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City Stays

3.0 star property

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large mirror, and a view of the city through the window.
A high-rise building with a view of a cityscape, including a parking lot and a bridge.
A modern living room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with decorative pillows, a standing lamp, and a small table with books.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $93
$86 nightly
$93 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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181 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourke Street Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a large window offering a city view.

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a glass door leading to a balcony.

Premium Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

City Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Grand Studio, Balcony

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a view of a cityscape through floor-to-ceiling windows.

Grand Studio, Balcony

  • 328 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

Superior Studio, Balcony

  • City view
  • 296 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Studio, Balcony

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, bed, and a sofa.

Superior Studio, Balcony

  • 296 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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City Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

City Studio

  • City view
  • 231 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at City Stays, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Collins Street and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bourke Street Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Hardware Lane - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • RMIT University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 4 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Doughnuts Food Truck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Operator25 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪YOI Indonesian Fusion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Workshop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Stays

City Stays offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves.
Featured amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center

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)

General

  • 30 units
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave your keys/access cards on the study desk within your apartment. Exit the apartment, ensure the door is locked, then exit the building.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
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

Property is also known as

City Stays Apartment
City Stays Melbourne
City Stays Apartment Melbourne

City Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 137 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
If I’m ever in Melbourne again, I’ll seriously consider staying at City Stays again! Great property in a fantastic location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, tidy, great location, good value
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What an amazing and cheap way to stay in the heart of the CBD. A full apartment with a beautiful overview of the Queen Victoria Market. It was clean and the check in process was so much easier than I expected. 10/10 will be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

SHAYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location and value for money if you an apartment in the city - close to Victoria markets and Trams
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leane

Yes nice place good valuy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Perfect location to explore the city, buses and train stops within easy walking distance Apartment was clean with good aircon, functional, stocked kitchenette 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accomodation in a great location. The apartment was clean and spacious and had everything you needed-a kitchenette and a washing machine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Poh Suan

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Clean room. Conveniently located. You won’t be go hungry as there are many eateries and stores within reach
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome staff and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful, welcoming, informative staff! Great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Parthena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Clean, had everything I needed, comfortable bed. Check-in was a bit difficult
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Check-in, communication
Nice a close to Victoria market. Within the free tram zone .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything excellent as always. Repeat customer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed Asad

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unit serviceable and clean. It met our expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
clean, quiet, cool. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
From the meet and greet, to the room, to the location... was great... room really clean and perfect for a city stay... Easy to contact, would definitely stay again... thanks....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The studio apartment is spotlessly clean, well equipped and attractively furnished. It is well located near Flagstaff Gardens, station and pleasant cafes. The staff members were friendly and helpful. Recommended,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Apartment was clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet & comfortable - would stay here again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

CHING YU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic very clean, great host
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet city location in Melbourne (trams are around the corner) but with easy access in all doirections via public transport. Room had everything we needed and was comfortable. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026