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Ritz for Backpackers

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169 Fitzroy Street | St. Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
3.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

The hostel is really great! I stayed for 2 weeks and it somehow felt like a new home. When I arrived with my boyfriend in the morning they stored our luggage for us and took us to the kitchen to have a pankcake breakfast. It was amazing and I enjoyed it every morning. The staff was very friendly as they... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

There's really nothing that I could complain about during my 2 weeks here. I am currently travelling Australia with my girlfriend and we've already seen a couple of Hostels here and this is definitely the best. The common room is really big and has a pool-table, several couches and a big flatscreen. Due to the hostel program like Cheese &... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

The hostel was rather grotty, the rooms weren't cleaned the whole time we were there. The staff weren't very friendly and as this was the first place we stayed on our arrival to Oz, it didn't create a very good first impression. The kitchen was large but never cleaned, the fridges were full of food that had been left behind... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

As a young, outgoing person I was really excited to go to Oz and have a lot of fun but this hostel RUINED my first week. Me and my friend arrived from Britain at 3.30am to find that no one was answering the buzzer or the phone. We sat outside for two hours,till 5.30, on the street hoping that someone... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

I am glad we didn't stay in this hostel first during out three week break - otherwise I don't think I would have ever stepped foot in a hostel again!! As a couple we had booked a private double room - unfortunately they didn't mention that it seemed to be in the noisiest area in the hostel!! The hostel was... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2011 via mobile

Be warned, this place is party central. Personally I think that is a great thing when travelling as I met some of the best people ever here but it's not for the faint hearted. Nice clean rooms and a homely feel that makes you want to stay longer. Also something going on everynight. This place was recommended to me and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2011 via mobile

I was quite shocked to read some if the reviews of this place after we found it one of the best we have been to. Ok we did stay in a double room that wasn't near the bar below so we were lucky I think. We had a double room, they are fairly basic, a bed, 2 bedside cabinets and... More

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Adelaide, South Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2011

The alleged "Secure Storage Area" is about as secure as leaving your luggage on the street. Staff hand keys out to anybody who asks. My friend had a jumper stolen whilst our luggage was stowed and one of the cleaners spilt bleach all over my gf's bag and ruined it (as storage area doubles as cleaning supplies storage) but didn't... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2011

My friends and I had a terrible experience at The Ritz in St. Kilda. We checked in and thought everything had gone smoothly, they allowed up to place our bags in their "secure" luggage storage. We went out for the day under the assumption that our things would be stored safely and securely. When we arrived back to change for... More

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Cairns
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2010

Wow. I loved this hostel and actually felt better than at home :D good location, great and helpful staff-they gave us some tips for trips, offered us breakfast on arrival, had some great activitys arranged and serves for meeting and getting to know new people....woooooow again. Definitely staying there when I come back to Melbourne. Fell in love with this... More

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Ritz for Backpackers Also Known As

  • Ritz St Kilda
  • St Kilda Ritz
  • St Kilda Ritz-Carlton
Address: 169 Fitzroy Street | St. Kilda Beach, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia

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