Market Tavern Bar & Hostel

Its was a short run but I love it! Simple and cheap. Everything is there just make yourself home.

I stayed here for 2 weeks... I was just focused on completing tasks I needed to do.; so I wasn't at the place much. Downstairs had an inviting aroma of beer, the second floor smelt of cannabis. I think this place was in need of a renovation and an upgrade for the appliances; place was falling apart, the cook stoves only had two working burners, there was an out of order oven (stated it was getting cleaned), entrance for the hostel had wood coming off of the doorframe, the doors to each room had a card entrance lock but it wasn't what was used to lock the door, one of the washrooms on second level had a door that wouldn't shut. I enjoyed my roommates I stayed shared a room with and all the other guests were very nice, towards the end I wasn't feeling comfortable because the hotel staff and owner made me feel like the bad guy. My rent wasn't missing, the guy I paid the money to didn't document or give me a receipt... I had to show them on the CCTV camera that I paid in cash. Still 3 stars is a good review.

update 2019.12.16: I just found out all the content that I typed that time was not even shown up here. and out of all respect, I try to recall and write them down again. In terms of budgeting and location, this is definitely a very nice place that you should choose immediately. Also, the staff at the counter and wait for late arrive customer, I think that's also worth praising. However, in terms of room condition and public area hygiene, that's the reason why i put 2 stars at the beginning and changed to 3 now. Especially for the toilet and shower room, it is very nasty. Even though the staffs clean them regularly, but still people who shared to use them are not. I would say most of the time, I would need to clean the toilet by myself, and even found many time the toilet is not flushed, or there are many toilet paper thrown on the wet floor, or hand tissue fallen on the ground. I would say , on one side we really nice to ask for cooperation and abide of rules from the users; on the other, or to adjust the environment or the facilities that would prevent users from doing stupid things. I kind of having such mixed-feeling when I was staying in the hostel. However, yes, you probably could question me why bother of this convenient price of staying. I would say yes that's because it is convenient and that supposed to make customer comfortable with quality and standards.

The staff are friendly and helpful. Place always crowded because it is located in prime area, easy to get to local attraction with walking distance.

This place is amazing. I wish I had found the Market Tavern earlier and made it my Basecamp months ago. Unlike the big, superficial hostels in the CBD, this place offers the warmth, charme and character that comes along with good people and good vibes. There are people here that came off the Airport and stayed for months and years. They have great weekly activities and are just all about having a good time. It is really more like a big family and has treated me like a member. Come check it out and join in!

Amazing located., super friendly and helpful staff and cheap as chips. All Important rooms (Kitchen/Bathrooms) were clean and the main rooms were not to bad either. Id say they were as clean as a 10 people Dorm room can be. Thanks Guys. C Ya next time

Great little pub. Good ole fashioned service with a genuine smile. $5 wines (good size) $10 espresso martinis too..

A traditional 'boozer' in a sea of otherwise gentrified South Melbourne pubs. With happy hours, two pool tables and drink competitions via their Joker Poker (combined raffle & card trick) this is more 'common man' than the competitors, but welcoming and down to earth.

Great food here, good place to kick back and relax.

Friendly staff and unpretentious surroundings. Grab a cold beer and a sunny outside table and enjoy something yummy from the South Melbourne market out of the crowds. Spent several happy Sunday afternoons that way.