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In Melbourne, family-friendly hotels under $250 typically offer spacious rooms, kid-friendly amenities, and convenient access to local attractions such as parks, museums, and family entertainment centers. Many of these accommodations also provide complimentary breakfast and family packages to enhance the stay for guests traveling with children.

Melbourne CBD

Located in Melbourne CBD, Elizabeth Hostel is surrounded by a range of restaurants, cafes and bars. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and 30 minutes' of free WiFi per device, per day is available in the rooms. Guests can enjoy a movie in the shared lounge/TV room.

Elizabeth Hostel Melbourne is just a 3-minute walk from Queen Victoria Market and a 10-minute walk from iconic Melbourne shopping district, Bourke Street Mall. Etihad Stadium is a 7-minute drive away.

This hostel features a 24-hour front desk. Guests have access to a shared bathroom, and communal kitchen facilities. Free instant coffee is available. Paid on-street parking is available nearby.

Elizabeth Hostel

Situated in the heart of Melbourne and offering a free continental breakfast, Europa Melbourne caters to International guests & is just 500 meters from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. Free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk are available.

Guests can stay in either a private room or a dormitory room which all offer air-conditioning and heating. The unique bunk beds offer a power socket and 2 USB sockets as well as a private reading light. Linen and towels are provided and there are lockers and luggage storage for guests convenience.

Guests have access to shared kitchen facilities, a rooftop lounge and a communal indoor lounge/TV area with a billiards table. The complimentary breakfast provided includes toast, cereals, pancakes and tea/coffee. There are weekly wine and cheese nights and free meals on Wednesday nights.

Europa Melbourne is 9 minutes' walk from Bourke Street Mall where you will find a range of restaurants, shops and cafes. It is 6 minutes' drive from Federation Square and 8 minutes' drive from Etihad Stadium.

Europa Melbourne

Flinders Backpackers is conveniently set in the centre of Melbourne, and provides a bar and free WiFi. The property is located 400 metres from St Paul's Cathedral, 200 metres from Flinders Street Station and 600 metres from Eureka Tower. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

You can play billiards at the hostel.

Popular points of interest near Flinders Backpackers include Block Arcade Melbourne, Melbourne City Conference Centre and Federation Square. Essendon Fields Airport is 11 km away.

Flinders Backpackers

The Mansion Melbourne (formerly Home at the Mansion) was refurbished in 2019 and offers a fusion of chilled vibes, heritage charm, stylish spaces and hotel staff at your service. It features free WiFi, a bar and café and co-working spaces.

The Mansion Melbourne is conveniently located for guests to explore the city of Melbourne. It is just a  few steps from the CBD and located across the road from Brunswick St in the inner-city suburb of Fitzroy. Guests can also enjoy some quiet time relaxing with a book in Carlton Gardens, which is just a 2-minute walk from The Mansion Melbourne. There are multiple free trams nearby and Parliament Train Station is a 4-minute walk from the property.

The Mansion features renovated rooms over three levels, connected by a grand double spiral staircase. The rooms are fitted out with bunk beds complete with privacy curtain, thick mattresses and pillows, a private bed light, power point and a locker. There is also a whole floor with air-conditioning available.

The Mansion Melbourne offers environmentally responsible accommodation, from composting the green waste onsite to purchasing fair trade coffee beans.

Hostel Code of Conduct
* Clean up after yourself, including washing, drying, and putting away dishes after use and before eating - clean as you cook.
* Guests are not permitted to possess or consume Alcohol in and on Hostel Grounds
* For safety & security of your belongings and yourselves, all bedroom doors must be    closed, ensure you have your key with you at all times
* The Mansion Hostel is exclusively for hostel Guests to enjoy, Visitors are not permitted in the Hostel but are welcome to Hang out in reception and the courtyard.
* No sleeping in the TV room
* Listen to and follow all staff direction

A breach of the following will result in immediate termination of reservation:
* Sneaking visitors into the hostel
* Smoking, Vaping, burning candles, or incense inside the hostel,
* Entering another guest’s room without their express consent.
* Possession, consumption or sale of Illicit drugs
* Physical or verbal intimidation, abuse, and/or violence.
* Guests suspected of or caught stealing

The Mansion Melbourne

Surrounded by shops and eateries, this hostel is right in the middle of Elizabeth street and Queen Victoria Market where great bars, shops are restaurants within 1 minute walking distance. Melbourne Central train station is just a 5 minute walk away.

Solid mixed dorms offer in room Wi-Fi and ensuite bathrooms. Every level has a dining area, large kitchen and laundry facilities.

There's also a TV lounge, full service bar with comfy couches, pool tables, a basic gym and a table tennis table.

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Family Friendly Hotels in Melbourne Under $250

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