Title: Searching Francis - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=2261&destination=Melbourne%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=38508704&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Searching Francis - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A short walk from Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, Searching Francis provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Gym - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Searching Francis Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free apartment building has a fitness center and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. The apartment provides a washer/dryer and a sofa bed, plus free WiFi and a TV with cable channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include a balcony and a refrigerator. Guest accommodations at this apartment offer washers/dryers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include sofa beds. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Recreational amenities at the apartment include an indoor pool and a fitness center. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Family friendly - Crib ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 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) - 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Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Queen Victoria Market and Bourke Street Mall. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Apartments in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Apartments.d178283-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.80831%2C144.96086&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bM3rAQ1Kw6EN6-OblPOXSWVqUlM=) Lot 2106, 442 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 ### What's nearby - ![Queen Victoria Market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2261/8d0f70c2-6e47-4524-95b3-91274f82674a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Queen Victoria Market 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![RMIT大学](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061033/0eb92ba0-5279-4ac3-931f-1c003054f9ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) RMIT University 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Melbourne Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2261/8c109e6b-58f9-4497-b4f8-661e52b9d346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Melbourne Central 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Bourke Street Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150213/072acc42-a160-4853-901e-b037778727c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bourke Street Mall 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Princess Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061031/65506624-a957-492e-acfe-dd992fbc8289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Princess Theatre 15 min walk \- 1.3 km ### Getting around - Melbourne Central Station 4 min walk - Flinders Street Station 18 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min walk - Rose Garden BBQ 1 min walk - Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant 3 min walk - Menya Ramen 1 min walk - Captain Melville 1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Searching Francis have a pool? ### Is Searching Francis pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Searching Francis? ### What time is check-out at Searching Francis? ### Where is Searching Francis located? ## Have a question? 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