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lyf Collingwood Melbourne

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A modern building with a glass facade, brick walls, and a neon sign.
A modern lobby with a green wall, two elevators, a yellow suitcase, a white spherical object, and a seating area with a plant.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a white countertop, and a red neon sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern office space with tables and chairs, a large wall with 'CONNECT WITH' text, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $110
$100 nightly
$110 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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42 OXFORD STREET, Collingwood, VIC, 03066
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city.

One of a Kind

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city.

One of a Kind Plus

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A kitchen with a modern design, featuring a white countertop, a sink, a kettle, a toaster, and a bowl of fruit.

Two of a Kind

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at lyf Collingwood Melbourne in Melbourne (Collingwood), you'll be steps from Smith Street and a 2-minute drive from Collins Street. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Melbourne Cricket Ground and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Queen Victoria Market.

What's nearby

  • Smith Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Collins Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 11 min drive
  • Collingwood Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Commons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Builders Arms Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grace Darling Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

lyf Collingwood Melbourne

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 128 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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 hotel include a communal living room and a vending machine.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, South of Johnston, for lunch or brunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and noon.
South of Johnston - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered, secured self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: AUD 5 to 30 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • South of Johnston

Things to do

  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited)

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

LYF Collingwood Melbourne Hotel
LYF Collingwood Melbourne Collingwood
LYF Collingwood Melbourne Hotel Collingwood

lyf Collingwood Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 487 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy simple place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for us in the heart of Collingwood very close to all our needs, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10✔️ Perfect minimalist stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient clean comfy and excellent for short stays, thanks Lyf
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved the slightly alternate style of this hotel. Rooms are compact but thoughtfully put together with many thoughtful details.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room and staff were very helpful. Walls are a little thin so beware if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay, great location snd everyone was very friendly :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room with a nice view, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, great hotel and great location. loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No mini fridge in the rooms is annoying but apart from that I always enjoy my stays. Great staff and a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. As a rural resident, I only stay here when I’m in Melbourne. And I tell all my family and friends to stay here. Easily five out of five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent location, beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, there’s restaurants, take aways and coles within few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room. Sadly car park was booked out for the night. Staff were helpful with street parking information.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and comfortable, staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little spot, enjoyed the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lyf is the true definition of comfort, good design, cleanliness, creative spacious work spaces, practicality and the best hospitality I've experienced in a long time. I adored the spacious courtyard ambience, the huge and colourful kitchen, the great location close to trams and the overall feeling of being welcomed and supported during our stay. Lyf is at the heart of where art, design and innovation meet to make something wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LYF Collingwood is our go to hotel in Melbourne. Convenient, cool and affordable. We love it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seriously, everything was amazing. The room, the facilities, the location and, most importantly, the hotel team. Lovely people, lovely city, lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026