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City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Melbourne, steps from Princess Theatre

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

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
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

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

Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

King Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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King/Twin Studio

King/Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Triple Studio

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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 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
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Secret Kitchen Chinatown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Limits Hotel

Hotel in Melbourne, 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)
  • 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 with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 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. 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.

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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

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

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)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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: 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 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.

  • 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 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Limits Hotel on 9 Feb 2026 start from NZ$181.07, 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. 511 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 406 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

As good as a small budget hotel can be. Studio room was spacious and clean and has everything you need during your stay. Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet had trouble flushing, but not too bad , the rest was perfect thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great amenities and brilliant position
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good kitchenette; close to restaurants - good, but that also means there can be some late night noise on the weekends so take earplugs. Close the Aust Catholic Uni, parliament house and easy walking to Fec Square and the National Gallery of Victoria. The Little Gordon cafe next door is excellent for coffee, brekky n lunch.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Clean and nice visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked into the place the staff was excellent and they had someone on the desk for 24 hours. The other thing I appreciated was before I arrived I received an email from them offering any assistance I needed to make my time in Melbourne more pleasurable they were available to assist me.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic room showing some signs of age but in good repair. Appropriate for the price point and trades some gloss for price and space.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terri, Kerang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Close to hospital and public transport !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed on how spotlessly clean it was and the little lounge at the front with a coffee machine was nice and cost. The tea/coffee making and even a toaster in the room was a nice surprise as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

janih

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable and convenient. Comfortable bed - Not too hard and not too soft. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good service and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the princess theater. We stayed only one night while in Melbourne to see the show Annie. The man who checked us in (cannot recall his name but he was from Spain) was very nice and provided a list of restaurants in the area that stay open late so we can get dinner. Room was dated but comfortable and warm with good working heater. Would definately stay there again when in town for another show.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception service was great. But, the rooms could be cleaner such as the curtains and the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025