Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Base
HOSTEL
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( 03-8598 6200;
www.stayatbase.com
; 17 Carlisle St; dm $26-38, d $90-120; ; 3a, 16, 79, 96)
Well-run Base has streamlined dorms (each with en suite) and slick doubles. There's a
floor set aside for female travellers complete with hair straighteners and champagne deals,
and a bar and live-music nights to keep the good-time vibe happening.
Habitat HQ
HOSTEL
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( 03-9537 3777;
www.habitathq.com.au
; 333 St Kilda Rd; dm/d incl breakfast from $28/89; ;
3a, 67, 79)
There's not much this clean, new hostel doesn't have. Check off open-plan com-
munal spaces, a beer garden, free breakfast, a travel agent and a pool table, for starters.
Follow Carlisle St from St Kilda to St Kilda Rd - it's on your left.
Home Travellers Motel
HOSTEL
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( 03-9534 0300;
www.hometravellersmotel.com.au
;
32 Carlisle St; dm $25-35, d $85; ; 3a, 16, 79)
Geared toward 'young folk', this hostel is in a former classic '70s seedy St Kilda motel.
Despite its Carlisle St location remaining colourful, these days it's a professionally run
place with good security and clean and simple doubles with en suites. There's a large kit-
chen and lounge and an outdoor barbecue.
Ritz
HOSTEL
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( 03-9525 3501;
www.ritzbackpackers.com
; 169 Fitzroy St; dm/d incl breakfast from $24/68; ; 3a,
16, 79, 96, 112)
Above an English pub renowned for hosting the riotously popular
Neighbours
nights, the Ritz has an excellent location, opposite an inner-city lake and park, and a five-
minute walk from St Kilda's heart. It has movie nights and a free barbecue on Fridays.
Coffee Palace
HOSTEL
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(
03-9534 5283;
www.coffeepalacebackpackers.com.au
; 24 Grey St; dm/d incl breakfast from $26/80;
;
3a, 16, 79, 96, 112)
This rambling backpackers in a beautiful historic building has lots of
rooms, lots of activities and lots of years behind it. It has a travel desk, communal kitchen,
