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Location8.6
Amenities8.3
Service8.3
Cleanliness8.1
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Guest User
Standard Queen Room With Private Bathroom
Stayed in May 2025
Couple
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 13, 2025
Very friendly service and great location! And it was very reasonably priced too! Thanks for having us :)
Response from Property: Hi,Thank you for the lovely review. We're so glad you enjoyed the service, location, and value.It was a pleasure having you — you're welcome back anytime!Roamer St Kilda Team
Jay_melbourne
Standard Queen Room With Private Bathroom
Stayed in Apr 2025
Business traveler
1 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on May 20, 2025
This space is so good for the price. It is clean and the room I got was very large (queen room with double bed). It has a surf, bohemian vibe so you feel like you’re overseas at some friend’s beach shack. Compared to other hostels it is very clean, it smells so good in the building! It is definitely not new, so it has the rustic charm of older Melbournian buildings. Be mindful this is not a hygiene issue but the general style of the building.
This St Kilda Roamer has a rotating staff that really cares about residents and put in time to understand their journey. The team is really relaxed, and will try to help out. I always see staff cleaning and keeping up with housekeeping. However if you’re looking for something like a hotel experience it’s unfair to compare this space as it is designed more for diverse casual travellers. In your private rooms, you get kettle, tea, coffee, hotel sheets, towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash.
It feels like a co-share cafe space at the front so it’s got a nice nomad vibe. It is better than the city location which gets more traffic and feels very crowded. If you’re looking for a place to explore Melbourne St Kilda is a great hot spot for travellers as internationals hangout here! More hostels and co-work spaces should try to build on this Roamer St Kilda location as it is not too crowded and feels like you’re going to a friends open beach shack home.
I would love to stay longer as there are heaps to explore in the area and it feels very comfortable to stay here.
Response from Property: Hi,Thanks so much for the lovely review — we're really glad you enjoyed the space and felt the relaxed, beachy vibe here at Roamer St Kilda! Big thanks for noticing the small details and the team's efforts, it means a lot. You're always welcome back anytime!The Roamer St Kilda Team 🌴
Mabel.X
Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Sep 2024
Couple
4 review
8.0/10
Very Good
Posted on Oct 30, 2024
The location of this hotel is excellent, which allows you to go everywhere easily, for example St Kilda beach or Melbourne CBD. Our room is okay. Even though it’s small but the bed is really comfy. The only thing to complain is about the shared toilets and showers, 2/3 of them are being fixed so it’s a bit inconvenient.
In Sook Slater
Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Jan 2025
Traveling with friends
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 27, 2025
Excellent place to stay
Guest User
Compact Private Room, Shared Bathroom
Stayed in Feb 2025
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 5, 2025
It’s really good! This is my first time live in hostel. It’s a good experience. It’s very clean and tidy,and have many activities in evening. It’s nice.
Anonymous User
Bed In 12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Jul 2024
Solo traveler
3 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Aug 22, 2024
Located in a really good place, just a quick walk to the tram station, Woolsworth, dentist(if you need one). A short tram ride will get you to the beach for a relaxing stroll. Heading to the CBD is also pretty easy with a 30-ish minute tram ride.
The staff is helpful and friendly. You can cook in the kitchen if you want to, couple of stoves,a microwave and an electric kettle.
If you want to enjoy a cuppa but don’t want to go out, there’s also a cafe. Order up! 👍
Mintmin
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Jun 2024
Solo traveler
17 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 31, 2024
Good value hostel. Tram station is nearby. It takes about 20-25 mins to city centre by tram. Hot shower available anytime. Room was warm enough to sleep in winter. I stayed at 6 persons bedroom but only 3 beds of them were occupied including mine during my stay. So it is good if you are looking for quiet stay. Staff were friendly too!
Meglou28
Bed In 12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
12 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Jan 22, 2025
Really good location with a tram stop nearby. The beds were comfy and had a curtain for extra privacy!
Guest User
Bed In 12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Dec 2024
Solo traveler
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 4, 2025
Best hostel so far, very clean and tidy. bed really comfy . and i remember naomi is really kind when and helpful
Guest User
Bed In 4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Jun 2025
Traveling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 19, 2025
Ellie and Harry were incredible
Response from Property: Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to complete the review about your stay at Roamer St Kilda. We are delighted to hear that you found your experience outstanding!We appreciate your kind words about Ellie and Harry. They will be thrilled to know they made a positive impact on your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Roamer St Kilda soon!Kind regards,Roamer St Kilda
Dmcc
Standard Queen Room With Private Bathroom
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couple
12 review
5.0/10
Posted on Jan 8, 2025
Smell of vomit on entrance. Otherwise fine for the price.
Bel Z
Bed In 4 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Mar 2024
Solo traveler
11 review
8.5/10
Very Good
Posted on Apr 23, 2024
The high-ceilinged, old-fashioned building exudes a unique charm, though the public bathrooms are a bit small. Rooms near the stairs might be noisy at night due to people coming and going, as there's no elevator. The beds are extremely comfortable, and complimentary drinks, including non-alcoholic options like juice, are available near the front desk. It's thoughtful to have coffee for sale downstairs as well! The common areas are spacious with plenty of spots to use a computer, watch TV, or have a quiet phone call.
Lukipooki99
Bed In 12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Jan 2024
Solo traveler
15 review
9.0/10
Great
Posted on Feb 25, 2024
Really good place to stay, rooms were nice, little warm but there was fans to help as much as it could, bathrooms were clean. Great location, very nice
RichardGx
Bed In 6 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Jul 2023
Traveling with friends
2 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 10, 2023
It is a great place to stay, the entire team treats you very well and is super flexible. The place is really incredible. I would stay again for a longer time and I will also recommend it to everyone.
Iris de
Bed In 12 Bed Mixed Community Dorm
Stayed in Jun 2024
Solo traveler
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 11, 2024
Great hostel! Spacious rooms and enough chill areas!