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City Limits Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "CITY LIMITS HOTEL STUDIO APARTMENTS".
Lounge
A modern interior with a dining area, seating, and a view of the street.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in microwave, a sink, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $101
$92 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

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20-22 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, VIC3000
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourke Street Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Studio

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

King/Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a heater, a nightstand with a radio, and a patterned carpet.

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a window with a view of a red building, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 753 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a clock, and a window.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at City Limits Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, steps from Princess Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Emporium Melbourne and 0.6 mi (1 km) from State Library of Victoria.

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • State Library of Victoria - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 3 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dolly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Patricia Coffee Brewers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Venom Brewing - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Secret Kitchen Chinatown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Limits Hotel

City Limits Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desk chairs and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 32 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per day); reservations required
  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (7:00 AM - 11:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 6:30 AM)
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 60.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Secured self parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per day (656 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property class

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

City Limits Melbourne
City Limits Motel
City Limits Motel Melbourne
City Limits Hotel Melbourne
City Limits Hotel
City Limits Apartments
City Limits Hotel Hotel
City Limits Hotel Melbourne
City Limits Hotel Hotel Melbourne

City Limits Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 515 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 399 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming, good location, very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love this place. Nice lamps, and an actual woollen blanket! Plus windows you can open. Very convenient location as well 😃
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful and thoughtful staff. Great room with a kitchenette. Not a new hotel, but the room was clean, we had a bathtub, the bed was comfortable and we were less than 100m from the Princess Theatre. Fantastic location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - clean. Good range of tea bags
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, easy access, everything within walking distance.....highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful. The property was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with great hosts. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was good, very handy to the theatre
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was great and staff were super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was excellent. Staff were friendly and professional and our room very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best little hotel in the city - great staff , service and nothing too much to help out customers - a gem !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great amenities and brilliant position
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money for the budget-minded traveler. Clean room, professional staff, jelly beans.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Had evrything we needed 4 a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff and well-equipped room!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Clean and nice visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Close to hospital and public transport !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location for shops, transport, dining, very friendly staff, super comfy bed, recommend, and will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025