Back of Chapel Backpackers

Overall Rating

71 out of 88 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Back of Chapel Backpackers'

‘Back of Chapel’ is a breath of fresh air in the world of hosteling. We pride ourselves on offering the most fun, friendly, and chilled out hostel in Melbourne. The days of curfews and stuffy institutional atmosphere are gone - from now on, Back of Chapel, really is your home away from home!

The bustle of bodies, the hum of conversations, the lure of clubs, cafes, restaurants and bars. Days are alive, fuelled by Chapel Street’s energy. The fashions. The flavours. The lifestyle...
More like a home with maximum 60 guests you can enjoy the bustling atmosphere 15 metres from our doorstep
Back of Chapel is a recently renovated 150 year old Victorian Terrace on the doorstep of Chapel Street - one of Melbourne's most funky and exciting areas. We have a huge fully equipped kitchen, private showers, recliner chairs, comfy couches, internet access, balconies, library, TV lounge (you really have to see the size of the TV to believe it!), leafy courtyard, air-conditioning in common rooms, BBQ, laundry facilities...phew...what else?...how about free daily breakfast, sausage sizzle in summer, free pie and chip nights in winter, free movie nights, free lockers. And we have a new and funky bar on the premises!
Have we got your attention yet?
If not shall I point out we're only a hop, skip and a jump from St. Kilda and the city!

We will send you - or take you - in the right direction. Nothing is too small for us to undertake.
All you have to do is ask!

Back of Chapel is a breath of fresh air in the world of hostelling. At Back of Chapel we pride ourselves on offering the most fun, friendly, chilled out and relaxing hostel in Melbourne. The days of curfews and stuffy institutional atmosphere are gone... Back of Chapel really is your home away from home! WITH YOUR OWN PRIVATE BAR! CHEAPEST DRINKS IN MELBOURNE BEERS AND WINE $4.00
Please ignore Hostelworld feedback comments, we have many happy guests who have posted their favourable comments on our own website and Hostelworld has not published them for some reason
MELBOURNE’S JOB MARKET IS THRIVING ESPECIALLY AROUND CHAPEL STREET with lively bars, pubs, cafes and retail
Check out what’s happening on funky Chapel Street www.chapelstreet.com.au

We are adding a new wing soon, adding another 40 beds, 6 more bathrooms, gymnasium, and a new state of the art kitchen for that wing offering free breakfast and lunch
The current kitchen and bathrooms built in 2006 are shared by all guests.



New mattresses, pillows, linen. Hostel cleaned daily
Our hostel is not child-friendly as we have a bar on-site and lots of young people (over 18) drinking alcohol and having fun!
No animals allowed as some people have allergies to them in dorms - no joke!

* Please note that our triple rooms consist of a double bed and a single bed (bunk style) and NOT 3 single beds.

We have opened a new hostel (share house with private rooms) for backpackers who are not backpackers any more it’s the first Melbourne flashpacker for long term stays please contact us directly.

Hostel reception hours are:
8:30am-5pm Monday to Friday
8:30am-6pm Saturday & Sunday (closed 12:30-2pm)

Arrivals outside of these times will be charged via credit card for the first night, and a special late check in procedure will be organised for you (as detailed via email). Cancellations only during reception hours

Prices on HostelBookers are only applicable to new guests

Accommodation Information

4 bed dorms, 6 bed dorms, private doubles (1 double bed), private twins (1 double bed + 1 single bed), private triples (1 double bed + 1 single bed).

Shared bathrooms for all guests.

Location Information

Grand Prix ciircuit, St Kilda Beach, Funky groovy Chapel Street, best bars and clubs in Melbourne, shopping strips full of boutique shops, Luna Park, our own Green Room Bar. The Central City is a 10 minute train ride away

We are located in the funkiest part of town - just off Chapel Street; Back of Chapel is within walking distance to the beach, bars, cafe's, clubs and the city.