City Limits Hotel

3.5 star property

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Select Comfort beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Lobby
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries
Lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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20-22 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, VIC3000
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

King Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Studio Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King/Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

City Limits Hotel

Self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a library and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
City Limits Hotel offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

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 telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. 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 City Limits Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Collins Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Steps from Princess Theatre and Her Majesty's 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.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

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 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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

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City Limits Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, easy access, everything within walking distance.....highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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Excellent value for money for the budget-minded traveler. Clean room, professional staff, jelly beans.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marlangela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best little hotel in the city - great staff , service and nothing too much to help out customers - a gem !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yulong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee was great and staff were super helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Had evrything we needed 4 a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great amenities and brilliant position
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Clean and nice visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very welcoming and great service. Room clean and functional. Practical layout. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location Close to hospital and public transport !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front of house staff very friendly and knowledgeable re area and sights. Very helpful generally. Room was great / large and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was clean and not cramped. The hotel is very well located.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anna

As good as a small budget hotel can be. Studio room was spacious and clean and has everything you need during your stay. Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean , friendly staff close to every thing we need
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Veimar Yobany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at City Limits. Great location, spacious room with kitchen, welcoming reception, ready access to tea and coffee in the lobby, steps from the legislature, theatre and restaurants. Honestly, our first choice for a future stay in downtown Melbourne.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for our weekend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Location for shops, transport, dining, very friendly staff, super comfy bed, recommend, and will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff excellent hotel excellent price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, thanks very much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024