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Hotel ClaremontvsBase Backpackers St Kilda
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel Claremont is the choice of most reviewers compared to BASE Backpackers St Kilda. Hotel Claremont is ranked #16 in Melbourne with positive reviews from 4 reviews such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
Hotel Claremont
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
189 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $21/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Business Center
"The high ceilings and the mosaic tiles in the lobby welcome visitors into this old-world hotel. It's an attractive place, though sparsely furnished." Full review
"Restored 1886 Victorian guesthouse in the heart of South Yarra. Over 70 bright, airy dorm and private rooms with recently renovated shared bathrooms."
Budget
"The hostel-style lodgings at the Hotel Claremont are geared toward travelers on a budget." Full review
"The Claremont is good value, with comfortable rooms, high ceilings and shared bathrooms." Full review
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