About Melbourne Metro Yha
Located in the green suburb of North Melbourne, Melbourne Metro Yha offers budget-friendly accommodation just a few minutes’ away from the University of Melbourne and the lively Lygon Street area.
Available rooms styles include double, twin, mixed and single-sex dorm rooms as well as family rooms. Each room includes fresh linen, lockers and individual bed lights. Most of the bathroom facilities are shared.
The hostel features a fully equipped communal kitchen and a rooftop terrace with barbecue facilities and panoramic views of the city. There is also a communal lounge with a TV. Laundry facilities and a free Wi-Fi hotspot service is available. Group activities are organised regularly.
A choice of local cafes and restaurants are in close proximity to the hostel.
Melbourne Metro Yha is within 15-minutes’ walk of the Queen Victoria Market and the free CDB tram zone. Melbourne Central train station is less than one kilometre away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Easily accessible CBD and public transport
Hostel is located in a quiet part of North Melbourne and public transport links are easily accessible. The free CBD tram zone is a short walk away giving direct access into the city centre. The shops, cafes and bars along both Errol Street and Lygon Street are within easy walking distance. The Queen Victoria Market is also within walking distance and hosts a popular night market during the summer months.
positive:
Communal atmosphere and panoramic views
Many guests enjoyed the rooftop terrace and the panoramic views offered of Melbourne’s skyline. The hostel features a communal area with comfortable sofas and with various social activities being organised, the hostel creates a friendly and communal atmosphere where guests can socialise together.
positive:
Comfortable no-frills accommodation
The rooms have all the basics covered, including comfortable beds, lockers and individual reading lamps on each bed. The rooms have also been described as well presented and clean.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Slow free Wi-Fi and expensive paid-for Wi-Fi
While free Wi-Fi is included, it can only be accessed from the reception area and is reportedly slow. A faster paid-for Wi-Fi service is available though some guests found it to be expensive.
negative:
Unfriendly staff members
Many guests reported having negative customer service experiences with the front desk staff. Guests described staff as either unfriendly or rude and at times disinterested when guests approached them with requests for assistance or tourist advice.
negative:
Small, cramped rooms
Different size rooms are available and some rooms have been described as small, cramped and uncomfortable for the number of occupants in the room.