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Global Backpackers

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238 Victoria Street | North Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2010

This is actually a good place to stay. I met very good people here. The staff was very friendly and helpful to me though I found she's a little bit weird in the beginning. However the building is a little bit run down. The place is not very clean as well. The pillow (not the bed) that I got was... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2009

The hostel is in a strategic location for transportation (trams) and located just opposite the Victoria Markets. Lots of restarunants and convenient stores along the street. The hostel staff are friendly and willing to help. However, the building is a bit run down and the room was dark (just rely on a light bulb to light up the whole room)... More

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The hostile is in a great location for transportation, trams right across the street. Another plus, Victoria Markets also across the street, inexpensive food prices. Lots of restarunants, bars, nite life across the street. The hostile is not the cheapest or the most expensive but I love it here because I made tons of friends. I have experienced food from... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2006

oh my god, DO NOT stay here, place looked okay at first, maybe a bit run down but for 19 dollars i thought it was fine, common room area a bit shabby and kitchen small, showers and toilets a bit grubby but i wasnt expecting 4 star luxery...as for the rooms, i know i arrived on a saturday but one... More

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