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Global Backpackers
238 Victoria Street North Melbourne
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“Great Location but hostel cleaniless is not up to standard”
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2 of 5 stars
sgtgal   4 contributions
Malaysia
Aug 29, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The hostel is in a strategic location for transportation (trams) and located just opposite the Victoria Markets. Lots of restarunants and convenient stores along the street. The hostel staff are friendly and willing to help. However, the building is a bit run down and the room was dark (just rely on a light bulb to light up the whole room)... more

“Not A Hostile more like friends and Family”
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5 of 5 stars
The_Traveler_guy   1 contribution
north melbourne
Apr 8, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel
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The hostile is in a great location for transportation, trams right across the street. Another plus, Victoria Markets also across the street, inexpensive food prices. Lots of restarunants, bars, nite life across the street. The hostile is not the cheapest or the most expensive but I love it here because I made tons of friends. I have experienced food from... more

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laney82   2 contributions
ireland
Nov 10, 2006 | Trip type: Solo travel

oh my god, DO NOT stay here, place looked okay at first, maybe a bit run down but for 19 dollars i thought it was fine, common room area a bit shabby and kitchen small, showers and toilets a bit grubby but i wasnt expecting 4 star luxery...as for the rooms, i know i arrived on a saturday but one... more

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