We’re located right in the CBD | Melbourne Cheap Hostel
Discovery Melbourne
167-175 Franklin St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
Whether you are looking for a youth hostel or just some affordable accommodation for the Melbourne Grand Prix, Australian Tennis Open or other great Melbourne event, our CBD location is the perfect place for you to begin discovering all that Melbourne has to offer. Not only are we in walking distance to most of Melbourne attractions, nightlife, shopping and public transport hubs, we are right next door to the world famous Queen Victoria Markets! If you are backpacking in Melbourne and want to be right in the middle of it all then Book Now!
From Tullamarine Airport
Direct Bus Service – STARBUS operates between 5am – 7pm daily. It departs from Bus Zone L (out the front of the international terminal) approximately every 30 minutes and will drop you off right at our door. We recommend you book the day before by calling (03) 8378 8700 or visiting their website.
Skybus – Skybus operates between Tullamarine Airport and Southern Cross Station and departs every 15 minutes 24/7. Bookings are not required.
Taxi – Alternatively you can jump in a taxi and depending on traffic this will take between 25-50 minutes and cost approximately between $50-$65. If you are travelling with 3 or 4 people this can be a cheaper option than paying separately for the bus.
From Southern Cross Train Station
Walking – About a 20 minute walk to Discovery Melbourne.
Free Tram – Jump on the tram at the front of the station on Spencer Street heading north. Get off at the corner of Queen St & LaTrobe Street then walk up one block and turn right on Franklin Street.
Taxi – The quickest and easiest way and will set you back approximately $7-$10 depending on traffic and takes about 5 minutes.
From Avalon Airport (Geelong)
Bus – SITA coaches meet every flight into Avalon Airport and it costs $22 per person.
If you need to park you Car
There is metered parking available along Franklin Street or alternatively car parking is available nearby at: Kim Lim Parking complex at 162 A’Beckett Street (Ph: 03 9329 0373) and Queen Victoria Markets Car Park at Franklin Street (Ph: 03 9682 1733)