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!

No more loud music nights (we listen to our guests complaints)

More like a home with maximum 60 guests you can enjoy the bustling atmosphere 15 meters from our doorstep no more loud music all night
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,, comfy couches, internet access, balconies, library, TV lounges (you really have to see the size of the TV to believe it!), leafy courtyard, air-conditioning in common rooms, BBQ, laundry facilities, free daily breakfast, sausage sizzle in summer, , free lockers. And we have a new and funky bar on the premises!
we listen to reviews
Our barman has been encouraged to leave due to incessant loud music, so now enjoy your sleep and rest assured that any complaints about noise will be addressed.


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

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.

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

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 organized for you (as detailed via email). Cancellations only during reception hours

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.