lyf Collingwood Melbourne

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Located close to Smith Street and Melbourne Cricket Ground, lyf Collingwood Melbourne provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Room options

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One of a Kind

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

One of a Kind Plus

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two of a Kind

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Collingwood, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to lyf Collingwood Melbourne. Smith Street and Melbourne Central are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground or Rod Laver Arena. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Map
42 OXFORD STREET, Collingwood, VIC, 03066

What's nearby

  • A park with large trees, a pathway, and a grassy area.
    Fitzroy Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A historic theater with ornate architecture and a large marquee.
    Princess Theatre
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A tram on a city street with pedestrians and buildings in the background.
    Collins Street
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a river, and a stadium.
    Rod Laver Arena
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A circular metal framework with a brick building at its base.
    Melbourne Central
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Essendon Station
    11 min drive
  • Collingwood Station
    13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Smith & Deli
    3 min walk
  • The Commons
    3 min walk
  • Builders Arms Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Grace Darling Hotel
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: AUD 5 to 30 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • South of Johnston

Things to do

  • Games

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 30 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 35 per day (in/out privileges)

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Ascott Cares (Ascott Limited)

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is lyf Collingwood Melbourne pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at lyf Collingwood Melbourne?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is lyf Collingwood Melbourne located?

Located in Collingwood, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Smith Street, Collins Street, and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Melbourne Central and Rod Laver Arena are also within 2 mi (3 km). Collingwood Station is 13 minutes by foot and North Richmond Station is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

lyf Collingwood Melbourne Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 322 out of 471 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 471 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 471 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 471 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 471 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super easy check in and out. Small room but great for solo travellers. Central and easy to access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location easy walk to the city centre and Fitzroy nice comfy beds and a rain shower
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value functional accommodation right near Smith St Fitzroy. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and shared spaces were clean. All of staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Check in was handled quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very basic room but very comfortable bed and well appointed bathroom. Nothing fancy but comfortable and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for us in the heart of Collingwood very close to all our needs, staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient clean comfy and excellent for short stays, thanks Lyf
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and staff were very helpful. Walls are a little thin so beware if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful, rooms were clean
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a nice view, very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, great hotel and great location. loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Sadly car park was booked out for the night. Staff were helpful with street parking information.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Chanell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, there’s restaurants, take aways and coles within few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lyf is the true definition of comfort, good design, cleanliness, creative spacious work spaces, practicality and the best hospitality I've experienced in a long time. I adored the spacious courtyard ambience, the huge and colourful kitchen, the great location close to trams and the overall feeling of being welcomed and supported during our stay. Lyf is at the heart of where art, design and innovation meet to make something wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot and will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I adore the vibe, so friendly and welcoming! A real home away from home! Everything else of course, is wonderful too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John-paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was spotlessly clean,staff very helpful.10 out of 10
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, fantasic set up. But the crowning glory is the staff. Friendly, onliging and always smiling.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mirko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and had what I needed. Hairdryer was provided. Check in was easy. Location was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice newish hotel in a great area for pubs, restaurants etc. A little bit quirky in so much as the room decor & bed layout. If your infirm climbing up onto the bed will not be for you. Staff absolutely brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location for a quick easy stopover and the staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, easy check in and staff who were always happy to help and genuinely made guests feel welcomed!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025