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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

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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 | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Map
36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

What's nearby

  • High Street Armadale - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Kilda Road - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chapel Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prahran Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Prahran Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪College Lawn Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oscar Cooper - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tone Coffee - ‬7 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

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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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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 64 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

Tia

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Greville Street treat

Great value, good staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple ageless barrloom hospitality. Excellent Marinara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

Niki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked that the people staying there or backpacking in the area were super nice, also the staff, I asked for an orange juice down at the pub under the hotel, (connected to the hotel) and when I realised I would t get much because of the small cup they said they could just make it a large to say thanks for staying, really would recommend, but the bed being two singles put together makes it hard to sleep in the middle and hog the bed,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the college lawn so much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After not being able to contact them for a late check-in, they were very apologetic and explained the reasons why. It was more than enough for what I wanted, and the Chapel Street precinct was easily reachable by foot. The train station was even closer. The staff were very helpful and friendly. It is its own night spot tucked away from the business of Chapel Street with a vibrant life of its own.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

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
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