Arrow on Swanston
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, the 3-star Arrow on Swanston offers comfortable accommodations with a convenient urban address.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, the 3-star Arrow on Swanston offers comfortable accommodations with a convenient urban address. Located at 488 Swanston Street in Carlton, this well-positioned hotel sits at the crossroads of Melbourne’s educational and cultural districts. With a solid guest rating of 7.3, Arrow on Swanston has established itself as a reliable choice for travelers seeking quality accommodation with a prime location. The hotel stands as a practical base for both short-term visitors and extended-stay guests looking to explore the diverse attractions of Australia’s cultural capital. Situated in the charming Carlton neighborhood, Arrow on Swanston places guests within walking distance of some of Melbourne’s most iconic destinations. The hotel’s location on Swanston Street positions visitors just moments from the historic grounds of the University of Melbourne and the extensive knowledge housed within the State Library of Victoria. Melbourne Central Shopping Centre is conveniently accessible, offering retail therapy and dining options for those seeking urban pleasures. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel’s proximity to Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring meticulously landscaped gardens and impressive Victorian architecture. The vibrant atmosphere of Lygon Street—Melbourne’s famed “Little Italy”—lies just a short stroll away, where guests can indulge in authentic Italian cuisine and experience the city’s celebrated café culture. Arrow on Swanston combines functional comfort with practical amenities, catering to both leisure and business travelers. The property’s advantageous position on the free tram zone boundary means guests can easily access Melbourne’s efficient public transport network, with the ability to explore the CBD, Southbank, and Docklands without transportation costs. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate being within comfortable distance of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena, home to some of Australia’s most prestigious sporting events including the Australian Open tennis tournament. Queen Victoria Market, with its bustling stalls and authentic Melbourne character, offers a glimpse into local life and is easily reachable from the hotel. Families visiting students at RMIT University or the University of Melbourne will find Arrow on Swanston perfectly situated for campus visits. With its practical approach to hospitality and strategic location, this 3-star establishment delivers reliable accommodation at the crossroads of education, culture, and urban exploration in Melbourne. Whether visiting for academic purposes, business engagements, or leisure adventures, Arrow on Swanston provides a comfortable launching pad for discovering the multifaceted charm of Melbourne, Australia’s most European city.
Rooms & Suites
Choose from 12 room types
| Room | Type | Beds | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Popular One-Bedroom Apartment | 2 adults, 1 child | 2 x 1 double bed | Select → | |
| Two Single Bedroom Apartment | 2 adults, 1 child | 4 x 1 single bed | Select → | |
| Two Bedroom Apartment | 3 adults, 2 children | 2 x 1 double bed, 2 x 1 single bed | Select → | |
| Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | 3 adults, 2 children | double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | Select → | |
| Standard Studio | 2 adults, 1 child | 1 double bed | Select → | |
| Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment | 4 adults, 3 children | 2 x 1 double bed, 2 x 1 single bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | Select → | |
| Family Apartment | 5 adults, 4 children | 4 x 1 double bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | Select → | |
| Triple Single beds | 3 adults, 2 children | 3 single beds | Select → | |
| Deluxe King Apartment | 3 adults, 2 children | 1 single bed, 1 large double bed | Select → | |
| Four-Bedroom Penthouse Apartment | 8 adults, 5 children | 4 x 1 large double bed, 2 x 2 single beds, 2 x 4, 1 single bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | Select → | |
| One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment | 3 adults, 2 children | double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | Select → | |
| Family Penthouse Apartment | 5 adults, 4 children | double beds, 2 double beds, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed | Select → |
Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment
3 adults, 2 children double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed Select Room →Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
4 adults, 3 children 2 x 1 double bed, 2 x 1 single bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed Select Room →Four-Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
8 adults, 5 children 4 x 1 large double bed, 2 x 2 single beds, 2 x 4, 1 single bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed Select Room →One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
3 adults, 2 children double bed, 1 double bed, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed Select Room →Family Penthouse Apartment
5 adults, 4 children double beds, 2 double beds, sofa bed, 1 sofa bed Select Room →Spa & Amenities
Shops
2- Minimarket on site
- Barber/beauty shop
Bedroom
2- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
10- Children's high chair
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
Bathroom
9- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
3- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Wellness
5- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Living Area
3- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
3- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
3- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous
9- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities
3- Socket near the bed
- Carpeted
- Iron
Languages spoken
4- Mandarin
- English
- Hindi
- Chinese
Cleaning services
1- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
7- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology
2- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Reception services
7- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
3- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Most popular facilities
10- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Terrace
- Good breakfast
Outdoor swimming pool Free!
5- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Salt-water pool
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 25 per day.
3- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
What Our Guests Say
Quite enjoyed our 3 night stay at this well situated hotel
Excellent location, staff were excellent, great food, excellent service by staff.
Ambience is good. Staff is very polite & helpful
Hotel so nice . Receiption or maybe manager he so nice and very helpful. Next time will stay here only. Very clean
Great staff front desk manager very helpful and courteous other staff could not do enough to help and great food in the restaurant and polite quick service good facilities.
Location, personal, furniture and bathroom were excellent
Shopping stores & other restaurants are very near
From the location of the hotel to behaviour of the staff, from the cleanliness to the quality of food, everything was excellent.
The staff was very nice they really took care of our necessities
Enjoyed use of pool. Interior is unusual and scenic. Staff is very friendly
Location & Surroundings
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- South Lawn900 m
- Wesley Place800 m
- Carlton Gardens200 m
- Community Garden1.2 km
- Melbourne Museum1 km
- Old Melbourne Gaol450 m
- Manchester Unity Building1.2 km
- Victoria University City Tower1.1 km
- Carlton Primary Community Garden1.5 km
- North West Patch Community Garden1.1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Torissong100 m
- Restaurant Mr Bello Cafe250 m
- Restaurant The First Bigmama50 m
Top attractions:
- Eureka Tower2.1 km
- Melbourne Zoo3.2 km
- Cooks' Cottage2.1 km
- Immigration Museum2 km
- Southbank Promenade1.9 km
- Old Treasury Building1.6 km
- Shrine of Remembrance3.1 km
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium2.3 km
- Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne3.4 km
- ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image1.6 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Ornamental Lake3.3 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Elwood Beach9 km
- St Kilda Beach7 km
- Sandridge Beach6 km
- Middle Park Beach6 km
Public transport:
- Metro Flagstaff1.2 km
- Train Flagstaff Train Station1.2 km
- Train Parliament Train Station1.2 km
- Metro Melbourne Central Station600 m
- Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St14 km
- Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West)14 km
Closest airports:
- Melbourne Airport19 km
- Moorabbin Airport23 km
- Essendon Fields Airport10 km
Arrow on Swanston
Melbourne, Australia
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