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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
City Stays
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities and express check-out. Each apartment features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave. Additional amenities include an electric kettle, a hairdryer and a shower.
City Stays offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchenettes with microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
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.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift (90 centimetre wide door)
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a business district
In the city centre
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 to 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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: AUD 200 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
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)
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is City Stays pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at City Stays?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Stays on 5 Apr 2026 start from HK$549, 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.
How much is parking at City Stays?
This property doesn't offer parking.
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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:00 PM to
10:00 AM for a fee of AUD 25.
What time is check-out at City Stays?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is City Stays located?
Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. Flagstaff Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 6 minutes.
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Reviews
City Stays Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 90 reviews
10 - Excellent
38
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 90 reviews
8 - Good
30
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 90 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 90 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 90 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gwen
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful, welcoming, informative staff!
Great location!
Gwen
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Olive
2 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The room is clean, amenities is ok and it’s in the city proper,
Olive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Omair
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room eith amazing views from the window
Omair
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
christian
24 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was great, grocery store next door. Kitchen equipment a bit slim.
christian
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Rachel
14 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff were great
Rachel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kylie
26 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, quiet & comfortable - would stay here again 😊
Kylie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Rejina
26 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A good place who prefers to stay around the city during Melbourne visit.
Rejina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul
18 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean room, close to shops and supermarket
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Nicholas
12 Jan 2026
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shower stall needs more work. Be mindful no housekeeping but location can’t be beat for a pleasant stay in Melbourne.
Nicholas
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
David
13 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room
David
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Jelena Vyanka
20 Oct 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Jelena Vyanka
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Haydon
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean room, modern amenities, close to shops
Haydon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Dr. Kimberly
6 Feb 2026
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was sufficient, the bed was comfortable. I was within walking distance to cafes, public transport, theatres, etc.
I did think the listing included a washing machine, but this was out of order. There were paid laundry facilities on-site though. The dishwasher in the room (bonus), was also not working.
Dr. Kimberly
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sue
18 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to Victoria Market, grocery shop across the road, great location
Sue
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Jayne
1 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Communication
Room and location very good.BUT booking in a nightmare…there is no one on reception so if you are arriving late, or if there is an issue with your room you must phone and wait.If you lock yourself out no one on site to help…worth paying a little more and getting the luxery of someone at the premises. BUT the accommodation good.
Jayne
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Sue
23 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot, near Victoria Market, the building has good security, friendle people, Tony very responsive, would stay again
Sue
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Holger
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
not clean
dryer did not work properly
no dustbin in kitchen
Good location, but this is my first that accomodation does not provide a shampoo. Usually Bodywash and Shampoo are basic amenity. Clean and enought facilities for staying.
The room is little rundown. The tolid room sink was clogged but was quickly fixed after reported. The washer door was broken and stuff left behind inside again it was fixed next day after reported. The closet door is broken but usable. There were tree or water flies around which killed few. The carpet was dammed and look dirty. The air condition unit is old and loud when turn on. The TV is old and not modern smartTV. not much selection on TV channel or not able to connect to internet or display via device. The location is nice and accesible to many restaurant an tram service. It is inside the Melbourne CBD area
Tim
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Oliva
30 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a small room, some hard to clean mould in the shower but otherwise very clean and comfortable. Great spot, right next to the markets and a woolies. Very walkable. Hadva great stay.
Oliva
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Anna
10 Dec 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Good for a short stay. Not a long stay. If you are staying for longer, higher one of the bigger rooms.
The room is okay. Our washer/dryer combo could not dry clothes, even when we attemoted to try something for 4 hours, so everything we washed had to be hung to dry.
The room gets stuffy and dusty very quickly. I got a bit sick due to the accumulating dust in the room from the carpet. This is no fault of the place, but cockroaches came into the room whenever we opened the doors for fresh air. Im guessing it is because the room was humid and dusty.
The bathroom gets also easily flooded as the shower door has a gap at the bottom that leads to the rest of the bathroom.
Staff are phenominal however with their service. Whenever we needed them, they were available and tailored to our needs. The amenities were also good!
This property might be okay, if you have complete flexibility for your stay. For example, there is no front desk (known when booking), you have to coordinate a time via phone to check in. You cannot leave your bags in the property before or after check-in and there is no parking (again - known at time of booking).
The property is very dated, the carpets have large lumps throughout the living and bed rooms and are a bit of a trip hazard. There is extension cords and power boards running across the floor in the living room and a power board next to the bed.
The heating/cooling system could be the loudest I've ever experienced and there was a reed diffuser which makes an overpowering smell for a small apartment. The TV in the living room did not work (it turns on and has a blurred picture) and the batteries in 2 of the 3 remotes were flat.
Positives are that the apartment is a good size and has all of the facilities that you would want in it. It is very close to the Queen Vic Market and easy walking distance the central Melbourne.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven
17 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was fantastic.. They really did me a solid by giving me a room on higher floor overlooking the market. For a solo traveler or even 2 people that place is great and in a good central location. The person met me at the place when I arrived, showed me around and then left me alone. Perfect. As mentioned in previous reviews, the kitchen area is small and not the most modern but everything worked great and was perfect for my needs. Would definintely stay here again.
Steven
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Dawn
25 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely studio apartment. Clean and comfortable. Good Wi-Fi. Kitchen well equipped. Good location. Check in went well.
Dawn
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason
25 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place, good value for money, convenient location!
Will definitely use again when in Melbourne