Hotels Near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne
Five CBD properties within a short walk of Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station is the busiest in Victoria, served by the metropolitan rail network, V/Line services to Gippsland and fifteen tram routes converging on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets. Hotels near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne make sense for travellers heading to Federation Square, the MCG, theatre on Collins Street or anywhere across the metro network without needing a car.
Brady Hotels has five properties in the CBD, all within walking distance of the station. Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street is closest, with the other three a short walk or a few tram stops away. We’ve run hotels in this part of the city since 2014, so our team can point you to the laneway shortcuts and the cafes worth queuing for.
Why stay near Flinders Street Station
Choosing accommodation near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne puts the metropolitan rail network at your doorstep, with direct services to the MCG via Richmond, the airport via Southern Cross and the SkyBus, and most of the inner suburbs without changing trains. Town Hall Station opened in late 2025 and connects underground via the Campbell Arcade and Degraves Street subway, adding the new Metro Tunnel lines to the same precinct. Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop at the station along Swanston Street, and Trams 19, 57 and 59 terminate at the Elizabeth Street side.
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street, our closest hotel
Our Flinders Street apartment hotel at 550 Flinders Street is the closest Brady hotel near Flinders Street Station, around a ten-minute walk along Flinders Street to the station entrance at Swanston Street. The same hotel sits a five-minute walk from Southern Cross Station at the western end of the CBD, so guests catching V/Line services to Gippsland from Flinders Street and SkyBus airport services from Southern Cross have both stations within easy reach.
All 108 rooms are apartment-style. Studio Kings come with a kitchenette, while one and two-bedroom apartments include full kitchens with cooktop, oven, dishwasher, microwave and fridge. Two-bedroom apartments are 80sqm with in-room laundry. On level 15, guests can enjoy a 15-metre heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym with city views.
Other Brady properties within walking distance of Flinders Street Station
If Brady Flinders Street is booked out or you’d prefer a location at a different end of the CBD, the other three Brady properties are also hotels close to Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, reachable on foot or in a few stops on Trams 19, 57 or 59 down Elizabeth Street.
Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane
Apartment-style accommodation on Lonsdale Street, a two-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station and around ten minutes’ walk south to Flinders Street Station. Apartments include full kitchens, separate living areas and access to the on-site gym. Suits longer stays where guests want a kitchen and laundry on top of station access.
Brady Hotel Central Melbourne
On Little La Trobe Street, a one-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station and the State Library. Around twelve to thirteen minutes’ walk south to Flinders Street Station via Elizabeth Street, or four stops on Trams 19, 57 or 59. Suits guests with reasons to be at the northern end of the CBD as well, such as RMIT or Queen Victoria Market.
Brady Hotel Jones Lane
A 153-room boutique hotel just off Exhibition Street in the East End theatre district, two minutes from Chinatown and Melbourne Central Station. Around twelve minutes’ walk to Flinders Street Station via Swanston Street, with Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 running directly down Swanston for the full route. Hypnos ‘Dreamer’ king beds and Chromecast on every TV.
Brady Hotel Elizabeth Street
The newest Brady property, a 32-storey tower with 211 rooms at 278 Little Lonsdale Street, towards the northern end of the CBD. Around twelve to thirteen minutes’ walk south to Flinders Street Station, or a few stops on Trams 19, 57 or 59 down Elizabeth Street. Rooms have opening windows and walk-in showers, with city-view rooms above level 8 taking in 180-degree views across Melbourne. Suits guests who want brand-new rooms and a central base near Melbourne Central Station and the State Library.
What sits within walking distance of Flinders Street Station
A hotel near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne puts you opposite Federation Square, with St Paul’s Cathedral, Hosier Lane, Degraves Street and the Yarra River all within a five-minute walk of the station. The MCG is one stop on the train via Richmond, or around twenty minutes on foot across the river. Crown and the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre are a short walk west along the Yarra. Bourke Street Mall and the Emporium are a short walk or two tram stops north up Elizabeth Street.
Book your Flinders Street Station stay direct with Brady
Booking on bradyhotels.com.au gets you the lowest available rate on hotels near Flinders Station in Melbourne, with no third-party fees added at checkout. Brady’s Members receive an additional 8% off the flexible rate, plus 1pm early check-in, 11am late check-out, complimentary room upgrades subject to availability, and discounted parking rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street at 550 Flinders Street is the closest Brady property, around a ten-minute walk along Flinders Street to the station entrance at Swanston Street. The other three Brady properties are between ten and fifteen minutes’ walk, or a few stops on the trams down Elizabeth or Swanston Streets.
Flinders Street Station is the busiest in Victoria and serves the metropolitan rail network plus V/Line regional services to Gippsland. Metro Tunnel services for the Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines run via Town Hall and State Library Stations, with Town Hall connected to Flinders Street via the Campbell Arcade and Degraves Street subway.
Both. Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street and Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane are apartment-style with full kitchens and in-room laundry in one and two-bedroom apartments. Brady Hotel Central Melbourne and Brady Hotel Jones Lane are traditional hotel rooms, with studio and two-bedroom apartment options at Central Melbourne. All five properties offer 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi and on-site gym access.
The most direct option is the SkyBus from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station, around a 25 to 40 minute trip depending on traffic. From Southern Cross, Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street is a five-minute walk west along Spencer Street. From Flinders Street Station itself, walk east along Flinders Street or catch a free tram zone tram down Spencer Street.
Yes. Each Brady property partners with a nearby carpark within a short walk, with discounted rates for Brady’s Members. Reception can recommend the closest option for your stay. Guests choosing accommodation near Flinders St Station in Melbourne also benefit from the free tram zone covering most of the CBD, so a car is rarely needed for getting around.