Ritz for Backpackers
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About
Set in St Kilda West, Ritz for Backpackers is a hostel. It sits close to Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History and Art Yarramunua, about 1 km from Windsor. It holds an official 2-star rating and scores 3.9/5 across 296 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight Private lockers, good WiFi, and a chill common area sealed the deal..
What guests mention
Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History0.5 km
- Art Yarramunua1.1 km
- Luna Park1.2 km
- West Beach1.2 km
- St Kilda Beach1.2 km
- Chapel Street Bazaar1.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) — 16.4 km → all hotels near MEB
- Nearest station
- Windsor — 1.0 km
- Nearest beach
- West Beach — 1.2 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 13.4 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- AUD
- Power
- Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Ritz for Backpackers?
From Ritz for Backpackers, the nearest station, Windsor, is about 1.0 km away; Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) is around 16.4 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Ritz for Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, West Beach, is about 1.2 km from Ritz for Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Ritz for Backpackers have a pool?
Yes — Ritz for Backpackers offers bar, swimming pool, workspace / desk.
How is Ritz for Backpackers rated?
Ritz for Backpackers scores 3.9 out of 5 across 296 guest reviews, and holds an official 2-star rating.
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