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lyf Collingwood Melbourne

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Smith Street

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A modern building with a glass facade, brick walls, and a neon sign.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the cityscape, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern kitchen with blue cabinets, a white countertop, and a red neon sign.
A modern lobby with a green wall, two elevators, a yellow suitcase, a white spherical object, and a seating area with a plant.
A modern office space with tables and chairs, a large wall with 'CONNECT WITH' text, and potted plants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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42 OXFORD STREET, Collingwood, VIC, 03066
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city.

One of a Kind

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a view of the city.

One of a Kind Plus

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A kitchen with a modern design, featuring a white countertop, a sink, a kettle, a toaster, and a bowl of fruit.

Two of a Kind

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Free WiFi
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$72 nightly
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Nov 2 - Nov 3
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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Collingwood stay.With a stay at this Collingwood hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Smith Street and 2 miles (3 km) of Collins Street. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Smith Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Collins Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 11 min drive
  • Collingwood Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Smith & Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Commons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Builders Arms Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grace Darling Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

lyf Collingwood Melbourne

4-star hotel near Smith Street
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at lyf Collingwood Melbourne. 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
  • 128 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2022
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • 1 conference room
Lyf Collingwood Melbourne offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: AUD 5 to 30 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Games

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 in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited)
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, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited).

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

Property is also known as

LYF Collingwood Melbourne Hotel
LYF Collingwood Melbourne Collingwood
LYF Collingwood Melbourne Hotel Collingwood

Frequently asked questions

How close is lyf Collingwood Melbourne to the airport?

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne is 10.6 mi (26-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 lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at lyf Collingwood Melbourne on Oct 25, 2026 start from $110, 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.

Does lyf Collingwood Melbourne have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at lyf Collingwood Melbourne.

How close is lyf Collingwood Melbourne to the beach?

This hotel is 5.5 mi (21-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 8.9 mi (27-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does lyf Collingwood Melbourne offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at lyf Collingwood Melbourne, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between AUD 5 and 30 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

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

Is there free parking at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

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

Does lyf Collingwood Melbourne have a pool?

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne does not have a pool.

Does lyf Collingwood Melbourne have a restaurant?

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne is home to South of Johnston, which features light fare and brunch.

Does lyf Collingwood Melbourne have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is lyf Collingwood Melbourne to downtown Melbourne?

Lyf Collingwood Melbourne is 1.4 mi away from Melbourne.

lyf Collingwood Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 480 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 480 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 480 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 480 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 480 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy simple place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for us in the heart of Collingwood very close to all our needs, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10✔️ Perfect minimalist stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient clean comfy and excellent for short stays, thanks Lyf
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the slightly alternate style of this hotel. Rooms are compact but thoughtfully put together with many thoughtful details.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe of this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and staff were very helpful. Walls are a little thin so beware if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay, great location snd everyone was very friendly :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a nice view, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, great hotel and great location. loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No mini fridge in the rooms is annoying but apart from that I always enjoy my stays. Great staff and a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. As a rural resident, I only stay here when I’m in Melbourne. And I tell all my family and friends to stay here. Easily five out of five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Sadly car park was booked out for the night. Staff were helpful with street parking information.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, there’s restaurants, take aways and coles within few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, excellent location, beautiful neighborhood
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lyf is the true definition of comfort, good design, cleanliness, creative spacious work spaces, practicality and the best hospitality I've experienced in a long time. I adored the spacious courtyard ambience, the huge and colourful kitchen, the great location close to trams and the overall feeling of being welcomed and supported during our stay. Lyf is at the heart of where art, design and innovation meet to make something wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot, enjoyed the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LYF Collingwood is our go to hotel in Melbourne. Convenient, cool and affordable. We love it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Seriously, everything was amazing. The room, the facilities, the location and, most importantly, the hotel team. Lovely people, lovely city, lovely area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

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