check out what’s going on. There’s the Spring Racing Carnival in November, Summer Music Festivals, Australian Open Tennis in January, Grand Prix in March, plus many other film, arts and fashion events all year round.
Present your taxi receipt from Spencer St or Franklin St Bus terminals to the hostel and receive $3 off your first nights stay. Total fare should be approx $8-10.
YHA members save at least 10% on standard rates. For more information on YHA membership and its benefits see the yha website.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 21 | 25 | 50 | 15 | 361 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception Hours - 24 hour reception. Check in from 1pm. Please phone if you are arriving after 11pm (23.00 hours) |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open 24/7. All year round. Prices are fixed until 01/01/13 and there are peak season or major events surcharge applicable. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 1.4 kms to station. From Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) walk 400 metres East along Bourke Street to William Street and catch tram 55 heading North, get off at stop 9, go 200 metres West along Queensberry Street, turn right into Howard Street. |
| Parking: | Free secure basement car parking at hostel - subject to availability. |
| Sea port: | 5km Port Melbourne. Light rail (tram) to City Centre |
| Location: | 1km North of City Centre |
| Rail: | 1.4 kms to station. From Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) walk 400 metres East along Bourke Street to William Street and catch tram 55 heading North, get off at stop 9, go 200 metres West along Queensberry Street, turn right into Howard Street. |
| Airport: | Plane - Melbourne Airport ( Tullamarine ) - 26 Kms. Taxi fare is approx $50 to hostel. Skybus to city $16 (runs 24 hours) with a free transfer from the depot to the hostel during day time (check with driver ) |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Botanical gardens nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Leisure facilities nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Melbourne - Metro YHA |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | Hostel open 24h |
 | Lift |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Café/Bar |
 | Meals available |  | Male only |
 | Female only |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
 | Rates include local tax |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews Melbourne - Metro YHA
| 18 Nov 2011 Mui, Hong Kong | 73% | |
| Location is good and very close to airport and walkalbe distance to Victoria Market. Bedsheet is clean. Kitchen is a bit messy. | ||
| 11 Sep 2011 Yunhwang, South Korea | 100% | |
| Great kangaroo steak | ||
| 24 May 2011 Julia Sophie, Germany | 80% | |
| the only thing i don"t like so much , it wasnt very central. but clean and friendly :-) | ||
| 09 Apr 2011 Jules, England & Wales | 100% | |
| Try Advanced Car Rental nearby for car for Great Ocean Road | ||
| 27 Feb 2011 Natesai, Thailand | 80% | |
| Nice place, Great Staff, overall good++. | ||
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