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Carlton Lygon Lodge

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lygon Street

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Lygon Front Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Queen Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Lygon Front Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lygon Front Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Queen Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Suite | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Bedroom Studio | In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Bedroom Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Family Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Twin Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Lygon Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Carlton, Carlton Lygon Lodge is adjacent to Lygon Street and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like University of Melbourne. The 60 rooms at this 3.5-star hotel include furnished balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves.

What's nearby

  • Lygon Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Melbourne Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 15 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Measure - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Tojo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Stuzzichino Café Bar Spuntini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Il Gambero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cairo Nights Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Carlton Lygon Lodge

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Lygon Street
Guests of Carlton Lygon Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and a terrace. If you plan to drive, free offsite parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. This hotel also has laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy plasma TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Furnished balconies, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel 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 in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Carlton Lygon Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Carlton Lygon Lodge?

This hotel is situated in Carlton within a short 14-minute walk of Melbourne Central and also 20 minutes on foot from Collins Street. You'll also find Queen Victoria Market and Princess Theatre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Yes, secured parking is offered for AUD 30 per day. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking is also available.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, Carlton Lygon Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a turndown service as well as a restaurant and concierge services.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Carlton Lygon Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Carlton Lygon Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Carlton Lygon Lodge.

Does Carlton Lygon Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Carlton Lygon Lodge?

The closest major airport to Carlton Lygon Lodge is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), which is 9.2 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is located 13.5 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Carlton Lygon Lodge?

Yes, every guestroom at Carlton Lygon Lodge comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring courtyard views.

Carlton Lygon Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 433 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phillip

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

2/10 Terrible

Rod

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and great location for dining options. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leopold

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location. Clean qiiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hanan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Location: perfect Staff: very friendly and helpful Cleanliness: beds and bathroom were clean, however, dishes and some towels were a bit dirty. State: property is old and the room is small.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great dining opportunities outside the door of the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Good location. Rooms could do with an update.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Carlton lygon, team stop 5 min walking distance, parking overnight cheaper than most car parks, friendly staff, plenty of tea coffee in room always a bonus
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Antony

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service was friendly and efficient. Slight delay in check in due to my room not being ready for my check in time (2pm). Parts of the carpet in my room were poorly laid leading to concrete flooring underneath the carpet being visible. At the end of the day my stay was extremely pleasant. Public transport hubs are in very close proximity. With lots of dining options all in very close proximity.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LL met all our needs. A very friendly, welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff made check in and checkout a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location being situated close to all the local amenities and the city. Excellent, efficient and very helpful customer service at check-in. Room was clean, comfortable, and quiet despite being on busy Lygon St. North facing room made all the difference in Melbourne mid-winter. As a past resident of North Carlton, I would highly recommend this property. I only wish I had discovered this place before my visit to Melbourne for a reunion and stayed the whole three nights instead of only one night. Thank you to the staff, Roger M
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

I liked it very quiet very handy nice part of town
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siu Pan

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sam, Brisbane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This property is well located near excellent dining, and trams and buses to the city centre, and near the museum and Victoria Street market
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Clifton Hill

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Franceen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room great comfortable clean location good only bad thing was the parking their wasn’t any if you did get parking it was $30 we had to move car everyday and put money in machine horrible a rip off
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Good budget accommodation. Expensive parking in the region, nothing fancy but did the job
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meg

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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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