Bounce Melbourne

Hotels
8.2 (1976 reviews)
250 Flinders St, Melbourne Victoria , Melbourne , au

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Several mentions of dirty bathrooms and trash under beds.
Service
9.06
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.1
Location was praised for its convenience and proximity to transport.
Room Quality
8.05
Rooms were described as clean and spacious, but some noise issues reported.
Amenities
8.08
Facilities like kitchen and elevators were highlighted as beneficial.
Value for Money
7.04
Some guests felt it was overpriced, particularly regarding room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Breakfast was positively mentioned, but no details on other dining options.
Overall Experience
8.06
Mixed experiences but generally positive overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:35

Property Description

Central Location in Melbourne CBD
Selina Central Melbourne is perfectly situated in the heart of Melbourne CBD, offering easy access to iconic landmarks and entertainment venues. With Flinders Street Station just across the street, you're never far from the action.

Modern Amenities and Shared Spaces
The hotel boasts a 24-hour reception, free WiFi, shared kitchen facilities, and a cozy TV/lounge area with Netflix. Whether you're looking to whip up a meal or unwind with a drink at the onsite bar, Selina Central Melbourne has you covered.

Comfortable Accommodation Options
From renovated private rooms with secure card access and stunning city views to shared dormitories with personal lockers and bedside lights, every guest is catered to. With daily room servicing and free luggage storage, your stay is guaranteed to be hassle-free.

Ready to experience the best of Melbourne? Book your stay at Selina Central Melbourne now!

Important information:

Groups and Longstay Policy:

For reservations under the same name and dates, which exceed 5 rooms or consist of more than 10 people, or extend beyond 14 days, our Group and Longstay Payment and Cancelation Policy will apply, regardless of the selected rate upon booking.

Group and Longstay Payment and Cancelation Policy:
A 50% deposit of the total amount is required to secure the booking. We will notify the guest prior to charging the credit card provided. Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable.

The remaining 50% of the booking must be settled at least 15 days before the scheduled arrival date and is also nonrefundable.

We will charge this remaining amount to the credit card provided 15 days in advance. In the event of nonpayment, we will notify you by email, requesting an alternative payment method within 48 hours. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the booking will be canceled, and no refund will be issued.

Upon check-in all guests are required to present a government-issued photo identification (e.g. passport, national ID or driving license) along with the credit card used for booking under the same name. Please note that guests staying in dormitories must be 18 years of age or older.

Towel rental is available at 6 AUD for guests staying in community rooms.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply

Please inform Selina Central Melbourne in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This establishment operates as a cashless facility, and at this time, we do not accept cash as a form of payment. Please note that each guest is required to present a valid credit card and photo ID during check-in. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in our inability to accept your reservation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1976 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 7.04
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.06
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Bounce Hostel was a fantastic stay — easily one of the best hostel experiences I’ve had. The staff truly make the place special.
Paige checked me in, and her bubbly, infectious personality made for a great first impression. Amelie’s social events were perfect for bringing solo travellers together, creating such a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
A big shoutout as well to Kiera and Kristin, who were all part of making the experience so enjoyable.
Would highly recommend staying here!

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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GAMIL76 solo_traveller de
10
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Odin solo_traveller fr
8
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Claudia solo_traveller au
7
Good stay, great locations good value for money. Not the quietest spot but that didn't bother me.
Pros:

Great breakfast, great location. Small cafe around the corner.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Krzysztof solo_traveller pl
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Kristin solo_traveller us
2
Unclean but good location
Pros:

Great location, curtains around the beds, staff were welcoming/friendly, active Whatsapp group with daily activities.

Cons:

I found a bedbug in the open-top drawer under my bed upon check-in, so I immediately left after alerting staff. Staff seemed to work towards addressing the issue (I did not stay for the resolution), but since Booking asked for my review I wanted to be transparent so that other guests could make an informed decision. Seemed like an older building. I would otherwise give it a 7/10.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Victoria solo_traveller au
5
nice overall.
Pros:

price and location were good.

Cons:

would have loved a quiet common area for reading and relaxing.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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MERGIRIE solo_traveller fr
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller nl
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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TIANYUAN family_with_children cn
1
非常不愉快的经历,我提的要求宿舍并不能满足,booking的客服也没有为我解决问题。
Pros:

没有

Cons:

一次糟糕的经历:
我们预订这个酒店的参考是booking官方的评分,然而事实上发生的事情与评分相差很大。
第一天:我们预订了这个酒店并且当天入住,入住完立刻感觉到公共区域的卫生环境实在差到难以忍受。我们先和酒店协商能否加钱升级到有私人浴室的房型被拒绝,要求退款也被拒绝。然后我们把房卡归还并离开。

但是酒店在第二天就取消了我们的订单,没有任何解释,对此我感到很不满。因为就算他们坚持订单不能退款取消,他们也没有权利直接取消订单,这是非常不合理的。理由是:既然他们坚持不能退款,那我们应该合法持有这件房子的使用权。而提前取消,然后如果再把这件房子出租获取别的利润是不合法的!

这个事情过后我找过一次客服,客服只退还了约10%等价的积分,我认为这是一种侮辱。
从事实上说,我们确实办理入住了但是只停留了一小会,后面几天从来都没入住,但是从第二天起我们的订单就被取消了。
因此我认为我们最多只应该承担1天的费用,剩下的三天不应该由我承担。
我为此找了客服协商,也没有进一步的进展。
总的来说,这是极其荒谬的一次体验。后面几天在booking上订的其它宾馆住宿给我的体验都很正常,但是这家是非常不讲道理的,希望消费者一定一定谨慎选择。

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Nazli solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Amazing location right in town

Cons:

Not many toilets to people. And the loudest ac and fan on 24/7. I ended up getting sick and it was like sleeping in a Boeing plane engine - so loud!

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller au
8
Very friendly and comfortable
Pros:

Staff were excellent. You cannot beat the location. Queen room with private facilities was spacious and comfortable.

Cons:

Flinders Street is noisy.

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Felix solo_traveller ch
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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jenifer family_with_children au
9
It was a good stay, very close to everything and good value for money. The best part is the breakfast at the cafe.
Pros:

Location and food

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Chang solo_traveller au
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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kathy couple gb
8
Pros:

Brilliant location right on flinders st. Good place to store luggage

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Rahul couple au
1
very bad hotel
Pros:

poor

Cons:

staff, service ,room

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Skyla solo_traveller au
8
Perfect location and good value for money!
Pros:

Location was amazing! Super easy to get anywhere in the city and to get to Albert Park! Plenty of places to eat nearby, and Coles and Woolies are also both around the corner.
Staff were friendly, welcoming and happy to help.
Mattress and pillow were comfy and the bunk curtain ensured good privacy.
Plenty of room to store my suitcase.
Easy to access the hostel and room.
Plenty of room in the complimentary luggage storage room.

Cons:

A lot of noise came from outside (even on the third floor). I usually don’t care about outside noise but it was VERY loud, especially the construction starting early in the morning.
The boxy cupboards at the end of the bed were a bit annoying - kept hitting my legs on them in the night.
The bunk gets quite hot/stuffy if the curtain is closed, even if the air conditioner is on.
Bathrooms could be a bit messy and wet sometimes - it seems inconvenient that the towel hook is on the opposite side of the room to the shower.
Even though the bathrooms are spacious, there’s not really room to put your clothes for after your shower, aside from in a bag on the hook or on the toilet seat or floor (not very hygienic). I think this could easily be solved with a small bench.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Zarour solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Super ambiance, événements organisés tous les jours. Confortable.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Cali couple au
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee