ibis Budget - Melbourne CBD

Hotels
ibis Budget
6.9 (4979 reviews)
97-103 Elizabeth Street , Melbourne , au

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 4979 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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Amal couple au
9
If I wanna come back to Melbourne I stay in the same hotel
Pros:

The staff very friendly, excellent in the heart of the city. Very close to everything.

Cons:

No balcony

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Martha couple gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Ray family_with_children au
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Manuel couple au
5
A bit rough. Low lost. good bed. Good Value? mmh- not for me
Pros:

Low cost was great for the location. Bed was good. Everything worked - doors, taps, drains, a/c, storage, Our room was quiet and clean.

Cons:

Corridors had broken paster. Some light fittings in our room were broken. Quite small- as expected - no surpises.15 sq m. -Unstuck metal skirting boards. Exposed and unstuck metal plaster corners. Shower had no shower screen. A few dirty surfaces. All very aged but functional. Rough room but did the job for 3 nights for low cost.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Eline family_with_children be
1
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller au
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Meg solo_traveller nz
8
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Awesome location, although on a main street it was a good entrance that wasnt too obvious. The room was comfortable.

Cons:

Ideally wouldve been nice in the heatwave to leave the air conditioner going while I was out, unfortunately not possible due to needing room key to activate

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Keith couple au
5
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Sydney solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Shruti couple au
1
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Kiri solo_traveller gb
9
As a solo traveller this location was perfect and this hotel was ideal for all my (limited) needs
Pros:

📍 Location: right in the centre of the city, 5min walk to Chinatown and Flinders Street station, tram stop right outside; (30min cab to airport)

🛌 Double bed was so comfy and after 33nights in shared accommodations in hostels this room was heaven!

🚿 Bathroom: the shower (lots of hot water and power shower) and toilet were separate but the layout worked.

🧼 Amenities: 3 in 1 shower wash in the shower. Fridge and hot drink making station in room, daily room service (if you wanted it), decent WiFi and enough hangers. Breakfast available for $12 but I didn’t have it so can’t comment!

🛗 Lift: ✅

🪭 Aircon: ✅

Cons:

No safe in the room

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Dubois solo_traveller au
5
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Joyce solo_traveller au
5
Wouldn't stay here again.
Pros:

Good location and easy to get to

Cons:

Tiny room, although advertised as Queen, only big enough for 1 person, with 1 chair. Toilet door didn't close properly and was scraping the wall at the top. Curtains did not block out light and some of the curtains fittings were broken. No bin liner. Noisy air conditioner and noisy exhaust fan (which was permanently on). Kettle was faulty and I burnt myself on the handle. Bed head reading lights not working. No hair dryer. No face washer. Swipe card didn't work on first try, reception had to reprogram it. Lots of little bits of damage to walls etc in corridors.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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jennifer couple au
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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jennifer couple au
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Cosimo family_with_children au
7
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Karki couple au
5
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Inge family_with_children au
7
Good value for money right in the CBD, with exceptional customer service.
Pros:

It is located in the middle of the city, on the corner of Collins and Elizabeth Street, opposite tram stops and only a short walk from Flinders Street Station. There are many restaurants nearby in Flinders Lane, Degraves Lane and Little Collins.
The customer service is exceptional. Staff was very helpful, we could check in early and check out late which made our transit through Melbourne so much easier. The staff also went above when we had difficulties contacting the taxi service for an airport transfer.

Cons:

The location makes it difficult for taxi/Uber pick-ups and drop-off at the front of the hotel. You need to walk to either Collins or Little Collins.
This is budget accommodation, the rooms are small, have only the basics and look a bit tired. But the beds are comfortable and the rooms are clean.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Peter couple au
8
Quiet and cheap
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Difficult to navigate

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Erin couple au
3
Bad smell, cramped and stuffy. Definitely budget, wouldn’t stay again.
Cons:

Bed was like a brick, room had an awful smell and zero airflow.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee