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Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Lygon Street
Family-friendly aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Lygon Street

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Premium Penthouse Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
4 Bedrooms Apartment | View from room
Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view
Rooftop terrace
In the heart of Melbourne, Arrow on Swanston offers a welcoming retreat near Lygon Street. Unwind at the sauna, enjoy a coffee at Cafe Crema or take in stunning city views from the rooftop terrace. With an outdoor pool and hair salon on site, this aparthotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Pool
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • 190 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Terrace
$50 nightly
The total price is $56
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees

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Studio Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bedrooms Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

4 Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Single Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Single Beds Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Single Beds Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Penthouse Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Spacious Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Single beds

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 1,026 reviews
$75 nightly
The price is $82
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 41 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 19 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 25 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 14 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠老火锅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Humble Rays - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Canto Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arrow on Swanston

Arrow on Swanston offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cafe Crema, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. A fitness center and a sauna are offered, and apartments have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the location. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Melbourne Central Station is 8 minutes and Flagstaff Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian, Spanish, Thai

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • 190 apartments
    • Arranged over 9 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.8 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Highchair

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: AUD 22 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Laptop workspace
  • Conference center (9688 square feet of space)

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/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 (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the business district
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city center
  • In the entertainment district
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 190 rooms
  • 9 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2003

Special features

Dining

Cafe Crema - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 22 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.8 percent

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs AUD 25 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Arrow Swanston Apartment Carlton
Arrow Swanston Carlton
Arrow Swanston Aparthotel Carlton
Arrow Swanston
Arrow Swanston Aparthotel
Arrow on Swanston Carlton
Arrow on Swanston Aparthotel
Arrow on Swanston Aparthotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

Does Arrow on Swanston offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arrow on Swanston does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Arrow on Swanston?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Arrow on Swanston?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Arrow on Swanston?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 25 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arrow on Swanston?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Arrow on Swanston and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and rock climbing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Arrow on Swanston?

Yes, Cafe Crema offers local cuisine.

Does Arrow on Swanston have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's the area around Arrow on Swanston like?

Arrow on Swanston is in Carlton, a short 8-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station and 6 minutes' walk from Melbourne Central. Travelers say that the aparthotel is in a great location.

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Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Exceptional

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Thiagarajan, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Nathaniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Surprised at value

Recommend this property: clean and pleasant, central to city, tram on door step, Lygon St eateries one block away, and well within budget.
Teresa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, rooms were nice and spacious
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay, great location, friendly staff
Rose, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff is really friendly
Diane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great pplace
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Walking distance to everything we wanted to see. Perfect location.
Anneeh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Well appointed rooms, fantastic breakfast and above all, all the staff were amazing
Mellisa, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

3am garbage trucks every night.

3am noisy garbage trucks every night. Couldn’t shut out lights on all night from adjacent buildings. Noisy old fridges, wry thin walls, polyester linen
Alistair, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff are very friendly and supportive. Location is excellent and the value for money is unsurpassed.
Mick, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing and location superb for snorkeling.
Jenny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

easy parking and tram station nearby
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful, excellent breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms.
Isla, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff gave us great tips for local food spots. Really appreciated that.
Yvonne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

one of the best hotel in melbourne
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

it looked exactly like the pics loved it
Audrey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was comfortable, clean and close to where we needed to be
Haydn, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and I really enjoyed our staying at this hotel and the breakfast was amazing
Xenith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything felt freshly renovated and well-kept.
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