Nunnery Hostel

The common spaces are beautiful. They have comfortable outdoor spaces and a laundry. The location is amazing (in Fitzroy and on a tram line that goes through the CBD through to St. Kilda). I had a single room which was very basic. I am glad I had my own room as I would not have been able to jump between the sheets with nothing on at all — and that was necessary due to the heatwave and lack of air conditioning.

The Nunnery certainly isn’t your standard ratty backpackers. Set in a beautiful Fitzroy terrace house, it is the perfect way to indulge in a little luxury on a budget. Whether you’re from out of town or looking for a romantic inner-​city escape this is the place to go.
The Nunnery is teeming with the very charm that is so lacking from other hostels and hotels in this price range. No sterile pokey rooms here. The deluxe private rooms are beautifully set out, with a free breakfast to boot. Always a nice touch. The hostel is equally lovely, with a rather classy (for backpackers anyway) wine and cheese night on offer.

The Nunnery is one of Melbourne’s most esteemed backpackers/​hostels. If you are looking for a place to stay, then go no further than this beautiful old 1888 building, set in the fringes of Carlton; over-​looking the Melbourne Museum and close to both the city and the ever so popular suburb of Fitzroy.
Just because this used to be the abode of sisterhood and chastity over 100 years ago, don’t go expecting this today though. The Nunnery is after all a hostel, and has everything a hostel should have. Boozy British emigrants, over-​friendly German backpackers and everything in-​between. But what sets this place beyond the average hostel — apart it’s ideal location, is the beautiful building it occupies. It really has to be seen to be appreciated.
With a price range between $ 30 a night for large shared rooms to $ 115 for deluxe private rooms there are options for all budgets. And they do cheaper prices for those who are staying longer than a few nights. These prices also include a free breakfast if you can stay away from the many Fitzroy cafes long enough.