How Axel worksAxel $167 a night vs $246 on Expedia at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $79 a night less (32%). Seen Oct 13.
4-star hotel · Citadines · 131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher
Hotels in MelbourneA mid-range serviced-apartment hotel in Melbourne’s CBD
7.8/10
A practical city base with generous space, but housekeeping needs more consistency.
Citadines on Bourke is a mid-range apartment hotel that makes sense for travelers wanting space and self-catering in central Melbourne. Kitchenettes, an indoor heated lap pool, gym and sauna give it more everyday usefulness than a standard hotel room. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the tram stop outside, nearby theatres and restaurants, comfortable rooms and friendly reception staff. It’s a good pick for independent city stays rather than luxury pampering.
The reservation is consistency. Several early-2026 Tripadvisor guests reported dirty bathrooms and poor housekeeping; management acknowledged standards had slipped, although later reviews are more reassuring. The official site promises daily housekeeping, while Expedia lists it on request, so confirm your booking’s arrangements. Expedia also warns of neighbouring-building construction noise, and parking costs extra. We’d skip it if dependable daily servicing or guaranteed daytime quiet matters more than location and apartment space.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$262 a night with Axel against $277 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (5%).
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) · non-refundable
$15/night less than Expedia (5%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$167 a night with Axel against $246 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $79 a night less (32%).
Deluxe Studio · non-refundable
$79/night less than Expedia (32%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$170 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Studio · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$141 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$242 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 26 to Nov 28, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
Sign up free to book this rate$111 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 8 to Dec 26, 2026 · 18 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$111 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 9 to Dec 25, 2026 · 16 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$111 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 10 to Dec 26, 2026 · 16 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
Sign up free to book this rate$216 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Triple Studio · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 10 to Jan 8, 2027 · 29 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$117 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$117 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Deluxe Studio · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 12 to Jan 13, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $167 a night vs $246 on Expedia at Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026: $79 a night less (32%). Seen Oct 13.
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A practical city base with generous space, but housekeeping needs more consistency. A mid-range serviced-apartment hotel in Melbourne’s CBD, scored for what it is.
Citadines on Bourke is a mid-range apartment hotel that makes sense for travelers wanting space and self-catering in central Melbourne. Kitchenettes, an indoor heated lap pool, gym and sauna give it more everyday usefulness than a standard hotel room. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the tram stop outside, nearby theatres and restaurants, comfortable rooms and friendly reception staff. It’s a good pick for independent city stays rather than luxury pampering.
The reservation is consistency. Several early-2026 Tripadvisor guests reported dirty bathrooms and poor housekeeping; management acknowledged standards had slipped, although later reviews are more reassuring. The official site promises daily housekeeping, while Expedia lists it on request, so confirm your booking’s arrangements. Expedia also warns of neighbouring-building construction noise, and parking costs extra. We’d skip it if dependable daily servicing or guaranteed daytime quiet matters more than location and apartment space.
Best for: self-catering city stays; theatre and dining weekends; families wanting apartment space
Watch out for: inconsistent bathroom cleaning and housekeeping; neighbouring construction warning; paid parking requiring advance reservation
Location: Central Bourke Street, with trams outside and theatres, Chinatown and shopping nearby.
Rooms: Spacious studios and apartments with useful kitchenettes; some guests find the interiors dated.
Cleanliness: Generally positive overall, but repeated early-2026 bathroom complaints warrant caution.
Service: Reception earns frequent praise; housekeeping arrangements and follow-through are less consistent.
Amenities: Indoor heated lap pool, gym, sauna, Wi-Fi and an on-site launderette.
Fees and surprises: Parking and late checkout cost extra; Expedia flags neighbouring construction and on-request housekeeping.
Axel's opinion of Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Citadines on Bourke Melbourne within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $262 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) | $277 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (5%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $167 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Studio | $246 a night on Expedia | $79 a night less (32%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $170 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Studio | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $141 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 26 to Nov 28, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $242 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 8 to Dec 26, 2026 · 18 nights · 2 adults | $111 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 9 to Dec 25, 2026 · 16 nights · 2 adults | $111 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 10 to Dec 26, 2026 · 16 nights · 2 adults | $111 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 10 to Jan 8, 2027 · 29 nights · 3 adults | $216 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Triple Studio | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $117 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double Studio (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 12 to Jan 13, 2027 · 1 night · 2 adults | $117 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Studio | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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