Base Backpackers Melbourne hostel is situated in Melbourne's, if not Australia's, coolest area - St Kilda. Internationally rated as one of the top 10 Hippest Hostels in the world, by Lonely Planet's Blue Guide. Base Backpackers St Kilda Melbourne hostel offers a unique style of hostel living, combining state of the art facilities with a laid back vibe.
The hostel is located only a short tram ride from Melbourne city centre, and in the heart of St Kildas' cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques. The famous Acland and Fitzroy St are only a minute's walk away. Come and experience our great facilities and hang out with our friendly local staff.
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Melbourne hostels features and facilities
- All rooms have ensuites, security lockers, heating/aircon and linen provided
- Convenient 24 hour Reception
- Gym Membership available
- Laundry and internet cafe
- The innovative, luxury Sanctuary floor - for girls only - feel safe and pampered
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Recent comments as seen on HostelWorld.com
Jeremy from Australia stayed here on 30th March 2008. Male 18-24.
"You know wat i had an awesome stay, fantastic ppl all around my age and staff we great, friendly and helpful, deffinetly coming back when in St Kilda next."
Recent comments as seen on Travelpod.com
Mattador wrote: "The Base Hostel where I am staying is a step up from the usual spare wooden bunks and crowded hall shower scenario I was used to in Europe. The place has its own bar, a large kitchen and common room, clean rooms with provided linens and an ensuite bath, a slieu of quick and dependable computers with internet access, and even a small travel agency service specifically for indigents and slackers (like me.) Anyway, I think it's fair to describe it more succinctly like this: awesome."
Real travel stories
Melbourne
Hey up, Just a quick update (rather than sending emails out!). I’m now at the rather swanky Base Backpackers hostel in St Kilda and very nice it is too.Girl's Sanctuary was great!!
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars I stayed in the girl's sanctuary at Base for two nights and loved it.The sanctuary area was in a hall of only other all girls rooms and felt safe from the normal after hours hostel debauchery.The.
The Red Eye Bar
Come join us in the Red Eye Bar to kick off your stay in St Kilda with a free drink on check in. Ladies, every Thursday night its your night, for StKilda's biggest backpacker’s party. Our local DJ’s will keep you dancing all night long. Great drink specials and competitions every night of the week, with happy hour everyday from 5-8pm.
Weekly Event List
Monday
Pool Comp, $75 bar tab to be won
Tuesday
Quiz Night, $175 bar tab to be won
Wednesday
Free BBQ @ 6.30pm
Live music @ 8.00pm
Thursday
Ladies Night, free bubbly @ 9pm
Friday
Singles Night, great drink specials all night
Saturday
Theme Night, Happy hour and 2 4 1 jager bombs till 11pm
Sunday
Free poker Tournament
Steal Deal 1
- 1 nights accommodation at base St Kilda in 8 bed dorm
- 1 continental buffet breakfast
- 1 welcome drink in the Red Eye Bar (at Base)
- 1 Great Ocean Road all day tour, runs 7 days a week! Stop at the famous Bells Beach as shown in the movie "Point Break", travel the Great Ocean Road across many picturesque lookouts, bush walk through spectacular Otway Rainforest, pass through the coastal towns of Anglesea, Lorne and Apollo Bay, enjoy the beauty of the Port Campbell National Park & Twelve Apostles, explore Loach Ard Gorge, Razorback & Island Archway and see the collapsed London Bridge, locate Koalas in the wild, visit many other outstanding coastal rock formations.
Only $99 (tour booked separately would cost $105 alone) - click here to enquire about a booking
Subject to availability, valid from now until October 31
Steal Deal 2
- 2 nights accommodation at Base St Kilda in 8 bed dorm
- 1 continental buffet breakfast
- 1 welcome drink in the Red Eye Bar (at Base)
- 1 Great Ocean Road & Grampians 3 day/2 night tour, departs Monday, Wednesday and Sunday including dorm accommodation, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Day 1 - travel through the breath taking Grampians National Park, visit the Jaws of death - Reeds lookout, Walk to the spectacular Mackenzie Falls, experience a scenic mountain sunset & stay overnight in The Grampians. Day 2 - hike to the panoramic Pinnacles lookout, discover the history and culture of the local Aboriginal communities, head to Warranmbool for a chance to view whales (seasonal), travel the scenic Great Ocean Road 30kms long with many picturesque lookouts, visit London Bridge, Lorch Ard Gorge, the Bay of Martyrs & the Bay of Island & stay overnight in the coastal township of Princetion. Day 3 - visit Port Campbell National Park and view the 12 Apostles, see the spectacular Otway Rainforest, visit the famous Bells Beach, see Koalas & Kangaroos then return to Melbourne.
Only $369 (Tour booked separately normally $395 alone)- click here to enquire about a booking
Subject to availability, valid from now until October 31!
- Hip Hostels: BASE St Kilda Melbourne hostel among the coolest hangouts from North Yorkshire to South Africa said The Guardian.
- BASE Backpackers Melbourne hostel gets named as one of the 5 top hotels in the world that fit even the tightest budget in London's The Independent newspaper
- BASE Melbourne hostel named as "Australia's first designer-style backpackers hostel" by News.com.au in a story about how good Melbourne is.
- May 2008. BASE Melbourne hostel gets named as one of the 5 top hostels in Melbourne by the backpackers guide itchy-feet.com.au. Ratings were defined by Character, Security, Location, Staff, Fun and Cleanliness.
