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...

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...

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....

Budget accommodation in Melbourne for the 2019 NRL All-Stars

The season of summer sports is only beginning – it’s only February and we’re already on track to enjoy some truly spectacular sporting events. Case in point: the 2019 NRL Harvey Norman All-Stars! While Melbourne might be AFL territory, that doesn’t mean we don’t...

Hostel tips: 5 ways to save money when travelling in Melbourne

We might come across as a little bit biased here, but Melbourne in summer is one of the best cities in the world to go backpacking in. There’s just one problem: it’s also one of the world’s most expensive! Is your wallet wincing already? Don’t worry –...