Flinders Backpackers is located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, just a short walk from landmarks like Block Arcade, St Paul's Cathedral, and Federation Square. The hostel consistently receives very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, with its location being rated excellent. The hostel has a shared kitchen and lounge area, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. Amenities include a bar, a billiards table, and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.
8.1 223 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$86/nighttotal: SG$344 (4 )
Bat And Ball Hostel
1 2
hostel , Sydney
The Bat And Ball Hotel is situated in Sydney, just under 2 kilometres from Central Station and within easy reach of attractions such as Hyde Park Barracks Museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Royal Botanic Gardens. This budget-friendly hostel offers a shared kitchen with a microwave oven, a bar and a shared bathroom with a shower, all within a 16 square metre space.
8.7 2909 reviews
Kensington
30/08 – 30/09
SG$64/nighttotal: SG$1984 (31 )
Little Coogee Hotel
1 1
hostel , Sydney
The Little Coogee Hotel is located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, a short walk from Coogee Beach and a 10-minute drive from Centennial Park. This 3-star hotel has received very good user ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The hotel features modern rooms with amenities like refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and some even have kitchenettes. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, private parking, a sun terrace, shared lounge, and library, making it an ideal choice for families or groups looking for a comfortable and convenient stay.
8.7 13675 reviews
Kensington
18/06 – 18/07
SG$75/nighttotal: SG$2250 (30 )
Space Hotel
1 2
hostel , Melbourne
Space Hotel Melbourne is situated in the central business district, just a short walk from Melbourne Central Station and Queen Victoria Market, placing you right in the heart of the city's action. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience. The Space Hotel offers a range of room options, from private rooms for those seeking privacy to dormitory rooms for a more social experience. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a rooftop terrace with city views, a shared kitchen, a fitness centre, a cinema room, and free Wi-Fi.
8.0 2319 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$105/nighttotal: SG$420 (4 )
Summer House Kings Cross
1 2
hostel , Sydney
Summer House Kings Cross is situated in Woolloomooloo, a lively district just 1 kilometre from Kings Cross Station and Hyde Park, and less than a 5-minute drive from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. It has received very good ratings for location and overall experience, with a good rating for cleanliness. The hostel offers a range of private rooms and dormitories, including female-only options. Guests can enjoy a garden with BBQ facilities, a bar, a fitness centre, and a self-service laundry.
8.0 342 reviews
Kensington
25/06 – 28/06
SG$149/nighttotal: SG$447 (3 )
Mad Monkey Melbourne
1 4
hostel , Melbourne
Mad Monkey Melbourne is located just 1.2 kilometres from Southern Cross Station, making it easy to get around the city and explore its diverse neighbourhoods. The hostel has excellent user, location, and cleanliness ratings, ensuring a positive experience for guests. The hostel offers a range of modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, lockers, and power outlets in each room, as well as a communal kitchen, rooftop terrace, and TV room. Mad Monkey also hosts free nightly events, providing opportunities to meet other travellers and experience Melbourne's nightlife.
9.3 69 reviews
Kensington
25/06 – 28/06
SG$144/nighttotal: SG$432 (3 )
Landing Pads Brunswick
1 4
hostel , Melbourne
Landing Pads Brunswick is situated in the Brunswick district of Melbourne, just 2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo and 5.5 km from the Melbourne City Conference Centre. The hostel is highly rated by guests, receiving excellent scores for location, cleanliness, and overall experience. This shared accommodation offers a single bedroom and bathroom, suitable for one guest. Guests can enjoy a shared kitchen, garden, lounge, and terrace, as well as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and evening entertainment.
8.0 2136 reviews
Kensington
18/06 – 18/07
SG$68/nighttotal: SG$2040 (30 )
Little Drifter North Melbourne
1 2
hostel , Melbourne
The Village North Melbourne is situated in the lively North Melbourne district, a 17-minute walk from the Melbourne City Conference Centre. This hostel has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The property offers a range of modern amenities, including a fitness centre, a terrace, and a shared lounge. Guests can also enjoy activities like karaoke, excursions organised by the hostel's tour desk, and bike rentals for exploring the city.
8.8 1136 reviews
Kensington
30/08 – 30/09
SG$75/nighttotal: SG$2325 (31 )
The Pod Sydney
1 1
hostel , Sydney
The Pod Sydney is located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, just a short walk from major attractions like Darling Harbour and Circular Quay. This accommodation option has earned a very good user rating and excellent ratings for location and cleanliness. The Pod Sydney offers a unique sleeping experience with individual privacy and security for belongings. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared kitchen and dining area, laundry facilities, a shared lounge with a TV, and a vending machine.
8.4 3520 reviews
Kensington
18/06 – 18/07
SG$85/nighttotal: SG$2550 (30 )
Bounce Melbourne
1 2
hostel , Melbourne
Selina Central Melbourne is directly opposite Flinders Street Station, a two-minute walk from St Paul's Cathedral and Federation Square, placing you in the heart of Melbourne's bustling city centre. The 3.5-star hotel has received very good user ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers. The accommodation offers a range of private rooms with modern amenities, plus a shared kitchen and communal lounge with Netflix for socialising. Guests can enjoy a bar, a fitness centre, and a spa, along with free Wi-Fi and luggage storage.
8.3 5818 reviews
Kensington
30/08 – 30/09
SG$138/nighttotal: SG$4278 (31 )
Siesta Sydney
1 1
hostel , Sydney
Siesta Sydney offers budget-friendly lodgings in a central Sydney location, within walking distance of King Street, Wynyard Park, and the Sydney Harbour Circle Walk. The hotel features 10-square-metre rooms, sleeping up to two guests, with amenities including a sauna, spa, and on-site laundry facilities; group bookings (maximum four rooms) are accepted.
9.6 1909 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$100/nighttotal: SG$400 (4 )
Zen Harmony House Sydney
1 2
hostel , Sydney
Asylum Sydney Backpackers Hostel is situated in Woolloomooloo, a lively district with a mix of bars, restaurants, and art galleries, just a 15-minute walk from William Street and Hyde Park. The hostel has received excellent user ratings, with very good marks for location and good for cleanliness. The hostel has a single bedroom and bathroom, covering 5 square metres. Guests can enjoy a garden, barbecue grills, and free continental breakfast, as well as a microwave, refrigerator, laundry facilities, and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Best Kensington hostels with breakfast included
Among the 3 accommodations in Kensington, here are the 3 best hostels with breakfast included
8.3 259 reviews
Kensington
30/08 – 30/09
SG$50/nighttotal: SG$1550 (31 )
Pad Hostel
1 1
hostel , Sydney
Pad Hostel in Sydney offers convenient accommodation near Moore Park, Oxford Street, and Surry Hills, with easy public transport links to Bondi Beach and the Sydney central business district (CBD). This Sydney hostel provides private rooms and shared sleeping areas for 4-6 people, boasting two communal kitchens, a rooftop terrace, and an adjoining pub with exclusive guest discounts; modern amenities include renovated bathrooms and a microwave.
8.4 1787 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$158/nighttotal: SG$632 (4 )
The Social Hotel, Sydney
1 2
hostel , Sydney
The Social Hotel is located in the trendy Darlinghurst district, a short walk from Oxford Street and a 10-minute drive from Sydney's city centre. This hostel has received consistently high ratings for its cleanliness, location and overall experience. The hotel offers a range of rooms and apartments, some with kitchens and balconies. Guests can enjoy a rooftop terrace with stunning views of the city, a restaurant, a bar, and a garden.
8.5 23986 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$230/nighttotal: SG$920 (4 )
Yha Sydney Central
1 2
hostel , Sydney
YHA Sydney Central is located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, just opposite Central Station and a short walk from the Haymarket light rail stop, making it easy to explore the city. The hostel has received very good user ratings, excellent location ratings, and good cleanliness ratings. YHA Sydney Central offers a range of accommodation options, from shared rooms to private rooms, to suit different budgets and preferences. Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool, a sauna, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and a terrace with panoramic city views.
Best Kensington hostels with a locker
8.3 3343 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$130/nighttotal: SG$520 (4 )
Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney
1 2
hostel , Sydney
Nate's Place Backpackers Sydney is conveniently located just a short walk from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and the Art Gallery of New South Wales, offering easy access to Sydney's cultural attractions. The hostel has consistently received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience. The hostel features a shared kitchen, lounge, and terrace, creating a social atmosphere for guests. It also offers amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a tour desk, and evening entertainment, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
8.3 2443 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$161/nighttotal: SG$644 (4 )
Wake Up! Sydney Central
1 2
hostel , Sydney
Wake Up! Sydney Central is situated in the heart of the Sydney CBD, just a short walk from Chinatown and Darling Harbour, and within 2 kilometres of Circular Quay, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with particular praise for its cleanliness and excellent location. The hostel offers a range of modern, secure, and comfortable rooms, all equipped with lockers, bedside lamps, and power points. Guests can enjoy a lively social atmosphere with a bar and nightclub, as well as free activities such as city walks and trivia nights.
Frequently asked questions about hostels in Kensington
What’s the best budget-friendly way to reach Kensington?
The most affordable way to get to Kensington is by public transport. The area is well-served by buses and trains, and you can purchase a day pass for unlimited travel.
What should you know before renting a hostel in Kensington?
Kensington has a good selection of hostels, but it's always a good idea to book in advance, especially during peak season. Check the reviews online and consider the location of the hostel in relation to your interests.
What are the best hostels with a pool in Kensington?
What's the best time of the year to visit Kensington?
The best time to visit Kensington is during the spring and autumn months (September to November and March to May), when the weather is pleasant and the city is less crowded.
What are the best hostels for families and kids in Kensington?
Where in Kensington can you find the best areas to stay in a hostel?
The best areas to stay in a hostel are around Kensington Road and the surrounding streets. This area is close to public transport, shops, and restaurants.
What are the best pet friendly hostels in Kensington?
Urban Camp is a hostel located in Melbourne, a 13-minute walk from Melbourne Zoo and 4 kilometres from the Melbourne City Conference Centre. This accommodation offers 30 square meters of floor area, with capacity for 59 guests, and features free WiFi, a shared kitchen, restaurant, garden, terrace, playground, and table tennis.
Best Kensington hostels with laundry available
Kensington
25/06 – 28/06
SG$981/nighttotal: SG$2943 (3 )
Urban Camp Group Accommodation
1 4
hostel , Melbourne
Urban Camp is a hostel located in Melbourne, a 13-minute walk from Melbourne Zoo and 4 kilometres from the Melbourne City Conference Centre. This accommodation offers 30 square meters of floor area, with capacity for 59 guests, and features free WiFi, a shared kitchen, restaurant, garden, terrace, playground, and table tennis.
8.3 5818 reviews
Kensington
30/08 – 30/09
SG$138/nighttotal: SG$4278 (31 )
Siesta Sydney
1 1
hostel , Sydney
Siesta Sydney offers budget-friendly lodgings in a central Sydney location, within walking distance of King Street, Wynyard Park, and the Sydney Harbour Circle Walk. The hotel features 10-square-metre rooms, sleeping up to two guests, with amenities including a sauna, spa, and on-site laundry facilities; group bookings (maximum four rooms) are accepted.
8.0 2319 reviews
Kensington
23/12 – 27/12
SG$105/nighttotal: SG$420 (4 )
Summer House Kings Cross
1 2
hostel , Sydney
Summer House Kings Cross is situated in Woolloomooloo, a lively district just 1 kilometre from Kings Cross Station and Hyde Park, and less than a 5-minute drive from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanical Gardens. It has received very good ratings for location and overall experience, with a good rating for cleanliness. The hostel offers a range of private rooms and dormitories, including female-only options. Guests can enjoy a garden with BBQ facilities, a bar, a fitness centre, and a self-service laundry.