The Nunnery Accommodation

Rooms feel very basic and dated. No additional blankets in the cupboard and even with the heater it was cold.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!