Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Chapel Street
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fridge in a common area, express check-out and a TV in a common area are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and change of towels is available on request.
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers 6 accommodations with portable fans. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.
During your stay at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from High Street Armadale. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include an ATM, TV in a common area and a shared microwave
8 minutes by foot from Chapel Street and a 3-minute drive from Royal Botanic Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. College Lawn Hotel - Hostel also features express check-out, an ATM, and a television in common area.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Melbourne hostel.
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
ATM
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
Shower
Towels provided
More
Heating
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 1.3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
College Lawn Hotel
College Lawn Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Prahran
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 52 reviews
10 - Excellent
18
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 52 reviews
8 - Good
21
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 52 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
8.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jo
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Jo
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Rowena
27 Dec 2024
Rowena
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
JENNIFER, Guildford
27 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No mirror in room and no milk (powered or long life) for tea and coffee in room. Didn’t realise there was no TV in room. Once patrons left hotel it was very quiet. It was great as there was a shared kitchen with washer and dryer as well as iron and ironing board.
Room was nice and tidy but so dirty under bed.
Bathrooms/toilets were nice and clean.
Staff friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Would be nice to have air conditioning or a fan already in room.
After not being able to contact them for a late check-in, they were very apologetic and explained the reasons why. It was more than enough for what I wanted, and the Chapel Street precinct was easily reachable by foot. The train station was even closer. The staff were very helpful and friendly. It is its own night spot tucked away from the business of Chapel Street with a vibrant life of its own.
Staff is nice . It would be great to have hair dryer provided . Hotel still under renovation.
The bread block my way out ( see the pic) . Not for bringing luggage as you need to carry them there climb the stairs . There is only one toilet and one shower place for all genders . No central heating . The bed blanket is thin
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marama
8 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, comfortable and well presented room, great facilities and location. Although water was not hot enough in the shower.
I liked the historic old building. The little kitchen was very handy. Didn't like all the noise, and didn't like the faulty toilet door catch, ...and didn't like the huge lack of parking.
I liked that the people staying there or backpacking in the area were super nice, also the staff, I asked for an orange juice down at the pub under the hotel, (connected to the hotel) and when I realised I would t get much because of the small cup they said they could just make it a large to say thanks for staying, really would recommend, but the bed being two singles put together makes it hard to sleep in the middle and hog the bed,
The location is convenient, close to train station and central, cheap price.
There‘s no parking lot, you have to parking car beside the street and notice parking time.
The water getting cold when we took a shower, it’s hard in winter.
The staff were friendly and welcoming. The bathroom facilities were in poor condition; the shower area was leaking and the toilet seat wasn’t attached on properly. The cleanliness of the bedroom was good, but the bathroom areas were, once again, in poor condition. The hotel has a lounge/bar area that was right below our room so it loud and not a quiet stay, so wouldn’t recommend to those who are looking for a quieter getaway or those who want to be in bed early. The room door for the stay wasn’t closing all the way and had a gap on top of the door which caused conversations to be heard outside from the room, which unfortunately didn’t feel private. There’s no parking on premises but for weekends there’s free on street parking which is nice for a place that’s in the city circle. The only reason I’d give this place a 3/5 and not 2/5 if due to being close to the city and public transport for $80 a night, which seems to be on the lower end.
Cheap nights stay. Room is very clean but depending on how the other guests are the bathroom can be pretty bad. Either they aren't cleaned enough or other guests don't have the courtesy to leave the communal spaces tidy.