Opened: 2006 Renovated: 1970 Number of Rooms: 30
Within 15 minutes' walk of St Kilda Beach and sea baths, Ritz For Backpackers offers 500 MB of free WiFi, free daily breakfast supplies including pancake mix, coffee, tea and jam, regular night activities and free locker use.
The hostel is a 10-minute drive from both Melbourne Arts Centre and Rod Laver Arena. Melbourne Airport is 25 minutes’ drive away.
Guests have access to a shared kitchen, a lounge area with a large cinema screen and a spacious common area with satellite TV. There is also a games room with a billiards table, a guest laundry and a terrace with outdoor furniture.
Free pasta and rice are also provided in the communal kitchen. Activities include BBQs, wine and cheese gatherings, pool competitions and games.