Cheap accommodation in Melbourne for White Night & basketball

At Urban Central, our mission is to provide cheap accommodation in Melbourne, no matter the occasion. While many of our residents are travellers from all around the world, we also welcome locals. Most of the time, they’re heading into the city for a big event, and...

Cheap accommodation in Melbourne for MIFF 2019

At Urban Central, we often see periods where demand for cheap accommodation in Melbourne skyrockets – one of which is the annual Melbourne International FIlm Festival (or MIFF, for short). Alongside Cannes and the Berlin Film Festival, MIFF is one of the oldest...

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...