Very cosy and fun hostel. Comfy beds and good atmosphere. Beware staying here in summer though as the rooms do turn into a sauna at night time
Friendly staff, good facilities and bathrooms clean. I was in a four bedroom female room, large enough room as it wasn't cramped. They have great nightly events and free breakfeast (assorted breads, spreads, coco pops and cornflakes, coffee and hot chocolate). Mostly full of British and German backpackers, with a lot of british people staying for extended periods of time while they look for a job.
I stayed 10 days whilst visiting for research, and had a good nights sleep every night as I never heard large amounts of noise. Overall a good stay with very friendly travellers and staff, only shame is that people disrespect the kitchen and everyday by the evening it looked like trash, as if a bomb had dropped. Don't be one of these people if you decide to stay!!
Great location. Clean rooms and well equipped kitchens. Not too noisy. Great all round.
I loved my stay at the Nunnery. Great bike tour, nice and friendly roommates and staff. Welcoming, quiet and safe atmosphere. Would stay here again a million times!!
Freezing in the winter (it gets to 0C here every year and yet they just have a doorway open to the outside?!), you pay extra for the wifi that doesn't function, and this is the first time in my life I've had the pleasure of experiencing bedbugs. When I brought this up to the staff they tried to tell me what I found crawling on my bed wasn't a bedbug. Could not more strongly recommend against staying here.
Stayed here for 3 weeks and was kinda sad to leave. It's a beautiful old building, clean rooms, very homey common area and they have heaps of activities. Free breakfast everyday and a weekly free soup and free bbq day. Made some good friends here, as the hostel is very social :)
It was ok, pretty much like any hostel although if you're coming with a car I would recommend staying at a different hostel. I had to park 30 minutes away and the staff weren't helpful finding an alternative
Staff friendly and helpful as always. Rooms and amenities were clean and the view from our balcony was spectacular. I'm looking forward to my next visit!
This is hands down the best hostel in Australia !! Stayed here twice over my travels and haven't got a bad word to say about it. Lovely rooms, comfy beds, awesome staff that organise loads of activities every week. Great location 5* 😄
The building(s) where the Nunnery is located are a bit old, but it gives the hostel a cool look that's very charming and full of character. There are a number of fun cafes and activities to do nearby and it's a 15 minute walk to the city center. The Melbourne Museum is directly across the street along with a beautiful park. Rooms were nothing special. Ours had a heater which was wonderful since it was a bit chilly at night. They have lots of information about fun things to do in the area including a self-guided map to see cool street art in the surrounding area. Definitely check out Brunswick Street - so many cool shops and restaurants. Check out Little Hop on Brunswick for some delicious late night tacos and local brews and check out Doomsday Coffee for your daily dose of caffeine!
One of my favorite places I've stayed it was warm, the building is gorgeous, nice free breakfast, helpful staff, comfortable beds, great location, secure, rooms are spacious, plenty of storage space, affordable, felt very at home here and I wish I could have stayed longer! Again, I love that the old architecture is still there thick wood, stained glass, giant vanities lovely.