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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Chapel Street
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Double Room
Front of property
Shared bathroom
Shared bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

What's nearby

  • Chapel Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 11 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Prahran Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Entrecôte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Osborne Rooftop & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Emerson - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪St Edmonds - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mizu - ‬3 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

Hostel near Chapel Street
Located close to Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Beach, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel provides a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Express check-out, a TV in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Luggage storage
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • 2 bathrooms with showers

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

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is College Lawn Hotel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel on 2 Dec 2024 start from AU$86.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is College Lawn Hotel - Hostel located?

Located in Prahran, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chapel Street, Royal Botanic Gardens and St Kilda Beach. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km). Prahran Station is only a 4-minute walk and Windsor Station is 14 minutes.

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tidy, comfortable and well presented room, great facilities and location. Although water was not hot enough in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

PETER RALPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the college lawn so much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple ageless barrloom hospitality. Excellent Marinara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Niki

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Yiying

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nimet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👌
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Brent

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher, Greensborough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great area and spacious rooms at a great price plus you have the hotel downstairs for enjoy an evening meal at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and spacious. Great location and for the price great value. Communal bathroom could be cleaned up a little but for 1 night was no problem
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Greensborough

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised how nice the room was furnished seeing it was budget accommodation. I loved that a Kettle was available on the room. Location is great and good for a one night stay especially if you are going out in the evening in Melbourne. The only down side was the shared bathrooms could have been cleaner and there was a crack in the floor of the shower cubical l used. Overall a very good value and l will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
pretty great for the price. just be mindful that the hotel is noisy until midnight and theres no aircon.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem for reasonably priced accommodation in a lovely area. The rooms were visibly clean & I think recently upgraded. The bathroom facilities were a little shabby, but for an overnight stay, it was perfect. (Especially if you are attending a function at the hotel). Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Any

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of the College Lawn, being on the corner in a residential area on the fringe of Chapel Street and a short walk down to the lovely array of shops, cafes and restaurants on Greville St. The hotel itself is a very welcoming and vibrant place with a pretty wholesome menu, helpful staff and some of the best Old Fashioned and Espresso Martinis we’ve ever tried. The room itself was very fresh, clean and comfortable with lovely touches for a room so economical. The shared bathrooms were more traditional hostel-like but did the job. Having a shared kitchen was a welcome bonus. We would definitely recommend the College Lawn as a comfortable, well-positioned, economical and more-than-meets-the-eye accommodation for a stay in the Windsor area of Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

B-Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Andres

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people, fantastic service, nice pub, the room was basic but clean, the bathrooms and showers were bad and the overall building needs a MASIVE clean and repair. it is certainly better than sleeping in your car yet the bathrooms are on par with a petrol station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021