Address
167 Franklin Street, Melbourne Melbourne Australia
About Hotel Discovery
Hotel Discovery is Australia's largest Backpackers Accommodation provider. SLEEP, WORK, PARTY WITH US WHEN YOU ARRIVE IN MELBOURNE!!
NEW WINTER RATES from $23 per night!
Hotel Discovery is the place to be in Melbourne, located in the city centre - around the corner from the famous Queen Victoria Market. Our 24 hour reception and local staff will help you to find all the hidden secrets of Melbourne. We are close to museums, cafes, clothes stores and of course transport. We also have in house tours every weekday that can help you find your bearings and introduce you to Melbourne’s attractions and our in house tour desk can help you with all kinds of other adventures.
We make sure that you feel safe in our Hostel. With security through the night and key card access to your room you will have no problems. And girls we also have all female dorms for your comfort.
- WE OFFER:
Free light breakfast
Free linen
Free in-house Tours
Free access to our cinema room
Free Tullamarine airport pickup (3 nights stay is required)
Laundry and drying facilities
Global Gossip Internet access
- MEET THE GLOBE!
Meeting crazy people more your thing? With something happening in the bar every night; live bands, karaoke, trivia nights, crab racing & pool competitions you will find many colorful characters.
- EARN A DOLLAR OR TWO!
If you have a valid working visa and want to experience more in Melbourne, then register with our in house employment agency – www.downunderjobs.com.au!
- SICK OF 2 MIN NOODLES?
Our Birdcage Cafe offers healthy and affordable food. Come Hungry, Leave Happy!
Things To Do
Melbourne is a city with something for everyone that oozes with culture and fun. From chic fashion stores to buzzing laneway cafes and funky bars. To sports stadiums, botanical gardens, film and food festivals to galleries and the best live music and dancing venues. Hotel Discovery is located right in the heart of it all.
We  hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix every year,  are home of AFL footy and  The Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne is a city where people see, breathe and live the arts. 
It hosts one of the premier cultural calendars in the nation, including the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The city also plays host to a diverse collection of galleries visit NGV International which hosts an outstanding collection of international artworks including a permanent display of work from celebrated artists such as Monet and Rembrandt, or NGV Australia which is home to Australian art.
Wander down Flinders Lane and pop into one of the many independent galleries, or take time out to explore the plethora of public art.
Hotel Disocvery is  a stone’s throw from the Queen Victoria Market, a 10 minute walk to funky Brunswick St and is surrounded by Melbourne’s best venues and attractions. Set in a quiet side street of the city makes it the ideal place to stay in Melbourne. Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with local staff, Hotel Discovery has been designed to provide a safe and friendly environment where all guests can work, rest and play.
Hotel Discovery is more than a place to stay. With our two in-house bars, lounge, huge screen cinema, café, rooftop garden and job centre we provide you with everything you need to relax and hang out with friends. If your looking for work our in-house job centre and working holidays programmes will ensure you get lots of it!!!
The Hotel Discovery buses do free airport pickups as well as Neighbours, Bay Tours and City Sights Tours. And you cannot miss one of our infamous bus parties.
How To Get There
How to Get Here From the Airport, Bus and Train Stations:
- From Tullamarine Airport please give us a call upon arrival so we can organise your FREE airport pick up between 8am - 7pm (based on minimum 3 night stay) Otherwise just jump on the Skybus which is $16 one way
- From Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) you take the Free City Circle Tram north along Spencer Street, get off at LaTrobe & Queen Street, then head two blocks north along Queen Street towards The Queen Victoria Market. Turn east into Franklin Street and walk 80 metres to our front door! too easy
- From Avalon Airport you can take the Sunbus that can drop you directly at our doorstep for $20 one way
Terms & Conditions
Please note our cancellation policy: more than 48 hours notice of change - no charge less than 48 hours notice of change - 100% of first night room rate charged.
*HOTEL DISCOVERY NOW CHARGE 3% ON ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS WHEN GUEST CHECK IN*