Standard 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment & Single Sofa Bed

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

East Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne Cricket Ground
‪2 min drive‬
Rod Laver Arena
‪3 min drive‬
Melbourne Central
‪4 min drive‬
Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Twin Single or King Double

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Dining area

About this property

Birches Serviced Apartments are located at 160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne with 24 beautifully appointed and spacious apartments. 3 of the apartments are available in a twin bed configuration. Each apartment offers a kitchenette, with microwave and 2 burner cook-top, Free WiFi, secure on-site parking ($20 per vehicle per night). Some apartments are pet friendly ($30 per pet per night) subject to availability so please check with the Birches staff before confirming your booking.

Property manager

Jennie Kerr

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

An additional charge of $30 applies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is a smoking area in outdoor BBQ area only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Melbourne

East Melbourne, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this apartment. Princess Theatre and Regent Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Queen Victoria Market. SEA LIFE Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo are not to be missed.

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East Melbourne, VIC

What's nearby

Princess Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Melbourne Central - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Crown Casino - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

North Richmond Station - 5 min walk
Showgrounds Station - 9 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min walk
‪Old Kingdom - ‬7 min walk
‪Square & Compass - ‬7 min walk
‪The Yorkshire Hotel - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Standard 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment & Single Sofa Bed pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Standard 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment & Single Sofa Bed?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Standard 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment & Single Sofa Bed?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Standard 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment & Single Sofa Bed located?

Located in East Melbourne, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Fitzroy Gardens and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Collins Street and Princess Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). North Richmond Station is 5 minutes by foot and West Richmond Station is 10 minutes.

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Very good location

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia c.

22 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, quite at night! will definitely stay again.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget G.

21 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Reasonably priced, great location for MCG - within walking distance. Room was clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loes S., Canberra

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Affordable and central

Comfortable and affordable accommodation close to the city centre, tram and local shops but in a quiet and pleasant street. Helpful concierge on site for assistance and tips!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Penny P., Canberra, ACT

23 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend stay with small dog

Easy ground floor access and parking behind building. Low noise given area can be busy with traffic. No immediate garden area on the property for dogs but lots of grassy places on the street for break time and walks.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Kym J.

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Not what was promised.

The property was not what was promised. I had to reach out to the property manager to find out what the process was to check in the day before I was due to arrive, as nobody messaged me, and luckily I did. I was not going to make the window of only 30 minutes to speak with reception as they close at 2.30pm, (check in is at 2pm). So apparently I would need to enter codes to get into the building. Both codes sent to me were totally wrong. I was able to squeeze in the glass doors as they slightly opened when I entered the first incorrect code at the front door, and then tried the code for the lockbox which again was also wrong. Thankfully the phone number was there to call for help and Jennie did answer my call and gave me the correct info. Finally in my room I arrived to a queen bed when I had very clearly asked for 2 single beds, and these were also in the photos of the room on the website. I specifically said that this room was for my adult daughter and myself, so this was not an ideal situation. For the hefty price of the room I was very disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Russell Y.

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moderately priced for Melbourne

Really suited our needs. Lovely area. Pleasant walk to MCQ, Rod Laver, Storm. Close to trams to CBD. Lovely reception manager.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

William (Bill) P., Canberra

16 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat tidy friendly well located happy to return next time we are in Melbourne.

Easy to arrange rental. Important to book as early as possible. A little time elapsed between online booking and final confirmation. Mean time no other booking could be made as we waited for this confirmation. All ended well.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

5 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overnighter

Perfect for our overnight stay in Melbourne. Close enough to walk into the city and just over the road from Collingwood and Fitzroy.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

2 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay

Lovely position near parks and gardens, quiet, comfortable and well equipped

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew T.

4 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog Friendly and great location to the city

Great location, dog friendly, lots of parks close for the dog to stretch, secure parking on site also.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

17 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

1st time stayz user and it was so easy to check in and out

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Niamh H.

12 Jan 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location, relatively good value, but not flash!

Apartments were in a great spot, walking distance to the city and on-site parking was great. The ladies on reception were lovely, but I'm afraid that's where the lovely stopped. The apartment was situated up a couple of flights of stairs, so worth asking for a ground floor apartment if you have mobility issues. (We weren't given the option when booking). The apartment itself (#17) was very tired. Walls had been haphazardly washed leaving streaks everywhere that looked pretty dodgy (one pondered what had been washed off and none of those scenarios were good). There was no door to the bedroom, so don't anticipate privacy if you're thinking of using it as a 2 bedroom stay. The furnishings are meh and the kitchen area and bathroom are pretty sad. (i.e., old, tired and not well cared for. The bathroom in particular needs a good clean). There was 1 small round of cheap wrapped hospitality soap for 4 guests and whatever was in the shower dispenser (shampoo??) was a gross consistency and smell, so bring your own toiletries. Oh, and if you want anything other than English breakfast tea and coffee, then bring your own supplies too. Sorry I can't be more flattering, but I expected more as the photos looked promising and it was still more expensive than other 2 bedroom options in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nicole N.

19 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

31 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would recommend to others.

Secure parking was a worthwhile option. The location was nice and quiet yet close to shopping for supplies. Some of the fixtures and fittings were a little tired but serviceable. Lots of green grass around was a boom to walk the dog easily Thanks

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Twin Single or King Double

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property