UniLodge Melbourne City, Melbourne

UniLodge Melbourne City is a flagship Melbourne student apartment in the CBD featuring 51 modern storeys of high-rise living spaces. Located at 480 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, the property places RMIT University just a 4-minute walk away, while the University of Melbourne is within a short 10-minute walk. Situated directly in Melbourne's Free Tram Zone right outside Queen Victoria Market, it offers unmatched central convenience with trams stopping right at your front door and Melbourne Central station just 5 minutes away. UniLodge Melbourne City student accommodation offers all-inclusive bills with flexible floor plans, including private studios, twin share rooms, and 2 to 7-bed multi-share apartments, all fully furnished with high-speed Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Residents also enjoy world-class amenities, including a Level 51 Sky Lounge with a grand piano music room, a Level 27 whole-floor study hub, a custom craft workshop, a 100m2 gym, a private cinema, and round-the-clock safety support powered by the Sonder Safety App.

Rooms & Amenities at UniLodge Melbourne City

UniLodge Melbourne City student accommodation offers a wide range of fully furnished rooms to suit different preferences and budgets, from affordable shared living to private, self-contained studio apartments. Options include multi-share apartments from 2-bed to 7-bed layouts, budget-friendly twin share rooms from only AU$397/week with two single beds, and private studios featuring double or queen beds. Every room at UniLodge Melbourne City is designed to maximise living space and natural light, with comfortable bedding, a dedicated study desk and chair, ample built-in wardrobe storage, and individual air con/heating. Studio apartments offer complete privacy with a stylish ensuite bathroom and a modern, equipped kitchenette containing a cooktop, microwave, and fridge, while multi-share rooms provide spacious communal kitchens and lounge areas. Rent is all-inclusive at UniLodge Melbourne City accommodation, covering high-speed internet, electricity, gas, and water, for peace of mind with no hidden bills.

UniLodge Melbourne City Melbourne redefines high-rise student living across 51 modern storeys, offering vertical communal spaces designed for academic excellence, creative expression, and vibrant social connections. Beyond your room, residents gain access to world-class facilities and comprehensive support services that elevate the ultimate Melbourne student experience:

• Level 51 Sky Lounge and High-Rise Music Room: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic city views from the top floor, with an exclusive sky lounge featuring game tables and social spaces, plus a private music room with a grand piano.

• Level 27 Dedicated Study Hub: An entire floor dedicated strictly to quiet study, group discussions, and exam preparation, fully equipped with individual desks and high-speed Wi-Fi.

• Creative Craft Room: A dedicated workshop space for arts, crafts, architectural modelling, and hands-on design projects.

• 24/7 Security and Sonder Wellbeing Support: Enjoy complete peace of mind with electronic card access, CCTV monitoring, on-site reception, after-hours emergency staff, and full access to the Sonder Safety App for instant safety and mental health support.

• Level 6 Social and Fitness Hub: Unwind in the spacious 100-square-metre gym, screen movies in the private cinema room, or enjoy table tennis, pool tables, and outdoor rooftop terrace BBQs with friends.

• Thriving Student Community: Join regular residential life community events, cultural celebrations, and social networking gatherings organised by on-site management.

• Comprehensive Everyday Essentials: Enjoy building-wide high-speed Wi-Fi, communal kitchen and dining rooms, modern self-service laundry, printing services, vending machines, two storeys of secure bicycle storage, elevators, and accessible features throughout the building.

Location and What's Hot near UniLodge Melbourne City?

UniLodge Melbourne City Melbourne student accommodation enjoys an enviable central position at 480 Elizabeth Street right in the vibrant heart of Melbourne CBD. Situated on one of the city's main north-south thoroughfares, Melbourne City UniLodge provides instant access to fresh food markets, world-class retail hubs, iconic laneway cafes, and cultural landmarks. Everything you need for daily life, entertainment, and relaxation is right at your doorstep: 

• Supermarkets: Queen Victoria Market is just a 5-minute walk away for fresh produce and gourmet street food, while Woolworths Metro on Literature Lane and ALDI on Franklin Street are within a 4-minute stroll for daily groceries.

• Shopping: Melbourne Central and Emporium Melbourne are a quick 6-minute walk away, offering hundreds of international fashion brands, dining halls, and entertainment venues, with The Strand Melbourne also reachable in under 8 minutes.

• Cafes: Immerse yourself in Melbourne's famous coffee scene with Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters and local favourite Mr Tulk Cafe, both within a 6 to 8-minute walk from your building.

• Restaurants: Explore diverse international dining nearby, from authentic Asian eateries along Elizabeth Street like Shujinko Ramen to popular local spots such as Little Africa Restaurant and Queen's Quarter venues, all within an 8-minute walk.

• Parks: Enjoy green open spaces and sunshine at the historic Flagstaff Gardens, located just an 8-minute walk away for picnics and outdoor exercise.

• Attractions: State Library Victoria and the iconic Shot Tower Museum are just a 6-minute walk away, while famous cultural landmarks such as the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Skydeck, and Royal Botanic Gardens are a 10-minute drive or a direct tram ride away.

Transport around UniLodge Melbourne City

UniLodge Melbourne City apartments enjoy outstanding public transport connectivity, placing you right in the heart of Melbourne's Free Tram Zone. With tram stops right outside your front door on Elizabeth Street, students can ride trams free of charge throughout the entire CBD. UniLodge Melbourne City also offers seamless access to major metropolitan train networks via Melbourne Central Station, just a 5-minute walk away, plus local bus routes along Queen Street and Lonsdale Street. Whether commuting to class or exploring outer Melbourne, travel is fast, easy, and affordable:

• RMIT University: 300 metres, a 4-minute walk

• Melbourne Institute of Technology: 350 metres, a 5-minute walk

• Della International College: 350 metres, a 5-minute walk

• Southern Cross University Melbourne Campus: 700 metres, a 10-minute walk

• The University of Melbourne: 1.1 kilometres, a 10-minute walk or a 5-minute tram ride

Why choose UniLodge Melbourne City?  

With 51 storeys above the CBD, UniLodge Melbourne City student residence delivers an elevated student lifestyle with world-class facilities, unbeatable campus proximity, and a vibrant community. Here is why students choose to live here:

• 51-Storey High-Rise Living: Iconic sky-high views, plus an exclusive Level 51 Sky Lounge and a private music room with a grand piano.

• Unbeatable CBD Location: A 4-minute walk to RMIT University, a 10-minute walk to UniMelb, and a 5-minute walk to Queen Victoria Market.

• Dedicated Study and Art Hubs: A whole-floor study haven on Level 27 and a custom craft room for creative design projects.

• Premium Social and Gym Amenities: 100-square-metre fitness gym, private cinema, gaming zone, and outdoor BBQ terrace.

• Free Tram Zone Advantage: Free inner-city tram travel right outside your door, plus 5 minutes to Melbourne Central station.

• All-inclusive bills and 24/7 Security: Rent includes high-speed Wi-Fi, fully furnished rooms, round-the-clock staff, and the Sonder Safety App.