Aparthotel

City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne

3.5 star property

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One Bedroom Apartment - Gipps Street Building  | Private kitchen
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Reception
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Two Bedroom Apartment - Gipps Street Building  | Living area

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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179 Powlett Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 3002
  • Place, Fitzroy Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Gipps Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Family One Bedroom Apartment - Albert Street Building

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Apartment - Gipps Street Building

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive One Bedroom Apartment - Albert Street Building

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

One Bedroom Apartment - Gipps Street Building

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio Apartment - Treasury Building

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Treasury Family Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom Apartment-Gipps

  • Sleeps 3

Family Apartment-Albert

  • Sleeps 4

Albert Executive One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne in Melbourne (East Melbourne), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Cricket Ground and St. Vincent's Hospital. .This aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Epworth Richmond and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Princess Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Epworth Freemasons Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Princess Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station - 8 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Good Bean Collingwood - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Commons Reading Room - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ARRA Coffee/Wine - ‬7 min walk

About this property

City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne

Aparthotel with free parking, near Melbourne Cricket Ground
City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Cot: AUD 45 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 45 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a historical district
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 60 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 45
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 45
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 45.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 45.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: AUD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 45 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 45.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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
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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

City Edge Serviced
City Edge Serviced Apartments
City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne
City Edge Serviced East Melbourne
City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne Aparthotel
City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne East Melbourne

City Edge Serviced Apartments East Melbourne Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 566 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 480 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 297 out of 1775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 198 out of 1775 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carly

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately many things didn’t go well. We arrived and squeezed in to a park that I could barely get out of the car and was told we’d been upgraded. We had to drive a block away to the upgraded room. Inside was filthy walls, filthy blinds, filthy heater, no air conditioner (room I booked did), one roll of toilet paper, bathroom drawer filled with hair- the worst condition I’d ever seen a room. It was like we were being pranked as they couldn’t possibly call that an upgrade! I called reception and she said to come back and she’ll give the room I booked. Walked back down 2 flights of stairs with a sore leg (wasn’t told there’s no lift), packed car back up and drove back. I tried to inform reception of the condition but she appeared disinterested and just wanted to give the booked room without hearing what was actually wrong with the other room. I thought they may want feedback if they’re not familiar with all the rooms. The booked room was a lot better and more comfortable, however the kettle had dried pasta in it which went in our tea, the bedside table had a tea bag stuck to it, the bathroom tap didn’t turn off, the double bed was filled with hair and the sheets appeared dirty and not changed. It was a really disappointing and unpleasant stay unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

KATRINA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and good heating but lots of improvements needed. The kitchen sink wasn't draining properly, cracks/holes in cement sheeting walls, bath was dirty, only 10 sheets of toilet paper were supplied, lamps were supplied in bedroom with no powerpoints! The stairwell had an awful smell. Linen was clean but Queen bed is two singles pushed together. Insufficient cooking and eating utensils in cupboards and only one bowl for breakfast cereal.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Room was not clean, very basic. Not many PowerPoints and quite old and rundown
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was old, lounge was hard, shower was broken. Staff hard to understand directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Great location and price. That’s about it

Very cheap for the size and location. The LHS of the king bed is sunken and collapsed. The couches are rock hard and extremely uncomfortable. There was only one bowl which wasn’t adequate given it’s a two bedroom apartment. Freezing cold and only one thin blanket on each bed plus one additional blanket per person.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Appliances difficult to operate without instructions or not working properly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Louise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This satisfied our purpose of purely a bed after going to the football but we are grateful we only needed that. The front door to the complex was constantly ajar leaving no security. The doors to the rooms were grotty. Inside was basic but our internal door had swear words written on it. The room was cold, ran down (parts of bathroom new) and the curtains were not actual curtains - I can’t even describe them. I was worried we were going to be broken into - I wouldn’t stay here again. I guess you get what you pay for in this example.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious. Older and a bit must but comfortable and clean. Good shower. Nice having a kitchen etc. good, cheap accomodation close to Melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alistair

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the end we chose not to stay in the building and just drove back home. Greasy walls/ doors / handprints on table and door. I don't recommend booking here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Second time using city edge apartments will be using them again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Can't complain for the price, room was clean and spacious, walls are a bit thin but overall normal experience, you get what you pay for
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tejaswi

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ellie

Travelled with family
The room had not been cleaned properly, the bathroom was still dirty could see where people had written on the mirrors, dirty underwear in the draw, all to be told just they will speak to staff, it’s not really great enough, I’m booked in for this weekend too and regretting my choice now
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Basic but spacious and convenient

Basic but catered to our needs, great location for the footy which was the purpose of our trip. Only real negative was not enough cutlery in drawer, only two forks, and 3 spoons, we had booked for 4. However quick 5min drive to Kmart and $5 spent and we had a full set of our own cutlery.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay for the (discounted) price. kitchen is equipped with the bare essentials but dishwasher is a big plus. water pressure is a bit extreme but the water gets hot fast. bedsheets were clean although pillows were not all covered and were stained underneath (not a big deal as pillowcases were clean). beds were comfortable and long enough for a fairly tall person. our toilet door did not fully close but the bathroom door did. the structure of the apartment is a little odd in that you have to go through the second bedroom to get to the bathroom which could cause disturbance at night if you are a light sleeper. all in all it was great for our needs as a group of young friends on holiday, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little appartment for the price. Great access to supermarket cafes playground, tram access. Check in staff were lovely and super helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Per

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and secure. Comfortable and very easy to get to centre of Melbourne with a tram. Or even walk if you had to. 10 minute walk to the MCG. Grocery shop just around the corner. Would very happily stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the most disgusting place i’ve ever been to, pictures are completely different. smelly and uncleaned room. such a waste of money!!!! do not go to this place, save your money
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025