4-Star Hotel
Melbourne, Australia

Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne

9.3 Exceptional 10 reviews
★★★★ Melbourne, Australia
9.3 Exceptional
The Experience

Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne

First Impressions Walking up to Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne, you immediately get that "this is actually someone's home" feeling — which, honestly, is exactly what you want from an apartment stay.

First Impressions

Walking up to Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne, you immediately get that “this is actually someone’s home” feeling — which, honestly, is exactly what you want from an apartment stay. The building sits quietly on Macaulay Road, and there’s something refreshing about pulling right into your own parking spot instead of circling blocks looking for street parking. I mean, free private parking in Melbourne? That alone puts this four-star property ahead of most city accommodations.

The North Melbourne Advantage

Here’s what I love about this location — you’re close enough to everything that matters, but far enough out to actually breathe. North Melbourne has this perfect residential vibe where you can grab groceries at the local shops, find a decent coffee (and trust me, Melburnians take their coffee seriously), and still be a quick tram ride into the CBD. The couples who rate this location a perfect 10 aren’t exaggerating — there’s something special about staying in a neighborhood that feels authentic rather than touristy. You’ll actually see locals going about their daily lives, which gives you a much better sense of what Melbourne is really like.

The Apartment Experience

What sets Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne apart is how it actually feels like a home rather than a hotel room with a kitchenette thrown in. The space is thoughtfully set up — you know, little things like having enough counter space to actually cook a meal, proper lighting for reading, and storage that makes sense if you’re staying more than a night or two. The apartment maintains that four-star standard without feeling sterile, which is honestly harder to achieve than you’d think. Everything works the way it should, and there’s enough space to spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase.

Practical Perks That Matter

Beyond the obvious apartment benefits, it’s the practical stuff that makes this place work so well. That parking situation I mentioned? It’s genuinely a game-changer if you’re planning day trips around Victoria or just want the freedom of having a car in the city. The kitchen setup means you can actually save money by cooking some meals — and after a few days of restaurant prices, you’ll appreciate that option. Plus, having your own space means you can come and go without dealing with hotel lobby schedules or feeling like you’re disturbing other guests.

Why Guests Love It

The 9.3 rating really tells the story here — this isn’t just about having a place to sleep, it’s about having a genuine base in Melbourne. Couples especially seem to get it because you have the privacy and space to actually relax together without feeling cramped. You can start your morning with coffee in your own kitchen, plan your day without rushing to check out, and come back in the evening to decompress properly. It’s that combination of independence and comfort that makes Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne work so well, especially if you’re the type of traveler who wants to experience Melbourne like a local rather than just tick off tourist boxes.

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4-Star Classification
Melbourne, Australia Location
9.3 / 10 Exceptional
Accommodations

Rooms & Suites

Choose from 1 room types

Room Type Beds Price Action
What Awaits You

Amenities

Kitchenware Kitchen Kitchenette Parking garage Balcony Garden Minibar Upper floors accessible by elevator Air conditioning Garden view

Bedroom

2
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

15
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Parking

1
  • Parking garage

Bathroom

10
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

3
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Garden

Living Area

4
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Desk

Food & Drink

2
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility

2
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous

3
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms

Outdoor & View

4
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities

13
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Iron

Languages spoken

2
  • English
  • Vietnamese

Safety & security

2
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology

5
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Laptop safe
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Reception services

2
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site

Building characteristics

1
  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services

1
  • Baby safety gates
Guest Voices

What Our Guests Say

9.3
Exceptional
Based on 10 reviews
Staff 9.7
Comfort 9.5
Location 9.3
Free WiFi 10
Facilities 9.7
Cleanliness 9.5
Value for money 9.5
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一楠 China
9.3

The apartment is great! Very comfortable and convenient. It is close to airport and train station. And also have free parking.

Ming Australia
9.3

Clean, quiet and comfortable. Good amenities. Rosie was extremely friendly and efficient. Walking distance to train station and bus stop is just in front of building.

Rana Australia
9.3

Everything was very nice

Tess Australia
9.3

The hosts provided explicit written and video instructions to enter both the accommodation and parking location, making it a stress free arrival and departure. You open the door to light, homely comfort and all the modern features you could want. The kitchen is well appointed with excellent cooking appliances. A beautiful balcony to enjoy some outdoor fresh air and share a drink or a meal, an ensuite in the first airconditioned bedroom as well as a main bathroom for the apartment...we were amazed at what this apartment offered. Air conditioner in the living area cooled the apartment quickly (we were there in Summer) and while the 2nd bedroom only has a pedestal fan, it adequately cooled the room, while the bifold doors close off the 2 bedrooms from the lounge and allowed the 1st bedroom air con to cool the sleeping section of the apartment. The hosts had left a Christmas tree up in the living area to continue the festive spirit through January.
Sweet Home apartment is conveniently located in walking distance to the Macaulay Train station and then only a short trip to reach Flinders St station and all the life of the city. Having a Woolworths and some small eateries on the ground floor was a total plus. We loved our stay!

Sarah Australia
9

Great location, lovely apartment

Ray Australia
9

We cooked our own excellent breakfast

Sheree Australia
9

The apartment was impecibly clean, locating keys and parking was super easy and stress free, we were able to check in far earlier than we planned which was brilliant after a long drive from Sydney. Close to the station, supermarket downstairs, walk to the train station which got us to Marvel Stadium in 2 stops.

Kristy Australia
9.3

We loved the apartment. It was clean, comfortable, quiet and in a nice location.
The check-in process was a breeze, and we definitely will be back to stay again.
A**

Heikkilä Finland
9.3

Everything was perfect! The apartment is super quiet, clean and the location is great. Supermarket downstairs and easy access to the city by bus or train. Beds were comfy and the bathrooms had heating lights, which was so nice! Free car parking was super! Would definitely stay here again.

Tamara Australia
8

The location is beautiful and the apartment complex is very quiet and comfortable. The beds and showers are amazing.

Discover the Area

Location & Surroundings

188 Macaulay Road, North Melbourne, 3051 Melbourne, Australia

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • Dog Park50 m
  • The Venny1.6 km
  • Melbourne Zoo2.2 km
  • Womens Peace Garden1.6 km
  • Kensington Hall Reserve1.6 km
  • Clayton Reserve Fenced Dog Park200 m
  • Outdoor Ping Pong Tables by Popp1.2 km
  • Royal Park Childrens Nature Play1.4 km
  • North West Patch Community Garden1.5 km
  • North Melbourne Recreation Reserve600 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Big Bird Cafe30 m
  • Restaurant Melrose Takeaway300 m
  • Restaurant Reynolds St Sandwich Bar250 m

Top attractions:

  • Eureka Tower4.1 km
  • Melbourne Museum3.3 km
  • Immigration Museum3.5 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol2.9 km
  • Southbank Promenade3.9 km
  • Old Treasury Building4 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance5 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium3.4 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne5 km
  • ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake5 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • St Kilda Beach9 km
  • Sandridge Beach6 km
  • Middle Park Beach7 km

Public transport:

  • Train Macaulay400 m
  • Metro Flagstaff2.6 km
  • Train Kensington950 m
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station2.9 km
  • Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St10 km
  • Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West)10 km

Closest airports:

  • Melbourne Airport17 km
  • Moorabbin Airport25 km
  • Essendon Fields Airport8 km
Your Melbourne Retreat Awaits

Sweet Home Apartment North Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia

9.3/10 4-Star
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