Winner of the Hostelworld’s HOSCARs Award in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020 for Most popular hostel as well as being located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Flinders Backpackers is the perfect place for every traveller, with a welcoming atmosphere and multiple facilities at our guest’s disposal.    

Not only are we surrounded by activities for guests to partake in, such as shopping, adventuring or indulging in some delicious treats from the cafes in Melbourne. Flinders Backpackers is also located just a few minutes from Flinders Street Station, South Bank and Federation Square.   

At Flinders Backpackers there are an abundance of facilities for our guests to use. A large common/dining area with a welcoming atmosphere for guests to socialise in & maybe partake in a game of pool or use the PC’s available.   A large communal kitchen for guests to pursue their culinary passions or maybe even to cook up a small meal, we got it all. As well as a walk-in refrigerator & dry shelves for guests to store their ingredients.  For guests wanting to have movie nights with friends we have a movie room with comfy bean bags for guests to sit back, relax and enjoy the movie of their choosing.   

Each room has individual bedside lights, shelfs & USB power plugs so guests can charge their devices. As well as having lockers available in all the dorm rooms for guests to store their belongings during their stay.   

Flinders Reception staff are always available 24/7 to help with any guest questions and to give some recommendations of fun things to do around Melbourne.  Free unlimited Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and the common area.  Laundry facilities are also available.   

Does Flinders Backpackers sound like the best place to stay? Book in now & explore the joys of the CBD and indulge in the facilities available. 😊   

Please take the time to read through the additional info below and our Terms and Conditions before booking.   

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Flinders Backpackers is in the heart of the busy CBD. As such, guests may be disturbed by noise due to trams, traffic, and people on the busy streets surrounding the hostel as well as the noise from the bar and basement nightclub inside the building, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights. If you are a light sleeper, please seek alternative accommodation.  

We do not allow drinking or storage of alcohol inside the rooms. We do allow guests to drink alcohol in the common areas on level 3 between 12 noon and 10pm.  

Smoking in the premises is totally prohibited. This includes e-cigarettes.  

The 14, 16 and 18 Bed Dorms do not have bathroom on the same level as the rooms,.

The hostel is not always able to accommodate a group of more than 2 guests together in the same dorm rooms due to available beds may be in different rooms.  

Flinders Backpackers has the right to refuse stay at the time of check in, if the check in requirements are not met, and/or if any person has caused problems at the property or another property in the past.