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(
03-9662 3888;
www.spacehotel.com.au
;
380 Russell St; dm/s/d without bathroom from $28/70/99;
;
City Circle, 24, 30)
One of Melbourne's few genuine flashpackers, this sleek, modern and
immaculate hotel has something for all demographics, all at very reasonable prices.
Rooms have iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, while dorms have thoughtful touches like
large lockers equipped with sensor lights and lockable adapters. A few doubles have en
suites and balconies. Other big ticks are its rooftop hot tub with city views, in-house
cinema and social pub downstairs. Stay tuned for a new St Kilda location.
Melbourne Central YHA
( 03-9621 2523;
www.yha.com.au
;
562 Flinders St; dm/d $34/100; ; 70)
This heritage building
has been totally transformed by the YHA gang: expect a lively reception, handsome
rooms, and kitchens and common areas on each of the four levels. Entertainment's high
on the agenda, and there's a fab restaurant called Bertha Brown on the ground floor and a
grand rooftop area.
HOSTEL
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Nomad's Melbourne
HOSTEL
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( 03-9328 4383;
www.nomadshostels.com
; 198 A'Beckett St; dm $20-36, d $100-130; ; Flagstaff)
Flashpacking hits Melbourne's city centre with this smart hostel boasting a mix of four- to
14-bed dorms (some with en suite) and spacious doubles. There's a rooftop area with bar-
becue, cinema lounge, bar and plenty of gloss (especially in the females-only 'wing').
City Centre Budget Hotel
HOTEL
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( 03-9654 5401;
www.citycentrebudgethotel.com.au
;
22 Little Collins St; d with shared/private bathroom $92/112;
; Parliament)
Intimate, independent and inconspicuous, this 38-room budget hotel is
a find. It's located at the city's prettier end, down a 'Little' street, up some stairs and in-
side an unassuming building. Rooms are no-frills yet neat and tidy, staff are ultra-friendly
and there's free wi-fi, a laundry and communal kitchen on the pebbled rooftop.
Greenhouse Backpacker
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