Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site, but it is limited. There is an uncovered self-parking fee of AUD 20 per night.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of AUD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 30, and late check-out is available for AUD 50, both subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility. There are elevators and step-free entrances, but specific facilities may vary. It is advisable to contact the property for detailed information.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in East Melbourne, just 0.5 km from Fitzroy Gardens and within a 5-minute drive of Collins Street and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It is approximately 1.8 km from Rod Laver Arena and 1.9 km from Queen Victoria Market.

Birches Serviced Apartments in Melbourne

Average nightly price at Birches Serviced Apartments by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$131
February	$116
March	$114
April	$106
May	$104
June	$105
July	$106
August	$106
September	$137
October	$110
November	$127
December	$125

What guests think

At Birches Serviced Apartments, guests consistently praise the convenient location near hospitals, sporting venues, and public transport, plus generally friendly staff and practical apartment layouts with kitchens, while noting the property is older and offers straightforward, budget-friendly stays.

Cleanliness is mixed: many describe apartments as very clean, while others report stained carpets, dirty bathrooms or kitchens, mould, and occasional smoke or pet odours. Parking is a common plus and often secure, but there is no lift and stair access can be difficult; several guests also note maintenance issues like ill-fitting windows and traffic noise. Expect a simple, self-contained base in a handy area with variable upkeep.

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Facilities

Parking is frequently described as convenient and often secure, though large vehicles may struggle with the gate. There is no lift and stair access to upper floors can be difficult; the property is pet-friendly.

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8

Corey

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable, parking was fine.

8

William

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is convenient with good sized rooms and some secure parking. Carpets are tired and don’t expect to park one of the new breed of supersized utes….you won’t get in the gate! Otherwise it’s a reasonable value property.

8

Jacky

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was basic and a bit run down, but clean and comfortable. Parking was very easy and secure. Great option for anyone looking for affordable accommodation near the cbd. Amazing price, especially considering it has a full kitchen.

6

Kenneth

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A little dated but cosy and did the job. Check re accessibility as we had a room on the 2nd floor and my wife uses a walker so that was a challenge.

10

Marilyn

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because of the price and the excellent reviews. It is close to medical facilities and there is plenty of choice for places to eat. The room we had was a little old but clean, and there was plenty of space .... and the bed was comfortable! There was a little traffic noise at night and in the morning, but not a problem as the hotel is on a side street between two major roads. Everything worked, from kitchen appliances to lights. Parking $18 p/n. Bring your own bathroom requisites as they are not supplied. Service from staff was excellent: we appreciated the phone call to explain late arrival arrangements and the friendly face behind the counter the next day.

8

MURRAY

Jan 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Position suited us. Clean but stairs a problem on 3rd floor.

8

HEATHER

Jul 30, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Older style apartments that have been freshened up.Clean and well appointed. Bright and sunny on a cold winter day. Could do a few minor cosmetic improvements, like hooks replaced on the bathroom door. Toilet bowl in our apartment was stained and cistern worn, but basically ok. No lift and steep stairs, so would need to request ground floor, if unable to navigate stairs.Especially if managing own luggage. Friendly ,helpful staff. A great location to easily access hospitals.

8

Leonie

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful hot shower and very comfortable bed. Great location to hospitals, city and public transport. The only complaint was the carpet. Alot of stains and needed a steam clean. Would recommend the property otherwise.

8

Kevin

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that we could bring our dog and it was not far from the hospital

10

Dean

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We enjoy staying at the Birches for its location, off street parking and customer service.

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness is mixed: several guests found apartments very clean, while others reported stained carpets, dirty bathrooms or kitchens, mould, and unpleasant odours.

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10

Rimma

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in a walk distance from the Rod Laver Arena. The room and beddings were spotless clean. We had everything we needed. Thank you! Leask family

4

Kirsty

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room felt dirty. The carpets were stained with burns next to the bed. Walls in need of painting and the windows did not shut properly in the main area or the bathroom. The sofa bed for the third adult was really bad and was only made slightly better with the mattress topper provided. Not any good for a decent sleep. Checked out early and wouldn’t book again. Misleading images online. Room needs attention.

6

Yasser

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a short stay at the property to make it easier to access the St. Vincents Private hospital. Reception staff were attentive and rooms were clean.

4

Susanne

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was not clean, especially the bathroom and kitchen. The carpet was a disgrace.

4

Lauren

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Urine stain on the couch, one of the other visitors (I assume a long term stay) decided to leave a bag of rubbish outside my door, which reception staff explained "they do that sometimes". Won't be returning.

10

David

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and amenities were extremely clean. While being a pet friendly place, there was no pet smell in the room. Will definitely stay again.

8

Brenton

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed units, lots of natural light, very clean in a great location

2

Shane

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was the worst apartment block we have ever stayed in, the room smelt of cigarette smoke, there was cigarette ash all over the floor and the oven still had dirty dishes in it, what a disgrace, will never go there ever again.

2

Kara

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The whole property was a disgusting mess. Service was terrible as soon as we arrived. Spent 5 minutes in the room took photos then went back to reception to ask for a refund. The photos provided online are fake. Rooms covered in mould and dirt. Front window was broken open like someone had tried to break in. Bath/shower was black. This place is not fit for an animal to even stay in.

10

Christopher

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Clean and tidy apartment with everything that you need to a good stay. Close to shops, restaurants and public transport (tram, bus and train). And just 35 minutes walk in to the city this place is perfect. Close enough to the city but far enough out to be quiet.

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Rooms

Apartments are generally spacious and comfortable with practical layouts and kitchens, but the style is older/basic. Some guests noted maintenance and comfort issues such as ill-fitting windows, street noise, poor TV reception, and uncomfortable sofa beds.

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Mary

Feb 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Was very difficult to close the window & the pillow case had spots on it! Was not worth the price.

10

Glenda

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 19,349 nights

Old but good size apartment. Very comfortable.

8

Karen

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well set out, air-conditioning worked well. Nice comfortable place

10

Steven

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very spacious and comfortable

8

Jacky

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was basic and a bit run down, but clean and comfortable. Parking was very easy and secure. Great option for anyone looking for affordable accommodation near the cbd. Amazing price, especially considering it has a full kitchen.

6

Kenneth

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A little dated but cosy and did the job. Check re accessibility as we had a room on the 2nd floor and my wife uses a walker so that was a challenge.

10

Marilyn

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because of the price and the excellent reviews. It is close to medical facilities and there is plenty of choice for places to eat. The room we had was a little old but clean, and there was plenty of space .... and the bed was comfortable! There was a little traffic noise at night and in the morning, but not a problem as the hotel is on a side street between two major roads. Everything worked, from kitchen appliances to lights. Parking $18 p/n. Bring your own bathroom requisites as they are not supplied. Service from staff was excellent: we appreciated the phone call to explain late arrival arrangements and the friendly face behind the counter the next day.

8

meegan

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed there for the Australian Open, 20-25min walk. Close to train stations, supermarkets, 1-2 cafes for breakfast. The room was nice and airy, sofa bed was decent. Plenty of space. Could do with more clothing drawers esp if 2 or more are staying. The only drawback was the windows weren’t soundproof so woken up early every morning by traffic, garbage truck's, sirens etc If staying here for the tennis/cricket it’s an easy walk but if night sessions finish quite late u don’t won’t to walk back on ur own. It felt safe but very quiet and empty streets. If u have trouble with stairs ask for ground level too.

8

HEATHER

Jul 30, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Older style apartments that have been freshened up.Clean and well appointed. Bright and sunny on a cold winter day. Could do a few minor cosmetic improvements, like hooks replaced on the bathroom door. Toilet bowl in our apartment was stained and cistern worn, but basically ok. No lift and steep stairs, so would need to request ground floor, if unable to navigate stairs.Especially if managing own luggage. Friendly ,helpful staff. A great location to easily access hospitals.

4

Craig

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The place seemed run down. The rooms were okay but not pleasant. The shower dripped. The windows would not completely close. The TV would not show any of the HD DTV channels (more than half of them) and there wasn't any pay tv channels as advertised. The sofa bed was terrible to sleep on. Fortunately, we were only there for one night and it was convenient to our activities but wouldn't stay there again. Not sure how they can command such a price for that standard.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with straightforward check-in. A few guests reported poor service or unresponsive communication, particularly around late check-in.

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Nathan

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were notified after booking (7th June) that they didn’t staff reception after 5pm, and would send us late check in details before the day of arrival (12 July). We received no information. We tried calling and messaging several times, with no response. We’ve had to find alternative accommodation. There was no information for the 5 days prior to arrival to tell us how to check in, or tell us they couldn’t accept our late check in. This is useless. I expect a full refund as they were not able to provide us a way to access our booked room. No follow through.

8

Doreen

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and lovely, helpful staff.

6

Yasser

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a short stay at the property to make it easier to access the St. Vincents Private hospital. Reception staff were attentive and rooms were clean.

10

Marilyn

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because of the price and the excellent reviews. It is close to medical facilities and there is plenty of choice for places to eat. The room we had was a little old but clean, and there was plenty of space .... and the bed was comfortable! There was a little traffic noise at night and in the morning, but not a problem as the hotel is on a side street between two major roads. Everything worked, from kitchen appliances to lights. Parking $18 p/n. Bring your own bathroom requisites as they are not supplied. Service from staff was excellent: we appreciated the phone call to explain late arrival arrangements and the friendly face behind the counter the next day.

2

Kara

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The whole property was a disgusting mess. Service was terrible as soon as we arrived. Spent 5 minutes in the room took photos then went back to reception to ask for a refund. The photos provided online are fake. Rooms covered in mould and dirt. Front window was broken open like someone had tried to break in. Bath/shower was black. This place is not fit for an animal to even stay in.

10

Denise

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

property was clean and tidy, but a bit tired in areas. Great location, easy access to hospitals for family visits, cafes, walk to city, good security, and very helpful staff.

8

Leonie

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful hot shower and very comfortable bed. Great location to hospitals, city and public transport. The only complaint was the carpet. Alot of stains and needed a steam clean. Would recommend the property otherwise.

10

William

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute overnight stay; staff very accommodating. Shopping, restaurants, and transportation nearby. Excellent location although not the fanciest place, but fine for a quick stay.

10

Glenice

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 19,371 nights

This was a very practical and convenient site, which enabled us to travel between appointments and have downtime as well. The staff were lovely and friendly.

10

Dean

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

We enjoy staying at the Birches for its location, off street parking and customer service.

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Location

Widely praised for proximity to hospitals, the MCG/Rod Laver Arena, shops, and public transport, with many finding the CBD walkable. A convenient base for events and appointments.

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10

Rimma

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were in a walk distance from the Rod Laver Arena. The room and beddings were spotless clean. We had everything we needed. Thank you! Leask family

8

Richie

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy stroll to the MCG

8

Natasha

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

perfect location to walk into the city or to the MCG

8

Doreen

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and lovely, helpful staff.

10

Marilyn

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We chose this hotel because of the price and the excellent reviews. It is close to medical facilities and there is plenty of choice for places to eat. The room we had was a little old but clean, and there was plenty of space .... and the bed was comfortable! There was a little traffic noise at night and in the morning, but not a problem as the hotel is on a side street between two major roads. Everything worked, from kitchen appliances to lights. Parking $18 p/n. Bring your own bathroom requisites as they are not supplied. Service from staff was excellent: we appreciated the phone call to explain late arrival arrangements and the friendly face behind the counter the next day.

10

Steven

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy going and light filled apartment. Very good location and CBD is an easy walk. Clean place and easy check-in.

8

Renata

Nov 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is excellent. It was a bit difficult with a baby and pram and STUFF to be on the top floor with no lift, but aside from that the Birches staff were helpful and accommodating and it's so easy to get everywhere from there!

10

Coral

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was close to tram stops and a lovely outlook

8

meegan

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed there for the Australian Open, 20-25min walk. Close to train stations, supermarkets, 1-2 cafes for breakfast. The room was nice and airy, sofa bed was decent. Plenty of space. Could do with more clothing drawers esp if 2 or more are staying. The only drawback was the windows weren’t soundproof so woken up early every morning by traffic, garbage truck's, sirens etc If staying here for the tennis/cricket it’s an easy walk but if night sessions finish quite late u don’t won’t to walk back on ur own. It felt safe but very quiet and empty streets. If u have trouble with stairs ask for ground level too.

10

Christopher

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Clean and tidy apartment with everything that you need to a good stay. Close to shops, restaurants and public transport (tram, bus and train). And just 35 minutes walk in to the city this place is perfect. Close enough to the city but far enough out to be quiet.

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11 $140	12 $103	13 $98	14 $103	15 $102	16 $109	17 $146
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25 $93	26 $103	27 $103	28 $98	29 $101	30 $111	31 $139

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1 $95	2 $98	3 $98	4 $105	5 $101	6 $116	7 $146
8 $95	9 $97	10 $105	11 $104	12 $97	13 $114	14 $143
15 $92	16 $102	17 $101	18 $97	19 $101	20 $108	21 $139
22 $97	23 $103	24 $97	25 $101	26 $101	27 $168	28 $186
29 $123	30 $97

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