Urban Central Backpackers is Melbourne's newest hostel accommodation located in Southbank, located just minutes from the heart of vibrant Melbourne CBD. Our new accommodation rooms are clean and comfortable with a range of dorm rooms, double ensuite rooms and family ensuite rooms on offer.

Situated just minutes from Crown Casino, the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre and Spencer Street Train Station, our backpacker accommodation is ideal for both short and longer term visits to Melbourne. Public transport is close by to make exploring the city of Melbourne very easy. Our friendly staff can provide you with a myriad of ideas to fill in your days and provide information on all the local tourist attractions to make your stay a memorable and enjoyable one.

Relax in our chill out area, enjoy a drink in our bar complete with plasma TV screen & big screen projector, challenge new friends to a game of pool, stay in touch with family and friends via our internet computers, take advantage of our book exchange and reading area, or relax in our board games area.

If you are on a tight budget then Urban Central Backpackers is the ideal accommodation at the right price! We look forward to welcoming you to Melbourne.

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Our bar is complete with plasma TV screen & big screen projector.
Pool tables available
Guest laundry facilities
Internet computers available
Book exchange and reading area,
Board games area and chill out zone

24 Hour Reception Bar / Lounge Disabled Facilities Guest Laundry Lift

Tour Desk

Urban Central Backpackers's Cancellation Policy

• You may cancel your booking at anytime before 5pm, 2 days prior to arrival.
• If you cancel your booking after the specified period, or if you fail to show up, Urban Central Backpackers will charge you one night's accommodation for each bed that you have booked and your deposit will not be refunded.

Not1Night’s Policy of Cancellations and Changes

• Not1Night will charge an administration fee of $10.00 AUD for online cancellations and $15.00 AUD for cancellations or changes made by phone or email.

To secure your booking, we require a 10% deposit of the total accommodation cost. This will be deducted from your credit card at the time of the booking.

Urban Central Backpackers is located at 334 City Rd, Southbank, approximately 50 metres from the corner of Clarendon St.
Melways Ref: Map 43 G12

Catch Tram #112 from the city centre heading south towards St Kilda. Get off at the corner of Clarendon St and City Rd in Southbank.


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Check in at our 24 hour Reception
A $10 key deposit will be required upon check in (refundable upon check out)

Limited car parking available

Crown Casino
St Kilda
Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre
South Melbourne Market
Southgate
Melbourne CBD shopping, eateries and nightlife
Docklands
Spencer Street Train Station