Space Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a hot tub, 5-minute walk to Melbourne Central

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Space Hotel - Hostel in Melbourne's heart offers a spa tub for relaxation and laundry facilities for longer stays. Guests can browse the library, connect to WiFi, or enjoy the terrace with barbecue grills. Visitors especially appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Executive Queen Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 6 Beds Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Family Ensuite Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Queen Ensuite Room with Balcony and City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive/Spacious Queen Ensuite Room with City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Shared Dormitory - 8 Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Desk
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Female Dormitory - 6 Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Semi Private Female Dormitory - 4 Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Queen Room, Shared Bathroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory - 6 Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Semi Private Shared Dormitory - 4 Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillowtop bed
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Queen Ensuite Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Bed In 2 Beds Female Dormitory With Shared Bathroom (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 3 Beds Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Balcony Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 8 Beds Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Family Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Ensuite Room

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 6 Beds Mixed Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Semi Private Dormitory With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Map
380 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • RMIT University - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lygon Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Collins Street - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 17 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bang Espresso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr Tulk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KBOX Karaoke Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Joomak - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Jankara Karaoke - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Space Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Melbourne Central
Princess Theatre and Bourke Street Mall are located near Space Hotel - Hostel, which provides a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free WiFi in public areas and a gym are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 129 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.2 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Space 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 Space Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Space Hotel - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Space Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Old Melbourne Gaol and Melbourne Central. Collins Street and Queen Victoria Market are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 7 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 12 minutes.

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Space Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 397 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, bathrooms cleaned regularly throughout the day, basic gym but a nice extra for a hostel, rooftop space has a grey view of the city and a good place to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not any hostel, I have stayed at some nice places and the room I had would compete with many 5 star hotels. It’s great as a solo traveller. Only thing that would make it better would be if it had a bar
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean room, toilets & showers. Good location & Cheap!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team were very welcoming and willing to help. The facilities are great and very accessible. Its a great space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Good fit for purpose accommodation and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay and free breaky (Sundays) was a bonus. Lovely staff. The heaters are some what noisy but not enough to keep you up at night and they heated the rooms well. Very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great 5 star
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Krishnendu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

CONG THANH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, everything clean and comfortable. Staffs are friendly. There are many activities in this hotel. I enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best for a day or 2 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great low cost budget hotel, cleanest I’ve seen in this bracket of hotels
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly, safe, great location and amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and layout, enjoyed the free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Dhrupad H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and very good location in the heart of the city
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yang

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

The best place for staying with a minimum price.

It is a great place to stay. Clean and Well-equipped. I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 minute walk to City Centre, great loc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good kitchen facilities. Best brekky free on Sunday. Friendly attentive employees.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, well equipped, clean and convenient for exploring the city. Will definitely stay again. Thanks Space Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kate

Really clean and good rooms. Staff friendly. Good location within walking distance of lots of attractions. On main road so can be noisy at night but doesn’t take away from a great place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

seong i

Staff were very helpful and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostel , very clean rooms , bathrooms and shower, the bathrooms and showers get cleaned 5 times a day which is excellent, my only gripe was the lack of privacy surrounding the beds there are no curtains to give that small bit of privacy which helps
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the best value hotel in the city in a brilliant location. Staff are excellent. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023