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Base Backpackers St KildavsThe Cullen, Prahran
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Art Series - The Cullen scores significantly better than Base Backpackers St Kilda. Art Series - The Cullen comes in at 86 with endorsements from 8 publications including Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Base Backpackers St Kilda
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
17 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $11/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
"This modern establishment in a central St Kilda location rightly assumes that even those travelling on a budget appreciate a little bit of style now and again."
"Base have modern and friendly hostels all around Australia and New Zealand, and this St Kilda outlet gets hit with party-happy travelers harder than a Hard Rock Café in Vegas." Full review
Star
"This funky hostel, rated as one of the best in Australia, is slick and well managed."
Top choice
"There’s a floor – complete with hair straighteners and champagne deals – set aside for female travellers, and a bar and live-music nights keep the good times rolling." Full review
The Cullen, Prahran
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
164 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Prahran, Stonnington, Victoria 3181
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"From the lobby's life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn."
"Expect visions of Ned Kelly shooting you from the glam opaque room/bathroom dividers in this new and lively hotel, resplendent in the works of Sydney artist Adam Cullen." Full review
Upscale
"Bright and airy rooms are all open-plan suites with full kitchenettes, and... are decorated with modern and abstract designs and artwork." Full review
"Each of the rooms offers a kitchenette and contemporary furnishings." Full review
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Book one of the 18 deluxe balcony suites to take advantage of outdoor space.
8.0
"If you want to experience some of Melbourne's inner-city grunge, stay at boutique 'art' hotel The Cullen, located just off Chapel Street." Full review
"Trendy urban crash pad inspired by Aussie artist Adam Cullen, with a rooftop deck and dumpling bar." Full review
"Every room of the hotel, from the compact studio suite to the sprawling penthouse, pays tribute to Sydney artist Adam Cullen, thanks to a large private collection of his work. " Full review
"From the lobby’s life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn." Full review
"A strikingly designed boutique hotel...it’s more welcoming and less aggressive than it may sound, with plentiful comforts in its apartment-style, kitchenette-equipped rooms " Full review