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lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Melbourne Central

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Suite (lyf)
Meeting facility
Restaurant
Reception
Room, Balcony (One of a Kind Plus)

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, RMIT University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (One of a Kind)

Room (One of a Kind)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk chair
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Balcony (One of a Kind Plus)

Room, Balcony (One of a Kind Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk chair
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 Bedroom (One of a Kind Plus)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk chair
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One of a Kind Plus (Accessible)

One of a Kind Plus (Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk chair
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Room (Side by Side)

Room (Side by Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk chair
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (One of a Kind)

Room, 1 King Bed (One of a Kind)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Desk chair
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (lyf)

Suite (lyf)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Melbourne

Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne places you in the centre of Melbourne, within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3-property class Melbourne Central Business District hotel, attractions include Collins Street and University of Melbourne.

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • RMIT University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 19 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bratwurst Shop & Co. - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪St. ALi & The Queen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Romanello - ‬1 min walk

About this property

lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne

Hotel with a restaurant, 5-minute walk to Melbourne Central
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne also features a fitness centre, laundry facilities, and a lift.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. 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

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 26 for adults and AUD 26 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 26 for adults and from AUD 26 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne?

The closest beach to lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne is St Kilda Beach (7 km).

What makes lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne.

Does lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne?

No, pets are not allowed.

lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and modern. The location was great. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Long Dinh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner not working then change to another room then Leaking water in bathroom No hot water Death safe. Took 3 days to open I have never been experienced hotel with terrible facility like that
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025