About

Exford Hotel is located within the free tram zone.

Free Superfast WiFi

The Exford Hotel is a heritage style building, built in 1854. Located in Chinatown in the heart of the city. We offer dormitory style rooms as well as twin and doubles. The reception is open 24hrs with secure access to the hostel and a relaxed come and go as you please feel. Facilities include internet access with WiFi throughout the building. Located in the the basement we have a TV room with satellite channels and free movie hire, a huge kitchen with walk in fridge and secure lockers for food storage.

10.30am check out. Check-in from 14:00. Tour bookings and an on-site bottleshop that's open until 3.00am.

Cancellation Policy: 24 hours notice must be given to cancel a booking. Failure to comply with this will result in the cost of one night's accommodation being debited from the credit card.

All guest must have a VALID PASSPORT, PHOTO DRIVERS LICENCE OR PHOTO ID at time of check-in. If you do not have these your booking will be cancelled and you will not be checked in.. We require as a key deposit for the room either photo i.d (which can be a valid drivers licence, passport or identification card), a valid credit card or $5 cash.

Guests must be between the ages of18-35 to stay in dorms between 4-10 beds.

On the ground floor is one of Melbourne's oldest pubs with its stained glassed windows and ornate pressed metal ceilings. Free pool on Sundays and discount drinks for guests. Best of all its open until at least 4.00am every night. Guests receive a discount of 10% on all food and drink in the bar areas.On the 1st floor is the Winter Garden room an elegantly designed lounge bar that hosts a variety of nights. Come on down and enjoy a pizza and a pot of beer and sample a true Australian pub.

All rooms have been recently repainted with new carpet throughout the common areas. All beds have innerspring mattresses and rooms are cleaned daily.

Please note No persons under 18 years of age accepted and accommodation is on levels 2 &3. There is no elevator in the building.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Jobs Board
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • ATM
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Reviews

8.1Fabulous(1603)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    7.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.5
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    7.2
Stayed in May 2025
8.0
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Matt
Male, 31-40, England
No frills basic hostel, common area in the basement is pretty grim but clean enough, pub downstairs is pretty good. Squeaky wobbly bed but comfy and the old building is better insulated from noise and cold than most Melbourne hostels, worth it for the relatively low price
Stayed in Apr 2025
10
H
Holly
Female, 18-24, England
Great value for money, and the location is really central. The rooms may not be fancy but they’re always clean and the people are all friendly. Kitchen is laid out well and well equipped
Stayed in Apr 2025
7.7
M
molly
All Female Group, 25-30, England
This is a really good hostel and nice pub too!
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Location

199 Russell Street, Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
0.5km from city centre