It’s not a hostel, it’s a shared house 😊

Stayed in January 2025

Great community. I booked for 1 week and ended up staying almost a month.

Stayed in November 2024

People, big community feel! Very close to brunswick shops and public transport. Tram and bus are 100m from hostel and train station is 9 minute walk. Good for working holiday travellers, as the staff are flexible with extending stays. Highly recommend!

Stayed in October 2024

Would recommend for long stays. Nice hostel with all facilities and amazing staff.

Stayed in July 2024

I stayed in Landing Pads for four weeks and I had a great time there! Staff were friendly, attentive and helpful. The place was kept cozy and clean. The other guests were respectful of each other and the house rules, and we had great fun with all the social events inside and outside the hostel! I definitely recommend Landing Pads to anyone coming to Melbourne!

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing really comes to mind.

I've stayed in quite a few hostels throughout the years, but this is the first time I was in a place that gave me so much 'being home' vibes. Everyone (from staff to other backpackers) were very friendly and would always find a way to spend their time together. Location was also great, specially if you wanna enjoy what Brunswick has to offer. Special shotout to Guily and Lina for making mine and Mariana stay even more enjoyable. When I'm back to Melbourne, I'm definitely staying with Pads hoping I can meet some familiar faces again.

Stayed in July 2024

Very friendly and welcoming hostel, great community and comfortable. Very attentive to make improvements! Probs best hostel I’ve stayed at

Stayed in June 2024

Small details, the wash n dry systems need coins, so, if you don't have cash, it is hard to use it. The kitchen is a little bit small for the amount of people and some beds don't have curtains, but that's all.

Almost anything from the hostal is amazing. People is nice, they have a cheap laundry/dry system, there is certain activities during the week and the beds are comfortable. They store lost objects, so you can recover them, the water system is good, and you have hot water for washing and bath. There are a lot of stores and supermarkets near the area, so, it's a huge advantage.

Stayed in May 2024

The pros wayyyy outweigh the negative, but the air flow sucked in the rooms. We had a balcony door so that helped a lot. It’s also a house so be prepared to have to wait for bathrooms at busy times. Also if you want to be close to all the action it’s 30min tram to city, 1hr to at Kildare, and 1.5th to half moon bay so factor transit $$ in your decision, but you’ll love it. Just sit at the picnic tables and you’ll make friends in no time

I originally booked for 1 week…ended up staying over a month. It’s an older house with some cosmetic issues, but the homey feel and people made it hard to leave. It is a working hostel, so it was nice that they hosted a job seeker workshop to give some insight into what the Aussies are looking for. Made some amazing friends who were had the same relative goals and not party 24/7. Love the family dinner night and programming. Shout out to Arnie and his amazing spa night that was 1000% needed. The staff were cleaning warriors and Amanda has a killer work setlist.

Stayed in November 2023

nothing really

One of the best hostels I have been to the events throughout the week are a nice touch and especially the family cookout every Wednesday I hope to go again at some point

Stayed in October 2023

I should have booked for two weeks instead of one but that’s on me !

Unique atmospshere, a great place to meet new friends, everyone bring something to the table ! The staff is helping, caring and efficient. I felt safe and had a good night sleeps.

Stayed in November 2023

Good vibes,friendly people and gorgeous area.

Stayed in September 2023

Great community, lovely staff, LP really goes out of its way to make you feel welcome!

Stayed in August 2023

Horrible machine noise in room every night.

Friendly people, place well organized and kept clean, best location in Melbourne.

Stayed in June 2023

The only thing that bothered me was the cleanliness of the bathrooms. Not filthy but consistently dirty floors.

The best hostel I've stayed in so far. This is mostly down to the friendly and welcoming atmosphere that starts from the owner Matt and extends to everyone I met. It feels more like a big sharehouse than a hostel. The 5 bed dorm I was in was spacious with lots of storage and comfortable beds. Common areas were comfortable and clean, but a bit of a squeeze if everyone was around at once. Movie nights and family dinners were such a nice touch. I wish I had stayed longer and I'll definitley be booking again when I'm back in Melbourne.

Stayed in May 2023

no curtain for top bunks but that’s luck of the draw and you can move if one becomes available

really social hostel friendly atmosphere

Stayed in May 2023

The only thing I can think of: The WiFi needs a do-over.

I loved this hostel. I personally think it was one of the best I have been. The staff was superb. Starting at check-in when Virgine showed me around nicely. Also the other staff (Redd and Ezra) are amazing people who make you feel welcome the moment you enter the hostel. Moreover, the living room and the backyard is a big hangout spot to meet new crowds and build friendships, with for me as a solo traveler is one of the most important things. I enjoyed the stay so much that I extended twice. Thank you so much!

Stayed in November 2022

Halloooo. The best hostel in Melbourne by far it is like no other. The kitchen and bathrooms are cleaned every day. Virgie is a real schatzi - she is always approachable and happy to help anyone.

Stayed in October 2022

Best hostel I've stayed in. Feels more like a house share rather than a hostel. Always clean, the staff are super friendly. Virgie always has a smile and is always around to help out whenever you need it. Brunswick is a cool area to live in, couldn't ask for more. Landing Pads is a home away from home

Stayed in October 2022

nothing

everything! it’s a really well run hostel and it has a family vibe everyone was soo nice even though I’m really socially awkward, they have a lot going on so if your a solo traveller it’s nice to be able to do stuff with people, it is clean and the free food shelf in the kitchen is a really good idea! room was big and had lockers in and plenty of space to put clothes and bits. two outdoor areas one which is quiet and one which you can use to smoke etc.

Stayed in April 2022

Everything. In my two weeks here I’ve made some friends for life. Everyone is so welcoming, there’s daily activities on to get everyone in the hostel involved, I’ve never enjoyed staying somewhere so much. I’m actually devastated to be leaving to my own apartment, but I’ll be back as a guest on the regular. The staff are amazing, and just friends like everyone else here. I couldn’t say anything other than amazing things for this place. There’s a reason people have stayed here for so long, it’s fantastic.

Stayed in April 2022

Amazing vibe! Such like minded and friendly people domestically, locally and internationally. A family like atmosphere. Fantastic location in Brunswick right next to Sydney road. Would highly recommend

Stayed in April 2022

Showers, especially upstairs could do with updating but are still serviceable. WiFi was a little poor at times but after talking to staff was improved very quickly.

Great welcoming from staff and guests, comfy beds with two pillows for once. Good kitchen with sharp knives and a freezer. Social activities throughout the week means you actually get to know the other guests. Geared up for longer staying guests it almost feels like a share house.

Stayed in April 2022

the manager Matt was a strange and very unhelpful character. I would not stay again because of him

the people were nice and the area was lively.

Stayed in March 2023