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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Chapel Street

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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Chapel Street and St Kilda Road. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Prahran Station is 4 minutes and Windsor Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (9)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
The current price is CNY399
CNY439 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Economy Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

What's nearby

  • High Street Armadale - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Kilda Road - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chapel Street - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Prahran Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jam Factory - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 32 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 50 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 13 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 14 min drive
  • Deer Park Station - 23 min drive
  • Prahran Station - 4 min walk
  • Windsor Station - 14 min walk
  • South Yarra Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Osborne - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪College Lawn Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪New Order. - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Prahran Hotel - ‬5 min walk

About this property

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

  • College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Chapel Street and St Kilda Road. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena are just a 5-minute drive away. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Prahran Station is 4 minutes and Windsor Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.3 percent

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from April 19 2026 to May 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

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 currently open?

This property is closed from April 19 2026 to May 2 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does College Lawn Hotel - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, College Lawn Hotel - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Chapel Street (8-min walk) and Royal Botanic Gardens (1.4 mi), along with St Kilda Beach (1.7 mi) and Melbourne Cricket Ground (2.4 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near College Lawn Hotel - Hostel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around College Lawn Hotel - Hostel like?

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel is a short 4-minute walk from Prahran Station and 11 minutes' walk from St Kilda Road.

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Reviews

College Lawn Hotel - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Good access to Melbourne and surrounds old pub atmosphere and dining facilities
ken, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff great
Kim, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff room clean also renovated so amenties, highly recommended for a good price and great location
Karolina, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay. Location to local train station into the city was only two mins down the road. Local area had nice places to eat and drink. Only negative for me was that there was no hair dryers available other than that was great for the price 👍
Emma, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay, friendly staff and good services!
Jelle, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tucked away on a side street around the corner from Prahran station, this hotel is worth staying at. The rooms are comfortable and have all the necessities provided. Only 3 stops to Melbourne city by train, plenty of food and drink places to check out, and has a bar and restaurant downstairs. Staff are really nice and check in was easy and personable, shared kitchen and bathrooms were kept clean and no dramas.
Ashley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice place very convenient and good location
Ben, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This hostel is a really well located, the neighborhood it’s really lovely and near to the public transport services. Just is important to consider that underneath the hostel is pleased a really nice local pub and, mainly in Friday and Saturday, can be a little bit noisy.
Salvador, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

First time staying at a property with shared bathrooms and was fine for the price of stay. Convenient to trains and trams also.
Kirsten, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly
Luca Christian, 14-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Old school pub with a difference all staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Thanks to all !
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tidy, comfortable and well presented room, great facilities and location. Although water was not hot enough in the shower.
Marama, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sam provides a really good offering for the ex back packers who don't want the price or fussiness of a hotel. A great pub with a varied customer base, always busy and has very pleasant helpful staff. Showers and kitchen serviced regularly by cleaning staff. Beds comfortable, nice towels and tea/coffee, kettle in the room. Washing and drying facilities a real plus.
Nicola, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Susana, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Yiying, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Shower has no hot water. Warm water only constantly come out when the 1st floor pub is not in operation hours. Rest are all good. Good room, good bed for the price.
4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
JENNIFER, 5-night trip
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6/10 Good

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
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice staff - friendly, hard working, good service. A very nice lemon drink on tap. Chips good texture crunch and tastw however not a fan of the lemon salt. Aioli was good wish more were to dip into. Room was good except for peeling paint patch that uglied room slightly. Nicely folded towels. Good bedding and bed size. Unfortinately no ac so fan had to be going for whole night as window was just for decoration. Toilet and sinks very clean, as well as the kitchen laundry area. Very clean. Shower glass could use a bit of jif but not unbearable. Water pressure was mid. Exit could use a nice carpet clean vacuum and stair reinforcing and some more lighting. Would stay again and location is good and public transport is accessible.
Amber, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Nimet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well this was a little hidden gem that needs to be unhidden Immaculate and stylish bedroom Don’t think room above a pub
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Yes and yes, would stay there again
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Tia, 1-night trip