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City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Princess Theatre

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Lobby
Lounge
Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Triple Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Map
20-22 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, VIC3000
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bourke Street Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

Queen Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King/Twin Studio

King/Twin Studio

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Studio

Triple Studio

  • 33.1 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Melbourne Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Paramount Food Court - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Princess Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Primavera - ‬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)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • 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 iPod docking stations and safes. 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 and coffee/tea makers. 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.

Languages

English, French, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (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

  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Offsite parking within 656 ft (AUD 35 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • Free daily reception
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 51
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • High pile carpet in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • 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
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. 
    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

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

City Limits Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location great friendly helpful staff clean room shower over large deep bath was a hassle
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lay Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff and well-equipped room!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant and cheap
The front desk staff, namely Daniel, were so kind and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. It's a very basic hotel but for the cost and location, I cannot complain. Would definitely book again for a brilliant, cheap option in the heart of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aukhojee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience at City Limits Hotel.
Stayed for 6 nights. Good room service, hotel and room clean. Security is excellent. At the Reception, great people to always welcome with a smile even when cheked in at 2 am and very helpful. Vicinity to city centre is great. Walking distance to Tram less than 2 mins. Organised own breakfast. If a mini electric stive and a pan could have been provided would have just been superb. My bad, i did not ask for. Great experience at City Limits.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service! Great staff. Love to stay when ever I am in Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located in the Theatre District,this hotel offers convenience with comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
City Limits is a great city fringe hotel option! It has been in the same location for many years, has fantastic friendly staff and a comfortable feel. Slightly less well appointed than the big hotels, but also less expensive!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
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

Bably

Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

Terence

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay here, and once again, it was a very pleasant experience. The hotel was clean and well-maintained, with friendly staff who were always happy to help. A nice perk was the no extra charge coffee machine in the guest lounge. Price-wise, rates can fluctuate depending on the season and local events, but anything under AUD 150 per night is very reasonable for what’s on offer here. Overall, I had no complaints and would definitely recommend it for a comfortable, hassle-free stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amirul Hakim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, simple no-nonsense small hotel with big clean rooms. Next to a lot of bars and restaurants. Great for solo travellers. My room had also a small kitchenette with a microwave, sink and some plates and cutlery, which was nice. Only problem I had was the exhaust fan didn’t work well, so bathroom would fog up a bit, but fades away quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KAYLENE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely greeting at reception [Daniel] Early check in Secure parking Close to theatre district Lots of eateries near by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right in downtown shopping area, Chinatown and free tram zone of this small budget hotel with free coffee, tea and water in the lobby. Room was clean, spacious, comfortable bed and nice newly l done bathroom. Lily was super nice to lend me the Aussie power outlet adapter to charge my phone. It’s recommended to anyone with budgetary mind to stay in Melbourne.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanpeng, Hurstville

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

8/10 Good

Manon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at City Limits for 4 days and would definitely recommend. The staff were always super lovely and greeted us every time we left or returned. It is in the perfect location for both expensive and cheap eats. The street noise at some points of the stay was noticeable, mostly surrounding restaurants throwing glass in their recycling bins or car horns, but we were aware of this from other reviews prior to booking. Easy to get everywhere needed. For the price, it can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Heather

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

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