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Birches Serviced Apartments

Property class: 3.5

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A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a sign for 'Birches'.
A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a wall-mounted artwork, and bedside lamps.
A kitchen with a microwave, sink, kettle, toaster, and a plate of vegetables.
An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and tables, large potted plants, and umbrellas.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with green apples, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $110
$100 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 03002
  • Place, Fitzroy Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall. The room is described as germ-free and safe with a 99.9% ethanol sanitizer spray.

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Boutique One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A bed with white pillows and a green lamp on a bedside table.

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a grey blanket, and a wall-mounted abstract art piece above it.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a patterned pillow, a black lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork of a child flying a kite.

Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a green and black accent, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Queen One Bedroom Apartment

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at Birches Serviced Apartments in Melbourne (East Melbourne), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Collins Street and Melbourne Cricket Ground. .This aparthotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Rod Laver Arena and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Queen Victoria Market.
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What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bridge Road - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Collins Street - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Princess Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station - 5 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commons Reading Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Commons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Builders Arms Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪All Nations Hotel - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Birches Serviced Apartments

Birches Serviced Apartments offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Kitchenettes are outfitted with microwaves and espresso makers. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: AUD 35 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 24 units
  • 3 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Birches Serviced Apartments East Melbourne
Birches Serviced East Melbourne
Birches Serviced Apartments Apartment East Melbourne
Birches Serviced Apartments Apartment
Birches Serviced Apartments
Birches Serviced Apartments Aparthotel
Birches Serviced Apartments East Melbourne
Birches Serviced Apartments Aparthotel East Melbourne

Birches Serviced Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 631 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pleasant staff and helpful. Clean apartment and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Room and amenities were extremely clean. While being a pet friendly place, there was no pet smell in the room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean and comfortable, parking was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Communication
Great value for money and fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

meaghan

Just need more bedding for the pull out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The room was a very generous size, and had a comfortable bed. It was decoratively a little tired, and in need of a spruce up, but it was clean and in a great location. Secure parking overnight for $20 was a good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caragh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good accomodation for what we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
i was a good place to stay for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was basic and a bit run down, but clean and comfortable. Parking was very easy and secure. Great option for anyone looking for affordable accommodation near the cbd. Amazing price, especially considering it has a full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoy staying at the Birches for its location, off street parking and customer service.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay room was clean and we were able to have our dog with us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Pleasant staff, good location,clean and well appointed and roomy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
property was clean and tidy, but a bit tired in areas. Great location, easy access to hospitals for family visits, cafes, walk to city, good security, and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Some cobwebs at the top of curtains / roof. Otherwise brilliant rooms / cleanliness / location and parking. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Thanks, everything was easy, great spot. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
perfect location to walk into the city or to the MCG
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were happy with our stay , our room was clean and quiet , just right for our short stay near the hospitals and close to the parks .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a great place to stay by the MCG. Clean spacious rooms with a surprising amount of coffee options for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our reasons for travelling to melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The price for where it was I was very pleased
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Coral

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was close to tram stops and a lovely outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well set out, air-conditioning worked well. Nice comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025