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Our top choices for Chinatown cheap hotels

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1. Mantra on Russell Melbourne

Mantra on Russell Melbourne
4.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,529 reviews)
"Comfortable apartment, very clean."
United States
Maria
The price is ￥18,191
￥20,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
A modern living room with a wooden desk, a grey sofa, and a coffee table.

2. Punthill Little Bourke

Punthill Little Bourke
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2,103 reviews)
"The hotel was in a good location and I would recommend it to others."
United States
Emory
The price is ￥13,659
￥15,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Punthill 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
Melbourne Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were welcoming, good location, very comfortable bed."
Australia
Robyn
The price is ￥12,670
￥14,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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
Melbourne Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (648 reviews)
"Great location - very friendly staff"
Australia
Megan
The price is ￥20,498
￥22,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne
A modern lobby with a central circular reception desk, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

5. Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne
4.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (926 reviews)
"Great"
Australia
Lesley
The price is ￥23,950
￥26,345 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rydges Melbourne
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6. Le Méridien Melbourne

Le Méridien Melbourne
5.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (485 reviews)
"Great location and the staff were amazing. The room was amazing"
Australia
Reuben
The price is ￥26,507
￥29,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Le Méridien Melbourne
A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, surrounded by palm trees and brick buildings.

7. Gordon House Apartments

Gordon House Apartments
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (102 reviews)
"Street noise"
Australia
Kay
The price is ￥15,135
￥18,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Gordon House Apartments
A room with two black chairs, a glass table, a book, and a vase with flowers.

8. The Town Apartments

The Town Apartments
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (80 reviews)
"Good location. Very noisy area. Apartment was clean and good for our needs."
Australia
Peta
The price is ￥15,894
￥19,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Town Apartments
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9. Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,420 reviews)
"Clean, good breakfast and staff nice."
Australia
Karen
The price is ￥13,211
￥14,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
A grand lobby with a central staircase, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

10. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,281 reviews)
"Love the location and the hotel is very clean."
Australia
Leonie
The price is ￥13,607
￥14,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was clean , beds were comfortable , the buffet breakfast was amazing . I hope to stay again in the future"
Marsha 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

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What is there to see and do in Chinatown?
Chinatown attracts visitors with its major shopping area and fantastic dining options, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, such as Melbourne Central and Collins Street, and then make time for other wallet-friendly activities. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Her Majesty's Theatre and Comedy Theatre, or hunt for bargains with some shopping at QV Centre.
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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