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Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay

2.0 star property

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Garden
Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property amenity
Staircase
Front of property

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
15 Charles Street, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067
  • Fitzroy Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Capsule Pod

Capsule Pod

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite

Premium Double Room, Ensuite

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (Abbotsford), Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay is a 4-minute walk from Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail and 10 minutes by foot from Yarra Bend Park. .This hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Carlton and United Breweries and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Gertrude Contemporary Art Space.
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What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Princess Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station - 4 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thanh Ha 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Three Bags Full - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Kingdom - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Abbotts Yard - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay

Suburban Melbourne hostel connected to a shopping center, a quick walk to Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay offers 12 shared accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Melbourne hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay, Spanish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free off-site parking within 33 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Heating fee: AUD 10 per day
  • Hot tub fee: AUD 30 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion
15 Charles Mansion
15 Charles Abbotsford Homestay
15 Charles Abbotsford Mansion Hostel
15 Charles Abbotsford Homestay Hostel
Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay Abbotsford

Abbotsford Private Rooms & Pods @ 15 Charles Homestay Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 80 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as expected from the listing posted.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was as advertised and fine. But being by the front door it was so LOUD. Everytime someone used the door the beeping of the door lock and slamming of the door woke us up. Not to mention the loud occupants who spoke on the phone and in the hallways at 11:00pm, 2:30am , then again at 4:30am. Do not recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Disliked: Staff & service
This is a very basic place, so don’t expect much and bring a padlock for your gear as this is an unsafe area. I had a problem with my pod breaking and I was injured and the staff were not interested in putting things right. If you book here don’t expect much for your money!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitomi

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Ngaio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked friendly and welcoming staff, cleanliness, free coffee tea and bread. Comfortable bed and communal areas. Only think to be improved is that I wasnt in receipt of the code to get in when I arrived. I didnt have a sim card so couldnt phone. I went away and emailed Frank to get it and then went back. Ideally an automatic email and text giving these details, before check out time would have been good. Overall this is my favourite accommodation place in Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My windows were missing 1 half of the curtain which meant you had a natural alarm clock regardless how tired you are, but hey, cheap
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a budget stay. They send you an email after booking which had me giggling that really pushed it home. They basically say you don’t pay for extra services so don’t expect them. For me, I got exactly what I paid for. I was excited to try out the capsule pod for a night and it was maybe 15mins from where I’d been earlier. Very convenient. The pods were a bit creaky but overall clean and had all the necessary bits for charging electronics. It gave me a Star Wars/Star Trek vibe and it was fun staying somewhere that looks so much like the places in Japan that I haven’t been able to go. The shower was adequate, got the job done. Decent shared kitchen. From my single night everyone seemed to be aware of each other and were as quiet as they could be. These aren’t soundproof spaces but I didn’t find it a problem. I have chronic pain and health conditions and I was in an upper capsule. I found the little ladder steps to be the easiest I’ve ever used. Very solid, easy to navigate and no foot pain from tiny rungs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lungile

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One towel, stained and not even folded, no bed lamps, bed had no frame or bed head, just a matress and base plonked on the floor.no soap in bathroom, no amenities. For very little extra cost this room could have been so much better. Spa out odd order and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yunquing

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yunquing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay and Huw the manager there is pretty nice. He does very good and tasty cooks for me. Good experience to share and will choose too for next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Muriel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a homestay in the true sense of the word. The caretaker goes the extra mile and is great IT support. rooms and bathrooms are excellent. The back garden area is lovely to spend time in. Laundry and Kitchen is just like home. If you need something and can't find it, all you have to do is ask.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you're on a limited budget or everything else is booked out, then so be it. Holes in the walls, dust on all horizontal surfaces and the bed was, well, less said the better. On a positive note, however, the caretaker is a genuinely friendly gentleman who tries hard to make guests feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tayla

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgustingly filthy. Awaiting refund and did not feel safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Cheap place to stay but don't expect a super comfy bed or much privacy and quiet. Fairly priced and convenient for a one night stay near Melbourne's attractions
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sonya

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away! This place is nothing at all like the pictures! It was so dirty and we felt too uncomfortable to stay there. It was terrible, we left 5 minutes after check in. Trying to get a refund. 15 degrees hotter inside then outside with a tiny fan only. Walls and curtains were covered in black and brown marks. It was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Vivian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
For the price we weren't expecting much but the place smelled very badly of smoke pretty much throughout the day as if someone was smoking indoors. We were only after a night's stay so were not very bothered about much else but the smoke was something we couldn't ignore.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slept in a pod that was a bit difficult to get in and out of. Shower facilities were adequate.Email that was sent regarding check-in was misleading.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Fran, Melbourne

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No tea bags for a cuppa on arrival and couldn't find any cups .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Ann

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and tidy. Had everything we needed. Other guests were noisy and disruptive in the middle of the night ( obviously owners can't control that). Was also disappointed we couldn't find cups at breakfast- had to wash dishes left by other guests to use ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great no frills low cost hostel style accomodation in a nice secure location. Interactions with the other guests were pleasant. No issues with noise or shared amenities at all. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020