Magpie Street, Ballarat VIC 3350 Tel (03) 5333 3409 Websitewww.yha.com.au
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This is a nice hostel done in gold rush period architecture overlooking the Soveriegn Hill outdoor museum, about 3km south of the city centre. Facilities are good and include a big, clean kitchen and landscaped garden barbecue areas. The atmosphere is not as lively as most other hostels.
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Price Dorm bed $25 ($22 HI/YHA) Single room $38 ($34 HI/YHA) Twin room $58-65 ($50-60 HI/YHA) Prices are in Australian dollars and are inclusive of all taxes.
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I had a good night and day here last year. I was going en route from Melbourne to Adelaide, and as all hostels in Melbourne were full with the world cup on, I decided to stop in Ballarat before heading on to Adelaide.The Sovereign Hill goldmining town is a great place, which should definitely not be missed ; its like stepping back in time. The YHA is right next door, and as a guest you get a special deal on the ticket price. Mine was good for both the afternoon I arrived and next day. You check in through the Lodge reception, and I can honestly say that the staff were great. I had a late bus on the night, and they were really good with storing my bags and stuff, and when I was at a loose end they gave me access to a TV room to watch some sport. You must not miss Sovereign Hill and the YHA is the most convenient place to base yourself for it.
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Small modern hostel 24 July 2003
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(Review ID: 11123)
Check in staff at nearby Lodge unbelievably rude & extremely unhelpful.However,the hostel rooms were clean & the beds comfortable.The kitchen & communal area are open plan & all of the rooms open out into it.Ideal location for Sov Hill.
