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Stay in the centre of the action and explore vibrant Melbourne with Melbourne Central YHA. Located in the heart of the city our friendly hostel never closes with 24 hour reception and our staff are always ready to answer your questions and help you make the most of your trip. Now with a terrific ground floor communal area opened in late 2014, our YHA offers modern facilities as well as an amazing rooftop complete with BBQ for you to enjoy the city views and meet new friends. On the ground floor and decked out in Melbourne's urban cool style, you'll find our 24 hour reception, tour desk, lounge, brand new self catering kitchen, TV room and Free Hot Spot (Wifi Plus also available for purchase). Upstairs, choose from a range of rooms including 3, 4 and 6 multi-share, twin/double rooms with optional ensuite and exclusive rooftop private rooms. All rooms have lift access and heated with included bed linen and each bed has individual reading lights. There's always plenty to do in Australia's sport and events capital! Melbourne Central YHA is only a short walk to Melbourne's main attractions including Federation Square, ACMI, Yarra River, Bourke St Mall, Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Docklands, Crown Casino, Etihad Stadium, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Aquarium and so much more. The free City Circle Tram and the $5 Melbourne Tourist Shuttle stops directly out the front of the hostel and will take you to all the iconic Melbourne sites like the MCG, the Shrine of Remembrance and Rod Laver Arena. Book a room at Melbourne Central YHA and experience Melbourne for yourself!
The Staff weren’t over friendly The Air conditioning was noisy TV remote didn’t work There was Black hair on the shower wall(not ours) One of the Blinds were missing from window Right side bed lamp not working and the left one flickered Bed mattress was very soft and uncomfortable
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Don’t waste your money
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Response from Melbourne Central YHA, General Manager at Yha Melbourne Central
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Valued Guest, We sincerely apologize for the shortcomings you experienced during your stay with us. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us identify areas for improvement. Please rest assured that we take your comments seriously and will address each issue promptly to ensure a better experience for our future guests. Regarding the concerns you raised: Staff Friendliness: We regret that our staff did not meet your expectations in terms of friendliness. We will reinforce our training efforts to ensure all team members provide welcoming and attentive service to our guests. Noisy Air Conditioning: We apologize for the disturbance caused by the noisy air conditioning unit. Our maintenance team will inspect and repair the unit to ensure it operates quietly. TV Remote Issue: We apologize for the inconvenience with the TV remote. Our team will promptly replace or repair any malfunctioning remotes to ensure our guests can enjoy their entertainment options hassle-free. Cleanliness Concerns: We apologize for the presence of black hair in the shower. Our housekeeping team will be reminded to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in all areas of the hostel. Missing Blind and Faulty Bed Lamp: We apologize for the oversight with the missing blind and the faulty bed lamp. Our maintenance team will address these issues promptly to ensure all amenities are in proper working order. Uncomfortable Mattress: We apologize for the discomfort caused by the mattress. We will assess the condition of the mattress and take necessary steps to ensure our guests enjoy a restful sleep. Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have any further concerns or if there's anything else we can do to improve your experience, please don't hesitate to contact us directly. Kind Regards, Joseph Shift Manager @ YHA Melbourne Central
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Mature age, on a budget, stayed in 4 bed dorm. Very quiet, amenities very clean, room quite spacious. Access to outdoor balcony area, deck out with funky furniture. Centrally located, close to many tourist attractions and places of interest. A new experience for me and would definitely book again. Thank you
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Response from Melbourne Central YHA, General Manager at Yha Melbourne Central
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our hostel quiet, clean, and spacious. It's fantastic to know that you appreciated our amenities and the outdoor balcony area. We're glad our central location was convenient for you and that you had a great experience overall. We look forward to welcoming you back to YHA Melbourne Central! Kind Regards, Joseph Shift Manager @ YHA Melbourne Central
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This is an ideal location in the heart of Melbourne city and walking distance to Southern Cross Station as well as having a tram stop on the front door. The staff were really helpful and friendly too and the rooms were fairly clean. My only complaint was the out of service shower on our floor. We only had 2 stalls in the men’s bathroom and with one shower out of service for the duration of our 3 day stay it was inconvenient at times.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Melbourne Central YHA, General Manager at Yha Melbourne Central
Responded Aug 29, 2023
Dear Geoff, Thank you for the excellent review of our property. We are glad you made the most of our location in the heart of the CBD. We will pass your positive sentiment onto our staff, and it is good to hear the cleanliness of the rooms met your standards. Unfortunately, our property experience maintenance issues from time to time. We strive to have these fixed as soon as possible but sometimes we are limited by contractors and other trades people. Rest assured this stall is now fixed. We hope to welcome you back to our property in the future. If you have any further feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards Melbourne Central YHA
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The beds were comfortable and the room was large. The washrooms were spacious enough, and the staff were too friendly!! Special thanks to Max for helping me check in early! That was a massive help!! Can't wait to go back!!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Melbourne Central YHA, General Manager at Yha Melbourne Central
Responded Oct 26, 2023
Dear Sumedha, Thank you for the excellent review of our property. We are glad you made the most of our location in the heart of the CBD. We will pass your positive sentiment onto our team member Max. We hope to welcome you back to our property in the future. If you have any further feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind Regards Melbourne Central YHA
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Very clean, tidy and friendly hostel. Very friendly staff. Good Wi-Fi , clean bathrooms and an all round good vibe in the communal area. However I did book a shared room with a friend and it was actually pretty freezing. There was a radiator but I don’t think it turned on/off. I don’t think it worked at all. Bearing in mind we visited in April so September , December months this may not be a problem.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Stayed in the 4 bedroom mixed dorm for 3 nights, great facilities nice and clean bathroom and showers with friendly and helpful staff. Had a roommate issue which was dealt with by staff swiftly and professionally. Would definitely stay here again
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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The best point is location, if you need to go to Southern Cross early or late, it`s perfect, because it´s so close and the breakfast was good. First floor is good, good bar and kitchen, my room was third floor, just 3 shower and 3 toilets, there are few, because there are a lot of room, about bed was uncomfortable, cleanliness really bad. I just recommend this backpacker if you need to stay close to Southern Cross otherwise you look for another one.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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We stayed here in June. Staff were great, really friendly. We stayed in the basic private room which was nice and clean. There is construction on at the moment (as per their website) but only noisy during the day so no problems at night. Room is a bit cold but was warm enough overnight with extra blankets. Breakfast was good and filling. Really great location, very easy to get around Melbourne. Thanks!
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Superb location on the fringe of the CBD. Loads within walking distance or hop on to the free trams. Very helpful and friendly staff and the hostel has a ‘good vibe’ with people of all ages chilling in a capital city. Certainly a good base if you need somewhere to put your head down for a couple of nights at a very reasonable price. Trams and trains are directly outside, so I’d recommend earplugs (they sell them if you forget) and rooms are small, but tidy and comfortable. You can have en-suite for not much more. Being a hostel some of the cleanliness is dependent on the guests attitudes around the communal showers/toilets. Our floor wasn’t too clever, but that’s just life! Would definitely come back when next in Melbourne
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from YHA_Backpacker, Guest Relations Manager at Yha Melbourne Central
Responded Feb 23, 2020
Thanks for coming to stay and glad you enjoyed our location - that free tram is certainly useful to get around the city centre area. We're also only 5 minutes walk from the Skybus terminal if coming in from the airport. Hope to see you again.
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Firstly I would like to comment on how perfect the hostels location is. It's right next to a tram stop and Flinders station is a short walk away. However we found some of the facilities slightly disappointing compared to the other YHA in Melbourne. The kichen is large however there are very limited seats for eating your cooked meals. It wasn't particularly clean either. The room was adequate with a wall fan and a comfortable bed. Overall it's an average hostel with enough to see you through a couple of nights. However, it does have some things that let it down.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from YHA_Backpacker, Guest Relations Manager at Yha Melbourne Central
Responded Feb 19, 2020
Hi Adam - sorry that you found the dining space tight - it is a pretty large room, but long rather than wide, and a mix of tables and some bench seating, but we find that allows people to share tables and meet other travellers. But our sister hostel, Melbourne Metro, is in a quieter spot in North Melbourne - very urban Melbourne inner city vibe - that some guests prefer. It also has car parking on site, whilst we have the free tram outside!
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C$84 - C$129 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
melbourne central yha hotel melbourne
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaMelbourneCentral Business District
NUMBER OF ROOMS
72
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