Wake up!

Located opposite Central Station, this award-winning hostel is part of that new breed – big, clean, efficiently run and with very proactive security, despite the party atmosphere. A major refurbishment in 2006 has made it better than ever. The common areas are like a twentysomething’s dream, with circular sofas, a funky TV lounge, endless banks of computers for internet use, a street café, kitchen, laundry, ATMs and a travel agent to organise your trips and help with finding work locally. The air-conditioned dorms sleep four, six, eight or ten, and some are women-only. There are also double and twin rooms, some with private showers. Bedlinen is provided and check-in is 24 hours. Bar. Disabled-adapted rooms. Internet (high-speed pay terminals). No smoking. Restaurant. TV (DVD/TV room). CityRail/LightRail Central. Rates $30-$38 dorm; $98-$108 double; $115 triple. Rooms 500 beds. Credit Masterdard, Visa.