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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Chapel Street

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Located close to Chapel Street and Royal Botanic Gardens, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Prahran, a neighborhood in Melbourne, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel is near a train station. Chapel Street and Collins Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St Kilda Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

What's nearby

  • Prahran which includes heritage elements
    High Street Armadale
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Vintage Melbourne W-Class Tram Images in St Kilda with fun fair rides in the background; Shutterstock ID 723153298; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom brand bu
    St Kilda Road
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cool door to a trendy shop on Chapel street, Melbourne.
    Chapel Street
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Icon in St Kilda. Did a giant architect of a baby plant this here?! I love it!
    Fitzroy Street
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Alfred Hospital
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Prahran Station
    4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station
    13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Osborne
    6 min walk
  • Oscar Cooper
    5 min walk
  • PARDON Coffee
    5 min walk
  • College Lawn Hotel
    1 min walk
  • Prahran Hotel
    5 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Chapel Street
Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Beach, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, ATM/banking services, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

College Lawn Hotel
College Lawn Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is College Lawn Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is College Lawn Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Prahran, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chapel Street, Royal Botanic Gardens, and St Kilda Beach. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Prahran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Windsor Station is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a really well located, the neighborhood it’s really lovely and near to the public transport services. Just is important to consider that underneath the hostel is pleased a really nice local pub and, mainly in Friday and Saturday, can be a little bit noisy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff and good services!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
First time staying at a property with shared bathrooms and was fine for the price of stay. Convenient to trains and trams also.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place very convenient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school pub with a difference all staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thanks to all !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luca Christian

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was very friendly
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam provides a really good offering for the ex back packers who don't want the price or fussiness of a hotel. A great pub with a varied customer base, always busy and has very pleasant helpful staff. Showers and kitchen serviced regularly by cleaning staff. Beds comfortable, nice towels and tea/coffee, kettle in the room. Washing and drying facilities a real plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, comfortable and well presented room, great facilities and location. Although water was not hot enough in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and tidy but so dirty under bed. Bathrooms/toilets were nice and clean. Staff friendly, welcoming and helpful. Would be nice to have air conditioning or a fan already in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
I liked the historic old building. The little kitchen was very handy. Didn't like all the noise, and didn't like the faulty toilet door catch, ...and didn't like the huge lack of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap nights stay. Room is very clean but depending on how the other guests are the bathroom can be pretty bad. Either they aren't cleaned enough or other guests don't have the courtesy to leave the communal spaces tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower has no hot water. Warm water only constantly come out when the 1st floor pub is not in operation hours. Rest are all good. Good room, good bed for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yiying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is convenient, close to train station and central, cheap price. There‘s no parking lot, you have to parking car beside the street and notice parking time. The water getting cold when we took a shower, it’s hard in winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No mirror in room and no milk (powered or long life) for tea and coffee in room. Didn’t realise there was no TV in room. Once patrons left hotel it was very quiet. It was great as there was a shared kitchen with washer and dryer as well as iron and ironing board.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff is nice . It would be great to have hair dryer provided . Hotel still under renovation. The bread block my way out ( see the pic) . Not for bringing luggage as you need to carry them there climb the stairs . There is only one toilet and one shower place for all genders . No central heating . The bed blanket is thin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice staff - friendly, hard working, good service. A very nice lemon drink on tap. Chips good texture crunch and tastw however not a fan of the lemon salt. Aioli was good wish more were to dip into. Room was good except for peeling paint patch that uglied room slightly. Nicely folded towels. Good bedding and bed size. Unfortinately no ac so fan had to be going for whole night as window was just for decoration. Toilet and sinks very clean, as well as the kitchen laundry area. Very clean. Shower glass could use a bit of jif but not unbearable. Water pressure was mid. Exit could use a nice carpet clean vacuum and stair reinforcing and some more lighting. Would stay again and location is good and public transport is accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nimet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The bathroom facilities were in poor condition; the shower area was leaking and the toilet seat wasn’t attached on properly. The cleanliness of the bedroom was good, but the bathroom areas were, once again, in poor condition. The hotel has a lounge/bar area that was right below our room so it loud and not a quiet stay, so wouldn’t recommend to those who are looking for a quieter getaway or those who want to be in bed early. The room door for the stay wasn’t closing all the way and had a gap on top of the door which caused conversations to be heard outside from the room, which unfortunately didn’t feel private. There’s no parking on premises but for weekends there’s free on street parking which is nice for a place that’s in the city circle. The only reason I’d give this place a 3/5 and not 2/5 if due to being close to the city and public transport for $80 a night, which seems to be on the lower end.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well this was a little hidden gem that needs to be unhidden Immaculate and stylish bedroom Don’t think room above a pub

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok initially but found an old dominoes box and other junk under the bed when I was leaving. The rest of the place is filthy and often the bathroom as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good here for hostel style accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda Yulieth

Disliked: Staff & service
I couldn’t go into the hotel, It was closed when I arrive and I tried to contact the hotel an Berber replay to me, I had to payed for other hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025