Book Flinders Backpackers in Melbourne

Flinders Backpackers offers dormitories (3- to 10-bed, female-only or mixed) for ages 18-35, and private rooms including budget double, standard double, and twin rooms, some with private bathrooms. Each bed has a curtain, power outlet, and reading light. Rooms include fans and heaters. Some private rooms have a TV with Netflix. Lockers are available in dorms and some private rooms.

The Joint Bar on level 1 serves affordable drinks and food, with quiz nights on Wednesdays. The rooftop café offers breakfast and coffee with city views. The shared kitchen is equipped with a rice cooker, air fryer, and full-sized refrigerator. Free tea and coffee are always available. On Thursdays, the hostel provides a free dinner of soup and bread.

Guests can play billiards on the pool table. Daily activities include free walking tours of the CBD, drag bingo, movie nights, and morning yoga on Thursdays. Common areas include a lounge with pool table, the bar, and a rooftop terrace (open until 4pm). Note: The common areas can be noisy, especially on weekend nights.

The hostel is a 2-minute walk from Flinders Street Station and a 4-minute walk from St Paul's Cathedral. It lies 200 metres from the station, 400 metres from St Paul's, and 600 metres from Eureka Tower. Nearby attractions include Block Arcade, Federation Square, and Melbourne City Conference Centre. Tram stops are at the door, and Coles supermarket is across the street.

The 24-hour front desk can assist with check-in and luggage storage (note: storage area is open-access). Laundry facilities with multiple machines and ironing are available. Key card access is used for doors and bathrooms. CCTV and smoke alarms are installed. Free Wi-Fi is available but slow in most areas except the 3rd floor. Hair dryers and straighteners are provided in the 11th-floor bathroom. The hostel enforces an age limit of 18-35.