The Village Melbourne

Great location and really comfortable rooms, I like that they have curtains and chargers for each bed. The en-suite bathroom was super nice. Lots of space to chill outside the rooms as well. Awesome location in the city close to public transport and shops and restaurants in walking distance. Staff was very nice and helpful as well. Smooth and easy check in/check out

I did my main hosteling/backpacking time in the mid 2000s and I wish we had hostels like this back then. It was perfect for my one night stay as all I needed was a bed for the night and a quick shower. The beds are comfy, well equipped with a curtain, power plugs and lights so you can have your own private space in the dorm. Slept well despite some noise from the corridors of people coming back in the wee hours, but that’s to be expected. Facilities seem great although I didn’t need them myself but there is a kitchen, plenty of open communal spaces, plus a bar with pool tables etc.

Good location, right in CBD. Short walk to tram stops and stores. Use of access codes instead of physical keys was convenient. Common area and room were clean and spacious. Comfy bed. USB port and privacy curtain were great features. Free coffee in the kitchen.

I love how they’ve thought of everything you need here - they have self-check in and digital key fobs which is great if you arrive or depart at odd times, as well as friendly staff doing activities in the evenings, the bed has a curtain, drawer, own light switch and double plug sockets. I had one of the 12 beds which had a separate changing room as well as the shower, good soundproof bathroom door, lockers downstairs which I used after I checked out because I needed to keep my bag somewhere. Generous lounge area on most floors I think, with comfortable chairs. Great location not far from the tram. Good choice of hand/body lotion for bathrooms.

I found a little slice of home staying at the Village, and enjoying it so much I've decided to stay longer term. The rooms are much comfier, with beds more private, than any other hostel I've stayed at. So many common areas for chilling or socialising, depending on your mood. Facilities are decent, and loving that there are events every night of the week, so it makes choosing when I want to be socialable even easier. There's always something going on and friendly people to join in with. Great range of ages so you'll always find like minded people around.