Royal Derby Hotel: from $88 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $88 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Royal Derby Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Royal Derby Hotel is Budget pub accommodation with private rooms and shared bathrooms in Fitzroy in Melbourne, Australia.

Address: 446 Brunswick St, Melbourne. Property ID: 1184976. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/royal-derby-hotel-1184976

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/royal-derby-hotel-1184976/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $88 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $163 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $233 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $303 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $374 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $452 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $594 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $784 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $851 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $916 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $980 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,070 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,154 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,272 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 7 hotels in Fitzroy & Collingwood by Axel's take. Fitzroy & Collingwood is #2 of 9 places to stay in Melbourne. The best hotels in Fitzroy & Collingwood, ranked · Where to stay in Melbourne

Axel's take: 7.4/10

A practical Fitzroy budget base, provided you can sleep through the noise. Budget pub accommodation with private rooms and shared bathrooms in Fitzroy, scored for what it is.

Royal Derby is budget pub accommodation with a hostel-style setup: private single and double rooms, shared bathrooms and a communal kitchenette. It’s a good fit for travelers who want Brunswick Street’s cafés, bars and shops rather than hotel comforts. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests praise the convenient location, clean rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com’s overall feedback is good rather than outstanding. We’d consider it for a simple, short stay in Fitzroy.

Noise is the main compromise, not a footnote. Guests describe sound from the pub downstairs, traffic and trams, and the hotel’s Airbnb listing explicitly warns about evening noise. Rooms are sparsely furnished, and access involves two flights of stairs without a lift. Shared facilities help keep things economical, but we’d skip it for light sleepers, anyone with mobility difficulties or travelers expecting an ensuite bathroom.

• Best for: Solo travelers on a budget; Fitzroy café and nightlife trips; Short stays with modest expectations

• Watch out for: Pub, traffic and tram noise; Shared bathrooms; Two flights of stairs; no lift

• Location: Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, close to cafés, shops, restaurants and tram connections.

• Rooms: Private single and double rooms with basic furnishings; bathrooms are shared.

• Cleanliness: Generally praised by recent guests, though cleanliness does not mean polished or newly finished facilities.

• Service: Guests often praise friendly, helpful staff and straightforward check-in.

• Amenities: Shared kitchenette, laundry and free Wi-Fi, plus a downstairs pub, restaurant and beer garden.

• Fees and surprises: Expedia lists no on-site parking, contrary to the catalog; arrange arrival details ahead.

Axel's opinion of Royal Derby Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · airbnb.com.au. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Royal Derby Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 2-star hotel
• 446 Brunswick St, Melbourne
• Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 386 reviews (location 3.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Essendon Fields Airport Terminal: 24 min by taxi · Melbourne Airport: 26 min by taxi · Avalon Airport: 48 min by taxi · Melbourne Museum: 5 min by taxi · Melbourne Zoo: 8 min by taxi · Queen Victoria Market: 10 min by taxi
• Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Bar, Parking (free), Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen
• Check-in from: 14:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in Melbourne

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Standard room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard Single room (shared bathroom)

• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard Single room (shared bathroom) (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard Double room (shared bathroom) (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Standard room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Single room

• Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bathroom: Private bathroom
• Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1

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