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The Greenhouse Backpacker, Melbourne

Address: 228 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Australia.
Room rates: Dorm beds from £10.30 ($23) per night

Lonely Planet describes The Greenhouse Backpacker as 'Brilliantly located right in the thick of things...Bright, friendly and extremely well run with excellent facilities.'

Situated in the bohemian centre of Flinders Lane, The Greenhouse Backpacker is just steps away from Melbourne’s art hubs, hidden laneways, coffee culture, shopping hot spots and all night bar life.

The Greenhouse Backpacker prides itself on providing a friendly, clean and secure atmosphere with the latest swipe card security access. Stay in style in 4, 5, 6 or 8 bed dorms and private rooms. Make use of the huge self catering Kitchen, funky Rooftop Garden and Big Screen TV Room.

There are a range of activities for you to get involved in, including the Free Mega Melbourne Walking Tour - a fun way to get a good orientation of Melbourne - famous for it’s alleyways filled with secret bars and hidden shops.

The hostel was recently named Best Backpacker Accommodation 2005 and 2006 by Victorian Tourism and Tourism Australia.

Friendly Travel at The Greenhouse Backpacker is a dedicated travel desk providing assistance in booking individual or group trips to all your Melbourne attractions and Australian trips.

Features & services:

Free

Free Mega Melbourne Walking Tour (Mondays)
Free Daily Internet (1/2 Hour)
Free Daily Breakfast
Free Pancake Sundays
Free English Big Breakfast (Thursdays)
Free Weekly Dinner (Rooftop BBQ or Pasta Night)
Free tea and coffee 24 hours
Free Luggage Storage & Laptop Lockers
Free Towels, Linen, Pillows & Lockers in all rooms

Facilities

Large 4, 5 and 6 share dormitories (Single Sex and Mixed)
Private Double, Twin and Single rooms
24 Hour Reception and Check-In
Roof Top Garden and BBQ facilities
Dining and Lounge area and Large Self Catering Kitchen
Games area with pool tables and arcade games
Big Screen TV area with sport and video showings
Security Key Cards to all Rooms
Laundry, with free iron hire

Services

Weekly activities program (Mega Melbourne Walking Tour, AFL Tour, Pub Crawls)
On Site travel advice and bookings
Job Boards and Assistance
6 Links basement bar and lounge
Local staff who love Melbourne

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