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Flinders Backpackers is well located in the center of Melbourne, and provides a bar and free WiFi. The property is located a 4-minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral, 300 yards from Flinders Street Station and a 7-minute walk from Eureka Tower. The property has a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests. You can play pool 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 6.8 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Melbourne, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


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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
9.4
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sara
    Australia Australia
    Great location, friendly staff and comfy beds. Overall it was a really great stay for the price.
  • P
    Philippines Philippines
    The location is perfect. Easily to access Flinders Station and any places in the CBD. The rest room was clean and smell nice. The bed was quite comfortable. The room is also spacious. They provided the key bandwidth so you need the key to access...
  • Wai
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Great location. Comfy beds. Convenient check in and out with wrist band. Clean bathrooms.
  • Simon
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent location right in the centre of the CBD. Clean and tidy facilities with well stocked kitchen. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
  • Tzu-hsuan
    Taiwan Taiwan
    They have great housekeeping and friendly Front desk services
  • Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, friendly staff, a little loud but that was due to its location
  • Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was great and even though it was a huge hostel there were lots of bathrooms, showers, and kitchen space for everyone! There is a nice pub on the first level and everyone was quite social!
  • Joli
    United States of America United States of America
    The private room had more beds than we expected! The bathroom had multiple showers, even though one was out of order there were still plenty.
  • Liza
    Philippines Philippines
    So glad that I stayed here! Absolutely the best! Very near Flinders station and famous spots. You can just walk around. Will definitely stay here again.
  • Maithanh
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Location. Room is ok, airy with big window. Bathroom/Toilet is spacious.

Area info

Amenities of Flinders Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Elevator
Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Pool table
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • ATM on site
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 20 is required on arrival. That's about $13. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

All guests checking into the property must show a valid driver’s license 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 travelers aged between 18 - 35 years only. Guests over 35 years are welcome to book private rooms only.

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.

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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Flinders Backpackers

  • Flinders Backpackers is 1,300 feet from the center of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Flinders Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Pool table
  • Check-in at Flinders Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.