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City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Princess Theatre

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Lobby
Lounge
Front of property
Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Triple Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb

Explore the area

Map
20-22 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, VIC3000
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Collins Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin Studio

King/Twin Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Studio

Triple Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
  • 33.1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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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 kitchenettes, free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. 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 - 1 min walk
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk
  • Melbourne Museum - 13 min walk
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paramount Food Court - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Princess Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Primavera - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Limits Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Princess Theatre
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)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • 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 with iPod docking stations and a safe. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries 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 desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, French, Vietnamese

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • IPod dock
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 for adults and from AUD 30 for children
  • 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 night
  • 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 
    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.

National rating

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 9 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Limits Hotel on 10 Feb 2025 start from AU$153.30, 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.

Are there any beaches close to City Limits Hotel?

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

Does City Limits Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Limits is a great city fringe hotel option! It has been in the same location for many years, has fantastic friendly staff and a comfortable feel. Slightly less well appointed than the big hotels, but also less expensive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Haven in the city
This is my new favourite inner Melbourne hotel. It's up the end of Little Bourke, which is quiet but still close to everything. It has 24 hour reception, and the lovely man checking me in was chatty, informative and super-friendly. He went out of his way to check me in early. There is free (good) coffee in the lobby and filtered water on top. The room itself was spacious with a King-size, super-comfy bed, and everything else you would expect for a 4-star kind of experience. I like the relaxed, non-fussy vibe. And it's next door to a great Melbourne cafe where breakfast is available 7 days a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bably

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The position, stay and staff excellent we had some trouble with our room and brought this to the attention of staff and was fixed promptly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay here, and once again, it was a very pleasant experience. The hotel was clean and well-maintained, with friendly staff who were always happy to help. A nice perk was the no extra charge coffee machine in the guest lounge. Price-wise, rates can fluctuate depending on the season and local events, but anything under AUD 150 per night is very reasonable for what’s on offer here. Overall, I had no complaints and would definitely recommend it for a comfortable, hassle-free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amirul Hakim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, simple no-nonsense small hotel with big clean rooms. Next to a lot of bars and restaurants. Great for solo travellers. My room had also a small kitchenette with a microwave, sink and some plates and cutlery, which was nice. Only problem I had was the exhaust fan didn’t work well, so bathroom would fog up a bit, but fades away quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAYLENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely greeting at reception [Daniel] Early check in Secure parking Close to theatre district Lots of eateries near by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in downtown shopping area, Chinatown and free tram zone of this small budget hotel with free coffee, tea and water in the lobby. Room was clean, spacious, comfortable bed and nice newly l done bathroom. Lily was super nice to lend me the Aussie power outlet adapter to charge my phone. It’s recommended to anyone with budgetary mind to stay in Melbourne.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanpeng, Hurstville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Manon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at City Limits for 4 days and would definitely recommend. The staff were always super lovely and greeted us every time we left or returned. It is in the perfect location for both expensive and cheap eats. The street noise at some points of the stay was noticeable, mostly surrounding restaurants throwing glass in their recycling bins or car horns, but we were aware of this from other reviews prior to booking. Easy to get everywhere needed. For the price, it can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine place to stay for a night. Everyone was helpful and room was neat and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chhayly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unpretentious good quality accommodation with a kitchenette at a very reasonable price in an excellent central location. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked for what I needed. Excellent partnership with café next door
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff excellent hotel excellent price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went into the city to watch a play . The hotel is just around the corner from the princess theatre and her majesties and comedy club are just down the road . Perfect location for theatre , food , drinks and catching up .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri, Kerang

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to hospital and public transport!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024