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Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel

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Overview of Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel

Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel

2.0 star property

3.7/5 Good

Guests rated this property 3.6/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
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17 Carlisle St, St Kilda, VIC, 3182

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationLuna Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Kilda Beach7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Kilda Road14 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)32 min drive

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About this area

Melbourne

Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel is located in St Kilda, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, and is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. Enjoy an event or a match at Rod Laver Arena, and consider making time for Luna Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Luna Park - 4 min walk
  • St Kilda Beach - 7 min walk
  • Fitzroy Street - 12 min walk
  • St Kilda Road - 14 min walk
  • Albert Park Lake - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Spotswood Station - 13 min drive
  • Balaclava Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • 95 Espresso - 2 min walk
  • Chinta Ria Soul - 2 min walk
  • ITALI.CO - 2 min walk
  • Monarch Cakes - 2 min walk
  • Abbey Road - 3 min walk

About this property

Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel

Adults-only Melbourne hostel in St Kilda, walk to St Kilda Beach
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and concierge services are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a library are on-site. Change of bedsheets is available on request
Base Backpackers Melbourne Hostel offers 52 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages spoken

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
All guests must show a valid passport. This is the only form of identification that is accepted at this property.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 25 2021 to September 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Overall score and ratings

3.7

Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 44 out of 150 reviews
5 - Excellent 29%
Rating 4 - Good. 50 out of 150 reviews
4 - Good 33%
Rating 3 - Okay. 33 out of 150 reviews
3 - Okay 22%
Rating 2 - Poor. 12 out of 150 reviews
2 - Poor 8%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 11 out of 150 reviews
1 - Terrible 7%

3.6/5

Cleanliness

3.8/5

Staff & service

3.9/5

Amenities

3.6/5

Property conditions & facilities

1.0/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Great vibe. Clean nice private room and bathroom. Nice style and great bar. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

1/5 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

3/5 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really chill environment, staff were friendly! Liking the fact that we can use phones as our keys
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

4/5 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020