Hotel near CBD,Melbourne78.2% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.03.16
Definitely not the best hostel I've been too but not the worst either. However I wouldn't recommend as a female guest. First, they take a photo of you upon check in. I don't know if this is customary in Australia but if it was up to me I wouldnt be willing to provide it (it is stated on trip.com upon booking though, I guess I just missed it). Second... I'm not making any claims here but inside the female bathrooms, there are tiny holes on the walls and doors. They could totally be harmless, but as someone living in Korea where those holes in public bathrooms mean something harmful to women... I wouldn't risk staying at such a place ever again now that I know.
Now for the facility review...
There was 1 working bathroom with 2 toilets & 2 shower booths on my floor, but it probably wasnt too crowded, I never had to wait to shower. Hot water came out just fine. Would give a 7/10 for cleanliness... There were 2 hair dryers only 1 of which was working.
The location is very good, walking distance to all CBD landmarks (very near South Cross Station & tram station right outside the door).
Which also means that it gets noisy at night with the noise from the train running. You can either close the window (which I heard is very heavy) and live with the stuffy smell, or leave the window open and live with the noise. Cant do both.
Amenities... what do I say? I got a key to enter the room & the bathroom. The beds werent numbered so you just get your room number and hop on whichever bed that seemed... fresh. A bed with a blanket, pillow, and curtain for privacy. That was all. They did provide free towels when I asked later. Inside the shared bathroom, there was 1 gel provided inside the shower booth, not sure if it was shower gel or shampoo...
I do believe there is plenty room for improvement. Starting from the holes in the shower booths..
I had a very comfortable stay here and I was surprised at the standard. It seems that it's had a make over recently as everything seems new looking and fresh. The staff member that checked me in was friendly, efficient and willing to assist me with a small issue with my booking. Access is easy, even outside trading hours. I will stay here again sometime. I would say it's also great value. Thank you !
Amazing central location, great room, polite staff, clean room and area , even tho there’s a sharing bathroom. Please guys, since is winter in Melbourne, add a heater inside the room, cause it was freezing. Having a fan that gives only fresh air, on winter season, doesn’t make any sense. Thank you ! Great experience! Not recommended if you have a car. I had to pay 15$ extra for the parking.
We had booked a room with a queen bed, the room we were given had a double. While at a birthday party I received a call and was offered to option to change rooms which I declined as I had no idea when we were getting back which ended up being late.
The heater did not work, the shower leaked water all over the floor and the cabin smelt like it had been locked up for months, a pretty disappointing stay
I was surprised this property was rated as high as it was. It was fine, if a little basic. The room was very noisy from both inside and outside the property. Close to public transport but you need it to get anywhere as it is quite far from the main sites.
Hotel near CBD,Melbourne78.2% of visitors choose this area
Llukehollis2026.01.30
Great value stay, good location, and clean hostel bunk beds. My only issues were the freakishly small sinks in the bathroom, and the fact that I was woken up several times throughout the night by others making loud noises. That's not Europa Melbourne's fault though, and the staff was very kind anyway.
A typical backpacker hostel.
One capsule per person.
Other facilities are shared.
The kitchen is messy but well-equipped.
The bathrooms are quite clean.
The two managers are foreigners. Communication might be difficult if you don't speak English, but they are very nice, friendly, and welcoming.
The entrance is a bit hard to find.
After going up the stairs from the entrance and reaching the first security gate, don't go through that gate; instead, go directly through the small door on the right. There are no signs on the door.
The manager was very nice, the hotel rooms are located at 2/F but he is willing to help with the luggage carry even without request.
The hotel location is fantastic, only 20-30 mins to Melbourne central (one tram only after you get the skybus from airport as well).
supermarket, restaurant, cafe, gelato shop around as well.
Clean, big room, nice toilet&restroom, nice kitchen, nice laundry.
Highly recommend that hotel, definitely my priority choice if I come to Melbourne again.
The only bad side is the room at 2/F that you have to carry your stuff up and down if you buy lots of things. And watch out especially in rainy day as it’s a metal stair.
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GGuest UserDefinitely not the best hostel I've been too but not the worst either. However I wouldn't recommend as a female guest. First, they take a photo of you upon check in. I don't know if this is customary in Australia but if it was up to me I wouldnt be willing to provide it (it is stated on trip.com upon booking though, I guess I just missed it). Second... I'm not making any claims here but inside the female bathrooms, there are tiny holes on the walls and doors. They could totally be harmless, but as someone living in Korea where those holes in public bathrooms mean something harmful to women... I wouldn't risk staying at such a place ever again now that I know.
Now for the facility review...
There was 1 working bathroom with 2 toilets & 2 shower booths on my floor, but it probably wasnt too crowded, I never had to wait to shower. Hot water came out just fine. Would give a 7/10 for cleanliness... There were 2 hair dryers only 1 of which was working.
The location is very good, walking distance to all CBD landmarks (very near South Cross Station & tram station right outside the door).
Which also means that it gets noisy at night with the noise from the train running. You can either close the window (which I heard is very heavy) and live with the stuffy smell, or leave the window open and live with the noise. Cant do both.
Amenities... what do I say? I got a key to enter the room & the bathroom. The beds werent numbered so you just get your room number and hop on whichever bed that seemed... fresh. A bed with a blanket, pillow, and curtain for privacy. That was all. They did provide free towels when I asked later. Inside the shared bathroom, there was 1 gel provided inside the shower booth, not sure if it was shower gel or shampoo...
I do believe there is plenty room for improvement. Starting from the holes in the shower booths..
SSean_mendesMelbourne City Backpackers is a top pick for solo budget travelers like me exploring Melbourne. Centrally located near Southern Cross Station and Queen Victoria Market, it's perfect for hopping on trams or the SkyBus from the airport, and just a short trip to Phillip Island penguins. Friendly staff shared insider tips on local cafes and sights, while the free breakfast kickstarted my days.
The spacious dorms came with lockers (bring your own padlock), power outlets, and decent cleanliness—common areas stayed sociable without feeling chaotic. Kitchen facilities were well-equipped for self-catering on a student budget. Only minor downsides: street noise at night (earplugs helped) and no elevator, so pack light. Overall, unbeatable value at ~$30/night—highly recommend for backpackers wanting convenience and vibe! 9/10.
AAnonymous UserExcellent location for a stop by along the ocean road, 15 minutes drive to Apollo bay, quiet little property located at the foot of mountain and facing the sea, with fantastic ocean view and interesting rock and sand beach
The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room of bay view is spacious with a small sitting room and all necessary utensils
People just need to bring necessary food and drink to cook for themselves as there is a bit distance from the town center
A little advice though: please provide air-conditioner for the accommodations as it’s pretty hot in summer in the room. It’s not comfortable and the guest cannot sleep well in the summer heat
LlukehollisGreat value stay, good location, and clean hostel bunk beds. My only issues were the freakishly small sinks in the bathroom, and the fact that I was woken up several times throughout the night by others making loud noises. That's not Europa Melbourne's fault though, and the staff was very kind anyway.
ZZyeraIt was an amazing experience. The people who run it are very friendly and we got an upgrade so we could see the bay which was lovely All round amazing place to stay at. I highly recommend
SSIN TUNGThe manager was very nice, the hotel rooms are located at 2/F but he is willing to help with the luggage carry even without request.
The hotel location is fantastic, only 20-30 mins to Melbourne central (one tram only after you get the skybus from airport as well).
supermarket, restaurant, cafe, gelato shop around as well.
Clean, big room, nice toilet&restroom, nice kitchen, nice laundry.
Highly recommend that hotel, definitely my priority choice if I come to Melbourne again.
The only bad side is the room at 2/F that you have to carry your stuff up and down if you buy lots of things. And watch out especially in rainy day as it’s a metal stair.
GGuest UserThe lights in the male toilets are not working well. It switches off every 2.5 minutes . When one is taking bath at night - it is very dark and both my boys almost slip and hit their heads in the bathroom. They had to yell so loud so that I could bring torches for them. Basically, for the next few days - whether brushing teeth, bathing , wee or poo- one has to bring their camping lights in the toilet. This is not acceptable considering the rooms are close to $160 a night for bunk beds .
The communal kitchen however is good as they have freezer for people on fishing trips etc
GGuest UserGreat value option to stay in Melbourne, confortable rooms, shared bathrooms but they have been renovated recently, shared small kitchen too. We enjoyed a lot our stay. The area is very good, very well conected with downtown. 100% recomended. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
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