The Istana at 228 A’Beckett Street in Melbourne CBD is a private apartment building, about a 3-minute walk from Flagstaff Station. Students at RMIT University who would like to walk to class can also compare the distance between the building and the university.
Distances to everyday destinations
| Destination | Travel method and time |
|---|---|
| Queen Victoria Market | About 3 minutes on foot |
| RMIT | About 8 minutes on foot |
Your timetable determines which RMIT teaching building you need. You could add the walk from the apartment building to that teaching building to your inspection trip.
Melbourne Central Station is also nearby. The two stations provide reference points for people who travel by train.
Groceries and food
Queen Victoria Market is a food market and should be considered separately from supermarkets. Hardware Lane is a nearby dining precinct; during an inspection trip, see whether the food choices fit your everyday habits.
Shared facilities
The Istana was completed in December 2014. Shared facilities include a 15-metre pool, sauna, gym, barbecue area and cinema.
Check the shared facilities separately from the apartment you intend to rent: inspect its furniture and appliances, then check the lease inclusions rather than treating communal facilities as in-apartment features. Ask an adviser about specific rents, availability, move-in dates and whether utilities and internet are included.
Private rental apartment assistance is a paid service; your adviser will explain the fees before providing the service. If you need a proxy inspection, Yeeliving assigns it to a senior student. For the private rental early bird plan, see the early bird plan page. Referral cashback is paid only to the referrer, after the referred friend signs a lease and moves in; details are as shown on your account page.