lyf Collingwood Melbourne
42 Oxford St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
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A stylish hotel and co-living stay at Collingwood in Melbourne with a 4.4 rating across 276 guests.
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Why it's worth checking out
lyf Collingwood Melbourne is a contemporary place to stay on Oxford Street, positioned in one of Melbourne’s inner-city neighbourhoods. The property’s own description places guests close to a lively mix of creative spaces, bars, galleries and food-focused destinations, making it a practical base for exploring Collingwood and the wider city.
Accommodation is arranged across several room types. One of a Kind and One of a Kind Plus rooms sleep up to two people and include a queen-sized bed, while Two of a Kind rooms accommodate up to four. Accessible versions of both the One of a Kind Plus and Two of a Kind Plus rooms are available, with the latter sleeping up to four guests. Room sizes range from 13 square metres for a One of a Kind room to 46 square metres for the Two of a Kind options. Every room includes a queen-sized bed, Smart TV and the essentials for a comfortable stay, with entry handled through a mobile key.
The communal areas are part of the lyf experience. BOND is a shared kitchen intended for guests who want to prepare a meal, while the property also provides shared spaces built around connection and convenience. There is a co-working space at lyf, along with business centre services, wireless internet, laundry and dry-cleaning services, 24-hour reception, and 24-hour security with CCTV. Some listed services attract an additional charge. The hotel also operates cashless for its services and offerings.
The property has Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification, reflecting its stated focus on responsible operations, local communities, cultural heritage and environmental protection. It describes itself as accessible and welcoming, with accessibility features throughout the hotel, and invites guests to contact the team about individual needs. Staff speak English, and check-in is from 2pm with check-out before 11am.
With rooms for solo travellers, pairs and groups of up to four, lyf Collingwood Melbourne suits guests who value a central neighbourhood location and a mix of private accommodation and shared facilities. Its communal kitchen and co-working provision may appeal to longer-stay guests or travellers who prefer a more flexible setup than a traditional hotel, while the accessible room choices provide additional accommodation options. The venue is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 276 reviews.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 276 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 74
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 74
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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