Where to begin - booked a santuary room, turned up and they'd overbooked so was pushed to a 4 bed ensuite. Pokey room - could barely get through the door with my backpack and around the first bunk bed. Upside is they threw in breakfast and some smellies for my incovenience. Guy on reception was really helpful to his credit... More

I stayed here in November 2011 in a double en-suite room at $110 per night - so not worth that! They provide ear plugs - and that would be because the window is so thin that you can hear the traffic and the trams passing outside, and the drunk people late at night. You even have to turn the TV... More

So where to start.... Party hostel no! As long as its their rules and your pumping money into their bar yeh perfect but the minute it closes its be quiet get to bed or walk the streets or be thrown out! Over crowded rooms mouldy bathroom which cleaners come in and throw yourstuff on the floor and leave it there.... More

I stayed there for 3 nights and liked it a lot. It has a great St Kilda location, close to both shopping and the sea. It's 6 km from the CBD, one day I ventured for a walk and it took me an hour of a pleasant stroll. One bad thing - I was there in September and I got... More

I had a three night stay in base, while I was visiting mates in Melbourne. The location was perfect, on the tramline and in the heart of St. Kilda where there's a great buzz and good place to head out...The rooms were clean and the staff friendly...Good spot! More

The best hostel I have ever been! The rooms are very clean, comfortable and smell good, at leats at the "Sanctuary" (Just girls area)! The location is wonderful! The bar and the common areas are really great and the structure is very modern! The staff is so friendly and receptive! Every night they have an different event with free food... More

I booked Base backpackers in Melbourne online on impulse after seeing that it had Karaoke/ ladies night every Thursday! I was not dissappointed! The location, cleanliness, staff, and overall atmosphere were 5star!! I ended up staying a few weeks before moving to an apartment directly opposite and frequented Base for nights out for the duration of most of my year... More

Went to Base St Kilda's with 8 friends during winter '11. If i could describe it in 1 word, it would be 'Happening'. Having its own bar at the lobby and the music thumping away at midnight, this hostel is every party animal's ideal lodge. But dont worry, the music doesnt really disturb anyone as rooms seem to be soundproof... More

High and many thanks to the great staff at Base Melbourn the best best Base I have stayed at no matter what age you are you just have fun a very Welcoming place lots of activity's and a great start for my great Australian adventure would highly recommend for backpackers. The beach is beautiful and there is a great salt... More