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Our top choices for Chinatown cheap hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.

1. 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 £69
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
City Limits Hotel
The entrance to the Hotel Grand Chancellor with a public parking sign.

2. Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,440 reviews)
"Friendly staff, hugh rooms, great breakfast."
Australia
Richard
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

3. Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Brady Hotels Jones Lane
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff helpful and rooms very clean. Only minor issue was that the kettle didn’t work and there was no replacement available. Great location."
Australia
Woon
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Brady Hotels Jones Lane
A grand lobby with a central staircase, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

4. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,274 reviews)
"Great location and nice hotel."
Australia
Craig
The price is £69
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
A person reading a book in a room with a cityscape view through a window.

5. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
4.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,364 reviews)
"Conveniently located, nice bedrooms, helpful staff."
United States
Emilia
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
A modern indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, lounge chairs, and a hot tub area.

6. Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne
5.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,717 reviews)
"Great spot for a solo staycation! Friendly staff, great amenities, great location."
Australia
Jacinta
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
A rooftop pool with inflatable rings and a city skyline in the background.

7. Space Hotel - Hostel

Space Hotel - Hostel
2.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Bathrooms are filthy make sure you get a room with own private bathroom excellent and helpful staff"
Australia
Maria
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Space Hotel - Hostel
A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for 'Mercure Hotel' and 'David Jones' store.

8. Mercure Melbourne City Centre

Mercure Melbourne City Centre
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"heart of the city, very convenient"
Australia
Chun Wai
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mercure Melbourne City Centre
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, TV, and a view of the street.

9. City Centre Budget Hotel

City Centre Budget Hotel
2.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (912 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable room with all amenities. Paul & May were very helpful & friendly."
Australia
Nubar
The price is £49
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
City Centre Budget Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of a building.

10. Bounce Melbourne

Bounce Melbourne
3.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (232 reviews)
"Perfect if you want to stay a while and cook instead of eating out. If not it's surrounded by plenty of delicious cafes and restaurants. Live music venue in the basement. Perfect centralized location and room to store things securely."
United States
Chris
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Bounce Melbourne
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Compare popular hotels in Chinatown

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear water, and exercise equipment in the background.
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
2,549 reviews
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A modern living room with a wooden desk, a grey sofa, and a coffee table.
Punthill Melbourne Little Bourke
4.0 star property
8.4
Very good
2,119 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a cityscape view.
City Limits Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a central circular reception desk, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.
Rydges Melbourne
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
957 reviews
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A rooftop pool with a glass enclosure, surrounded by palm trees and brick buildings.
Gordon House Apartments
4.0 star property
8.2
Very good
102 reviews
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Top Chinatown Hotel Reviews

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.
Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Brady Hotels Jones Lane
Melbourne Central Business District

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hotel in Melbourne. Great location, clean rooms. Could not thank the staff more for how helpful they were. We arrived from the UK 7am and went to the hotel to just see if we could drop our bags for the day till check in. They luckily had a room already ready and let us just get entry right there and then. We only had 2 days in Melbourne so the ability to be able to rest for a bit and refresh really made our trip. Thank you so much!!
United Kingdom
Indira
Reviewed September 29, 2026
Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chinatown like for travellers on a budget?

Explore low-cost places to stay in Chinatown on Expedia.com and plan a trip that stays within your budget. Chinatown is a destination that travellers visit for its major shopping area and theatre scene. You can look through a variety of hotels and other types of accommodation with Member Prices to find the best deal for you and earn rewards. Guided by our site's convenient page filters, you can limit results by price per night, or by favourite amenities like free parking and free airport transport. Or, try refining your search with the location filters to see affordable options around local attractions, such as Her Majesty's Theatre or Comedy Theatre. While you browse, use the heart button to save your favourites so that it's easy to find them and make your final decision. Need a flight or a car for your trip? Take your pick of the Bundle and Save travel packages and discover more amazing deals when you reserve your transport at the same time.

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 Crown Casino, 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 Queen Victoria Market.

How can I get to Chinatown and get around on a budget?

Looking at these ways to get around Chinatown is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The closest airport is Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7 mi (11.3 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, the next closest is 11.8 mi (19 km) away: Melbourne Airport (MEL). Chinatown may not have many public transport choices so a rental car could be an economical alternative to see more of the area.

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