[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Luxury & Cozy Apartment in the heart of Melbourne + Free Wi-Fi + Free Parking Apartment with a fitness center, steps from Melbourne Central ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99380000/99371000/99370913/w4499h3004x4y0-4f68f679.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99380000/99371000/99370913/1c47846f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99380000/99371000/99370913/9e2afd6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99380000/99371000/99370913/w1848h1232x176y0-d380eba4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99380000/99371000/99370913/w1848h1232x176y0-a0a39454.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Empire Melbourne Central, offering high-floor views, is the perfect retreat in the heart of Melbourne. Enjoy your spacious 1-bedroom apartment with a modern kitchen and sleek bathroom or unwind at the pool, gym or sauna. With unlimited free WiFi and nearby cafes and shops for added convenience. 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxury & Cozy Apartment in the heart of Melbourne + Free Wi-Fi + Free Parking Explore our executive apartment at Melbourne Central, offering stunning high-floor views. This central spot includes an open-plan living area with a balcony, a modern kitchen, a spacious 1-bedroom, and a sleek bathroom. Enjoy the nearby cafes and shops for added convenience. Book now for a fantastic stay in Melbourne’s heart! ☀ Swimming Pool ☀ Gym ☀ Sauna ☆★ The space Find your perfect place right in the heart of the action thanks to this executive Lock & Leave pad that soars above the CBD on the 56th level of the highly-desired Empire development. Giving residents a range of facilities that include a pool and gymnasium creating vacation vibes every day, this is the ultimate lifestyle proposition with everything you could need at your doorstep. ☀ Executive Lock & Leave apartment in the heart of the city ☀ Stunning 56th floor position with stunning views ☀ Open plan living and dining zone with balcony ☀ Well-equipped stone kitchen with built-in meals bench ☀ Spacious bedroom with wall of robes ☀ Sleek bathroom, Euro laundry and split system heating/cooling ☀ Empire development offering resident's amenities include building concierge, pool, sauna, gym, yoga rooms, formal lounge and dining rooms ☀ Steps to cafes, shops & transport ☀ Queen size bed with firm mattress & quality linen ☀ Double sofa bed ☀ 50-inch 2022 smart TV ☀ Washing & dryer machines ☀ Unlimited free wifi ☀ Free YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+, Stan, Amazon Prime, Binge Crunchy Roll and HiDive! ☀ Complimentary Drinks & Snacks :) ☀ FREE PARKING for one car! (2m maximum height) ☀ BOSE sound bar to enjoy the movies! ★☆ With pale timber floors augmenting the sense of light and space through the very practical layout, the sophisticated abode has been cleverly planned to offer an open plan living and dining zone with built-in meals bench alongside a well-equipped stone kitchen with integrated dishwasher. Extending the living further is a good-sized balcony that is a stunning spot to take in the vibrant urban vistas, whilst the bedroom with a wall of fitted robes is serviced by a sleek bathroom. A Euro laundry, split system heating/cooling and secure intercom entry are all on offer. ★☆ Parking: ☀ Free car parking for one car in the apartment (car needs to be under 2m). ☆★ Nearby Guest Attractions in Melbourne CBD: ☀ Avondale Heights Parklands - 19 Min Drive ☀ Riverside Park - 16 Min Drive ☀ Stony Creek Park - 12 Min Drive ☀ Luna Park Melbourne - 16 Min Drive ☀ Science Works - 17 Min Drive ☀ Melbourne Skydeck - 9 Min Drive ☀ Melbourne Museum - 5 Min Drive ☀ Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - 11 Min Drive ☀ Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium - 6 Min Drive ☀ Werribee Open Range Zoo - 36 Min Drive ☀ Melbourne Zoo - 7 Min Drive ☀ Escape Hunt Melbourne - 3 Min Drive ☀ Woodlands Historic Park - 25 Min Drive ☀ Cooks’ Cottage - 8 Min Drive ☀ Gem Pier - 23 Min Drive ☀ BrimBank Park - 23 Min Drive ☀ The Watcher - 18 Min Drive ☀ Point Gellibrand Lookout - 23 Min Drive ☀ Altona Coastal Park - 22 Min Drive ☀ Cherry Lake Park - 21 Min Drive ☀ Altona Miniature Railway - 22 Min Drive ☀ Yarra River - 10 Min Drive ☀ Albert Park - 12 Min Drive ☀ St Kilda Beach - 15 Min Drive ☀ South Melbourne Beach - 12 Min Drive ☀ Josh Henry's Bike Tours (Bicycle rental service) - 6 Min Walk ☆★ Restaurants Nearby in Melbourne CBD: ☀ B’Churrasco Brazilian BBQ Restaurant - 1 Min Walk ☀ Avocado Moment Cafe - 1 Min Walk ☀ Surasang Melbourne - 1 Min Walk ☀ Darac Grill&Bar - 1 Min Walk ☀ Gotcha Fresh Tea - The Empire - 1 Min Walk ☀ Yingzi Fried Chuan - 1 Min Walk ☀ ChangGo Korean BBQ - 2 Min Walk ☀ Urban Buffet - 2 Min Walk ☀ NeNe Chicken - 1 Min Walk ☀ Streetfood Market - 1 Min Walk ☀ Three Squared Coffee - 1 Min Walk ☀ Mixue Ice Cream & Tea - 1 Min Walk ☀ Top Tea - 1 Min Walk ☀ Workshop Bar - 1 Min Walk ☀ YGF Malatang - 3 Min Walk ☀ Hungry Jack’s Burgers La Trobe - 2 Min Walk ☀ Rose Garden BBQ - 2 Min Walk ☀ Sushi Hub 475 Elizabeth Street - 3 min walk ☀ Subway - 3 min walk ☀ ibis Kitchen - 5 Min Walk ☀ McDonald’s - 4 Min Walk ☀ Dragon Hot Pot - 2 Min Walk ☀ Shujinko Elizabeth - 1 Min Walk ☀ Mr Eggette - 5 Min Walk ☀ Lost in Yunnan - 4 Min Walk ☀ Hwadam BBQ - 4 Min Walk ☀ Galaxy KTV & Bar - 5 Min Walk ☀ Jasper Kitchen - 4 Min Walk ☀ ChangGo Korean BBQ (Korean restaurant) - 2 Min Walk ☀ Captain Melville (Restaurant) - 4 Min Walk ☀ American Doughnut Kitchen - 8 Min Walk ☀ Corner Chicken Shop - Christmas Turkey Experts - 5 Min Walk ☆★ Hospitals Nearby in the Melbourne CBD: ☀ St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne - 7 Min Drive ☀ The Royal Melbourne Hospital - 4 Min Drive ☀ The Alfred - 12 Min Drive ☆★ Transportation options in Melbourne CBD: ☀ Queen Victoria Market Tram Stop - 4 Min Walk ☀ Essendon Fields Airport - 15 Min Drive ☀ Melbourne Airport - 20 Min Drive ☀ Southern Cross - Railway Station - 6 Min Drive ☀ North Melbourne - Train Station - 6 Min Drive ☆★ Universities Near Melbourne CBD: ☀ RMIT University - 4 Min Walk ☀ Charles Darwin University, Melbourne - 9 Min Walk Guest access The whole apartment is yours exclusively! Communal swimming pool access on level 31 (6am - 9pm daily) Communal gym & sauna access on level 8. (6am to 11pm daily) Other things to note ☀ Bathroom amenities provided include face masks, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, makeup removal, shower cap and vanity kit (cotton buds and cotton pads). ☀ Kitchen cooking essentials provided includes tea, coffee, sugar, toaster, kettle, rice cooker and microwave. ☀ Please note - check in is after 3pm unless otherwise arranged. I'm generally quite flexible with check in unless there is someone the night before. So if you would like an early check in, please request this. ☀ Flexible check in with key collection via key safe in front of the building. ☀ Check out before 10am unless otherwise arranged. Again, I am generally quite flexible, and if you would like a later check in and there is no one staying after you, please request this. ☀ I am happy to have bookings on the same day. However, please bear with me for a couple of hours for me to have the place cleaned and prepared prior to your check in. ☀ You will be provided with one set of keys (key and swipe). Please do not lose this as it will cost $200 for a replacement. ☀ Please do not lock yourself out of the unit. If I am around, I can easily let you in, however if I am not - I will need to pay my cleaner $50 to open the door for you (and that depends whether they are available). ☆★ DISCOUNTS A discount is available for any stay over 7 days. This will be automatically applied to your booking so there is no need to contact us. Our current discounts include: 10% off for 7 nights 15% off for over 28 nights ☀ We are available 24/7 to answer any questions or queries. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/452100/452097/5f4398f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mantra on Little Bourke Melbourne Melbourne Central Business District - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Gym 8.8 Excellent 2,464 reviews CA $173 CA $173 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=452097&PinnedHotelID=452097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114880000/114877900/114877895/bcee0a27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### City views Apartment right in the heart of Melbourne CBD w/ pool and sky lounge! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Melbourne Central Business District, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this apartment. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit SEA LIFE Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Marvel Stadium or Rod Laver Arena. 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Collins Street and University of Melbourne are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is only a 3-minute walk and Flagstaff Station is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxury & Cozy Apartment in the heart of Melbourne + Free Wi-Fi + Free Parking Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolina C. Feb 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in the heart of Melbourne. Location is exceptional and the view AMAZING. The place was spotless, had good-quality linen, great toiletry products, snacks and modern finishes and appliances. We also had easy access to the building amenities, the pool, gym and sauna. The communication from the host was outstanding. All in all ##### Carolina C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### tegan-elizabeth Jun 25, 2024 ##### tegan-elizabeth Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024