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Tolarno Hotel

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Mirka's Studio | Living area | 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV
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Reception hall
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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42 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
  • Place, St Kilda Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St Kilda Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Balazac Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Balazac Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chambre Boheme | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Chambre Boheme

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mirka's Studio | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Mirka's Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Georges Studio | Living area | 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels, TV

Georges Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The Philippe | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

The Philippe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Piccolo Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Piccolo Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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La Petite Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

La Petite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Tolarno Hotel

Victorian hotel in Melbourne
This smoke-free hotel features a microwave in a common area, a computer station and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance and a TV in a common area are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Tolarno Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Tolarno Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Kilda Road. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a computer, multilingual staff and TV in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of St Kilda Beach and St. Kilda Sea Baths
Tolarno Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and express check-in. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Tolarno Hotel also features express check-out, a television in common area, and a microwave in a common area.

This Victorian Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
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 - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays 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.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tolarno Hotel.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Tolarno Hotel St Kilda
Tolarno Hotel
Tolarno St Kilda
Tolarno
Tolarno Hotel St Kilda, Greater Melbourne
Tolarno Hotel Hotel
Tolarno Hotel St Kilda
Tolarno Hotel Hotel St Kilda

Tolarno Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Selina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very quiet hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fire alarm was covered with a plastic bag, bed bugs were reported from the staff member staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My fave
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Tamieka

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very untidy, noisy and bed uncomfortable. Great location for st kilda beach, trams and restaurants. You can hear ever door close. Shower water pressure great but would randomly go hot and cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Conveniently located to transport, spacious rooms. Felt like a home away from home. The staff were very friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff member who waited for me to check in a little late. Good atmosphere at the hotel with lots of interesting art works.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maxime

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one mug one glass and utensils for one person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Love that the business has a history of Australian art, having connection to Mirka Mora, art gallery director and well known art collector. So good to see ongoing paintings of all sizes and contemporary styles in the rooms and hallways. Stephen at the front desk was very helpful and knowledgeable - a delightful person.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being surrounded by artwork. High ceilings in old building. Easy parking. Tram. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crusader

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

Bohemian punk hospitality at its St Kilda best

Tolarno iS iconic in Melbourne. I remember it as an art gallery in the 1980s, when it was the scene of incredibly diverse exhibitions, managed by George Mora, the son of gallery founders, George and Mirka Mora. Mirka is renowned for her painting illustration work, with its distinctive patterning. Tolarno is a brilliant hotel conversion. Art is everywhere, distinctive recognisable art of diverse media and style. In some areas it is as if pieces of gallery have been hewn from the old walls and repurposed to continue its education and entertainment roles here. Tolarno was known for its hearty food, generosity of spirit and hospitality. All of those qualities are on display now, and the staff generate a welcoming vibe even when they are not around. One never feels stranded. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained, with a strong character of homey architecture before the ubiquitous marble, plastic and flat plasterboard of contemporary hostelries. There are no lifts and rooms are on various levels, making the place inaccessible to many, but its lack in this area probably contributes to its incredible affordability. You are right in the midst of Fitzroy Street here and on the quieter side of the street. I heartily recommend Hotel Tolarno.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Tolarno's are very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The hotel is quirky and has been a part of the neighbourhood for decades. It is full of artwork and the downstairs restaurant - currently closed for renovations - will be a welcome re-addition when it eventually reopens. The property is within walking distance to the beach, eateries, venues. The tram stop is literally outside the door and a tram journey into Melb CBD takes approximately 15 minutes. The property, given its age, is not perfect, but is a local landmark and should be preserved as is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am a returning guest to Tolarno's, a quirky building that has been a feature of St Kilda for decades. The staff at Tolarno's are splendid people, polite, accommodating and helpful. I will happily return again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at tolarnos are friendly and helpful. They are the property's best asset. The property is old but iconic. It has its quirks. The rooms are well resourced however with fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, tv. The shower is clean and with ample hot water. The property is walking distance to the beach and tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grungy and sketchy. Not at all what I expected. A dingly old style hotel behind 2 closed down bar/resturants. Room had a bit of a kitchen, then another one in the room with a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crusader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
proximity to eating houses
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025