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lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne

4.0 star property

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A modern office space with a long counter, glass walls, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.
Meeting facility
A hotel entrance with a clear view of the street, a sign for 'On Elizabeth Melbourne,' and a visible address '489 Elizabeth Street.'
A modern kitchen with a long island, seating area, and a visible 'BOND' sign on the wall.
A modern bar area with a long counter and multiple stools, surrounded by potted plants and a large mirror.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

One of a Kind

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, a TV, and artwork on the walls.

One of a king Plus (Balcony)

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

One of a Kind Plus

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel corridor with directional signs indicating room numbers 303 to 310 and 311 to 315.

One of a Kind Plus (Accessible)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Side by Side

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite Lyf

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outside.

One of a Kind Plus (Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a view of the city skyline through the window.

One of a Kind Plus (Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center 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 refrigerator in a common area. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
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
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Central and 14 minutes by foot from Collins Street
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. The business-friendly lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne also features a fitness center, laundry facilities, and an elevator.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Bonnibel - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 8 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bonnibel

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

  • Conference space
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 8 to 35 per person
  • 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-authorize 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tiong choon

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

6/10 Okay

melanie

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

8/10 Good

Kerry Renae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly and helpful staff. No tea and coffee facility in the room itself. We weren't advised of the facilities in Level 1 which would have been nice to know about. Overall great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Long Dinh

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronya

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Hayley

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wei-chieh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026