The Mansion Melbourne

Great hostel! I would definitely book here again. Highlights: stayed in a female dorm and everyone was lovely. The different areas to chill in, the kitchen has a big table to sit at, a study area with a few desks, another couple small tables near the stairwell and the tv room. The kitchen had loads of appliances, cutlery, pots and pans to use (also cleaned daily after breakfast time). The rooms were comfortable with a fan but I imagine in peak summer it could get a bit stuffy, the windows open (although no screen for mozzies). Big bathrooms with space inside the shower cubicles to dress, also private showers/bathrooms on level 2. Social and communal vibe, felt safe with myself and my stuff around others. The cafe next door was very nice, good coffee and croissants, and people. There is Thursday night trivia which I didn’t make it to but great idea. The location, 10min walk into the city, close to Melb Museum as well. Parking next door if you’re doing road trip and need to put car somewhere. Thanks The Mansion crew:)

Great hostel, one of the best I've been in. A lot of space, great living room where you can work or watch a movie, very well-equiped kitchen with spices, oil and other essentials.

I was supposed to stay there one week and ended up staying there 3 months! Loved every second of it, amazing staff, volunteers, guests, facilities very clean. Can't wait to come back

A great place to stay if you like warm atmosphere. It feels great because it's easy to meet people. And the staff is amazingly welcoming. You'll never be alone in this hostel.
Why 4 stars? Prices increased dramatically for high season (almost 10 dollars per night) which will make you almost forget the definition of an hostel: cheap accommodation in dormitories. I feel that this increase is not justified. Ameneties are clean, beds with curtains, a kitchen with all furnitures but there is not outstanding services (like a jaccuzi at the space hostel) or any activities organized (like yoga classes every morning at the Selina hostel). For the three of them prices are the same though.
The value of this hostel is made by the hosts who create the atmosphere. This shouldn't be forgotten:)

2 mins walk from the tram station. Looks like a historic building with spacious rooms. Hot and cold water with good pressure. Clean common places. Staff at reception very courteous and friendly. Quick check in and check out. Good size kitchen with multiple fridge and storage

Great location to explore Melbourne from, facilites are kept clean & staff are kind and helpful.

Noisy metal bunk bed frames; no shelving or pockets for storing items while in bed; no lockers for you luggage; reception closes at 1930 as does the outdoor seating area; bathrooms are clean, room and hallway carpets are not.

The Mansion was a great hostel due to its location and all the lovely people you meet! The surrounding area is super well connected and close to transport. Everyone in the hostel was super friendly and the dorms were what you'd expect from a hostel. There were a few older men staying so as a woman I'd recommend avoiding the mixed rooms. The only downside was that they chucked out my food as they do weekly clearouts which I do think is good for any hostel fridge however I think that they could maybe have a "will be chucked" shelf where they put it first as I lost a few days of food due to it.

Good people who will take great care of you, enough kitchen, quite clean bathrooms and comfortable shared rooms (how easy it is to have a simple curtain to have privacy). I recommend it

Stayed long term at the Mansion for 3 months. The staff are absolutely incredible and friendly. The building is in great shape and maintained well. The rooms are a good size and the amenities are solid. The location is perfect for exploring Melbourne. Special shout out to Colleen, Tom, and Ash on reception for making my stay such a great experience.

The receptionist is kind and helpful. The place is near to CBD and great location. The room and kitchen is nice. A lot of backpackers are staying here.

I didnt think I'd stay months in this hostel, but that just speaks volume to how great the Mansion is. The staff stays on top of cleanliness, there are lots of kitchen ammenities, and super comfy beds. Though it's not a drinking hostel, it's a social one, perfect for solo travelers. The Mansion is perfectly located, as it's just at the edge of CBD but not in the chaos of it all, and it's a 5 minute walk away from Fitzroy.

Matt, Ashley, Emma and the rest of the staff (all are such characters) have been lovely and were always there to help. This place will forever have a place in my heart.

Okay so the staff were absolutely amazing! So helpful and friendly- just fantastic!
Beds are quite basic- very creaky and not that comfy. They have curtains but they cover barely half the side of the bed- you can block out the other people in the other beds if you have a towel as well but it doesn't afford much privacy
Also very little storage space- the underbed lockers are awkwardly shaped and not that useful
Overall it's an alright place to stay- but considering they're currently charging 50 bucks a night it's probably a bit overpriced for what you get

Dieses hostel ist wirklich überragend, passt einfach alles! Sauber, gut ausgestattet, social, moderne einrichtung.

The staff was friendly, and I suppose out of all the hostels in Melbourne this is one of the more durable ones. That being said, I didn't enjoy my stay in Mel because of this hostel. There were ants on the floor in our room as well as in the hallway. The hostel was overall quite messy, and let its guests be that as well. The kitchen was dirty and way too small for the size of the hostel. The staff was friendly, but I assume they were backpackers or working-holidayers like the rest of us. One very positive thing I will say is the location is great. We could way so most things e.g. Fitzroy fairly close to the hostel. Also, there's a tv, and although the couches are a bit grim, it was nice to be able to put on a film and chill with other peeps.

I really liked this hostel- big spacious rooms. The building is under construction but it's a beautiful spot. Just need to work on the front desk staff being present.

Okay hostel, it just seemed pretty quiet and people weren't doing much compared to a hostel I stayed in Sydney so I moved to a hotel instead. The staff were great though and the facilities were not bad for a hostel. Just a quiet day when I went I guess which was a shame.

Loved my stay here! The Staff are super welcoming and make you feel comfortable when travelling alone. Rooms are clean and great vibes all round. Location was ideal for me as I love somewhere that is close to public transport, cafes & restaurants.

Loved my stay here. The staff were lovely and polite and did whatever they could to make sure you enjoyed your stay. The location was prime, it was a five minute walk to some of the best cafes, shops and bars in Melbourne and public transport was at my doorstep. The rooms were comfortable and clean. As a solo traveller I felt safe in the shared dorms and met some great new friends. Overall I would say this is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in!

I had a fatuous stay here, friendly staff, great vibe, clean facilities I would definitely recommend!