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    Urban Central

    430 reviews
    #23 of 161 Specialty Lodging in Melbourne
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    334 City Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
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    430 reviews
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    334 City Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia See on map
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    Bar/Lounge
    Multilingual Staff
    Wheelchair Access
    Self-Serve Laundry
    2 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 11 March 2018
    Great Room

    Absolute value for money,Large King Size bedroom, ensuited, and quiet even though next to a major H'way! 7 minute walk to Green Tramway CBD Circuit, stayed two nights and no hassles, Crown Casino 5 minute walk.More

    1  Thank Joe G
    Response from Sarra A, Guest Relations Manager at Urban CentralResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Joe, many thanks for taking the time to review our property. Urban Central is in a great location and is value for money and we are really pleased you enjoyed stay with. Hope you come back and visit us again. Cheers, the Urban Central...More

    Reviewed 8 March 2018 via mobile
    Fantastic

    Stayed in a comfy 4 bed room. Receptionist was great, very helpful and friendly and gave me a room to myself. Great bar area for chilling out in. Small bathrooms and Not a fan of the location but, great otherwise.

    1  Thank erin200181986
    Response from Sarra A, Guest Relations Manager at Urban CentralResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Erin, many thanks for taking the time to review our property. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and our friendly staff. We do hope you visit us again. Cheers the Urban Central team.

    Reviewed 2 March 2018 via mobile
    Perfect hostel

    We stayed here for three nights and loved it. Hostel is in a great location, a tram stop is less than a minute walk, Woolworths about 5 minutes and the train station 10 minutes. Melbourne offers plenty of shopping and nightlife. There is a free...More

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    Response from Sarra A, Guest Relations Manager at Urban CentralResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi there, many thanks for taking the time to write your great review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and liked our location, we are very lucky to have so many essential services so close to Urban Central. We look forward...More

    Reviewed 28 February 2018
    Private room

    I stayed in a private room on the 5th floor which was very quiet - got a great night's sleep. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the ensuite bathroom is very nice. Tea and coffee provided on a tray which is nice but not...More

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    Response from Jason-GM, Reception at Urban CentralResponded 1 March 2018

    Hi Rose, many thanks for taking the time to write your great review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we are thrilled you found your ring. I will speak to housekeeping regarding topping up the tea and coffee as this...More

    Reviewed 6 February 2018
    Clean & modern backpackers with plenty of rooms"with a view"!

    Kitchen large for a backpackers & so clean the cleaner was keeping it in tip top shape as I cooked with other backpackers-plastic spoons available too which was very helpful for me!Bathrooms in shared dorm area excellent as other backpackers shared faciltiies often so small...More

    1  Thank Aviva B
    Response from Jason-GM, Guest Relations Manager at Urban CentralResponded 8 February 2018

    Hi Aviva, many thanks for taking the time to write your review.We are really pleased you enjoyed our facilities and our value for money property. I will pass on your positive feedback to housekeeping team. We do hope that you visit us again. Happy travels,...More

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    27 July 2016|
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    Response from lwm89 | Reviewed this property |
    I left my bags in the luggage room a few months back when we arrived early. It was crowded but we didn't have any problems finding enough room. I wouldn't worry about it too much.
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    "1 St Floor for ensuited King Size Bedrooms, higher floors cater for Backpackers"
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    "The private rooms on the 5th floor are good for a break from a shared room."
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    "Get a private room-quieter & then you don't have to put up with"tv hogs" on the shared..."
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    "Don't book the 2nd floor if you want quiet, ask for a room with wall air cond. Corner rooms are bigger by..."
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