The City Center Budget Hotel in central Melbourne is near public transportation hubs such as the Flinders Street Station and visitor attractions like the Crown Casino, Melbourne Botanical Gardens and the Yarra River.
The hotel features comfortable services and amenities including a complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed wireless Internet access and a sunny rooftop garden and kitchen. As of October 2010, the hotel charged about $60 per night for a single room equipped with a color television, refrigerator and tea/coffee-making facilities.
Surrounding the hotel are restaurants that serve both Australian fare and international cuisine. The Gourmet Curry Hut, the Rich Maha Indian Restaurant and Red Spice Road are all within walking distance.
The Princes Park Motor Inn is on the northern side of the central business district of Melbourne. A tram stop is right outside the hotel's front doors and transports guests to attractions that include the Melbourne Zoo, the Melbourne Aquarium and Federation Square.
As of October 2010, the hotel charged around $100 a night for a standard room. Each room has a broadband Internet access, cable television service and tea/coffee-making facilities. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the hotel's amenities that include 24-hour front desk and concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry services, and safety deposit boxes.
The Noodle Hut, Tom Phat Restaurant and the Avenue Bistro are within walking distance from the hotel and serve Asian, Australian and international fare.
The St. Arnaud Guest House is an 1800s mansion that offers budget accommodations in the heart of the central business district. The lodging is next door to Melbourne Botanical Gardens and is nearby other attractions such as Flemington Race Course and the National Gallery of Victoria.
St. Arnaud features comfortable amenities and services that include a complimentary game and video room, high-speed wireless Internet access and luggage storage areas. As of October 2010, rates were $70 per night for a private single room. Dormitory rooms that sleep up to four people are also available for approximately $30 per night.
Each room has refrigerators and microwaves. The Near East Restaurant, Emerald Hill Café and Taco Bill Mexican Restaurant are all within walking distance from the hotel and serve an array of international food.