I had initially booked into a 6 bed dorm, but after my friend was there for a day she refused to stay in a dorm, so we booked a double room. I am not sure whether or not it was better, it certainly wasn't cleaner. Everything is very old, worn out and / or broken. The communal bathroom for the... More

This place was awful. Everywhere seemed dirty and the bathroom locks were broken. The window was so high up in our room it felt a bit like prison. It was a really noisy hostel too which isn't so bad if you want to stay up every single night drinking but otherwise don't stay here. It wasn't even that cheap compared... More

Come to this hostel if you are travelling alone, intend to live and work in Melbourne, are keen to meet people or if you like a good night out. I was all those things. Coffee Palace is unpretentious and easy-going. It's much more homely than the other hostels in St. Kilda and I felt very relaxed during my stay here.... More

Arrived at this hostel with next to nothing and from day one I was helped out with job advise and work opportunities for accommodation, if it wasn't for the staff I would be stranded on the streets of St Kilda!! General good value for money, highly recommend if you're travelling alone, met some amazing people here!! Free breakfast and tea... More

The coffee palace certainly is not a palace nor does it serve coffee, but it does not mean it isn't an awesome place to stay. This is the 3rd time I have been back in 2 years and each time I have had an amazing experience. Staff are friendly and helpful. This time I returned, I was struggling for work... More

This place is disgusting. The beds are awful, the showers are barely working and the place stinks. The kitchen is dirty with flies and dirty tea towels all over the place. $29 a night is a rip off and I strongly advise anyone not to stay at Coffee Palace, it is anything but a palace. STAY AWAY BACKPACKERS.

When I read the other reviews before I left England I did not want to stay here; but on arrival I met loads of really friendly people. I have stayed here over a month now and I have never been able to say a bad word about any of the guests or staff members. Would diffidently recommend the place.

Would strongly suggest not to stay here!! I was really badly bitten by bed bugs, and when told the reception they were highly rude and unhelpful. Good location but not worth getting bitten and having to wash all of your clothes!

Its a nice place to meet people, yeah its a bit old, but who cares? The rooftop is chilly, the staff nice and nowhere else can u get pancakes as breakfirst in a hostel. St kilda is the best place to stay in melbourne, u have everything close and in to the cbd its only a 20minutes ride with the... More