lyf Collingwood Melbourne

Yes, the rooms are small but for a solo traveller it was perfect. Clean and compact, super comfy bed (I love a soft bed). Could log into my Netflix before bed and grab a tea and make a little snack in the kitchenette. There’s no gym but I took advantage of 5 yoga and reformer classes for $50 at Good Vibes. A 15 minute stroll- great way to start the morning. Some lovely delis in the local area too- Smith and Deli was a firm favourite. To run up and around the Tan track door to door was 8km for those who like to keep active whilst away. Didn’t use it, but F45 is also walking distance so the lack of gym definitely is’t an issue. Collingwood is out of the free tram zone so you will need to get a card. Staff are friendly and helpful and I enjoyed having a cup of tea and a chat when passing through.

This accommodation is the best in its class in the Inner North. It's perfect for couples wishing to explore/dine/drink in Collingwood and Fitzroy (particularly Gertrude and Smith Streets) and is only a few stops from the city on the 86 tram. My partner and I visit regularly and think this will be our new regular in Melbourne. The room was comfy, modern and clean and extremely well-lit with natural light (proper curtains to sleep in)

All the facilities of a hostel with the quality of a hotel. Clean and spacious. Price is spot on—perfectly balanced between hostel prices (private room) and hotel prices. Focus on sustainability. Free barista coffee each day when you become an ASR member (free). Free herbs from a awesome farmwall for cooking.

Lyf was really amazing! It was super clean, the people very friendly, the kitchen super big (and again, super clean), the small room we had was small but still very comfortable (very efficient use of space, in a way that even the small rooms feel spacious); they had a free herbs station; nice outdoor area; there even was free gym included (you can use one of the two gym cards of Lyf (if available) that allows you to go to this gym nearby for free); free coffee (fantastic cappuccino’s) every morning; laundry washing machines ($4 for a wash); and located in the heart of the best area of Melbourne: Fitzroy, this beautiful lively and artsy neighbourhood (which, may i add, is much much nicer (cuter, more pretty and friendlier) than the CBD!). Last but not least, sharing a small room with a double bed with my friend, Lyf was affordable (the same price as a private double bedroom at a hostel). This makes Lyf an amazing place where people of all ages can stay at, which gives it this very nice, friendly, comfortable vibe. All in all, Lyf was 10/10.

Great location and easy to check in. Was able to drop my bags off early and leave them after I checked out to make the most of the trip. The free coffee each day is great (so long as you have joined their loyalty programme) and the room was clean and the shampoo and shower gel were really good. Whilst I didn’t use them, the communal facilities are really good with a shared main kitchen and then small satellite kitchens on each floor.