Unfortunately we did not get to stay here as the hostel was fully booked, but the guy that ran the place was very friendly and helpful. It was teaming with rain when we arrived we were soaked to the skin, the chap told us he had no rooms left and kindly called neighbouring hostels and found us a room, he... More

My boyfriend and I stayed here for two weeks while looking for rent in Melbourne. Lords was a great base to explore from and meet people while still having a private corner to ourselves. Will definitely recommend it to friends visiting Melbourne.

It's a very local and unique hostel for a long term staying travellers or people relocate to MEL. I have travelled 12 countries and it is the first time to experience this unique hostel that's most local type of hostel with a lot of traditional decoration insides. It's safe, clean and easy for taking public transport, the single room is... More

Love this place - not sure how it is now the refurb has been done but the photos online look amazing - stayed here twice on my travels round Aus. The owner is super friendly, the old place is charming and a great place to stay long or short term. everyone is really friendly and the location is amazing for... More

a lovely small hostel, which more or less is a shared house, it only holds around 50 ppl with dorms and a few double rooms and cabins. With a croquet lawn and kitchen and all amienities this place is a lot of fun, full of life and owned by a guy who treats you as one of his own. you... More

The hostel is operated by a very helpful guy called Pat who will answer all questions and look to help you when he can. The hostel has a very homely feel to it as a lot of the tenants are longer term residents. This probably has led the hostel to have a 'lived in look' as it could do they... More

I made a reservation on the internet for staying at Lords Lodge, Melbourne in January - 09. They requested by e-mail my credit card details and told me that they were going to charge us a "deposition" of one nights stay. In due of sad family reasons we had last week to to cancel our reservation. Their homepage says that... More

Lords Lodge - I am 40+ so this was my initial backpapker experience, and can not be compared with the Crowne Plaza at Coogee, or FIji. However I was pleasantly suprised. The room was a 4 bunk dorm and dusty, not dirty. The shared bathrooms were clean and water was hot. However the best part was the people. People of... More