We were voted the best hostel in Victoria '07 and '08 and finalist '09, '10 and '11 at the TNT Golden Backpack Awards.

At Nomads Melbourne, we offer you a unique backpacking experience. Our totally refurbished building is located at the top end of the CBD, right in front of the Queen Victoria Market. With many popular Melbourne attractions, beautiful gardens, fantastic shopping and dining, and a wealth of public transport options close by, Melbourne at its best is at your doorstep.

Enjoy budget accommodation in style. Your backpacking experience comes complete with contemporary in-house bar -café, cinema lounge, laundry facilities, a small guest kitchen (we provide free pasta, rice, tea and coffee) and a sun deck.

You can book travel tours at our MAD travel desk and keep in touch with friends and family with internet terminals, Wi-Fi and international telephone access. With our free luggage storage facilities, 24-hour reception and a host of friendly staff, Nomads Melbourne will make your stay in Melbourne a breeze.

Our accommodation options include deluxe ensuite king rooms, single or multi-share private rooms and four-to-10-bed dormitory rooms. All come with fresh white linen, operable windows, fans and heating as well as security swipe cards and elevator access to all five floors.

At our Industry Bar and Lounge, you can relax on the lounges with an espresso over breakfast, chill during the day with music and a game of pool, and then dance the night away while sampling the wide range of beers, wines and spirits and soaking up the vibe. Enjoy a free drink on us every night!

Daily events at our hostel include Mexican Mondays (with free killer pool), Trivia Tuesdays (bar tabs up for grabs), Madass Wednesdays (with salsa dancing and karaoke with a free shot for singers), Bombastic Thursdays (jump on board the Jaeger train!), Ladies’ Night Fridays (free champagne for ladies between 5.30pm and 6.30pm; plus beer specials every time the bell rings), Sambuca Saturdays (half-price Sambuca shots happy hour) and Chill-in Sundays, with free open pool from 3pm.

Nomads members: please note these are non-member prices. Present a valid Mad Card and receive discounts on dorms beds and private rooms. Ask reception on check in about our Mad membership and save on travel, tours accommodation and more!