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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Chapel Street

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Exterior
Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom
Located close to Chapel Street and Royal Botanic Gardens, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$72
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Prahran, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel is near a train station. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Princess Theatre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Chapel Street and Collins Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena.
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Map
36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

What's nearby

  • Chapel Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Collins Street - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Prahran Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Osborne - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prahran Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪College Lawn Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oscar Cooper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tone Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Chapel Street
Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Beach, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, a TV in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

College Lawn Hotel
College Lawn Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is College Lawn Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

As of 19 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$71.93, 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.

How much is parking at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is College Lawn Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Prahran, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chapel Street, Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Beach. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Prahran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Windsor Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a really well located, the neighborhood it’s really lovely and near to the public transport services. Just is important to consider that underneath the hostel is pleased a really nice local pub and, mainly in Friday and Saturday, can be a little bit noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good here for hostel style accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a property with shared bathrooms and was fine for the price of stay. Convenient to trains and trams also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff and good services!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school pub with a difference all staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thanks to all !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very convenient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Luca Christian

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam provides a really good offering for the ex back packers who don't want the price or fussiness of a hotel. A great pub with a varied customer base, always busy and has very pleasant helpful staff. Showers and kitchen serviced regularly by cleaning staff. Beds comfortable, nice towels and tea/coffee, kettle in the room. Washing and drying facilities a real plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple ageless barrloom hospitality. Excellent Marinara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, comfortable and well presented room, great facilities and location. Although water was not hot enough in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and tidy but so dirty under bed. Bathrooms/toilets were nice and clean. Staff friendly, welcoming and helpful. Would be nice to have air conditioning or a fan already in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Niki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked that the people staying there or backpacking in the area were super nice, also the staff, I asked for an orange juice down at the pub under the hotel, (connected to the hotel) and when I realised I would t get much because of the small cup they said they could just make it a large to say thanks for staying, really would recommend, but the bed being two singles put together makes it hard to sleep in the middle and hog the bed,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the college lawn so much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the historic old building. The little kitchen was very handy. Didn't like all the noise, and didn't like the faulty toilet door catch, ...and didn't like the huge lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No mirror in room and no milk (powered or long life) for tea and coffee in room. Didn’t realise there was no TV in room. Once patrons left hotel it was very quiet. It was great as there was a shared kitchen with washer and dryer as well as iron and ironing board.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower has no hot water. Warm water only constantly come out when the 1st floor pub is not in operation hours. Rest are all good. Good room, good bed for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yiying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient, close to train station and central, cheap price. There‘s no parking lot, you have to parking car beside the street and notice parking time. The water getting cold when we took a shower, it’s hard in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap nights stay. Room is very clean but depending on how the other guests are the bathroom can be pretty bad. Either they aren't cleaned enough or other guests don't have the courtesy to leave the communal spaces tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is nice . It would be great to have hair dryer provided . Hotel still under renovation. The bread block my way out ( see the pic) . Not for bringing luggage as you need to carry them there climb the stairs . There is only one toilet and one shower place for all genders . No central heating . The bed blanket is thin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff - friendly, hard working, good service. A very nice lemon drink on tap. Chips good texture crunch and tastw however not a fan of the lemon salt. Aioli was good wish more were to dip into. Room was good except for peeling paint patch that uglied room slightly. Nicely folded towels. Good bedding and bed size. Unfortinately no ac so fan had to be going for whole night as window was just for decoration. Toilet and sinks very clean, as well as the kitchen laundry area. Very clean. Shower glass could use a bit of jif but not unbearable. Water pressure was mid. Exit could use a nice carpet clean vacuum and stair reinforcing and some more lighting. Would stay again and location is good and public transport is accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nimet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The bathroom facilities were in poor condition; the shower area was leaking and the toilet seat wasn’t attached on properly. The cleanliness of the bedroom was good, but the bathroom areas were, once again, in poor condition. The hotel has a lounge/bar area that was right below our room so it loud and not a quiet stay, so wouldn’t recommend to those who are looking for a quieter getaway or those who want to be in bed early. The room door for the stay wasn’t closing all the way and had a gap on top of the door which caused conversations to be heard outside from the room, which unfortunately didn’t feel private. There’s no parking on premises but for weekends there’s free on street parking which is nice for a place that’s in the city circle. The only reason I’d give this place a 3/5 and not 2/5 if due to being close to the city and public transport for $80 a night, which seems to be on the lower end.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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