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Carlton Lygon Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Lygon Street

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and a parking lot.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a round table and chairs.
Front of property
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a view of a brick building through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There are two chairs with a floral pattern and a small table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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220 Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Place, Lygon Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Lygon Front Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees and a parking lot.

Lygon Front Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small table, and a view of a brick building through a sliding glass door.

Queen Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Suite

A hotel room with two beds, each with a pillow and a bedside table. There are wall sconces above the beds and a window with curtains.

Twin Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small stool, a TV, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

Standard Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(37 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Studio

A living room with a beige sofa, a blue sofa, and a coffee table. There is a door leading to a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand.

2 Bedroom Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Studio Suite

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a marble vanity, and a large mirror.

Family Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Lygon Suite

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Lygon Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Melbourne

Carlton stay.You'll be steps from Lygon Street and within a 10-minute walk of University of Melbourne with a stay at this Carlton hotel. Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Lygon Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Melbourne Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Melbourne Central - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Measure - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Don Tojo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Assembly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carlton Lygon Lodge

3.5-star hotel near Lygon Street
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Carlton Lygon Lodge also features a terrace, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Carlton Lygon Lodge offers 60 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking from 6:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 30 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

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 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 1 2026 to February 14 2028 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 200 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.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Lygon Lodge
Lygon Lodge Carlton
Lygon Lodge
Carlton Lygon Lodge Hotel
Carlton Lygon Lodge Carlton
Carlton Lygon Lodge Hotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Carlton Lygon Lodge to the airport?

Carlton Lygon Lodge is 9.2 mi (25-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carlton Lygon Lodge on Aug 16, 2026 start from CA $91, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carlton Lygon Lodge.

How close is Carlton Lygon Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (28-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 9.1 mi (31-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge offer free breakfast?

Carlton Lygon Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 30 per day.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have a pool?

Carlton Lygon Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Carlton Lygon Lodge to downtown Melbourne?

Carlton Lygon Lodge is 1 mi away from Melbourne.

Carlton Lygon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 434 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Amenities
good room, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great position clean rooms and very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location . But staff disinterested , bizarre set up for entrance , and ongoing maintenance being done on property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Lygon St. Walking distance to whatever is needed. Been here before,would stay again. Room was sufficient size and condition for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, comfortable, quiet, and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff Location great to get good meals winning the area
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean & tidy, great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean rooms, great amenities, very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
well positioned
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff, clean and quiet room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location excellent for purpose of attemding international garden show. Middle of lots of eateries. Room aircon good, had kettle for tea or coffee, bathroon good size ,water pressure low but good temperature. They are renovating at present (march 2026) but they only work during day stopping around 5pm. Staff helpful at all times.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was acceptable, the position was great with easy access to Buses and Trams (a short walk across the Piazza) in Lygon street, additionally 24 hour convenience with 711 across the road. The Carlton Lygon lodge team were always approachable and attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antonio Renado

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wai Chi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed there for 4 nights . Check in was quick . Staff very helpful and informative . The room and the bathroom were almost spotless . Location is great no matter you drive or not with a lot of choices of restaurants around . Also the room has a kitchen which was also clean and we cooked up some meals to save some money from dining out . All in All , our stay was great and it deserves our coming back .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is so convenient and the staff are lovely. The rooms are spacious and very clean. Altogether a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, plenty of space. Kitchenette was handy. Trams nearby and they run very frequently. Supermarket down the road and the hotel is surrounded by eating places. The Afghan restaurant nearly next door was excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location in the centre of Lygon Street. Rooms were spotless. Linen crisp although showing its age. Very quiet overnight considering the location. Good air-conditioning in the middle of a heatwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so lovely and try to cater to our flexible needs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025