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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$164
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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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 King Triple Studio

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a radio.

King Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a microwave, a small kitchenette, and a patterned carpet.

King Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for King/Twin Studio

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
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

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

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Large Single 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 Single Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

City Limits Hotel puts you in the heart of Melbourne, within steps of Princess Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Melbourne Central Business District hotel include Emporium Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • State Library of Victoria - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

City Limits Hotel

A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at City Limits Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of City Limits Hotel was completed in November 2023.

This 3.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
City Limits Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and designer toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per day); reservations required
  • Secured parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (130 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 per cent for credit card payments
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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
  • 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. 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 and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay 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 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at City Limits Hotel?

City Limits Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at City Limits Hotel?

As of 29 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Limits Hotel on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$164, 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 City Limits Hotel?

Yep, City Limits Hotel has a secured self car park for AUD 35 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to City Limits Hotel?

The closest beach to City Limits Hotel is St Kilda Beach (6.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at City Limits Hotel?

No, City Limits Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at City Limits Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at City Limits Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

City Limits Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1003 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
We stayed in room: 301 and itvwas very nice. The location was excellent fir access to the city, and the breakfast... 2 mins away. We thought the experience definately worth everything the hotel offered. Thank you kindly.
Stayed 3 nights 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

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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, 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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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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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

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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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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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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
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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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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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, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Clean and nice visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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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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, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , friendly staff close to every thing we need
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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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