Apartment hotels in Melbourne CBD
Our apartment hotels
The best apartment hotels in the Melbourne CBD give you the space and independence of a fully equipped apartment, with all the service and reliability of a well-run hotel. At Brady Hotels & Apartments, that combination is what we’ve done best since 2014.
We’re a Melbourne apartment hotel group with four properties across Melbourne’s CBD. Our apartment hotels in Melbourne include dedicated apartment properties at Hardware Lane and Flinders Street, offering full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, daily housekeeping, and 24-hour reception. Central Melbourne and Jones Lane also offer studio and family apartments with kitchenettes for guests who want self-contained accommodation.
We’re Melbourne-owned, independently operated, and run by a team that knows this city inside out.
Hardware Lane
388 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hardware Lane is our long-stay specialist, located on Lonsdale Street near Melbourne Central and surrounded by some of the city’s best dining precincts. Apartments come with full kitchens, separate living and dining areas, a work desk, and built-in wardrobes, and guests also have access to the on-site gym, 24-hour reception, and daily housekeeping.
You can walk to Queen Victoria Market in 5 minutes, State Library in 7, Melbourne Central Shopping Centre in 3, Emporium in 5, and Chinatown in 4. The property sits within the free tram zone.
Flinders Street
550 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Our Flinders Street property sits at the western end of the CBD, close to Southern Cross Station, the Yarra River, and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It’s an ideal base for guests attending events, conferences, or exploring Melbourne’s Southbank and waterfront precincts with family. Apartments offer the same fully equipped experience as Hardware Lane, with daily servicing and 24-hour reception as standard.
Walk to Southern Cross Station in 5 minutes, Sea Life Aquarium in 4, the Convention Centre in 6, Crown Melbourne in 8, and the Yarra River promenade in 3.
Jones Lane studio apartments
111 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
If you’re after apartment-style accommodation with a smaller footprint, our Jones Lane property offers studio apartments with kitchenettes, private balconies, dining areas, and walk-in showers. They’re a great option for guests who want self-contained living in a boutique hotel setting, right in the heart of Melbourne’s East End Theatre District.
Central Melbourne
30 Little La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tucked into one of Melbourne’s hidden laneways, Central Melbourne offers studio apartments with kitchenettes as well as two-bedroom family apartments with fully equipped kitchens, oven, cooktop, dishwasher, and guest laundry access. It sits in the free tram zone, adjacent to Melbourne Central Shopping Centre and just steps from the State Library and Queen Victoria Market.
Facilities at our apartment hotels
An apartment hotel in Melbourne, Australia gives you the independence of a private apartment with the backup of professional hotel services. At Hardware Lane and Flinders Street, every apartment includes a kitchen with cooktop, microwave, full-size fridge, and all the cookware and utensils you need, along with a separate lounge and dining area, LED Smart TV with Chromecast, queen or king bed with quality linen, modern ensuite, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, climate-control air conditioning, in-room safe, a dedicated work desk, and access to laundry facilities.
Daily housekeeping, 24-hour reception, and tea and coffee-making facilities come standard across all our properties.
We offer serviced apartments in Melbourne CBD as well, for guests looking for flexible arrangements.
Who stays with us
Our Melbourne apartment hotels welcome a wide range of travellers. Families appreciate separate bedrooms, a kitchen for meals and snacks, and a living room where everyone can spread out at the end of the day. Flinders Street is a favourite for families, with Sea Life Aquarium just around the corner.
Business travellers benefit from a dedicated work desk, fast Wi-Fi, and a full kitchen for early mornings and late nights. If you’re looking for a Melbourne city apartment hotel close to corporate hubs, Hardware Lane is well-positioned in the central business district and Jones Lane sits in the East End Theatre District near major offices. As an apartment hotel in Melbourne, Australia that’s independently run, we also offer competitive corporate rates for regular bookings.
For extended stays of a week or more, Hardware Lane is purpose-built for longer visits, with spacious apartments and everything you need for day-to-day living. Groups travelling together can share a 2-bedroom apartment, split the cost, and still have separate bedrooms and a shared living area.
Why stay with Brady
When you’re comparing hotel apartments in Melbourne CBD, a few things set Brady apart. We’re independently owned by Tony Brady, who founded the business in 2014, and every decision is made locally by a team that genuinely cares about the guest experience. That independence means we can be flexible, responsive, and personal in a way that larger chains simply can’t.
Our staff know Melbourne. They’ll recommend the best coffee within a five-minute walk, point you towards a laneway bar you’d never find on your own, and keep you informed about upcoming events. That insider knowledge is what guests mention most in their reviews, and it’s something we take real pride in.
If you’re after hotel apartments in Melbourne CBD with real local character, Brady has four properties in the heart of the city and a team that makes every stay feel personal.
Hotel Apartments in the heart of Melbourne city
As apartment hotels in Melbourne city, our properties give guests direct access to some of the CBD’s most iconic precincts. Hardware Lane puts you steps from Queen Victoria Market and the city’s best dining, Flinders Street places you on the doorstep of the Yarra River and Southbank, and Jones Lane sits in the East End Theatre District near Chinatown. Not many apartment hotels in Melbourne, Australia can offer four properties spread across the heart of one city.
All four Brady properties sit within the free tram zone, making it simple to get around the city. Our Melbourne CBD apartment hotels also connect easily to the SkyBus airport service and V/Line regional trains via Southern Cross Station. For visitors looking for hotel apartments in the Melbourne CBD with easy access beyond the city, all four properties are well-placed for day trips to regional Victoria as well.
Accommodation Details
Check-in is at 2pm (1pm for Brady’s Members) and check-out is at 10am (11am for Brady’s Members). All four properties are approximately 20km from Melbourne Airport, with SkyBus running from Southern Cross Station. Brady’s Members receive discounted parking at nearby carparks. Pets are not permitted at any Brady property.
Book direct for the best rate
When you book through our website, you can sign up as a Brady’s Member for free and unlock 8% off the Flexible Rate with 24-hour cancellation, free early check-in from 1pm, late check-out until 11am, priority room upgrades, and discounted parking at local carparks. It’s the best rate we offer, available exclusively when you book direct.
Frequently Asked Questions
An apartment hotel provides full hotel services like daily housekeeping, 24-hour reception, and on-site facilities alongside self-contained apartments. A serviced apartment offers similar space but may include less frequent cleaning or limited reception hours. Brady’s Hardware Lane and Flinders Street properties operate as full apartment hotels with daily services included. We also offer serviced apartments for guests looking for flexible options.
Yes. All apartments at Hardware Lane and Flinders Street have fully equipped kitchens with a cooktop, oven, microwave, full-size fridge, and all the cookware and utensils you need. Central Melbourne’s two-bedroom Executive apartment also has a full kitchen with oven and dishwasher, while the standard two-bedroom apartment and studio apartments feature kitchenettes. Jones Lane studio apartments also have kitchenettes. Queen Victoria Market is a 5-minute walk from Hardware Lane if you want to stock up on fresh produce.
Hardware Lane is our top recommendation for extended stays. The apartments are spacious, the kitchens are fully equipped for daily cooking, and the Lonsdale Street location puts you close to everything you need for day-to-day living. It’s our most popular Melbourne CBD apartment hotel for guests staying a week or more. As our most booked Melbourne CBD apartment hotel for extended visits, we offer competitive long stay rates.
Yes. Our two-bedroom apartments give families separate sleeping areas, a kitchen for preparing meals, and a living room with space for everyone. Hardware Lane, Flinders Street, and Central Melbourne all offer two-bedroom family apartments. Flinders Street is particularly popular with families, with the heated pool on-site and Sea Life Aquarium a 4-minute walk away. You can also explore our family-friendly accommodation options.
Book directly through our website and sign up as a Brady’s Member. Membership is free and gives you 8% off the Flexible Rate, free early check-in from 1pm, late check-out until 11am, priority upgrades, and discounted parking. It’s the best deal you’ll find on hotel apartments in Melbourne.
All four Brady properties sit within the free tram zone. Our apartment hotels in Melbourne, Australia at Hardware Lane and Flinders Street are both well-connected, and Flinders Street is a 5-minute walk from Southern Cross Station for SkyBus airport services and V/Line regional trains.
If you’re looking for a Melbourne CBD central apartment hotel with genuine local character, Brady offers something different. We’re independently owned and operated, our team knows the city inside out, and we’re focused on delivering an authentic Melbourne experience rather than a chain hotel stay. With four properties across the CBD, we can match the right location to your trip.
All four Brady properties are conveniently located as apartment hotels Melbourne CBD, just a short distance from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). The SkyBus runs regularly from Southern Cross Station, only a 5-minute walk from our Flinders Street property, with travel times typically between 25 and 40 minutes depending on traffic.
Yes. Flinders Street’s apartments include an in-room washer and dryer. Hardware Lane, Central Melbourne, and Jones Lane all have self-serve laundry on-site, with washing machines and dryers available to guests throughout their stay.