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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 | Private kitchenette | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa | Living room | 40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock
Reception
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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One Bedroom Apartment - Spa | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Apartment - Spa

  • 366 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room | 40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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King Studio Plus | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Studio Plus

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Studio | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Studio

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King or Twin Studio | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King or Twin Studio

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Petite Queen Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Petite Queen Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | Balcony

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Living area | 40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom SPA Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio King Plus Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Sleepover-Shared Entry

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Studio King or Twin Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Delux Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Petite Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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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

  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mail Exchange Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Coffee & Bagels - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬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.

Languages

English, Hindi

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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 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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
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. 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 May 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alto Hotel on Bourke on Jun 9, 2025 start from $89.57, 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.

Alto Hotel on Bourke Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 331 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel, good for a short stay with convenient location near Southern Cross Station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Boutique Hotel, close to everything, staff were friendly. See you next time I'm in Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic but the night time felt alittle rough for a family with kids. The room had so much character with two levels and charming little balconies. It really is a cool hotel but definately could use some upgrades. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for daughter’s birthday week. We quite enjoyed it! Good spot to get to places, clean room. Only down call was no kitchen sink plug and also not enough toilet rolls in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient stay for business in the Southern Cross Station end of town. No fuss hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Brian

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bartholomew Henry

Traveled with partner
Location - close to trams and train.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location but the rooms are a bit dated and in need of refurb. Quite limited hours for reception. Brekky staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Staff & service

Use as last resort, but close to Southern Cross st

Bed was extremely uncomfortable, booked through an app and they wanted $100 at the desk as a security deposit even though they already had my credit card, toilet roll holder fell off the wall, flipped over the sheets on the bed only to find dirty prints which could only be described as dirt, fully exposed plaster as in the photos, extremely outdated television that wouldn't connect to anything and didn't have a view of what was on as a digital display. Kitchen was being apparently renovated but wasn't informed of this prior and I eat keto which now made it extremely difficult to go and find food. Even though our room was on the second floor our room faced onto a alleyway between two buildings and we had to listen to all of the drunk people throwing up, fighting and yelling all night. The reason I chose this hotel was because it was the closest to Southern Cross station and I am a person with a walking disability
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs a face lift but terrific location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed with the front-desk staff by the name Carmen, who displayed commitment in helping us to check room availability when we arrived rather early in the day. She was empathetic and concerned at all times whenever we approached the counter with questions. We are also grateful to the cleaning staff, a young Asian lad who carried out a great job. The check-out staff (not Carmen), however, did not appear to be aware of the the $100 deposit to be returned to us, therefore training is needed on this point to all staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not notified that dining and breakfast isnt currently available due to ongoing maintenance. Not a very welcoming environment. Toiletries were very minimal and coffee sachets were disgusting (cheap and nasty). No USB ports available. The positives were that it was clean and good location if needing connections through public transport at Southwrn Cross Station
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandre

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and comfort but needs clean up work

I picked the Alto Hotel because of the central location, just around 5 minutes by walking from the central station where the SkyBus stops coming from the airport. Also, it is a great location to explore Melbourne CBD and even any other neighborhood using public transportation easily accessible in the area. The rooms are spacious enough, with nice services and a comfortable bed. Nevertheless, the hotel needs to work on the cleanliness of the rooms. My room had several balls of hair and dirt, and the worst part was that they remained there even after they supposedly cleaned my room during my stay. It is the only hiccup I suffered during my stay, but it is a significant one. Regarding the staff, they were all very professional and friendly, helping me continuously during my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Late check in was a bit of a nightmare especially after a long flight. Staffing in the hotel seemed quite minimal. There was no breakfast on offer but there are plenty of food outlets nearby. The room was fine for one but would be a bit cramped for two
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marsha J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Basic

Slow service at check in. Lift wasn’t working. Pretty grubby on reception and breakfast area. Room was fine for what we needed - quick stay. Wouldn’t rush back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed previous stays at the Alto and it's very conveniently located for transport options however this time was a disappointment. The room was by a laneway and we were kept awake by screaming all three nights, the room had an overwhelming smell of bleach, the lounge and breakfast facilities were closed for renovations, the bed was made in such a way that the covers couldn't be pulled up and there was a shower curtain that clumped and couldn't be properly drawn. All these are minor inconveniences but added together leave us disappointed by our stay this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024