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Discovery Melbourne (formerly Hotel Discovery)

Hostel | 167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Australia VIC 3000

74.1% Overall Rating

363 out of 528 customers would recommend this property

Recent review (24/05/2013)

"The location & the shuttle arrangement. Plus the breakfast & helpfulness of the staff. The events are good though the tour guides need some improvement"

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Facilities

  • Bar
  • Credit cards accepted
  • Self-catering Facilities
  • No curfew
  • Free city tour
  • Games room
  • Lounge area
  • Internet / Wi-Fi
  • Pool table(s)
  • 24 hour reception
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hour hot showers
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Washing machines
  • Common area / room

Purchasable Extras

  • Airport Pickup USD 12.42
  • Towel USD 4.78

What's Included

  • Luggage Room
  • Breakfast
  • Linen

Important Information

Please note: A one nights cancellation fee applies to any reservation cancelled within 24 hours of arrival. Any guest under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian. Any guests under 18 must be in a private room. * All guests must provide a passport on arrival. All credit card or Eftpos transactions will incur a 3% surcharge. A $10 key deposit is required by each guests on arrival. All bookings of 11 or more people are considered a group and must book through our groups department as different terms & conditions apply. Groups of 4-10 people are required to pay a $100 bond on arrival. We offer a FREE airport pick up from Tullamarine for all guests who stay 3 or more consecutive nights. If you arrive between 5am and 9pm simply go to bus zone 2 or 5 and jump on the STAR BUS. Tickets are $10 per person however if you stay 3 nights or more with us this will be refunded on check-in when you present your receipt.

Cancellation Policy

Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival (local time). Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.

Check-In/Out Details

Earliest check-in: 14:00
Latest Check-out: 10:00

Group booking?

Group of 15 or more traveling to Melbourne?

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Overview

Large & lively hostel in the heart of the CBD, FREE Wi-Fi & breakfast, job & travel agencies, free events & tours, basement bar, café, cinema, rooftop with BBQ’s & local staff. Read more

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About Discovery Melbourne (formerly Hotel Discovery)

WINNER - HOSTELBOOKERS MOST POPULAR HOSTEL IN OCEANIA 2013!

Discovery Melbourne is a large city backpackers conveniently located right in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast and if your stay with us for 3 or more consecutive nights, a FREE airport pick up from Tullamarine. (*Conditions apply.) Features include a basement bar, café, cinema, job & travel agencies, rooftop with BBQ’s and 24 hour reception with great local staff.

For travellers looking to share accommodation we have 4, 6 & 8 share dorms and also 10 - 16 share dorms for those looking for an even cheaper option. For those wanting some privacy we also have basic private double, twin & family rooms. All rooms have shared bathroom facilities, heating and linen.

Our Events Program offers guests many opportunities to explore and make friends! Discover amazing street art & hidden secrets on our free walking tours & head out of the city on our free markets & beach bus tours! Our bar The Velvet Underground has cheap drink specials including Happy Hour until 8pm every night! Great DJ’s get the dance floor pumping and a huge range of events like full moon parties, Safari Pete’s Blind Date & free cheese & wine nights will keep you entertained! If it’s great coffee & food you’re after, the chefs at our licensed café serve up delicious food 7 days a week including all day breakfast and some of the best pizzas in town!

Our fantastic Melbournian staff will make you feel right at home 24/7 including our roaming guest liaison Disco Steve who is always on hand to help! Our overnight security, CCTV, lockers and swipe card access will ensure you and your belongings are safe!

Need some cash? The team at our very own recruitment agency Discovery Jobs have been finding temporary work for travellers for over 10 years! A full travellers resource centre, we also offer assistance with tax back & superannuation claims, hold onsite training courses such as RSA and offer unbeatable incentives for those that work and stay with us!

Discovery Melbourne has it all under one roof and offers a unique experience designed to make your Victorian adventure the best it can be. Your Melbourne discovery starts here!

Accommodation Information

Discovery Melbourne is a large city property with many accommodation options available. We are perfect for the budget traveller who is looking for basic accommodation that is clean, safe, affordable and fun! You are guaranteed to meet lots of people whilst taking part in our daily events & parties!

For travelers looking to share accommodation we have 4, 6 & 8 share dorms and also 10 - 16 share dorms for those looking for an even cheaper option. For those wanting some privacy we also have basic private double, twin & family rooms.

All rooms have shared bathroom facilities, heating and linen.
To ensure you a hassle free and safe stay all floors and rooms have swipe card access, we have 24 hour reception & overnight security staff, CCTV and strict ID polices.

Location Information

If you are looking for a youth hostel in Melbourne, our central CBD location is the perfect place for you to begin discovering all that Melbourne has to offer. Not only are we minutes walk to most of Melbourne attractions, nightlife, shopping and public transport hubs, we are right next door to the world famous Queen Victoria Markets! If you are backpacking in Melbourne and want to be right in the middle of it all then Book Now!