ibis Budget - Melbourne CBD

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ibis Budget
6.9 (4992 reviews)
97-103 Elizabeth Street , Melbourne , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Affordable
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable beds
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
5.79
Some negative sentiment regarding cleanliness, particularly with dirty bathrooms and stolen items.
Service
8.76
Staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and dealt with issues quickly.
Location
8.8
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location.
Room Quality
5.75
Various comments point to uncomfortable beds and small, cramped rooms.
Amenities
5.28
Mention of limited amenities, including no restaurant facilities.
Value for Money
6.74
Mixed feelings with users stating it was affordable, but not worth the price due to issues.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Included breakfast was noted as acceptable for the price.
Overall Experience
6.76
Mixed reviews overall with some positive aspects but significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:19

Property Description

Central Location in Melbourne CBD
Located just 200 metres from Bourke Street Mall, ibis Budget - Melbourne CBD is the perfect base for exploring the vibrant city of Melbourne. With Flinders Street Station a short walk away, convenience is at your doorstep.

Surrounded by Dining and Shopping Options
Situated on Elizabeth Street, the hotel is surrounded by a plethora of bars, cafes, and restaurants, offering guests a taste of Melbourne's renowned culinary scene. Additionally, with shops in close proximity, guests can indulge in retail therapy.

Convenient Access to Major Attractions
With a tram stop outside the hotel, guests have easy access to iconic Melbourne attractions such as the National Gallery of Victoria and St. Kilda Beach. Explore the city with ease from ibis Budget - Melbourne CBD.

Experience the best of Melbourne at ibis Budget - Melbourne CBD. Book your stay now for a memorable city getaway.

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Please note that you must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. These must be in the same name as the name on the booking confirmation.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for AUD 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for AUD 0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 4992 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.79
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 5.75
Amenities: 5.28
Value for Money: 6.74
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 6.76
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Rob • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Location of the hotel was excellent, in the heart of Melbourne CBD and very close to the different public transport options. Very good access to the laneways and shopping precincts as well.

Cons:

Reception on the first floor is a bit different, I kept going to the ground floor when I needed to talk to someone.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • family_with_children • au
6
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Terry • solo_traveller • au
6
Pros:

location great

Cons:

TV needed to be re connected to channels
on leaving there was vomit and urine in access on ground floor

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Stephane Georges • solo_traveller • ch
7
Bien
Pros:

Chambre trops petite avec le minimum mais bon emplacement et le personnel excellent. Petit déjeuner très bien.

Cons:

la chambre.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • au
5
Okay. Yes I would stay there again. Having the tram to Convenetion centre made it suitable.
Pros:

Consistent. Easy check in. Simple process. Value for money. Clean

Cons:

Rm 315 - noisy outside machine. Used ear plugs to sleep worked. Shower worked - however if I was with another person, privacy may have been a problem.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
4
Overpriced ‘budget’ hotel with dark, dingy and stained rooms in urgent need of renovation
Pros:

The location was perfect and check in was quick and easy.

Cons:

Unfortunately, I felt that this hotel is priced much too highly for what you get. Although I had read the past reviews and was expecting slightly dated interior, I found it to be much worse than expected. From a large, worldwide chain, I expect much better. The interior of the hotel, including corridors and the bedroom, is in urgent need of renovation. The carpets were stained and worn down, the walls were stained and everywhere was generally dark and dingy. I would not recommend paying the price purely for the location, Melbourne has excellent transport links so next time I would stay somewhere less central in order to get better value for money. Overall a very disappointing stay that leaves me unwilling to use Ibis Budget again.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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maria alejandra • family_with_children • ar
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lachlan • couple • au
6
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

How small

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Lee • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Price is good, location is perfect, staff are awesome

Cons:

Didn't have a rubbish bag in bin but that's not big deal

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Antonino • extended_group • sg
7
Pros:

The bed linens are clean.

Cons:

The toilet. It gives a feeling that it’s a hospital room toilet.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Caryn • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

The staff were helpful and great and the bed was really comfy! Fridge in room was handy.

Cons:

It’s really old, it needs a facelift and some love. The rooms are tiny and there are no windows. But it’s clean, safe and comfortable to sleep.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Rjs • family_with_children • ph
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • au
4
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room smelt odd and there was banging and loud noises throughout the night. Very overpriced for the room.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Vanida • couple • au
3
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Ondrej • family_with_children • cz
9
Pros:

Vyborne umisteni v centru, kousicek od meho cile. Uschovna zavazadel.

Cons:

Sprcha jen scrchu, bez hadice.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Shuai • couple • my
6
Pros:

Staffs are friendly and helpful

Cons:

Cleanliness
Room key unable to use
Breakfast too plain

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

In the centre of town. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Cons:

The rooms needed upgrading. It was noisy people coming in late at night talking on their phone in the corridor.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • couple • au
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Marxson • couple • au
4
Fair, but not to the usual standard I’ve come to know with Ibis hotels.
Pros:

Excellent location in the cbd and the rooms were a decent size.

Cons:

No proper bathroom, toilet was in a room the size of a broom cupboard and the shower was in the main room with only a curtain for privacy. No additional pillows and only one extra blanket even though there were 2 beds.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Artie • solo_traveller • au
4
We moved to a room on a different floor due to a mouldy smell - Staff were very understanding of this. Hotel needs a re
Pros:

Central location for shops and restaurants.

Cons:

Carpet needs replacing. Workmen carrying out repairs leaving mess in the corridors wasn’t ideal. View from window very unappealing.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee