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Flinders Backpackers is conveniently set in Melbourne, and provides a bar and free WiFi. The property is located 400 metres from St Paul's Cathedral, 200 metres from Flinders Street Station and 600 metres from Eureka Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. You can play billiards at the hostel. Popular points of interest near Flinders Backpackers include Block Arcade Melbourne, Melbourne City Conference Centre and Federation Square. Essendon Fields Airport is 11 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Prashanth
    Australia Australia
    Great location with it bang centre of Melbourne CBD. Clean, tidy rooms. Shared kitchen and bathrooms with all amenities.
  • Florian
    France France
    The staff is amazing and very helpful, the hostel is clean and well located
  • Alper
    Ireland Ireland
    The bathrooms and the kitchen were really clean, I enjoyed the time there much as the hostel was is a really good location, very close to train station and everything was reachable by foot. The reception was friendly and helpful.
  • Lucas
    Australia Australia
    Very well located, clean bathrooms and friendly staff members
  • Reece
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great kitchen and communal spaces. Dorms were clean and comfortable
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    All staff are incredibly happy to help. Rooftop Cafe - best coffee. Facilities very clean. Decor is phenomenal with every floor painted in a different colour. We had a private room which was not expensive, close to bathrooms.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Had a room to myself which was good for security of my electronics.
  • Sez85
    Australia Australia
    Great location. Basic room but has everything you need.
  • E
    Emily
    Germany Germany
    The rooms were big and had lockers. The kitchen was huge as well as the fridge room. The bathroom was big and clean.
  • Melissa
    Australia Australia
    Staff were amazing. Very friendly and helpful. Floor was quiet. Had a decent nights sleep after a concert. Right in CBD and just a short walk to trams. Accomodation was perfect for my 1 night stay in Melbourne.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Flinders Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Lift

Bathroom

  • Toilet
  • Shower

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Billiards

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • 24-hour front desk

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Flinders Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about £10. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

All guests checking into the property must show a valid driver’s licence or passport and credit card upon checking in. This includes all guests checking into private rooms.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

No children are allowed at the property, all guest must be 18-year-old or over.

The property does not accept American Express Cards.

Please note that this property has a bar and nightclub in the same building as such guests will experience noise disturbances especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

The property only accepts bookings of a maximum of 4 guests.

Please kindly note that two or more people booking in the same dorm may not be accommodated in the same room.

No refunds are given for early checkouts.

Please note that all our dorm beds are reserved for travellers aged between 18 - 35 years only. Guests over 35 years are welcome to book private rooms only.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Flinders Backpackers

  • Check-in at Flinders Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Flinders Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Flinders Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
  • Flinders Backpackers is 450 yards from the centre of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.