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Hotel Discovery

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  • Airport Transfers
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • DVD Player
  • Pay/Satellite TV
  • Communal Kitchen
  • Internet Access
  • Fully Equipped Laundry
  • Single room(s)
  • Dining Room
  • Computer/Internet
  • Wireless Internet Access
  • DVD Library
  • Dorm rooms
  • Pool/Snooker Table
  • BBQ Area
  • Television
  • Heating
  • 24 hour Reception
  • 24 Hour Check-in
  • Tour Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Linen Provided
  • Live Entertainment
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Stay at Hotel Discovery and you will be based right in the heart of Melbournes amazing CBD! Walk out the front door and have access to cheap international cuisine, nightlife, live music, shopping, hidden laneways and all of Melbournes major attractions.

Stay 3 nights or more and receive a FREE airport pick up from Tullamarine Airport. *conditions apply. We also treat our guests to FREE breakfast each day and a FREE welcome drink in our bar.

Our local staff at our 24 hour reception desk will point you in the right direction and keep you entertained with daily events. The Velvet Underground Bar has Happy Hour every night with super cheap drinks and lots of fun events & parties!

Surf the net on our Wi-Fi or at our internet cafe, laze in the sun or cook a BBQ up on our rooftop or enjoy a movie in our very own cinema. You can also enjoy a range of cheap meals & amazing pizzas made by our Pizza Chef at our caf which is open every day.

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Special Features
Our in-house employment agency, Downunder Jobs, will sort you out if your looking for work to get cashed up for your next adventure!!! Check out the Working Holiday Program and avoid the stress of trying to figure it all out when you arrive.
Facilities
Hotel Discovery is a very large city property with many accommodation options available. We are perfect for the budget traveller who is looking for a simple accommodation that is clean, safe and has a super friendly atmosphere. You are guaranteed to meet lots of people whilst taking part in our daily events & parties! For travelers looking to share accommodation we have 4, 6, 8, 10 share dorms and also 12 - 16 share dorms for those looking for an even cheaper option. For those wanting some privacy we also have basic private double, twin & family rooms. All rooms have shared bathroom facilities, heating and linen. To ensure you a hassle free and safe stay all floors and rooms have swipe card access, we have 24 hour reception & overnight security staff, CCTV and strict ID polices.
Getting There
We offer a FREE airport pick up from Tullamarine for all guests who stay 3 or more consecutive nights. If you arrive between 5am and 9pm simply go to bus zone 2 or 5 and jump on the STAR BUS. Tickets are $10 per person however if you stay 3 nights or more with us the $10 will be refunded on check-in when you provide the receipt. Outside of these hours jump on a Skybus (operates 24 hours a day) to Southern Cross Station. Tickets are $16 per person. Southern Cross Station You can also get the FREE City Circle Tram from the from of the station and get off at the corner of Queen & LaTrobe Street. Then walk up one block to Franklin and turn right. We are 167 Franklin St. Otherwise a taxi will cost approx $8
Bar
Bar
Cooking/Kitchen facilities
BBQ, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Communal Kitchen, Dining Room
Internet
Internet Access, Computer/Internet, Wireless Internet Access
Room - General
Ceiling Fan
Accommodation Type
Single room(s), Dorm rooms
Cable/TV/DVD/Stereo
DVD Player, Pay/Satellite TV, DVD Library
Entertainment
Live Entertainment
Site Facilities
Pool/Snooker Table, BBQ Area
Guest Lounge
Television, Heating
Transfers
Airport Transfers
Linen & Laundry
Linen Provided
Laundry
Fully Equipped Laundry
Services
24 hour Reception, 24 Hour Check-in, Tour Desk

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Best Bakpak Accomodation...

Hotel Discovery

 by stridingash Oct, 2009 As a GROUP TOUR
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This has to be one of the best accomodation I have stayed at and I am highly impressed. We spent a bit extra and stayed in a larger room and loved it... ... Read More (Date of experience: Oct, 2009 )

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Highly recommended

Hotel Discovery

 by Kris From Spain (prior to 01/07/2010)
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Woooo hooooo! Great place to stay during the Racin carnival. Had a great time and fun down at the bar on Saturday. Stayed in most backpackers places and must say, Staff was great, Cafe dished up excellent food above the standards to many places i have stayed or eaten during my travel ... Read More

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Not the best ...

Hotel Discovery

 by Herge (prior to 01/07/2010)
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I had to pass 3 nights in this one, but I stayed only 2, and I changed for another one.Bedrooms are okay, cleaned, but the kitchen is not a kitchen! That was always dirty, and it was not easy to cook and eat there ... Read More

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this place rocks

Hotel Discovery

 by Dani25 (prior to 01/07/2010)
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I have staid at Hotel Discovery for 5 days. And what can I say. This place rocks!The staff is awesome. They know everything about and around Melbourne. The space is enormous so much space but that what you need here with backpackers everywhere really everywhere Lots of people form different countries ... Read More

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Many Changes

Hotel Discovery

 by Johan (prior to 01/07/2010)
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I have been a frequent visitor to Melbourne and have stayed with Hotel Bakpak in the past. I have found many changes within the hotel from the welcoming appearance of the reception area to the customer service ... Read More

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Location

167 Franklin Street
Melbourne VIC
Australia
Getting ThereWe offer a FREE airport pick up from Tullamarine for all guests who stay 3 or more consecutive nights. If you arrive between 5am and 9pm simply go to bus zone 2 or 5 and jump on the STAR BUS. Tickets are $10 per person however if you stay 3 nights or more with us the $10 will be refunded on check-in when you provide the receipt. Outside of these hours jump on a Skybus (operates 24 hours a day) to Southern Cross Station. Tickets are $16 per person. Southern Cross Station You can also get the FREE City Circle Tram from the from of the station and get off at the corner of Queen & LaTrobe Street. Then walk up one block to Franklin and turn right. We are 167 Franklin St. Otherwise a taxi will cost approx $8
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