lyf Collingwood Melbourne

4.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Smith Street

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
Fridge, microwave
One of a Kind
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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42 OXFORD STREET, Collingwood, VIC, 03066
  • Place, Collins Street
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

One of a Kind

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One of a Kind Plus

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two of a Kind

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Melbourne

At lyf Collingwood Melbourne you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Smith Street and within 20 minutes of Collins Street. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .The café, South of Johnston, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Collingwood hotel include Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central.

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Collins Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Melbourne Central - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪South of Johnston - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sircuit Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Plug Nickel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burnside - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wabi Sabi Salon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

lyf Collingwood Melbourne

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, steps from Smith Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at lyf Collingwood Melbourne. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2022
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
Lyf Collingwood Melbourne offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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 older; 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at lyf Collingwood Melbourne on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$175.00, 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 lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

Yep, lyf Collingwood Melbourne has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 35 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

The closest beach to lyf Collingwood Melbourne is St Kilda Beach (7.1 km).

Does lyf Collingwood Melbourne serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

No, lyf Collingwood Melbourne does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

Yep, you can grab a meal at lyf Collingwood Melbourne's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.

What time are check-in & check-out at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

lyf Collingwood Melbourne Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dimity

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the bed was in a terrible spot in the room and the tv wasn’t watchable from The bed. Room needs changing around. It’s small but clean and everything worked well. Staff were pleasant and helped when needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a fe2 bights. Lots food option's near by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff where amazing at lyf super helpful, we had issue with our car rental
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freda

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lorna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great secure parking. Lots of excellent restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Cute place, inexpensive but too noisy. All night you can hear guests above you and beside you in their rooms. Noise in the common areas goes through the night. Music is also played in the hallway that you hear from your room. I would not stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying. Was great 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and different
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina, Tenafly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to attend a local event
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yin Seong Stella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient to my work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025