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Our top choices for Chinatown cheap hotels

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear water, and exercise equipment in the background.

1. Mantra on Russell Melbourne

Mantra on Russell Melbourne
4.5 star property
Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,548 reviews)
"Convenient n location, nice breakfast, good and helpful staff, spacious room with tea and coffee, iron and iron board…. Had a pleasant stay"
Australia
vera
The price is ￥17,081
￥18,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
A modern living room with a wooden desk, a grey sofa, and a coffee table.

2. Punthill Melbourne Little Bourke

Punthill Melbourne Little Bourke
4.0 star property
Chinatown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,119 reviews)
"Great support from Staff for out of hours check in process."
Australia
Donato
The price is ￥16,898
￥18,588 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Punthill Melbourne Little Bourke
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

3. City Limits Hotel

City Limits Hotel
3.5 star property
Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were welcoming, good location, very comfortable bed."
Australia
Robyn
The price is ￥13,058
￥14,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
City Limits Hotel
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a city skyline view.

4. Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne

Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne
5.0 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (677 reviews)
"Great spot, friendly staff and super clean rooms"
Australia
Anthony
The price is ￥22,203
￥24,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne
A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, surrounded by palm trees and brick buildings.

5. Gordon House Apartments

Gordon House Apartments
4.0 star property
Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (102 reviews)
"Street noise"
Australia
Kay
The price is ￥14,722
￥17,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Gordon House Apartments
A modern lobby with a central circular reception desk, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

6. Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne
4.5 star property
Chinatown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (954 reviews)
"Great location, the buffet breakfast is excellent value.Seamless checkin and great drink selection in a spacious bar. Highly recommended stay"
Australia
Kevin
The price is ￥23,419
￥25,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Rydges Melbourne
A room with two black chairs, a glass table, a book, and a vase with flowers.

7. The Town Apartments

The Town Apartments
4.0 star property
Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Had a bunch of bugs both alive and dead when we walked in to our room and a bag over our fire alarm, don’t book here"
Australia
Jack
The price is ￥15,401
￥18,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Town Apartments
A breakfast tray with waffles, a croissant, and a glass of orange juice on a bed with white linens, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

8. Le Méridien Melbourne

Le Méridien Melbourne
5.0 star property
Chinatown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (510 reviews)
"New / modern hotel, clean, friendly staff, well located."
Australia
Michael
The price is ￥25,118
￥27,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Le Méridien Melbourne
A person reading a book in a room with a cityscape view through a window.

9. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
4.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.1 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,364 reviews)
"Conveniently located, nice bedrooms, helpful staff."
United States
Emilia
The price is ￥18,085
￥19,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
The entrance to the Hotel Grand Chancellor with a public parking sign.

10. Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.1 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,439 reviews)
"Friendly staff, hugh rooms, great breakfast."
Australia
Richard
The price is ￥14,821
￥16,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
A grand lobby with a central staircase, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

11. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.3 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,285 reviews)
"Great location and nice hotel."
Australia
Craig
The price is ￥13,383
￥14,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a bedside table with a plate of food, a water bottle, and a painting of a cityscape.

12. ibis Melbourne Central

ibis Melbourne Central
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"It’s a great place to stay it’s clean and has all the amenities you require in your room also the staff are cheerful and helpful I have stayed here before and that’s why I came back ."
Australia
Renato Thomas
The price is ￥10,675
￥11,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
ibis Melbourne Central
A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by walls with a stone-like texture.

13. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 1.5 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,266 reviews)
"Cheap breakfast and nice cozy rooms"
Australia
Emma
The price is ￥12,433
￥13,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

14. Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Brady Hotels Jones Lane
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.2 km from Chinatown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Convenient bc it’s around town"
Australia
Clark
The price is ￥15,191
￥16,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Brady Hotels Jones Lane
A grand hotel entrance with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a red carpet leading to the lobby.

15. The Hotel Windsor

The Hotel Windsor
5.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.4 km from Chinatown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel and I really enjoyed my stay"
Australia
Yan
The price is ￥15,311
￥24,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Hotel Windsor
A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and hanging plants.

16. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 1.5 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,498 reviews)
"Great stay close to convention center"
United States
Sabrina
The price is ￥9,445
￥10,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a view of the street.

17. City Centre Budget Hotel

City Centre Budget Hotel
2.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.3 km from Chinatown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (911 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable room with all amenities. Paul & May were very helpful & friendly."
Australia
Nubar
The price is ￥8,904
￥9,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
City Centre Budget Hotel
A modern apartment with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round table with a vase of flowers. A kitchen with white cabinets and a large window offering a city view is visible.

18. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 1.1 km from Chinatown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (8,660 reviews)
"Great spot and very clean and convenient."
Australia
Jordana
The price is ￥12,255
￥13,697 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'Mercure Hotel' and 'David Jones' store.

19. Mercure Melbourne City Centre

Mercure Melbourne City Centre
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.4 km from Chinatown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,007 reviews)
"heart of the city, very convenient"
Australia
Chun Wai
The price is ￥12,384
￥13,622 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mercure Melbourne City Centre
Breakfast area

20. ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from Chinatown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"That’s a great opportunity to spend the time there with all wishes"
United States
Sohail
The price is ￥13,966
￥15,363 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments
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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot and very clean and convenient."
Jordana 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Pegasus Apart'Hotel

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What is there to see and do in Chinatown?
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How can I get to Chinatown and get around on a budget?
Checking out these ways to get around Chinatown is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is 7 mi (11.3 km) from the center in Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon). If that doesn't suit your budget, you can look into flights to Melbourne Airport (MEL), which is 11.8 mi (19 km) away. Chinatown might not have very many public transit choices so renting a car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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