Alto Hotel on Bourke

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne

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Front of property
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa  | Living room | 40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Reception
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa  | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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636 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Crown Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment - Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

King Studio Plus

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Queen Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King or Twin Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Petite Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom SPA Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Studio King Plus Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Studio King or Twin Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Delux Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Petite Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hotel, you'll find SEA LIFE Melbourne and Marvel Stadium. Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marvel Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mail Exchange Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miss Mi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Coffee & Bagels - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Project Zero Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alto Hotel on Bourke

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne
As a guest of Alto Hotel on Bourke, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Alto Hotel on Bourke also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Alto Hotel on Bourke offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 20 to 20 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 85.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 to 20 for adults, and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 50 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 85.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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 credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 1 year old or younger stays 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alto Hotel on Bourke to the airport?

Alto Hotel on Bourke is 9.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alto Hotel on Bourke?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alto Hotel on Bourke on Oct 13, 2025 start from $105.14, excluding 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.

Does Alto Hotel on Bourke have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alto Hotel on Bourke.

How close is Alto Hotel on Bourke to the beach?

This hotel is 4.8 mi (16-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 7.6 mi (22-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alto Hotel on Bourke offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Alto Hotel on Bourke, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 20 and 20 for adults, AUD 20 and 20 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Alto Hotel on Bourke?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Alto Hotel on Bourke?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Alto Hotel on Bourke?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 35 per night.

Does Alto Hotel on Bourke have a pool?

Alto Hotel on Bourke does not have a pool.

Does Alto Hotel on Bourke have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alto Hotel on Bourke to downtown Melbourne?

Alto Hotel on Bourke is 0.3 mi away from Melbourne.