Group accommodation in Melbourne for school excursions

Is your school planning an excursion, performance or sporting competition in Melbourne’s CBD? Are you coming to visit from regional Victoria, or even overseas? Need somewhere safe, comfortable, and affordable to stay a couple of nights? When choosing school group...

A Melbourne hostel’s guide: what’s happening this winter?

Normally, winter is the season to rug up and retreat inside. Not this one however – in fact, it’s been uncharacteristically warm these last couple of weeks, meaning there’s no excuse to stay home and miss out on some of these fantastic upcoming winter events! As...

Cheap accommodation Melbourne for the Bridal & Wedding Expo 2019

Yes! You’re officially engaged now, with an elaborate wedding ceremony on the horizon. And you’re desperate for up-to-date, trendy wedding ideas. Alternatively, you work in the wedding business yourself, either as a cake maker, dressmaker or event stylist. You’re...

Our top 3 winter activities for Melbourne backpackers

It’s very tempting to close the door, turn on the heater and pull the covers over your head when the clouds roll in, the temperatures drop and the rain starts falling.  “Social outings can wait until spring rolls around!” you think. We respectfully disagree! As...

Looking for CBD accommodation for the Exhibition Centre?

Attending a convention? Catching a once-in-a-decade performance? Running a stall at a trade show? If so, there’s only one place in Melbourne to go: the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Referred to by Melbourne locals as Jeff’s Shed after former State...

How a Melbourne hostel can become a part of your wedding plans!

Melbourne is well known its hidden gems: cafes, pop-up stalls and pubs can be found all throughout the CBD. There’s something for everyone. The trick? Finding it! The city makes for an exciting afternoon out if you’re the type of person who loves good food and a...

Cheap accommodation in Melbourne? Look no further than a hostel

Now comes the hard part: finding cheap accommodation in Melbourne that still offers great bang for your buck! Basically, you have three broad options for accommodation in Melbourne: Hostels Hotels (such as Urban Central) Privately rented apartments and rooms And...

Cheap accommodation for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Looking for a laugh during your stay in Melbourne? If you’re coming down to Melbourne at any point between the 27th of March and 22nd of April, you’re in luck: you’ll be arriving right in the middle of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF)! For the...

Enjoy 4 days of Grand Prix magic and book a hostel in Melbourne

If you’re a fan of motor sport than you’ll know that there is no event quite like the Australian Grand Prix. You’ve probably followed the Grand Prix since you were a kid. Maybe you even wanted to be a race car driver when you were young! Either way, you’ll definitely...

Must-see events in Melbourne while at Urban Cental this summer

It’s summer in Melbourne, but the sad reality is that summer doesn’t last all year! The sunny skies and warm nights won’t be around forever. You might live in Melbourne or you might need to plan a road trip to the big city to get in on the last events of summer....