City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge
Queen Studio | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Lobby
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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

King Triple Studio

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

Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King/Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

City Limits Hotel

Hotel in Melbourne, steps from Princess Theatre
Self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a library and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at City Limits Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Princess Theatre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Princess Theatre and Her Majesty's 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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so lovely, nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lovely man who checked in (unfortunately I didn’t grab his name) my mum and myself for our one night stay made our experience 10/10. It would be the hotel’s loss to ever lose an employee like him! Super friendly service! The room itself was perfect size for my mum and I. The staff organised 2 single beds for us before arriving without any hassle, along with the extra towels we requested! We will absolutely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was excellent. Staff were friendly and professional and our room very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at City Limits. Great location, spacious room with kitchen, welcoming reception, ready access to tea and coffee in the lobby, steps from the legislature, theatre and restaurants. Honestly, our first choice for a future stay in downtown Melbourne.
Stayed 3 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