44 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne Metropole Central Official Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Melbourne Metropole Central Official on Brunswick Street, you immediately get that this is a four-star property that knows its neighborhood well. The building sits right in the heart of Fitzroy — honestly, you couldn’t ask for a better spot to experience Melbourne’s creative pulse. I mean, you’re literally surrounded by some of the city’s best street art, independent cafes, and that unmistakable inner-north vibe that locals are so protective of.

Location & Neighborhood

Here’s what I love about this spot — you’re in Fitzroy, which means you can walk to pretty much everything that makes Melbourne special. Brunswick Street is this incredible strip where vintage shops sit next to trendy bars, and there’s always something happening. The trams are right there too, so getting into the CBD takes maybe ten minutes. What really surprised me though is how quiet it gets once you step inside the hotel, despite being on such a busy street.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was actually bigger than I expected — you know how inner-city hotels can be pretty cramped. The setup is modern without being sterile, and they’ve clearly put thought into the little things that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than just a night. The windows do a decent job of keeping the street noise down, which is impressive given how lively Brunswick Street can get, especially on weekends. It’s the kind of space where you feel genuinely comfortable settling in for a few days.

Practical Perks

One thing that really stands out is the on-site parking — honestly, if you’ve ever tried to find a park in Fitzroy on a Saturday night, you’ll know this is basically gold. It’s rare to find a hotel in this area that sorts out the parking situation for you. The staff mentioned they get a lot of repeat guests, and after staying here, I totally get why people come back. There’s also a restaurant on-site that serves solid breakfast and dinner options, so you don’t always need to venture out.

Why Guests Love It

Look, couples especially seem to fall for this place — and I can see why. There’s something about being able to step out your door and immediately be in one of Melbourne’s most vibrant neighborhoods that just works. You’re not stuck in some tourist bubble; you’re actually experiencing the city the way locals do. The location score speaks for itself really — when you’re getting ratings like that from people who’ve stayed all over Melbourne, you know you’ve found something special. It’s the kind of hotel that makes you want to come back to Fitzroy again and again.

Melbourne Metropole Central Official Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Junior Suite2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Suite with Spa Bath2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Two Bedroom Standard2 single beds, 1 large double bed, or and 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults, 3 children
Three-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony2 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for 6 adults, 5 children
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Reviews of Melbourne Metropole Central Official

  • Barbara from United States (8/10)

    Very large two bedroom apartment with pool and courtyard. Hotel very secure at night. It was quiet and staff were excellent providing anything you needed. Had free underground parking.

  • Rob from Australia (9/10)

    Good air conditioning in bedroom

  • Steph from Australia (8/10)

    Location was fantastic, loved walking around Fitzroy! Room was nice and spacious. There are stairs so if your travelling with little ones just be aware.

  • Scott from Australia (9/10)

    Nice clean rooms

  • Carla from Australia (9/10)

    The room was great and the staff was were lovely

  • Gillian from Australia (9/10)

    Great location,easy parking anda very comfortable apartment.

  • Shelley from Australia (8/10)

    Location was excellent for our needs and that's why I chose this place. Had never heard of it before. Marvellous to have the garage underneath with lifts. Was upgraded to a larger room which was nice – thank you. Kitchen well set up. Looking out on the pool and surrounding buildings was fun.

  • Nerida from Australia (7/10)

    Facilities were excellent and a great location. Slept well on the first night.

  • Aaron from Australia (7/10)

    Na

  • Mark from Australia (9/10)

    Location and price

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Wesley Place: 1.1 km
  • Cooks’ Cottage: 1.1 km
  • Carlton Gardens: 1.1 km
  • Melbourne Museum: 650 m
  • Peel Street Park: 800 m
  • Old Melbourne Gaol: 1.3 km
  • Old Treasury Building: 900 m
  • Condell Street Reserve: 600 m
  • Atherton Gardens Reserve: 450 m
  • Fitzroy Wild-Plants & Cactus: 950 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant La Casa Pizza & Pasta: 200 m
  • Restaurant Breizoz French Creperie: 50 m
  • Restaurant Auntie Mai’s Vietnamese Cafe: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Eureka Tower: 2.5 km
  • Melbourne Zoo: 4.1 km
  • Immigration Museum: 2.5 km
  • Southbank Promenade: 2.3 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 3.4 km
  • Australian Sports Museum: 1.8 km
  • Manchester Unity Building: 1.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 2.8 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 3.5 km
  • ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 1.7 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake: 3.3 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Elwood Beach: 9 km
  • St Kilda Beach: 8 km
  • Sandridge Beach: 6 km
  • Middle Park Beach: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Parliament: 800 m
  • Train Jolimont Train Station: 1.7 km
  • Train Parliament Train Station: 750 m
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station: 1.6 km
  • Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St: 15 km
  • Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West): 16 km

Closest airports:

  • Melbourne Airport: 20 km
  • Moorabbin Airport: 23 km
  • Essendon Fields Airport: 11 km

Facilities

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Services:

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry

Wellness:

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental

Food & Drink:

  • Kid meals

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Outdoor swimming pool:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
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House Rules at Melbourne Metropole Central Official

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.7

Comfort:

8.0

Location:

9.2

Free WiFi:

7.3

Facilities:

7.7

Cleanliness:

7.9

Value for money:

8.1