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College Lawn Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Chapel Street

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Exterior
Front of property
Shared bathroom
Shared bathroom
Double Room | Bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • ATM/banking services
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area
The price is $57
includes taxes & fees
$51 per night
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2025

Room options

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Double Room | Bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Greville St, Prahran, VIC, 3181

What's nearby

  • Chapel Street - 8 min walk
  • Royal Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive
  • St Kilda Beach - 11 min drive

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
  • Spotswood Station - 20 min drive
  • Prahran Station - 4 min walk
  • Windsor Station - 14 min walk
  • South Yarra Station - 16 min walk

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

When you stay at College Lawn Hotel - Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. 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, Crown Casino and Collins Street are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Prahran Station is 4 minutes and Windsor Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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 - 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
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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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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

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, but service animals are welcome.
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: 6:00 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.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Aaron, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Greville Street treat
Great value, good staff and great location
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

PETER RALPH, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

I love the college lawn so much
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

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 business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple ageless barrloom hospitality. Excellent Marinara.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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,
Niki, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Wotif guest review

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
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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Scott, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Brent, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great area and spacious rooms at a great price plus you have the hotel downstairs for enjoy an evening meal at a reasonable price.
Christopher, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Rachel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

pretty great for the price. just be mindful that the hotel is noisy until midnight and theres no aircon.
Benjamin, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Lisa, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Any, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

B-Jasmine, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Andres, 2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review