When travelling on a shoestring, one will inevitably find that staying in a hostel is the most cost-effective option available. Melbourne in Australia boasts a large variety of these hostels. But how does one choose from the huge array of Melbourne backpackers hostels on offer?

One of the first things you should think about when choosing a hostel is whether it's centrally situated. When backpacking you normally don't have your own transport - you have to rely on public transport. It's no use therefore to save two dollars a night on a cheap hostel and then spend ten dollars every day to get the the tourist area of the city. Rather choose a centrally situated place right from the start.

If you could go anywhere in the world to host your conference, where would you go? To answer this question, you need to ask a few more. What city offers superb style and professional venues? What location will offer a variety of features to sustain guests between conferencing sessions? If you're thinking Melbourne conferences, you're thinking of one of the best places in the world to host an event.

Bringing together sophistication and style

You are probably well aware of Melbourne's international reputation for having built up an image of urban chic. A dedication to excellence has brought about some of the finest dining venues in the world, that combine high-class cooking with multicultural cuisine influences. Many fine artworks have been collected for display in numerous city locations, available for perusal at the leisure of your guests. Hidden alleys and lane-ways, waiting to be explored, provide a portal into a secret world of boutique bars and designer fashions.