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City Stays

3.0 star property
3-star apartment near Melbourne Central

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Popular amenities

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181 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Hardware Lane
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Heart of Melbourne.At this Melbourne Central Business District apartment, you'll be well placed to visit Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Collins Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Marvel Stadium is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hardware Lane - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • RMIT University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Flagstaff Station - 4 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪American Doughnuts Food Truck - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Workshop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Operator25 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪YOI Indonesian Fusion - ‬3 min walk

About this property

City Stays

3-star apartment near Melbourne Central
City Stays offers its guests laundry facilities, express check-out, and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 3-star Melbourne apartment is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
City Stays offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchenettes with microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchenette

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 30 units
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave your keys/access cards on the study desk within your apartment. Exit the apartment, ensure the door is locked, then exit the building.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: AUD 25 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB International, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

City Stays Apartment
City Stays Melbourne
City Stays Apartment Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

How close is City Stays to the airport?

City Stays is 9.8 mi (20-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 Stays?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Stays on Jun 28, 2026 start from $81, 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 Stays have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at City Stays.

How close is City Stays to the beach?

This apartment is 4.9 mi (23-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 5.8 mi (22-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does City Stays offer free breakfast?

City Stays does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at City Stays?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Crown Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at City Stays?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at City Stays?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does City Stays have a pool?

City Stays does not have a pool.

Does City Stays have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is City Stays to downtown Melbourne?

City Stays is 0.4 mi away from Melbourne.

City Stays Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 129 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, tidy, great location, good value
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leane

Yes nice place good valuy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accomodation in a great location. The apartment was clean and spacious and had everything you needed-a kitchenette and a washing machine
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome staff and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful, welcoming, informative staff! Great location!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Parthena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and well appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winifred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
From the meet and greet, to the room, to the location... was great... room really clean and perfect for a city stay... Easy to contact, would definitely stay again... thanks....
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
clean, quiet, cool. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

CHING YU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet & comfortable - would stay here again 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet city location in Melbourne (trams are around the corner) but with easy access in all doirections via public transport. Room had everything we needed and was comfortable. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic very clean, great host
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great location close to Vic Markets and easy 10min walk to Central Station. Quick response and communication from owners when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rejina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A good place who prefers to stay around the city during Melbourne visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The room was clean, whilst the check in inside oyur room felt a bit awkward the person checking us in was really nice and very helpful. The only thing we didn't like was the bed, it was a hard bed and quite uncomfortable. Location was great, just on the edge of the city , a nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness
The room is clean, amenities is ok and it’s in the city proper,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Good location room nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omair

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room eith amazing views from the window
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, good value for money, convenient location! Will definitely use again when in Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean room, close to shops and supermarket
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jelena Vyanka

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay, great view. Happy with the experience there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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