lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne

3.0 star property

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Room, Balcony (One of a Kind Plus) | Balcony
Front of property
Lobby
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, RMIT University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room (One of a Kind)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Balcony (One of a Kind Plus)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom (One of a Kind Plus)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One of a Kind Plus (Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Side by Side)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (One of a Kind)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (lyf)

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne, you're just a quick walk from Melbourne Central. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Central and 3 minutes on foot from Queen Victoria Market
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne also features a fitness centre, laundry facilities, and a lift.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiong choon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Hayley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

wei-chieh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and modern. The location was great. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Long Dinh

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner not working then change to another room then Leaking water in bathroom No hot water Death safe. Took 3 days to open I have never been experienced hotel with terrible facility like that
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenience location. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026