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Southern Cross Serviced Apartments - Melbourne

Self-catering apartments in Melbourne CBD, across from Southern Cross Station, with a pool and private parking.

  • Apartment-style rooms with kitchenette and laundry
  • Pool and private parking on site
  • Across from Southern Cross Station for easy city travel
8.5 Great 1618 reviews Booking.com 8.5 · 1618 reviews

About

Southern Cross Serviced Apartments - Melbourne

Southern Cross Serviced Apartments makes its home right in the Melbourne CBD, on Spencer Street and a short walk from the city's laneways, cafés and shops. The four-star property offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments that come with their own kitchenette, dining area and laundry facilities, so guests can live like locals while they're in town.

The hotel's position, directly opposite Southern Cross Station, puts trams, trains and airport connections right at the doorstep, and a swimming pool plus private parking are on site. This is a practical, well-rated option for travellers who want the space of an apartment with the services of a hotel.

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Unbeatable location opposite Southern Cross Station — Guests consistently highlight the convenience of being directly opposite the station, with trams, trains and airport connections on the doorstep.
  • Well-equipped apartments for self-catering — Kitchenette, dining table, washing machine, dryer and cookware mean you can shop and cook during your stay, a money-saver in a city centre.
  • Friendly and helpful staff — Guests repeatedly note the attentive service, from storing luggage to delivering it to rooms.
  • Great views from many apartments — Several reviews highlight breathtaking or stunning balcony and city views, particularly from the higher floors.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Check-in window is limited — Check-in is only between 14:00 and 21:30, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.
  • One review noted a service outage — A guest mentioned an unspecified service disruption during their stay, but still rated the overall experience positively.
  • No pets allowed — The property does not permit pets, so those travelling with animals will need to look elsewhere.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment Balcony

  • 1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartment Balcony

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

One-Bedroom Apartment Balcony

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Kitchen & Laundry

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/Kitchen utensils
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Ironing facilities

Comfort & Convenience

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning (in select rooms)
  • Heating (in select rooms)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Carpeted floor

Room Features

  • Balcony (in select rooms)
  • City view (in select rooms)
  • Bathtub (in select rooms)
  • Sitting area
  • Free toiletries

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.5
Great 1618 reviews

Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 1,618 reviews

Booking.com · 8.5 · 1618 reviews
8.5Verified guest

“The rooms worked well in place of a rollaway bed. Lovely facilities.”

8.5Verified guest

“I had a great stay. The location was perfect - right opposite Southern Cross station, making all transport easy to access. The staff were extremely helpful, from storing bags to delivering them to my room. The apartment was well-equipped with self-cooking facilities and a stunning balcony view. Breakfast was included, adding even more value. Impressive attention to detail.”

8.5Verified guest

“Overall a very good stay, aside from a service outage during my stay. Clean, good value hotel with a great pool and unbeatable location next to the train station, tram services, grocery stores and restaurants, as well as AAMI Park, MCG and Margaret Court Arena.”

8.5Verified guest

“This hotel is right opposite a major transport hub, incredibly convenient for any traveller. The rooms have basic amenities, and the views from the second bedroom are breathtaking. Staff are friendly and provide great service. Breakfast included is a wonderful bonus.”

8.5Verified guest

“Check-in was smooth, staff friendly and helpful, with Collins Street close by and the room offering amazing views.”

8.5Verified guest

“Spacious rooms with great views, in-room dryer, two bathrooms, attentive staff, well-kept pool, and convenient on-site parking. Fantastic choice for a trip.”

04 — Location

Getting around Melbourne

The property sits in Melbourne.

Getting around: The hotel is directly opposite Southern Cross Station, giving you access to trains, trams and airport connections. Trams on Bourke Street are also nearby.

Shopping and dining: Guests note easy walking distance to supermarkets, shops and a large shopping centre, plus plenty of restaurants in the vicinity.

Local landmarks: The hotel is close to AAMI Park, the MCG and Margaret Court Arena, as well as Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium and Chinatown.

200 Spencer Street, Melbourne Cbd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-21:30
Check-out
By 10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
25 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:30, and check-out is by 10:00.

Is parking available at the property?

Yes, there is a private parking lot on site. Guests have mentioned it as convenient.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Do the apartments have kitchen facilities?

Yes, each apartment includes a kitchenette with an electric kettle, cookware, dining table and a washing machine and dryer.

Is breakfast included?

Several guests have mentioned that breakfast was included during their stay, adding value to the booking.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.

The bottom line

For travellers who want the space and self-catering flexibility of an apartment right in the Melbourne CBD, Southern Cross Serviced Apartments delivers on convenience and comfort. The location opposite Southern Cross Station is the standout, but the well-equipped rooms, friendly staff and on-site pool make it a solid, value-conscious base.

8.5Practical apartments in a prime CBD spot

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