Melbourne Backpackers

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Calling all sports fans, arty types, foodies, night owls and shopping fanatics if you are looking for a stop on your backpacking adventure where you can do all of this and more, Melbourne is for you.

Known as the sporting and cultural capital of the country, Melbourne packs a punch when it comes to things to do. It's the home Aussie Rules and the Spring Racing Carnival, world class museums and art galleries a thriving live music scene and every type of dining experience you can imagine, from the European style cafes to Greek, Italian and even Ethiopian. And whilst in Melbourne make sure you also include a visit to some of the renewed areas of the city such as SouthBank and Melbourne Docklands, or better yet, paddle the Yarra River and enjoy the views from the water.

Melbourne is also the most multicultural city in Australia and this is evident in everything from daily life to the range of activities and restaurants on offer. And what is so special about Melbourne is that all of this exists in and amongst the distinctly Victorian architecture, gardens and parks found in the city.

One of the best ways to experience Melbourne is to simply choose an area to explore and give yourself over to it. Some suburbs, such as St Kilda offer strips of shopping, bars and cafes whilst Melbourne city is a labyrinth of arcades and laneways waiting for you to discover them. A good approach is to make no plans and go with the flow.

A trip to Melbourne 's Victoria Market is also a must for anyone looking for bargains and souvenirs. The markets are held on weekends and on certain days during the week so check local guides for the details. The Markets are also easily accessible by tram but you may need a taxi to help you carry all of your bargains back to your hostel.

Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city, only behind Sydney, home to approximately four million people. Despite being a large city, it is in a relatively very small area, meaning it is densely populated and very compact, a lot like a small town with a lot of people. The great thing about Melbourne is there’s almost always something going on in Melbourne, it is a tourists paradise, a massive theme park of things to do.

If you’re a backpacker looking for affordable accommodations in Melbourne, hostels are your best friend and are now the standard for backpackers and travellers, they will make your trip one for the books. Hostels are regarded as a cost efficient housing system for youth who are on a tight budget and excellent facilitators of binge drinking party’s that last well into the morning hours or until everyone passes out. St. Kilda is where most backpackers in Melbourne stay, right by the beach and in the center of the 24 hour party located on nearby Fitzroy Street.

There are plenty of things to do in St. Kilda, aside from its non-stop nightlife, hip restaurants, its impeccable climate, surreal beaches and shops, it also has some famous tour attractions almost right beside it, most prominently Luna park. The best place to look for hostels in Melbourne is Flinders Street Station, centrally located by the landmark federation square. In this area there are a large number of hostels and backpackers because this location is right in the center of almost everything. Because Melbourne is so compact, most of Melbourne greatest attractions will be within walking distance from federation square, there is also a free shuttle bus and circle tram which operates in the city center. Melbourne is a prime tourist destination, and thus tourism generates a lot of revenue and income for Melbourne, as it does for a lot of regions within Australia. For this reason it is set up to entertain and engage tourists.

The best Melbourne hostels are centrally located right in the heart of Melbourne’s nightlife scene is the Home at The Mansion hostel, voted the number one hostel by hostel world customers nearing the end of 2010. It is Melbourne’s newest hostel, cozy and set up perfectly in a way that makes everyone feel like they are a member of a temporary family, this encourages conversation and communal activities. Every room actually has its own flat screen television, a very rare attribute. This is one of the few hostels in Australia that includes this kind of service. The spectacular facility includes internet access, a BBQ area, a community TV room and kitchen, as well as laundry facilities. This is truly the pinnacle of hostels in Melbourne. Everything is within walking distance from this hostel, if you ever find the willpower to actually leave it, museums, an Imax Theatre, Melbourne’s main shopping center, federation square, the free city circle tramline and St. Kilda beach which is right outside the hostel. If you’re unsure of what hostel might be right for you, this hostel is checkmark all the way.
In the instance that this hostel is all booked up, and this does happen especially in hostels that are in high demand such as this one, which is why its important to book a hostel date in advance, or you’d like to be as near as possible to St. Kilda Beach, the Home Travellers Motel is right on St. Kilda’s beach, and boasts just about everything that Home at the mansion has. Home travellers Motel is packed with amenities, like its competitor, it is a smaller building and places emphasis on interaction between tenants, fully equipped with a community kitchen and TV room, table tennis and Free DvD Hire, all with beds starting at holy $21 dollars, there is little to distinguish these hostels from one another, they are both the top hostels in Melbourne, if you want to be as close as possible to the beach, this hostel would be your best choice. Regardless they are both no more than a few minutes’ walk from the St. Kilda beach.

Your hostel experience can greatly affect the overall experience of your trip.