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Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Premium Penthouse Apartment
Rooftop terrace
4 Bedrooms Apartment | View from room
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

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488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Place, Lygon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment

Deluxe Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Spacious Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Triple Single Beds Apartment

Triple Single Beds Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Apartment

Deluxe King Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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4 Bedrooms Apartment

4 Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Penthouse Apartment

Premium Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Triple Single beds

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe King Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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Four Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

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A family-friendly stay in the heart of Melbourne awaits you at Arrow on Swanston. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Lygon Street and Queen Victoria Market. Highlights at this aparthotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .You can enjoy an LCD TV with digital channels, and each apartment features free WiFi, a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a rainfall showerhead and free toiletries. A hairdryer and a desk are also available. .The café, Cafe Crema, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the gym and sauna. 9688 square feet (900 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Carlton aparthotel include Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lygon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Melbourne - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Regale - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Humble Rays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lincoln - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Arrow on Swanston

Family-friendly aparthotel with fitness centre and sauna
Arrow on Swanston offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Business amenities include a business centre and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this aparthotel measures 9688 square feet (900 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Arrow on Swanston. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 9688 sq ft of conference space
  • 900 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Arrow on Swanston offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free cot
  • Highchair

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 22 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (9,688 square foot of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

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

  • 1 building
  • 190 units
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.8 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 22 for adults and from AUD 17 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.8 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 that 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Arrow Swanston Apartment Carlton
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Arrow Swanston Aparthotel Carlton
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Arrow on Swanston Carlton
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arrow on Swanston?

Arrow on Swanston offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Arrow on Swanston?

As of 3 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arrow on Swanston on 7 Dec 2025 start from AU$133.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Arrow on Swanston?

Yep, Arrow on Swanston has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 25 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Arrow on Swanston?

The closest beach to Arrow on Swanston is St Kilda Beach (7.2 km).

Does Arrow on Swanston have a pool?

Arrow on Swanston has an outdoor pool.

Is Arrow on Swanston family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Arrow on Swanston is a hit with families.

Does Arrow on Swanston serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arrow on Swanston?

No, Arrow on Swanston does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arrow on Swanston?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Arrow on Swanston's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arrow on Swanston?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arrow on Swanston?

No, only service animals are allowed.