After spending two and half weeks stranded in Cairns due to
record rainfall; we were sick to death of the sight of grey clouds and muddy
puddles. We scanned the internet for the cheapest and quickest flights out of
Cairns – and choose a holiday (within a holiday) to Melbourne for the following
morning.
We arrived just after 10pm in Melbourne and hopped on our
Sky Bus towards Southern Cross Station before finishing our short walk to
Melbourne City Backpackers for the weekend. Melbourne City Backpackers hostel
offers quality and affordable accommodation right in the centre of Melbourne
CBD.
The Location
Literally a 2-minute walk from the convenient free tram
system and the Southern Cross Station where you can jump on trains and buses
that’ll take you ANYWHERE in the city. The hostel is a stone throw away from
several cafes, restaurants, bars and a few convenience stores such as 7eleven.
How to book
You can book your stay either directly through the Melbourne
City Backpackers Website, or through the various accommodation websites such as
Booking/Hostel world. They have 8-4 bed dorms and private rooms to suit
everybody’s preference and budget. If you do want to book via Booking.com, Use
THIS LINK to get 10% off your stay – and help me keep this blog running in the
same transaction, with no added fees for you.
The Room
During our stay, we were placed in a 4 bed dorm with two
other guests. The others had A LOT of stuff piled on the floor, but the rooms
are so big and spacious it didn’t really make an issue for us. Just an eyesore
– but that’s just down to bad luck! The beds consisted of two bunk beds, we
both choose the top bunks. With the rooms being located on the top floor, there
is next to none noise pollution from the street outside. We didn’t even notice
the fire department battling a blaze down the road on the first night because
it was so quiet!
The Atmosphere
A very chilled out hostel, no one was loud or drunk within
the hostel. The common areas are open plan and very large. This meant we were
all able to relax with everyone in the hostel having their own personal space.
The guests were all still very social though, settling down for group dinners and
talking about their next travel destinations. The hostel helped guests interact
by offering movie nights, sausage nights and quiz nights!
This hostel is perfect for those who want to get the most
out of their stay in Melbourne. It’s clean, conveniently placed and has so much
to offer. The hostel offers free breakfast every morning, jobs boards for those
looking to stick around a bit longer and can also help arrange any tours you
fancy.
Stephanie xoxo
* DISCLAIMER - This was a complimentary stay provided as part
of an agreement between myself and Melbourne City Backpackers. Although I
received free accommodation the review itself is honest. I will only include
Hostels that I would personally recommend on Blonde Daisy Chains.
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