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Alto Hotel on Bourke

4.0 star property
4-star Beaux Arts hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
Reception
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa | Living area
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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636 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Marvel Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, SEA LIFE Melbourne
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourke Street Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Studio King or Twin Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Petite Queen Room

Petite Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King or Twin Studio

King or Twin Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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King Studio Plus

King Studio Plus

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment - Spa | Living area

One Bedroom Apartment - Spa

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Two Bedroom Apartment | Living room

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | Balcony

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio King Plus Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Two Bedroom Delux Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Sleepover-Shared Entry

  • Sleeps 4

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Living area

One Bedroom SPA Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Petite Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Two-Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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About the area

Melbourne

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Melbourne Central Business District hotel, you'll find SEA LIFE Melbourne and Marvel Stadium. Bourke Street Mall and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Marvel Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mövenpick Café on Spencer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Saravana Bhavan சரவணபவன் - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alto Hotel on Bourke

4-star Beaux Arts hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne
As a guest of Alto Hotel on Bourke, you'll find a library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Alto Hotel on Bourke also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Alto Hotel on Bourke offers 50 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 20 to 20 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 85.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 to 20 for adults, and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 50 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 85.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

You need to know

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 1 year 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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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Alto Hotel on Bourke Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil, San Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The faucet had broken off from the sink, so it wobbled and you couldn't turn on/off the faucet without two hands, and it never pointed where it was supposed to. The ceiling in the bathroom was covered in mold. There were two sets of roller blinds, but the outer one was just ... missing the actual fabric blind part. This was fine for a few nights, but it's far more budget hotel than it would have seemed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrin Leslie

Travelled with partner
The room was basic but ok. It was located on the front and the noise from the passing trams was pretty constant so did not get the best sleep each night. The kitchen was old and the electric hob had seen better days and the drinking cups and glasses were not prperly cleaned. The Hotel was close to Marvel Stadium which is why we selected it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lucas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train ans tram station. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

kerry

Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel looks a bit rundown and not very clean at all. The dust on the floor beside our bed was disgusting. We opened the bottle water in our room and it tasted disgusting. Bathroom could have been given a deep clean, cup had toothpaste residue from previous guests, blood On wall and waste bin, bottom of shower door filthy. Gave them a 3 because it was a good location, they kept our luggage for us while we went along street on day of departure and you could get water in the lobby. mark on wall and bin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

bette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast, coffee available after 7:30
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fridge was dirty inside, needed a good wipe out
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thant

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was compact but clean and comfortable. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is fairly dated now. But it is comfortable and conveniently located. Please note that if you do not request housekeeping by leaving a sign in your door every morning, nothing will be done to your room, including replacing towels, emptying bins etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lachlan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was a good size and close to transport networks and many cafes and places to eat. Location is excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret, Conder

Travelled with family
Central to trams, trains and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs a deep clean. Lots of mould in bathrooms and everything just generally grimy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Deena

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for getting about and near the station
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was really well priced in my opinion given its location. Room clean and comfortable and perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hilda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025