Apartment in Melbourne City, VIC

Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys

Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys

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Perfect location at Flinders Street Station in the Free City Circle Tram Zone
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Overview of Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys

5 out of 5 Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 640 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Melbourne City, VIC
  • Popular LocationCollins Street2 min walk
  • Popular LocationMelbourne Central9 min walk
  • Popular LocationCrown Casino17 min walk
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys

My place is in a terrific location right downtown - it's across the street from The Melbourne Visitors Centre, Flinders Street Station & Federation Square. It's within the Free Tram Zone & overlooks the fabulous Degraves Street. It's within walking distance of the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Yarra River, Botanical Gardens, National Gallery, Southern Cross Station & Etihad Stadium. A supermarket is next door. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids).

Security:
The security in the building is just fantastic and a real feature - there are 3 doors that require a fob to gain access into the building and lift area. The room swipe card a couple of times once you get up into the floors and into the apartment. Make sure you have your key at all times to not get locked out.
This access is only available for approved residents of the building which gives it that fabulous added security and piece of mind.

Space:
The space is a really well proportioned 1 bedroom apartment and is in a terrific location and close to everything in the heart of Melbourne. There are 2 double beds and 2 single INTEX air mattresses that are super comfy - ideal for the budget traveler in an ideal location to see all that Melbourne has to offer!

WiFi:
The login details are written down and available in the room next to the TV.

Kitchen:
- In the kitchen, there's a sink, mini refrigerator, double stove top and microwave.

- Tea towels, paper towels, utensils for cooking, scissors and cutlery are in the drawers.

- Plates, cups and bowls are in the upper cupboard.

- Pots, pans and salad bowls and serving plates are in the lower cupboard.

- There is a dish drying rack in the cupboard under the kitchen sink.

- A toaster, kettle and sandwich press are located in the kitchen for your use.

- I've stocked some basic essentials in the kitchen for you upon arrival to have a quick snack or easy brekkie i.e.: peanut butter, honey, strawberry jam, Weetbix, Vegemite, tea, coffee, sugar, bread, cheese, fruit, milk and orange juice.

- There is some ice in the ice tray in the freezer.

- There is window cleaner, all purpose cleaner and dish washing soap under the sink in the kitchen next to the scourer and sponge.

Bathroom:
- The bathroom is located in the apartment.
- It has a sink, mirror, toilet and a shower in the half-bath.
- There is a clothes rack hooked onto the shower screen for you to dry your wet clothes on.
- Soap, shampoo, conditioner and body gel is available for guest use in the dispensers in the shower and above the sink in the bathroom.
- Bin liners for both of the rubbish/trash bins are in the cupboard under the sink in the bathroom.
- There is a hair dryer in the bathroom.

Utility:
In the apartment there is a utility closet.
- There's a vacuum, broom, mop and step stool for you to use if you need to reach the higher shelves.

Laundry facilities: on site
- Washing machines, dryers (fees apply) and ironing boards are located at the basement level of the building.
- These can be accessed only by one lift (the right hand as you look at them front on) or accessed via the stairs next to the lift.
- You'll need your swipe card and fob to access this area too.

Bike storage:
- The bike storage area is at basement level. The door can be opened with the room key swipe card.

Access to bike storage:
- Take the stairs or the lift to this level for access.

Cable TV
- FOXTEL cable TV is in the common area just next to the laundromat area in the basement. You'll need your fob to access this area. This area can be accessed via the stairs in the lobby or the lift on the right hand side.

Rubbish disposal:
- the rubbish needs to be tied up with the handles of the bag and disposed of in the rubbish disposal shoot located in the hallway that leads to the apartment.
- There is a garbage room located on the ground floor near the main entrance to the facility.
- This is the place to dispose of larger items and cardboard.
- You'll need your room swipe card to access this area. Ask at reception for directions if you can't locate it.

Guests will have access to their own fully furnished apartment in a downtown location with heating, air conditioning and WiFi in a very secure building with bike storage, staffed reception Monday - Friday until 6pm.
Clothes washing & drying facilities are on site - fees apply. Ironing facilities are available too.
Cable TV Foxtel is located in the common area.

I personally meet each guest check them in - I give my guests space but am available when needed.

Keys:
Upon departure - if I'm unable to meet with you before you depart, please remember to leave the keys in the apartment, hooked up on the key rack next to the front door. Thanks.

FYI & please note: rubbish needs to be tied up with the handles of the bag and disposed of in the rubbish disposal shoot located in the hallway that leads to the apartment.
There is a garbage room located on the ground floor near the main entrance to the facility. This is the place to dispose of larger items and cardboard. You'll need your room swipe card to access this area. Ask at reception for directions if you can't locate it.

The apartment is located at Flinders Street and Swanston Street
Tram - All of the trams arrive at Flinders Street Station. Disembark at Flinders Street Station and you've arrived!
Train - If you're arriving by train, disembark at Flinders Street Station and walk from there.
Skybus - If you are coming from the airport via Skybus to the City, you'll disembark at Southern Cross Railway Station located at the corner of Collins Street and Bourke Streets. You can either walk, take the train or tram to Flinders Street Station.
Car - If you have a car, there is no parking on site, however, there are two "Wilson Car Park" garages close by with entrances directly off of Flinders Street. There is one located either side of Swanston Street.

The neighbourhood is cool, urban & central to everything . Transportation in and out of Melbourne is close with Flinders Street Station, Southern Cross Railway Station and the Skybus from the airport close by.
If you want to enjoy and open and fresh air The Botanical Gardens & the Yarra River are a five minute walk away.
All the major events that come to Melbourne are easy to get to due to the epicenter location of the apartment.

The top 12 things to do whilst visiting the central business district are:

- The Star Observation Wheel
- Queen Victoria Market
- Old Melbourne Goal
- Melbourne Zoo
- Melbourne Museum
- Federation Square
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Royal Botanical Gardens
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Eureka Skydeck
- Melbourne Aquarium
- Crown Casino

All of these activities are close and within either walking distance, or a quick tram ride from the apartment. Most of these activities can be accessed via using the "City Circle Tram" which is a free service that loops around the city - I've put a map of this and a image of the tram & route in with my photos.

I think a trip via car to the Dandenong Ranges would be worth a visit with the kids and a ride on "Puffing Billy" and a visit to Healsville Sanctuary is great too. Koala's, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, platypuses and other Australian native animals can be found there.

The fairy penguins at Philip Island and the drive down the surf coast to Lorne is worth the drive. These drives are definitely day trips.

There are fairy penguins in St Kilda as well - this is an easy tram ride or drive from the city.
Luna Park and the Sunday market on the Esplanade are in St Kilda too.
A walk along the St Kilda pier on a nice day is fun as well as a visit to Brighton Beach to see the vibrantly painted bathing boxes.

There a boat cruises that will take you down the Yarra River and into Port Phillip Bay to Williamstown. Tickets for these boat rides can be purchased just under Princes Bridge at Southbank before getting on to the boat. There are a few different boat operators that provide different cruising options.

It's possible to hire bicycles to enjoy a bike ride down the river too.

There are horse drawn carriages that can take you around the city, up St Kilda Road to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Information for all of these activities can be found at the "Melbourne Visitors Centre" located at Federation Square directly opposite from the apartment.

The apartment is located at Flinders Street and Swanston Street
Tram - All of the trams arrive at Flinders Street Station. Disembark at Flinders Street Station and walk to 238 Flinders Street.
Train - If you're arriving by train, disembark at Flinders Street Station and walk from there.
Skybus - If you are coming from the airport via Skybus to the City, you'll disembark at Southern Cross Railway Station located at the corner of Collins Street and Bourke Streets. You can either walk, take the train or tram to Flinders Street Station.
Car - If you have a car, there is no parking on site, however, there are two "Wilson Car Park" garages close by with entrances directly off of Flinders Street. There is one located either side of Swanston Street.

Property manager

Sue Chapman-Popa
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Melbourne

This apartment is located in Melbourne Central Business District, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, and is near theme parks. Collins Street and Melbourne Central are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit SEA LIFE Melbourne and Royal Botanic Gardens. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 2 min walk
  • Bourke Street Mall - 6 min walk
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk
  • Crown Casino - 17 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Market - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station - 2 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 12 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Young and Jacksons - 1 min walk
  • Chloe's Bar - 1 min walk
  • Sushi Hub Swanston - 1 min walk
  • Lord of the Fries - 1 min walk
  • Cathedral Coffee - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Near Federation Sq, Flinders St Station, restaurants, shopping & graffiti alleys located?

Located in the heart of Melbourne, this family-friendly apartment building is steps away from Flinders Lane and Collins Street. Melbourne Central and Bourke Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Flinders Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Eco-friendliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melbourne inner touch down escape
Lovely situated stay for Myself, daughter and 3 grandchildren. So close to everything. Trains, Trams, Galleries, Cafes, Hot Yoga!,Restaurants, Metro supermarket,and Yarra River. The children (8,14,15) loved it and would zip to the supermarket by themselves if we needed things. Handy to everything. Quiet,warm and clean and tidy. Cooked often in with the children after long days out- had all that we needed. We will definately be back at some point in the future. Thank you we loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We arrived early but there was no problem and we were checked in by reception. Sue was good with communications. When we'd been in the locale for a few days we really appreciated what a gem this location is. So handy to transport, theatres, the South Bank. Didn't take us long to work out the trams and find a great Korean BBQ on Elizabeth St. We enjoyed Floras downstairs and the excitement of Diwali. We found the Graffiti lanes and NRV art gallery. So close to everything. Felt safe with the security tags required to access our rooms. We would certainly stay here again if we return to Melbourne.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Noni M., Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home in the heart of the city
This is a quiet and comfortable apartment right in the city centre, a perfect little sanctuary after a big day of sightseeing. Sue has thoughtfully added many creature comforts to make you feel right at home. From the well-stocked kitchen and pantry to the large, well-appointed bathroom, and roomy closets, Sue has anticipated your every need. The apartment is right in the heart of all the action, close to public transport, and we were very grateful for the large, comfortable bed after long days of visiting all the sites. Thanks Sue!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

5/5 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was in an incredible location, it had all we needed for our family of 5. Grocery store was so close, as was the Moomba festival, 5 minute walk 🎉 highly recommend 🙂
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue Chapman-Popa

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English, French, German

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