Let me disclaim that my issue with the Nunnery may be credited in large part to the guests and not the staff, who were for the most part very sweet and helpful. This hostel houses a lot of long-term guests who are here on work programs, so make of that what you will. I arrived at 1am after a flight delay and was handed my bedding to make up the bed on the top bunk in the dark in a 12-person dorm. I promise I am not exaggerating when I say there was not an empty slice of floor space anywhere in that room, it was stuffed with stuff. There was a single-occupancy bathroom adjacent to the room and the floor of it was littered with litter. My pillow was flat and the mattress had mysterious dark stains on it. The style of bunk beds was the creaky metal kind, which made it impossible to get into bed without waking the room. I was able to move to a 3-person room with delightful and courteous roommates, which only cost a $1/night more, so I'm not sure how booking online/ahead versus in person works. The gal at the counter was happy to get me switched, very accommodating, but some older gentleman appeared and told her to stop helping me--he was quite terse with both of us. When I finally got into the new room, it had no pillow and no blanket. Staff tracked some down for me. I personally witnessed the activities of the cleaning crew each day, and I'm thankful I did because I'm not sure I'd have taken the place for clean if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. I felt for the staff because guests left trash absolutely everywhere, much of it beer bottles and food wrappers, and I'm sure keeping the bugs under control is an ongoing nightmare. I was there during the off-season, not sure how much worse the situation might be when the hostel is at peak occupancy. The bread for the included breakfast is good. There was also free food and boxed wine provided on Friday night. The common area encourages mingling. The location is convenient. But I think these are the only nice things I can say--I was especially disappointed by the condition of the building, it was dingy and almost dilapidated--but I heard from other travelers that the other Melbourne hostels were much, much worse. I've stayed in many different hostels on all the major continents, and this was my second most negative experience.

Let's start with the good things - the 12 bed dorm was quite spacious, the style of the hostel in general is quite cool in an old building. The location is nice - right across the street of Carlton Gardens, a couple of minutes walking distance to the lively centre of Fitzroy and and a 10-min walk to Parliament station. The staff was friendly and the couches in the living room were super comfy. Now why it only gets 2 stars from me - starting of with the toilet paper. Now this might seem silly to mention something like that but seriously. It ripped the second you would touch it and honestly, investing in a slightly thicker toilet paper shouldn't bankrupt anyone, right? Then the kitchen. Waaayyy to small for so many people. If you're on a budget and have to cook because you can't afford eating out all the time, be aware, that you will always have to work around at least 6 people in this kitchen, no matter what time of the day it is. No Free Food shelf, no free spices and oil to use, disgusting sponges. The order to wash and dry your dishes but no tea towels to actually dry your dishes, so everyone leaves their dishes in or next to the sink, cause you really have no other option. The lock to the room took like 5 trys every time to open up. No big lockers, just small ones. In general not really clean. The room was a mess. I suppose it is quite a social hostel, if you stay long-term and enjoy daily nigh-outs. But when you wanna go to bed at 11pm, be prepared for a big group of people drinking, playing loud music and chatting on the couches in your dorm rather than the downstairs common area. For what its worth, it was quite cheap compared to other hostels in Melbourne, so that was nice.
Rooms: 3
Service: 3
Location: 4

If you want to share your food with rats, The Nunnery is the place for you! Terrible experience due to unsanitary conditions. Wasn't refunded. I paid $92 for two nights in a 4-person mixed dorm. First, they assigned me such a small room that I couldn't even open my suitcase on the floor. Moreover, it smelled really bad. I asked if they could move me to another room, and thankfully they did. However, minutes later, I had to share my bread with a guy because his was completely eaten by rats. I immediately reported what had happened and requested a refund. All of this happened within about an hour. At the time, they couldn't do it because the manager wasn't available, and they told me that on Sunday, when the manager arrived, she would contact me (spoiler: she never did). Before that, they had offered to let me keep the money I had spent as credit, and I explicitly told them I had no interest in returning. On Sunday evening, after hearing nothing from them, I sent an email. I received a response from a person whose name I don't know because they didn't sign their reply. They simply expressed they were sorry that I hadn't enjoyed my stay with them and again offered a credit as the only possible solution for when I might want to return. Which, in other words, is never :')
Rooms: 1
Service: 1

The Nunnery is a decent option for hostels at this price in the city. The location is great with the 96 tram stop directly out front, it’s a close walk to the Melbourne museum, and about a 5-10 min walk to Brunswick nightlife (if that’s your kind of thing). The hostel itself definitely gives a homely vibe. There is one common area where all the long termers relax and party in. Whilst they’re friendly, it’s definitely up to you to make yourself included in the fun, but only if you enjoy basking in the smells of others (no windows). The rooms themselves are basic hostel rooms, not much to add. The shared bathrooms are a bit of a wild ride, but always clean. The showers have two options; boiling or freezing, and I mean BOILING or FREEZING, I’m not even sure if it’s legal tbh! You have to spend quite some time finessing the knobs like a dj whilst standing there in the freezing cold nude... To summarise: General vibe: Hipster/European Indie Pros: no significant behavioural issues by the guests or hardcore drug use Cons: shower of death, funky smells Overall: 3/5 stars, I’ve seen worse.

Having stayed in numerous hostels across Australia, the Nunnery is by FAR the best I’ve stayed in! The staff are SO incredible, I’ve never stayed somewhere where they genuinely seem to care as much as these guys do! I intended to stay a couple weeks, ended up staying a month and would do it all over again. Made some amazing friends here too, could not recommend it enough for people wanting to build a base network in Melbourne! The area is awesome too for both day and night life; Fitzroy in general is so cool and quirky! Could genuinely write a whole essay about why you should go, so I’ll end by saying… you’d be making a serious mistake booking a different hostel!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Noteworthy details
Right opposite Tram 96 stop which goes directly to the city. But Melbourne Central is literally a 15 minute walk anyways! Opens so many more doors if you’re a working traveller
Hotel highlights
Great view, Great value

I enjoyed my stay here! Everyone was up for a good time and super friendly. A few pros and cons. Pros: building charm is great, location couldn't be more perfect, staff are friendly and helpful, facilities are reasonable, plenty of activities, free cereal etc and the beds were comfortable. Cons: being a social hostel the noise level is high into the night and the staff don't monitor it that much so keep that in mind if you're looking for peace and quiet. Bathrooms are unisex, fine by me but could make others feel uncomfortable, you need to pay for street parking (not a huge deal and pretty cheap), call ahead and make sure there are no School City Camps staying as they were obnoxious, rude, loud and one kid spewed everywhere on our landing and they were verbally abusive to guests and hanging out on the roof yelling at each other. Overall if you are looking to make friends, have a bloody good time and party this is the place for you. If you are looking for a peaceful nun like experience-look elsewhere.

-The rooms are spacious which is nice and have high ceilings. -There’s lots of chill areas to sit, a big lounge, lots of tables and outside seating too. -The kitchen is well equipped and had decent fridge space when I was here. -The staff are very friendly. -There was a nice vibe and other backpackers there were friendly. -Unfortunately the en-suite shower in my 6 bed dorm was out of order, and another shower upstairs wasn’t working well either. But usually managed to find a free shower on other floors. -The ‘quiet at 10pm’ rule is not enforced and if you’re in a room on ground floor, near kitchen or near the lounge room it’s quite loud at night with people in there after 10pm, especially at weekends. -I would rate hostel cleanliness a 3/5 as most common areas were clean but I don’t think my en-suite bathroom was cleaned once whilst I stayed for 5 nights.
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 3
Service: 5
Location: 4

I stayed with you guys for one of the best months in my entire life in 1996. Playing soccer with all sorts of people in the park across the street, backpacker evenings in pubs at St. Kilda's Pier, sleeping late till noon and having Egg McMuffins with my best mate during the stay, John Thompson from Thumberland Upon Tyne, at McDonalds in the big shopping mall with the plane and hot air balloon. I miss those days of movie evenings next to the fireplace with loads of great people, watching "Shawshank Redemption" with popcorn and just being part of a great group. The nunnery and the time I experienced will stay forever in my heart.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Nearby activities
Backpacker nights at St. Kilda Pier with good discounts for the former in many pubs and bars.
Safety
Never felt unsafe.
Hotel highlights
Romantic, Quiet

I checked into the nunnery on Saturday and the staff that greeted me upon arrival where nice. However, there was a miscommunication that led to me being charged for an additional night that I didn’t want to stay for. When I arrived the lady at reception confirmed my booking and I changed the booking to two nights and was told if I wanted the third night to let them know before 12 the following day. When checking out I was told that I had to let them know before 12 to CANCEL the room. So I’m disappointed with the communicative service of the nunnery. I was also trying to explain the situation before being interrupted and told that I had to leave because there was a bus waiting to take me to the airport. (Fair enough) but the mistake was not on my part and I’ve been charged for it. Not cool. To end on a positive though, the beds were comfy and the place is nice for reasonable price.

The building(s) where the Nunnery is located are a bit old, but it gives the hostel a cool look that's very charming and full of character. There are a number of fun cafes and activities to do nearby and it's a 15 minute walk to the city center. The Melbourne Museum is directly across the street along with a beautiful park. Rooms were nothing special. Ours had a heater which was wonderful since it was a bit chilly at night. They have lots of information about fun things to do in the area including a self-guided map to see cool street art in the surrounding area. Definitely check out Brunswick Street - so many cool shops and restaurants. Check out Little Hop on Brunswick for some delicious late night tacos and local brews and check out Doomsday Coffee for your daily dose of caffeine!

Friendly staff, good facilities and bathrooms clean. I was in a four bedroom female room, large enough room as it wasn't cramped. They have great nightly events and free breakfeast (assorted breads, spreads, coco pops and cornflakes, coffee and hot chocolate). Mostly full of British and German backpackers, with a lot of british people staying for extended periods of time while they look for a job. I stayed 10 days whilst visiting for research, and had a good nights sleep every night as I never heard large amounts of noise. Overall a good stay with very friendly travellers and staff, only shame is that people disrespect the kitchen and everyday by the evening it looked like trash, as if a bomb had dropped. Don't be one of these people if you decide to stay!!

The place itself is a good looking hostel, with good common areas to chill, cook, eat and chat. The location is amazing, right in between Fitzroy and the CBD, a 2min walk to the Melbourne Museum and in front of a tram line. However, although the staff was nice when they were on site, I wished they stayed for longer than they do. There is a 10Pm quiet rule that exists, but it is nowhere to be enforced, and my partner and I found ourselves woken up by people chatting loudly in corridors multiple times from 10PM up until 2AM... The 1 bed bedroom was tidy and minimal, but somehow always warm? Would love some more insulation (both noise and light) from the doors and windows too.
Trip type
Business
Rooms: 4
Service: 3
Location: 5

My favourite hostel in Australia. A Melbourne institution for backpackers. This was the first place we stayed in Australia and it couldn’t of been more perfect for what we wanted. Extremely well run, loads of connections with the local area so great place to get aquatinted with the city. Very social, which is promoted by the hostel but not forced - something we struggled to enjoy in other places we stayed. An amazing place to meet cool/creative/fun people.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Walkability
Perfect location, walking distance from the middle of town and a tram stop right outside the hostel
Hotel highlights
Great value

A real dive, run by a total scumbag, who loves to offer weekly discounts to guests and then turf them out on the street if there is a problem. He has this routine he does, where he boots them out after they have paid and waits till they have accepted that they will LOSE THEIR MONEY!” then he approaches them and in a compromising way, offers a REFUND. That would be ok but for the overtones of serious repercussions to agreeing to this deal he makes. I have seen it happen to people, the same as it happened to me. Beware of the Manager.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 1
Service: 2
Location: 1
Safety
Dark ominous feeling like something terrible is about to happen.

Lack of communication between the staff led to me not being charged the correct amount when I thought I had paid up to my leaving date. Really disappointed with the lack of flexibility and professionalism of the American receptionist, I know she's just doing her job, but it really annoyed me. Otherwise this is a realllly loud hostel. Suitable for young backpackers but not for anyone looking for a good night's sleep. Positive notes: I was in an extremely loud room and late one night and one of the members of staff, Gabriel, very kindly moved me to another room that was much quieter, so thank you for that Gabriel He was very kind and professional.
Rooms: 2
Service: 1
Location: 5

I can’t put in words how grateful I am for the service I received here, but I wanted to write a review at least. I changed my hostel a few weeks ago because it was simply cold there during the winter days and they didn’t make any effort in changing that. As soon as I came here I just felt this fresh air of friendly helpful staff and a owner that actually cares. Whenever I had a problem I felt respected, understood and helped, that’s the kind of service I like to pay for. Thanks for that nunnery, I’ll come back. Ps: during winter days it’s warm and everyone is very welcoming :-)
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

This is one magical place where friendly staff and guest help to create an atmosphere of a home away from home! I was stayed during the cold Melbourne winter and hot Melbourne summers and never thought of moving! Great indoor and outdoor areas where you can socialize with amazing people and quite corners where you can just chill and embrace the funky Fitzroy vibe! If you need anything, Alyse will help you to the best of her abilities, and she will play you a turn on her ukulele if you ask her nicely! Love this place and I would love to come back again
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Very nice place to rest your weary head for the evening. Best nights to stay would definitely be Friday to Sunday as there is a free BBQ on Friday night and free Pancakes on sunday morning, free breakfast every morning. They also offer free bike rental for a $20 deposit. The whole site is situated in 2 old victorian buildings, they offer lockers in the rooms for security as well. I would recommend staying in the separate house on the right as this is a little quieter then the main house and has a gorgeous courtyard. ___________________________________________ instagram: @the.travelling.mr.ripley

Initially I thought the Nunnary was an okay hostel. the atmosphere looks good and it is fun to have a lot of backpackers around. However, I think the customer service is very poor. after staying in the Nunnery for already 4 days I wanted to cancel two nights (that would have been my 6th and 7th night there) although I was 48 hours in avance they didn't want to give me money back and they didn't allow a friend of my to take over the room. The staff members did not really try to help me. I personally can think of better examples when it comes to customer service.

The best hostel with the kindest and most welcoming staff! I’ve had the best stay here, they really make it so you don’t want to leave. The building itself is unique and has so much character, unlike many other hostels in Melbourne; and the location couldn’t be better! Besides the quirky buildings and rare gem of an urban hostel courtyard, both the people who work and who stay here make the environment so special. The staff will take great care of you. Big shoutouts to Andi and Matilda at the front desk. Such kind and wonderful humans. I cannot wait to return!

Amazing building, free breakfast, friendly staff and guests make this hostel one of the best in Melbourne. After trying a few horrible hostels and almost leaving Melbourne because of them, we finally found this place. It will make you feel as though you are sent back in time with the antique style, while sporting a modern kitchen, lounge, and rooftop terrace. They have different activities every night and free breakfast. Definitely stop by for a night or more, you won't be disappointed. The only con is that my room had terrible Internet reception.

Not Bad for a Hostel + fantastic atmosphere + loads of friendly people + good staff + special event nights + included breakfast – it could be a bit cleaner – thin wall, so it's quite noisy – a little overpriced – expensive Wifi It is a Hostel not a Hotel so I can imagine that you are going to have a tough time, if you have a lite sleep and like going to bed early.. It dose get quite noisy but that of course that depends on the other guests. Still, I think there is no better way meeting new people and have a lot of fun then staying at a hostel!

Wow, such character here. Wish I would have booked my whole week here. Only downside is that it is just outside the Free Tram Zone. So many choices in places to sit, shower to use, toilet to use. Breakfast is endless bread - good bread, not 99c white loaf bread. Very social, clean (Australia clean, not Japan clean). The facility is well kept, which is something I can't say about so many Australia facilities. Highly recommended for the traveler who wants anything between relaxed to very social. If you want party party party, stay in CBD.

Unfortunately I had a bad experience at The Nunnery. I was in a mixed dorm and felt highly uncomfortable and very unsafe due to the behaviour of one individual in the room to the point where my only option was to leave. When I approached staff with the issue, they were disinterested and did not provide any support whatsoever to the point of rudeness. They refused to provide a refund despite the unfortunate situation because it was “not within their refund policy”. I left feeling worse than before. I hope others have a better experience.

Very bad experience. Unfortunately I had the bad luck that someone stole my food even though it was labeled, someone moved things from my room without my permission and one day I came back from doing paperwork and they had taken my sheets. I'm leaving early because of all the bad experiences, they don't want to take charge or refund my money. It is also an old, broken building and the kitchen is usually always dirty. I do not recommend it at all.
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 3

Positives: Location. Price. Negatives: Very loud at night and no staff there to enforce quiet rule. Kitchen is tiny and not suited to the number of guests, it's actually the size of a one person studio kitchen plus a dining area that seats only six people. Rooms are very crowded and out of control messy. Ensuite toilet/shower makes noise late at night obviously, and there's only the one shower for ten of us in the room.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 2
Service: 3
Location: 5

Like many others, I came to the Nunnery with the intention of staying one week. But after experiencing the chill ambiance, the most amazing people and the helpful and friendly staff, I enjoyed my stay a lot longer :) Don’t expect a clean 5 star hotel, it’s a little rough around the edges. If you’re able to see through that and enjoy the vibe and like meeting interesting people, you’ll have the best time you can possibly have in Melbourne! 5/5 would visit again
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

+ The building itself (old wooden style) and its decoration make you feel comfy and cosy The staff was fairly friendly Free breakfast a bit better than usually (real good bread ) Outdoor patio tables Easy to meet people in the spacious common areas. I found a free parking street nearby (x little hanover / cowell) Common activities/diner organized Good location, right across a nice park and streetcar stop - Nothing too bad : Could be noisy and messy (like any hostel) A bit pricier than other hostels around.

I stayed at this hostel with my friend for one night, it was amazing experience! The best part of this place is its unique vibe. Each level is filled up with vintage furniture, and people are quite and nice. It's really close to Brunswick street and also safe at night. There was a few part we didn't like as well, the door at my room had a 10cm draft where all the noise is coming from, some shower header didn't work properly. But in general, it's very pleasant place and I'd like to recommend this to my friends.

One of my favourite Backpacker in Melbourne: - Very Friendly Staff, lot of free events every nights (free soup 1night/week, BBQ night 1n/w,...) - Clean, Calm, Quiet - Free Breakfast - Large dorms, well furnished (lockers, nightstand, TV sometime,...) - Close to Melbourne Museum, not far from CBD, five minutes walk to Brunswick street (good place to eat, have a drink, and make shopping), just in front of a Tram stop. If I come back to Melbourne I will sleep there for sure!!

For me personally, the Nunnery Accommodation comes close to the perfect package for me, it's location is outstanding ,staff are friendly and helpful , fellow travellers are friendly and interesting and respectful, I would not hesitate to recommend the Nunnery as an excellent place to stay , lots of private little pockets & nooks and great community gathering areas, l could go on but I'll stop now , just come have a look and make up your own mind.

Fabulous breakfast! Tea/coffee available anytime day or night. ❤️ Three ladies at reception in particular were very helpful. All staff on premises were very friendly. Very clean accommodation. Great event nights throughout the week. However, avoid 4 bed dormitories. Extremely tiny & cramped. Also, I never had one good night's sleep during my stay. Bunk beds shake alot if the other person remotely moves. Kitchen is very very tiny. Great location.

Very comfortable type of atmosphere made my one of my dreams come true. BTW my bunk bed was a little bit broken! ty
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Noteworthy details
I stayed in a 4 bed girls only shared room, there's a kitchen and laundry there, and a place to put your food. Not luxury, but very homey :)
Hotel highlights
Great value

The building is charming and gives very cozy vibes. The beds are dirty and incredibly stained, same goes for pillows, holes in duvets etc. The kitchen is way too small for the amount of people, they also lock it off at 22:00 which is super inconvenient. Staff also seems dissatisfied and depressed working there.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 2
Service: 1
Location: 3

Freezing in the winter (it gets to 0C here every year and yet they just have a doorway open to the outside?!), you pay extra for the wifi that doesn't function, and this is the first time in my life I've had the pleasure of experiencing bedbugs. When I brought this up to the staff they tried to tell me what I found crawling on my bed wasn't a bedbug. Could not more strongly recommend against staying here.

One of my favorite places I've stayed... it was warm, the building is gorgeous, nice free breakfast, helpful staff, comfortable beds, great location, secure, rooms are spacious, plenty of storage space, affordable, felt very at home here and I wish I could have stayed longer! Again, I love that the old architecture is still there... thick wood, stained glass, giant vanities... lovely.

My stay was average, the walls are very thin but what do you expect in a hostel. Main negative is that the double room with a shared bathroom is extremely expensive for what it is. Take your money elsewhere and spend it on a hotel near by. You'd get more for your money. Would not come back to The Nunnery
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 2
Service: 2
Location: 4

I loved staying here, staff was super nice and helpful. Felt super at home here, cosy hostel. They have all kinds of leaflets that are helpful for things to do, places to eat in, etc around Fitzroy and Melbourne, but also Great Ocean Road roatrip tips and such.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

I stayed here a few years back and am booking to stay again. We stayed in both the guest house and the main building. The only way to stay in these wonderful heritage buildings is to stay in the private rooms- large and inviting, away from noise. Can't beat the location for trams, Fitzroy restaurants and back street pubs, City, Vic Markets. I found the price fair.

Good location by museum and 96 tram stop and friendly staff. Very noisy, including on Sunday night, old wooden building so noise carries and some other guests also very loud, and quite rough/basic, showers either super hot or cold, no basics like tea or coffee, and beds very hard.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 2
Service: 3
Location: 4

My flight was canceled which delayed my ability to come to Melbourne. Despite my sending the flight cancellation email and explaining the situation, the Nunnery wouldn’t let me move the booking and I was still charged for a night. With all of the confusion and difficulties flying at the moment, I wouldn’t recommend booking here.
Trip type
Vacation

Great hostel: staff all friendly; my room was spacious enough; not loud at night but still sociable; everywhere kept very clean; great location. The only thing missing was some bedside lighting and plug sockets that would fit my charger (they are attached to the walls in some awkward places). I would happily stay here again.

Bathrooms are filthy. Every part of the hostel is poorly maintained (showers with broken taps, filthy and decrepit toilets). Provided linen is dirty, inadequate, and smells of mildew. BLANKETS ARE NOT WASHED BETWEEN CUSTOMERS. Staff are rarely available. Manager is awful to customers. Location is good, people are good.

This place has no respect for the neighbourhood. They like to let their tenants make lots of noise especially on Monday nights when people are trying to sleep. Yelling and screaming. I feel sorry for tenants who are trying to sleep. Completely disrespectful.
Rooms: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1

I would stay away. Rooms are very messy, loud, and seems likes there is no control in the rooms or common areas. They also have a ridiculous policy that you can’t upgrade to a private room upon arrival. You can upgrade, but you have to for your original room and your upgrade. Makes no sense whatsoever.

A thoroughly pleasant experience, nice staff, nice people, nice sofas. Some small criticisms to justify my review; internet can be a little clunky, rooms can harbour a particularly malodorous smell, and they sometimes run the risk of being too accommodating. I'd book another stay without hesitation.

Great stay at this hostel and the people who works there are really kindly and helpful. The bathrooms are quiet clean but maybe the kitchen is a little bit small for this hostel capacity. Except that, nothing to add
Trip type
Vacation
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 5

One of the coolest hostels I’ve ever stayed at! I loved the old building. There’s plenty of bathrooms and hot water. People at reception were awesome! The location is pretty good too, very close to the CBD by tram. The neighborhood is awesome and there’s plenty to do around. I would stay again!

Hostel was merely okay, though free breakfast was a nice touch. Rooms were stuffy & somewhat stinky, had no AC, and were not terribly clean. No hot water in the showers on the top floor made life interesting. Attracted a party crowd over New Years, which may have influenced the cleanliness.

Haven't stayed there yet,,,butit looks very well restored and lovely paintwork,,etc inside.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 4
Service: 4
Location: 4
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Great view, Quiet, Relaxing, Party vibe, Great value

Stayed here for 3 weeks and was kinda sad to leave. It's a beautiful old building, clean rooms, very homey common area and they have heaps of activities. Free breakfast everyday and a weekly free soup and free bbq day. Made some good friends here, as the hostel is very social :)

Good location, but serious breaches of the disability discrimination act and real health hazards in common areas saw me needing to leave. Room was quiet but dirty stained nattresses are not acceptable.
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 3
Service: 2
Location: 4

Had a 3 night stay in the guest house. Basic needs were catered for and pleasantly surprised to find even hair-dryers in the bathrooms. The location is very convenient, with tram stops for line 11 and 96 right outside, and 15 minutes walk from the free tram loop.

I've been to many hostels in many countries but the Nunnery has a special place in my heart. Beautiful people and in an amazing building. And what a great location too! Too bad it's on the other side of the planet for me atm, otherwise I would pop by regularly.

Lovely place in the heart of Fitzroy and very close to the cbd, but without being jn cbd chaos. Staff is amazing and there are a couple of social areas, one indoor one outdoor..
Travel group
Solo
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

The Nunnery Guest House, where I stayed, is quiet and filled with old-world charm. It has a well provisioned guest kitchen, plenty of sitting spaces in and outside, clean shared bathrooms, and a comfortable and clean bedroom ... in a very handy location.

The nunnery was one of the best hostels I experienced in 2013. Still in contact with friends I made here including a guy I met on a pub crawl who is now my husband...can’t wait until we can visit again and reminisce! And Fitzroy is a great neighborhood!

Not a bad hostel, cool nun theme. People are polite but not friendly and mostly long term stays, I would go elsewhere if you're just in town for a few days. Hardly/no planned events by hostel staff
Rooms: 3
Service: 4
Location: 5

I lived here on and off for a few months. The people, the atmosphere, and the environment itself are really truly remarkable. It always felt like home. Positive, nurturing, and healing place.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Loved it, if your lucky enough to get upgraded to the guess house you won't want to leave. Free breakfast of nice cereals and fresh bakery breads, free tea, coffee and milk. Down side is no free WiFi, but great atmosphere and comfy beds - Pip

This is hands down the best hostel in Australia !! Stayed here twice over my travels and haven't got a bad word to say about it. Lovely rooms, comfy beds, awesome staff that organise loads of activities every week. Great location 5* …

Perfect accomodation for a few week stay as we did. Staff are very nice, living room is so comfy. I highly recommend this place !!
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 4
Service: 5
Location: 5

One of the best hostels I've stayed, it has a nice atmosphere, good breakfast with fresh bread and pancakes and friendly staff. I highly recommend the hostel however it is expensive, even in the winter and they don't do weekly rates.

Everything you'de be expecting of a great hostel and more. Ressourceful and nice tenants. Free food gatherings, always clean, respectful guests, secure environment and very comfortable beds. I highly recommend this lovely hostel!

Stayed there November '93. The first hostel I ever stayed in. Looks as superb now as it was then. The only thing missing on the photos is the telephone booth I called my mother, internet and mobile phones were not yet existing.

Rooms feel very basic and dated. No additional blankets in the cupboard and even with the heater it was cold.
Trip type
Vacation
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 3
Service: 3
Location: 4

We stayed in a double which was cozy. The location is good with a tram stop in front of the door and Fitzroy's bars and restaurants a few streets away. The atmosphere was relaxed and the free breakfast was OK.

Nice place. Cheeky sense of humor, plenty of activities on offer, fresh towels, decent beds. Only complaint is that it gets quite toasty in the summer without air con, but hey, what can ya do... Recommended.

Honestly I must say it is little old fashioned but you would love your stay here. The people working here are very humble and welcoming.
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

A great hostel, but noisy and bathrooms need more regular cleaning. Free brekky is great and tea and coffee too. A bit expensive for a private half size room. Good relaxed atmosphere.

Bed bugs! I had bed bugs in my $105 room, they transferred me to another room that had bed bugs as well. Needless to say I didnt sleep that night and they would not give me a refund.

Really nice and homey place. Most comfortable hostel I've stayed in, in terms of the warmth and character of the space. A few noisey people spoilt the other wise perfect atmosphere.

Good place to stay for a couple of nights; Pros; clean, well located, nice service, and cozi. Cons: No free WiFi, need more bathrooms, and the beds disposition was awful.

The rooms are clean and the people staying very nice. Location is Good. But kitchen is very small and there is no free breakfast as stated on website and Hostelworld.

I loved my stay at the Nunnery. Great bike tour, nice and friendly roommates and staff. Welcoming, quiet and safe atmosphere. Would stay here again a million times!!

Perfect location and staff are amazing. Unfortunately the price is a bit much. But definitely worth a few nights as it is a lovely place to get to meet nice people.

Attentive and sympatic staff. Clean room. There's a lot of living people that makes hostel not funny as I expected. At 22h00 everything is calm and quiet.

Cheap and cheerful backpacker and flashpacker accommodation in a great location. Good dining and drinking options close by and a tram stop out the front.

I just check the fire hidrant and it's good, safe hostel. Sorry i was led to believe a wrong thing, it is an extinguisher! And it's still good!

Very cosy and fun hostel. Comfy beds and good atmosphere. Beware staying here in summer though as the rooms do turn into a sauna at night time

Great people, great staff, great location (close to popular night life and cafes), great facilities (bathrooms, kitchens, social area)

Really good experience here! Bathroom and rooms were kept v clean. Perfect location. V good value for money, would stay here again!

Small but clean private room. Unfortunately none of the 3 showers near me ran any hot water so didn't start my day off very well.

One of the best hostels I've stayed. Very friendly staff, clean, and yummy free bread. A plus for the creative decoration.

I stayed in the guest house section with a group of friends. Bed was comfy! Floor was a bit wobbly in a few places.

Loved it! Great amenities, good breakfast. Friendly, knowledgeable staff who quickly keep things quiet if needed.

Have stayed here on & off over 21 years & love the place. The people that work there are always fantastic.

Good vibe, location and chillspot. Only downside is the kitchen which is actually still pretty ok

Hella cool ! Lovely atmosphere, with events planned pretty much everyday, and free breaky …

Excellent clean, well priced, close to the city. Historical comfortable extremely friendly

well located, welcomming and affordable. I stayed a few days and met many great pepole.

Great location. Clean rooms and well equipped kitchens. Not too noisy. Great all round.

I love it here! Best hostel in Melbourne :) Only downfall is a really small kitchen

Beautiful building. Very clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful

Great location. Good price. Cool staff. Typical hostel full of backpackers.

Really great hostel, but the staff can be pretty grumpy & kitchen is small

Staff are friendly and helpful. Excellent location vlose to melbourne cbd

great hostel, friendly staff, evening activities and breakfast included

The rooms were clean and the general vibe of the place was friendly

Stayed here at least 6 times. Always been a great place. Perfect!