Barkly Backpackers | Hostel in Melbourne

7.6 (178 Reviews) |   52 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
St Kilda Hostel | Barkly Backpackers

52 Bedroom Hostel in St Kilda, Melbourne

Located in Melbourne and within a 11-minute walk of St Kilda Beach, Barkly Backpackers has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 2.8 miles from Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 3.1 miles from National Gallery of Victoria and 3.1 miles from Shrine of Remembrance. The property has a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. Arts Centre Melbourne is 3.3 miles from the hostel, while Melbourne Cricket Ground is 3.3 miles from the property. Essendon Fields Airport is 11 miles away.

Barkly Backpackers is located in Melbourne.

This 52 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, TV, Fireplace/Heating, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 178 reviews with the average score of 7.6 . Coming to Melbourne and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Movie nights
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Adults only
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18 and the maximum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card, please note that all guests need to provide a passport at check-in.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.29
Location:
8.47
Staff:
8.93
Facilities:
7.64
Comfort:
7.46
Cleanliness:
7.66
Gabriela
Nov 21, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
Portugal
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very friendly and helpful staff Great rooftop and environment
Negative: Kitchen and bathrooms could use with some tiding and renovation
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Hairdryer, Private bathroom, Toilet, Toilet paper

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

Bedroom

Linens
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Towels

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 10-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shower, Towels, Hairdryer, Toilet, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper

General

Heating, Lockers, Trash cans, Key access

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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