Cosy, cute, great location, unique and very clean. I was in a private room rather than the hostel part of Selina St Kilda, and found it to be perfect. When I arrived the staff informed me that my room had been upgraded to a deluxe free of charge! Such a lovely surprise. Didn't end up needing my tablet to watch Netflix as the room had a large smart TV. The bed and pillows were clean and comfy, plus the aircon was strong and quiet which helped on warmer days. Decent water pressure for showers, nice gentle products for hair/body wash. The staff are patient and kind, the atmosphere is very relaxed, despite the reputation of hostels in general I found guests to be courteous, respectful and friendly. Was nice to walk down to the lobby and see people enjoying the small café and bar section, as well as a common room for people to have movies nights and a decent kitchen for guests to cook freely (which is a lifesaver cash-wise as nobody wants to eat takeaway every day!). The room itself was clean, spacious, and the bathroom was spotless. There's an accessible rooftop which is a great spot to socialise or unwind. Free wifi with good speed and connection. It's super close to a lot of great food spots, right across the road from a Woolies and from the tramline (incl. Direct trams to the CBD) which made things super convenient. Short walk down to the Esplanade which is great fun on Sundays where you can browse the markets (10am-4/5pm). Also a short walk to Luna Park and the beach. Will definitely be staying here again next time I'm in Melbourne. P.s. the signature Selina cocktail is GOOD
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Family
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Rooms
Private rooms are very clean, spacious and comfortable
Nearby activities
Plenty of restaurants and bars nearby, Woolies and tramline across the road. Short walk to the Esplanade, the beach and Luna Park. Also close to chipshops for good and simple comfort food
Safety
Keycard for your own room and hotel main entrance which is locked of the evening and can be unlocked by guests with card which is great for security. There are hostel rooms also, the vibe is very friendly and respectful
Walkability
Easy access to tramline is a big bonus. Not wheelchair accessible though as it is an older refurbished building, so no elevator or ramps. If you have trouble with stairs it may not be the best choice.
Food & drinks
Great foods in the indoor café for breakfast/brunch/lunch. Decent coffee, great sandwiches and croissants. They also do smoothies, juices, and other foods (mostly veggie, some gluten free and vegan friendly options).
Noteworthy details
Super cute location, great staff and friendly atmosphere. They have fun activity nights, yoga in the mornings and sometimes host small bands to play. There's also a small record shop inside with a listening station (headphones provided), and a study/work space next to it. Surprisingly not too much noise from the street at all (I was on the top floor). The bright blue exterior makes it easy to spot the building especially if you're unfamiliar with the area. Most respect the no-noise after midnight rule, but obviously some folks may come back to their rooms late at night and might chat a little loud, but not a big deal.
Hotel highlights
Great view, Great value

The rooms are nothing like the photos. Stayed in a private room with shared bathroom. The window was broken and couldn’t be opened and the photo showed a nice modern room however our room was very run down and damaged. The bathroom on our floor weren’t great, one didn’t lock as the lock had been ripped off and this was the only bathroom with a shower on our level. The other one was okay but slightly dirty and had a large window that didn’t have a privacy screen or curtain and looked into the building opposite. The hostel was very social and the social area was used quite a lot, the kitchen had good amenities and there was space for everyone. Sometimes you would be waiting a while for a hob but never for too long. The location was great was close to a tram still to access other areas of Melbourne and just a short walk to the beach. Having stayed in a number of Selina hostels I was quite dissatisfied with the standard of this one but for what we paid I guess it was okay.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5

Absolutely lovely hostel. Incredibly nice staff, great coffee and lots of activities like yoga or trivia-nights. Spacious interior, a reasonably big kitchen with communal fridge storage. Very much a family-like community held together by all the great people who live and work here. The hostel is a bit more expensive than others but you really get something for that. Communal spaces like bathrooms and the kitchen appear to be cleaned multiple times a day. On Christmas eve the staff cooked a great Xmas dinner and organized a game of bad santa. From my experience the dorms are spacious and clean, the beds have curtains, lockers and drawers. I've extended three times so far and I think I'm going to stay a bit longer.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Nearby activities
Lots of bars nearby. The beach is a 5 min walk away. Lots of gyms and restaurants within only 10 min walking distance.
Food & drinks
Great coffee at the cafe at the front
Hotel highlights
Great value

Location was nice, although, the service was horrific. The receptionist was not willing to have a conversation at all irregardless of that being their job? At the bar there were multiple staff members who were sitting and no one spoke to me to serve me at all. After standing at the bar a solid 5 minutes - (myself being the only person in the bar other than their possie), one of the staff asked me what I wanted and I responded and was then belittled for asking for something that was not mainstream and asked multiple times if I knew what I were asking for. The shared bathrooms were horrific. There were wet towels all over the floor, wet face washers in the floor of the shower, the sink was blocked with something and full of water, the toilet was filthy, as well as an overflowing bin, no toilet paper and a smell that was ungodly. I would not recommend to stay here if you are looking to enjoy your time - and feel comfortable.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 2
Service: 1
Location: 2

I recently stayed at Selina St Kilda and the hostel was beautiful, the staff were super friendly and so helpful. The room was so clean and comfortable and the common areas were spacious and extremely inviting. The community spirit around the hostel is amazing, I felt so welcome and getting involved in the events they have on each day/night really helped me meet new people since I have just arrived in Australia. I would recommend this hostel to anyone travelling Australia, the location is brilliant only a short walk to the beach and the main high street! I will definitely only book Selina for when I next visit Melbourne!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Great value, High-tech

There are places with good facilities & bad service. There are places with bad facilities & good service. Then there are a few unicorns - good facilities & good service. Selina St. Kilda is that unicorn. Best Hostel in Australia, PERIOD. A big shout to Steve & and the team for the wonderful management of the hostel. Beds/ pods/ capsules are the most comfortable ones I have come across in Australian hostels. Clean, compact, and lively hostel. Special mention to Hugo, who makes the finest cocktails. "Selina Sunrise" is my personal favourite.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Great value

I stayed in Selina for two nights the last November when I first moved to Australia, the hostel is pretty good nothing to say about. I booked for the entire month but I’ve been really like and I found a room to rent after 2 days in Melbourne (and we know how difficult it is to find one) so I moved out after 2 nights and asked if I could have a refund of my booking and they said NO, which I can understand it’s the policy and everything but since I payed for the entire month and I stayed just 2 nights I was expecting at least a refund of the 3 weeks that I didn’t stayed In.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 1
Location: 3

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Such a genuinely good & positive social atmosphere, many little corners of the building to hang out - with both healthy/active and fun things going on at all time. It’s great much due to the excellent manager Steve, the best bar hosts Braeden, Hugo & Mia + receptionists Jo, Agnes, Ash & Vicente. Dakota with his banger coffee and contageously good mood makes the icing on the cake. Meanwhile Ilian, Maria, Susy & Rocio makes it feel like a home and contributes massively to the cleaniliness of the place. Would highly recommend.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

I had a great experience at Selina St Kilda. If you are looking for a location that is not as crowded as the city center, and close to the beach, this hostel is perfect. Beds are very confortable and I had a very good experience staying in a 6 bed dorm. There are different activities going on and the vibe is great, kind of a little family. On the other hand, kitchen is not very spacious but it does its job, bathrooms are missing, in my opinion, some essentials like hairdryer. Overall I had a great experience.
Rooms: 5
Service: 3
Location: 5

This hostel was fantastic! The staff were really friendly and great vibe around the whole place. Even a coffee shop down front. Julian was a fantastic bartender and even put decorations out the night we were there. Free drink on arrival was amazing and was so close to public transport. They had activities every night and tours if that’s what you’re after. Would stay again.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value

Wouldn’t recommend. We stayed in a private room for two nights so I can’t speak to the dorm experience. Rooms were cramped, bathrooms dirty, aircon broken, complimentary drink tickets for the bar only applied to bottom shelf items. Mostly longer term residents which detracts from the typical hostel vibes. Saving grace is the location is convenient to rail and business district
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 3

Absolutely shocking.. The music is so loud yet the bass is louder. Everyone is screaming over eachother and you can hear it from the corner all because noone thinks to turn the stupid music down. Can't relax, can't eat, sleep or work because the music. The bass is so loud I have been told by people living a few doors down that they feel it through their walls. This place should be shut down.
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1

I love this place, the staff is so helpful and friendly, very multicultural. The cleanliness is really top notch, like an invisible 24hr team. The rooftop bar is just amazing. The receptionists had so many helpful tips. Really enjoyed my stay, will return and recommend it.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Quiet, Great value

Maria my Portuguese love!!! She always has an open ear for you!!! She is just unique!!! In the free time activity "volleyball" she puts every time anew full energy and love into it! Love to Maria
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Food & drinks
every day Happy Hour until 8 pm !!!! Awesome!
Hotel highlights
Great value

Was staying here for quite a long time and enjoyed it so much! All the staff there became like a second family for me. The beds are unbelievably comfortable and the curtains are an amazing idea. The beach is close by and you’ll see the most stunning sunsets
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

I stayed for 3 of my most enjoyable days, great and happy staff all round. My room was fantastic, very clean, amazing shower, comfy bed and a real homely feel. Can't wait for when I come back. I could not recommend them anymore
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Quiet, Great value

Amazing hostel! I love staying at Selina. The staff is really friendly and welcoming especially Jo at reception helped me with many things and made my stay very enjoyable. Has a little bar as well with the best bartender Alon!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4

A great place with friendly staff! I have spent two amazing days here, the rooms are really comfortable and cleaned. I suggest this place to anyone who wants to spend days of fun and relax!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Kid-friendly

I love it here! Just a great place to meet other people. Also the staff is so friendly and always happy to help. Big bonus: it only takes 10 minutes by foot to get to the beach! ️
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value

Selina St Kilda is the best hostel I’ve stayed in yet. Rachael Bush absolutely made my time here! She was super friendly and a friend for life. Met so many amazing people who I’ve gone on to travel with. 10/10 for everything. Will 100% be staying here when I go back
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Love the Selina hostels, especially the St Kilda one! Hugo was super helpful with checking in, and the staff in general are just so friendly. Really sociable hostel but plenty of space to feel like you’ve got away.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Best hostel i did in Australia so far, the rooms are great (lots of intimicy) breakfast is so good, you also have a bar where you can meet a lot of people ! 100% would recommand
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Great view

Really nice accommodation to stay at! Comfy rooms and there are a lot of common areas, where you can hang out, meet other travellers and find new friends.
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 4
Rooms
Clean and pretty Rooms
Hotel highlights
Great view, Quiet

This is my first hostel I have stayed in. I think it only goes downhill from here. Selina st Kilda is absolutely brilliant. I would 100% recommended. Marnie is the MVP!! Ronald, Fraser and Hugo pull a perfect pint!! 10/10
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Lovely hostel with a great atmosphere and fab social events every day, Trivia with Hugo was a great time! Shoutout to the best housekeeping gal Selina
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Great value

Great hostel with really friendly and helpful staff. Special shout out to Judith in particular who helped me out multiple times any time I had any sort of query or problem. Genuinely one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at and will definitely be coming back next time I’m in Melbourne.

Selina St Kilda is a good lively hostel. Reception is very welcoming and it has all the facilities a backpacker needs. Would definitely recommend to to fellow backpackers.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Really lovely place. Great staff and always fun activities happening. One of the cleaners (who is also named Selina!) helped me to find long term accommodation after I moved out. Would definitely recommend this spot
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Lovey hostel to stay at. The beds have some nice privacy to them. Lots of activities every day and Ilian made my day with his recommendations and amazing community dinner. And Hugo makes some amazing drinks at the bar
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4

I really enjoyed staying in Selina St Kilda! The beds are very comfy and offer some privacy thanks to the curtains. I met some amazing people there as we'll!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Fantastic hostel! It’s got great staff who are really friendly and accommodating. It feels more like a hotel than a hostel which is great and the bar staff are really nice. The coffee is great, and they do food which is always good! Highly recommended!! More

The team at Selina St Kilda are fabulous, they go above and beyond to look after their guests. Great location and the rooftop is super cool. A perfect hostel vibe! Thank you!
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

The staff once fought off a drug addict weilding a shopping cart. The staff were so brave and valiant (Especially Fraser). I felt so safe in their presence. The beds are really comfy, too.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

This place is fantastic, staff couldn’t be friendlier, the vibes are great and super close to the beach. Rachael the housekeeper helped me find my belongings after I left them in the lounge. She really is a lovely person and very

Location and service were all amazing! They offer many activities that are available for sign up as well. Kitchen is a bit small, but overall a really decent hostel.
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

Excellent environment, amazing staff and we just had the greatest quiz night (tuesdays)!! Maria and Hugo are incredible and made us feel like home. Love it!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

One of the best hostels with very nice atmosphere and nice people. The community area is very nice, with comfortable sofas and a nice TV area. Also included is a nice bar with a nice vibe and relaxed staff.

Phenomenal place to stay, best hostel I've stayed in in Australia, especially the staff, Fraser has to be one of the friendliest bartenders I've ever met
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Selinas are great hostel, they are always so welcoming and give free welcome drinks. The toilets are always clean and beds super comfy. Always feel comfortable at Selina hostel. Dakota was my server More

Great hostel to stay at, such good people. It’s breaking at the seems with good company, staff are exceptional - every single one. Mia on the bar smashes it, and Jo on the desk is a delight. Cheers

Great hostel. Has a little bar with the best bartender Mia. Such a lovely girl with a great taste in music. Also Jo who works at the reception who always takes care about me. Mia and Jo, I love you ❤️

Great place to stay in Melbourne. 15min walk from the beach, one quick tram from the CBD. The events are fantastic and the staff is just the best.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Had a great stay at Selina. Friendly staff, especially Agnes, clean rooms, nice beds and all around good facilities. Good bar area as well!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Had an amazing stay here, people are amazing and Maria and Hugo were super friendly. The environment at the bar is really good as well.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Hugo is a legend and the hostel is a nice place to be. I love the bar and it is always clean, everyone is cool, and it’s good vibes.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Amazing place to stay! Comfy beds, clean, helpful staff and a great community! Highly recommend :)
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Clean and nice rooms!! The staff was very friendly and I’m satisfied with the overall experience! Agnes especially made a great impression!!

Unbelievable service and great rooms. The staff is friendly and helpful especially HUGO. Great thanks to all of the SELINA staff! More

The kitchen and common areas are too small for all of the guests. Overall great stay.
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Cool place to stay, great comfy private room with own bathroom. Very happy here
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