Carlton Lygon Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lygon Street

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Lygon Front Suite
2 Bedroom Studio
Queen Suite
Queen Suite
Queen Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

Map
220 Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • University of Melbourne
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Queen Victoria Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Lygon Front Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Queen Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Bedroom Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Twin Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Lygon Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Carlton Lygon Lodge puts you in the heart of Melbourne, steps from Lygon Street and within a 10-minute stroll of University of Melbourne. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, furnished balconies and plasma TVs. .At the hotel's restaurant, you can grab a bite to eat. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Carlton hotel include Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building.

What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Good Measure - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mandina kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Don Tojo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Gambero on the Park - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Carlton Lygon Lodge

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lygon Street
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carlton Lygon Lodge also features a terrace, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Carlton Lygon Lodge offers 60 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, cash and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Lygon Lodge
Lygon Lodge Carlton
Lygon Lodge
Carlton Lygon Lodge Hotel
Carlton Lygon Lodge Carlton
Carlton Lygon Lodge Hotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Carlton Lygon Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

As of 9 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Lygon Lodge on 29 June 2025 start from AU$100.46, 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 Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Yep, Carlton Lygon Lodge has a secured covered self car park for AUD 30 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Carlton Lygon Lodge?

The closest beach to Carlton Lygon Lodge is St Kilda Beach (7.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

No, Carlton Lygon Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Carlton Lygon Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Carlton Lygon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 434 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aishath

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is great. The room was OK. The staff was pleasant and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Damian

Travelled with partner
Entry through grotty walway to lifts
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was close the great restaurants and entertainment of Lygon st. Piano bar next door was amazing. Piano man plays every Friday and Saturday.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, we were in the room overlooking the street and we found it too noisy from the live music in the restaurant nest door and too many cars with loud exhaust systems. And motorcycles. The hotel was convenient for our needs, short walk to trams. It also would have been nice to have clothes storage so we had to live out of our luggage bags for our six night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location. Quality of facilities was adequate for my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Great location. Room was large.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lou

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I loved staying here. It's close to the University and plenty of dining choices and the staff are really lovely and accomodating. They really took care of me. Wotif on the other hand are a terrible site. They over booked and didn't send through my booking to the Lygon Lodge, though they charged me and it was only through the help of the hotel staff I was able to get a room. I will never use Wotif again and I would strongly recommend to my colleagues, friends and family to never use Wotif again too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms at this property look way nicer in the photos on line. I liked my stay, however my friend was bitten overnight by bed bugs or fleas quite badly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to restaurants Spa not working , shower door not sealing ,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, Haddon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We specifically chose the property as it advertised parking, yet when we got there we found that parking was not available on the property and to park on the street for free between 7pm and 7am. As it was Valentines Day...there was no parking and who wants to have to wake before 7am to shift their vehicle. Subsequently, we parked in the Carpark next door only to find that doesn't open the next day and we needed to pay a hefty penalty to have someone attend the carpark to let our car out....causing us to miss our next flight.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Desmond

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Generally fine but Parking situation is ridiculous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean,quiet,good facilities in room,close to transport,many restaurants around.Friendly polite front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Extremely disappointed. Will not be back.

Very disappointing. I travel every few weeks here and abroad and this is easily the worst experience in the last year. I don’t normally leave reviews and have never left a negative review. 1. Glass door to balcony won’t lock so impossible to secure room. First floor balcony is easily accessible from outside. 2. Aircon remote screen broken so can’t control it as can’t see what you’re doing. 3. No water pressure in shower and almost no hot water water. Have to run for minutes to get it warm. 4. Didn’t replace hand towels. Took on first day and never replaced. 5. Hairdryer broken and held together with rubber bands. 6. Iron also broken Never got a reply back, update, explanation or apology. Told no other room available
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located, close to the main streets. There are many restaurants around. The room is clean and cozy. The service was also very good. I definitely recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were helpful and friendly..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy, Brooklyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location and decent sized room but room is poorly laid out. Shower was very dirty and fixtures broken/lose. No bed skirt which made it feel like a dorm room. Hotel desperately needs a good deep clean and some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service by Sunny at front desk. Very friendly and willing to assist at all times. Close to Restaurants and shops in Lygon Street and would recommend this Hotel

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025