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City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Princess Theatre

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • 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

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King Triple Studio

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

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Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2

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King Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Studio

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

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King/Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

City center stay.With a stay at this Melbourne Central Business District hotel, you'll be steps from Princess Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre. Emporium Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rod Laver Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 3 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Secret Kitchen Chinatown - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Limits Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Princess 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.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
City Limits Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 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

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per day); reservations required
  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library

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
  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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

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 available
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 percent 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

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 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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

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City Limits Motel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is City Limits Hotel to the airport?

City Limits Hotel is 9.6 mi (24-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 City Limits Hotel?

As of Mar 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Limits Hotel on Mar 29, 2026 start from $93, 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 City Limits Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Limits Hotel.

How close is City Limits Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 5.4 mi (25-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 5.9 mi (24-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Limits Hotel offer free breakfast?

City Limits Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Limits Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at City Limits Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at City Limits Hotel?

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

Does City Limits Hotel have a pool?

City Limits Hotel does not have a pool.

Does City Limits Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is City Limits Hotel to downtown Melbourne?

City Limits Hotel is 0.7 mi away from 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

Marlangela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great amenities and brilliant position
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Paddington

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at City Limits, excellent location, close to amazing food, china town, easy walk to rod laver arena where I went to a concert. Great value accommodation. Super friendly service upon check in. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yulong

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was great and staff were super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good kitchenette; close to restaurants - good, but that also means there can be some late night noise on the weekends so take earplugs. Close the Aust Catholic Uni, parliament house and easy walking to Fec Square and the National Gallery of Victoria. The Little Gordon cafe next door is excellent for coffee, brekky n lunch.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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