A short walk from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central, Elizabeth Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Melbourne, Elizabeth Hostel is in the city centre. Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Close to Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium, Elizabeth Hostel provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a reception hall
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
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Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
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Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 15
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
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 at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 30.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Late check-out fee: AUD 15 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Frequently asked questions
Is Elizabeth Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Elizabeth Hostel?
As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elizabeth Hostel on 11 Oct 2026 start from €50, 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.
What time is check-in at Elizabeth Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Elizabeth Hostel?
Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 15 (subject to availability).
Where is Elizabeth Hostel located?
Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. University of Melbourne and Bourke Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 5 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Elizabeth Hostel Reviews
5.6
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5.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
6.6
Staff & service
5.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 289 reviews
10 - Excellent
36
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 289 reviews
8 - Good
45
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 289 reviews
6 - Okay
84
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 289 reviews
4 - Poor
58
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 289 reviews
2 - Terrible
66
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
19 May 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Close to Melbourne CBD.
Close to Pub and Restaurants
The only reason I don't give this place a lower score is it's well-placed near the Market and, surprisingly, the bed was really comfy. So if that is the bare minimum and all you need, you're sorted.
Otherwise, no amenities, filthy and run down, room smelling more of smoke than smoking-only business hotels in Japan, no fan or air conditioning, door handles that are barely hanging on after clearly being wrenched from both sides...
It just feels unsafe and unclean. Definitely a place for a rough crowd.
Hostel location is easy to access in city center. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Vanessa
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Toilets unclean, nil appropriate disposal options for sanitary products, dodgy doors to rooms and loud guests at all hours. Ok for one night, but wouldn’t recommend for anything longer! Reception staff were all pleasant!
We were allowed to check-in 4 hours early. Really great!
The hotel is definitely not as bad as some of the reviews are stating.
However there's still room for improvements :)
The male toilets were disgusting and ran out of toilet paper during the night.
The rooms were really worn down
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Warren
31 Jan 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Despite the best efforts of the staff, this place was completely compromised by the clientele. Recently renovated bathrooms were left in an appalling state by those using and I saw faeces in places I have never seen it before in my life. It's a shame because the hostel is well located and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Imelda
16 Aug 2026
The hostel is located in the city centre, providing easy access to various parks, museums, and other attractions around the city.
Place is riddled with bedbugs, junkies and the place stinks. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
P
1 Mar 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty dirty, old carpet and bad maintenance... a lot of homeless around and inside that hotel with mental condition.
I had room by myself, it was a relief only for that😇
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
CLYDE
21 Apr 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Good location for I wanted. Nothing fancy basic. Have stayed there in the past. Would stay there again.
I liked the fact everyone looked out for each other a lot of sweetness. It was quite and even though I was on top bunk mattress was comfortable.
I disliked the dodgy tight key that didn't work to room. I was the only women in a room full of 7 man. For a younger person this would make some nervous. The receptionist was so cold didn't even smile when I cracked a joke didn't even greet you as you entered place very rude Asian the older Asian who was working evenings the younger Asian was fine but the older one was rude
The room smelt of urine, extra charges that weren't disclosed at time of booking e.g Security deposit for room key, The male toilets had vomit all over 1 cubicle, and staff didn't care about it and spoke English because they had to and spoke in Mandarin between each other in front of guests.
Would not recommend at all, and certainly not going back there
If you are after the cheapest room in Melbourne City, then this is the hostel for you. The single room was basic, but fine for the price. Very convenient with a tram outside on Elizabeth St. The kitchen, toilets and bathrooms were filthy, so wear shoes inside these areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marie
19 Feb 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just disappointed that I was supposed to have my own bathroom towels & didn’t
Had shared bathroom & hired a towel!
Room wasn’t the cleanest looking 5/10
The hostel is clean. The staff are friendly. It locates in the heart of Melbourne city.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Sky
18 Jan 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was disgusting. Room clearly hasn’t been cleaned including the bedsheets. The staff were miserable. The lock on our room door wasn’t secure (someone had clearly tried to ethier break into the room previously or struggled to get into the room). Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone even though it is cheap
Half way house..
Regular hard drugs being used..
Bathroom/shower we’re disgusting..
Staff were rude..
Bed bugs..
Homeless people squatting..
Do not stay here