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City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Melbourne, steps from Princess Theatre

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The renovated City Limits Hotel, near Princess Theatre, offers guests a library, dry cleaning, and free WiFi. The multilingual staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Triple Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin Studio

King/Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Studio

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
20-22 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, VIC3000

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Collins Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Wine Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Limits Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2023 and located near Princess Theatre
Located close to Her Majesty's Theatre and St. Vincent's Hospital, City Limits Hotel provides a free daily manager's reception, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • A porter/bellboy, concierge services and laundry services
  • A front desk safe, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at City Limits Hotel offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and mini fridges

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Property amenities

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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per day); reservations required
  • Secured 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (130 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Renovated entire property - November 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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

Entertainment

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

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
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 per cent 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

City Limits Melbourne
City Limits Motel
City Limits Motel Melbourne
City Limits Hotel Melbourne
City Limits Hotel
City Limits Apartments
City Limits Hotel Hotel
City Limits Hotel Melbourne
City Limits Hotel Hotel Melbourne

Frequently asked questions

Is City Limits Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at City Limits Hotel?

As of 16 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Limits Hotel on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$149.95, 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.

How much is parking at City Limits Hotel?

Self-parking is available for AUD 35 per day.

What time is check-in at City Limits Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at City Limits Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is City Limits Hotel located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is steps away from Princess Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre. Emporium Melbourne and St. Vincent's Hospital are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 3-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes.

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City Limits Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

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

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

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

Georgia

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

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I been staying there many years. Service was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff excellent hotel excellent price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hidetoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its comfortable to stay. It is located from the station named Parlament and tram stop of Route nuber 86, 96.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a place tucked away in a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast options from the café are very good. Chinatown, shopping, and a lot of attractions are walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanpeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near the princess theater. We stayed only one night while in Melbourne to see the show Annie. The man who checked us in (cannot recall his name but he was from Spain) was very nice and provided a list of restaurants in the area that stay open late so we can get dinner. Room was dated but comfortable and warm with good working heater. Would definately stay there again when in town for another show.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unpretentious good quality accommodation with a kitchenette at a very reasonable price in an excellent central location. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great accomodation, location and price! and

My stay at the City Limits Hotel was great! It was a perfect location to be near everything and Daniel on reception was so helpful, accommodating and a delight to deal with! It was great to have the kitchenette in the room as well as the expected amenities. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect for everything the city has to offer. From performances at the Princess theater to the numerous restaurant options all within walking distance. It is also conveniently located close to both trams and trains to explore outside the cbd.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

The position, stay and staff excellent we had some trouble with our room and brought this to the attention of staff and was fixed promptly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to St Vincent’s & Princess Theatre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a King Studio. I was really impressed with the staff, who are cheerful, helpful and go out of their way to help. The room is large for the price and well equipped with a kitchenette, dining bench and desk, as well as the usual bed, TV and bathroom. The room was comfortable and quiet and everything worked. The location is great, near restaurants, trams and trains. I would definitely stay again and have already recommended it to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Angelika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Haven in the city

This is my new favourite inner Melbourne hotel. It's up the end of Little Bourke, which is quiet but still close to everything. It has 24 hour reception, and the lovely man checking me in was chatty, informative and super-friendly. He went out of his way to check me in early. There is free (good) coffee in the lobby and filtered water on top. The room itself was spacious with a King-size, super-comfy bed, and everything else you would expect for a 4-star kind of experience. I like the relaxed, non-fussy vibe. And it's next door to a great Melbourne cafe where breakfast is available 7 days a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great the reception staff was great and provided me with early check in. I would like to point only one thing, there is a hole in the kitchen cabinets room no. 601 and it throws cold air, probably connected to mechanical system of the building. As I stayed in cold weather and the room heater was not thay strong, it was a little uncomfortable. Other than that, I had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with great hosts. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception service was great. But, the rooms could be cleaner such as the curtains and the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025