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Birches Serviced Apartments

3.5 star property

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A modern building with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a sign for 'Birches'. - Birches Serviced Apartments (East Melbourne)
A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a wall-mounted artwork, and bedside lamps. - Birches Serviced Apartments (East Melbourne)
A kitchen with a microwave, sink, kettle, toaster, and a plate of vegetables. - Birches Serviced Apartments (East Melbourne)
An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and tables, large potted plants, and umbrellas. - Birches Serviced Apartments (East Melbourne)
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with green apples, and a large window with a view of trees. - Birches Serviced Apartments (East Melbourne)
Close to Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena, Birches Serviced Apartments provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall. The room is described as germ-free and safe with a 99.9% ethanol sanitizer spray.

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Boutique One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white pillows and a green lamp on a bedside table.

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a grey blanket, and a wall-mounted abstract art piece above it.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and a patterned pillow, a black lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork of a child flying a kite.

Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and a green and black accent, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with white bedding and patterned pillows, a bedside lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Queen One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in East Melbourne, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Birches Serviced Apartments is near a metro station. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 03002

What's nearby

  • A park with large trees, a pathway, and a grassy area.
    Fitzroy Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A grand hall with a high, ornate ceiling featuring geometric patterns and a central skylight.
    Collins Street
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A historic theater with ornate architecture and a large marquee.
    Princess Theatre
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A tennis court with blue seating and a large stadium in the background.
    Melbourne Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a stadium.
    Rod Laver Arena
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station
    5 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station
    11 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Commons Reading Room
    8 min walk
  • The Commons
    8 min walk
  • Roccella Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Hungry Jack's
    4 min walk
  • Tran Tran
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: AUD 35 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 24 units
  • 3 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Birches Serviced Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of AUD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Birches Serviced Apartments located?

Located in East Melbourne, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Fitzroy Gardens and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Collins Street and Princess Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). North Richmond Station is 5 minutes by foot and West Richmond Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Birches Serviced Apartments Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 631 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pleasant staff and helpful. Clean apartment and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Room and amenities were extremely clean. While being a pet friendly place, there was no pet smell in the room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean and comfortable, parking was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The room was a very generous size, and had a comfortable bed. It was decoratively a little tired, and in need of a spruce up, but it was clean and in a great location. Secure parking overnight for $20 was a good deal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Communication
Great value for money and fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jacky

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was basic and a bit run down, but clean and comfortable. Parking was very easy and secure. Great option for anyone looking for affordable accommodation near the cbd. Amazing price, especially considering it has a full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It is not easy to find properties that are pet friendly so we are always keen to try them out. Birches Apartment was a good size with a comfortable layout and in a great location close to much of what Melbourne has to offer. The bed was comfortable with good quality Hotel type sheets. Yes it’s a bit tired with the age and style of the building but it’s fairly typical of other places we’ve tried in the past when we need to stay with our two small dogs. The shower was over the bath and bathroom decor is old but shower was hot so that’s great. The initial price given for our stay didn’t mention extra fees for pets and parking so it ended up more expensive than we first thought. I believe the Hotel websites need to be more transparent about extras as some places say “pet friendly - fees apply”and others don’t say this but still charge extra. Makes it hard to compare properly. The parking area was good in a secure location and close to our apartment (message property to check prices). As we take great care of anywhere we stay, it would be much fairer to take a bond for pets and refund if the owners do the right thing…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
property was clean and tidy, but a bit tired in areas. Great location, easy access to hospitals for family visits, cafes, walk to city, good security, and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Some cobwebs at the top of curtains / roof. Otherwise brilliant rooms / cleanliness / location and parking. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoy staying at the Birches for its location, off street parking and customer service.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bed was comfy. close to aami park. walking distance to shops. secure parking. quiet. only downfall was bath needed a good scrub and no shampoo or conditioner was provided. However I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a great place to stay by the MCG. Clean spacious rooms with a surprising amount of coffee options for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well set out, air-conditioning worked well. Nice comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy going and light filled apartment. Very good location and CBD is an easy walk. Clean place and easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well appointed units, lots of natural light, very clean in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Convenient Location

Last minute overnight stay; staff very accommodating. Shopping, restaurants, and transportation nearby. Excellent location although not the fanciest place, but fine for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yasser

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay at the property to make it easier to access the St. Vincents Private hospital. Reception staff were attentive and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Loved it

Clean and tidy apartment with everything that you need to a good stay. Close to shops, restaurants and public transport (tram, bus and train). And just 35 minutes walk in to the city this place is perfect. Close enough to the city but far enough out to be quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location for our purpose was excellent (hospital nearby), but property was quite dirty with very poor services. Staff were very pleasant to deal with but they could not clean the apartments or fix tv’s.
Stained mugs
Filthy carpet
Washing liquid squirted over blind
Shower over filthy bath
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rimma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were in a walk distance from the Rod Laver Arena. The room and beddings were spotless clean. We had everything we needed. Thank you! Leask family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is excellent. It was a bit difficult with a baby and pram and STUFF to be on the top floor with no lift, but aside from that the Birches staff were helpful and accommodating and it's so easy to get everywhere from there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Footy at the MCG

Stayed here due to its proximity to the MCG and great location for MCG access. Room is tired, small bathroom, stayed one night was ok for a shower and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023