For city classes and somewhere to exercise or study afterwards, look at Scape La Trobe's facilities. At 50 La Trobe Street near RMIT, it has a rooftop lounge, shared kitchen and study spaces. If most of your week is in the city, compare room sizes and your weekly budget.
Facilities include a 24-hour gym, rooftop lounge, outdoor terrace, study areas, communal kitchen, games zone and private cinema, with laundry in the building. It is handy to have somewhere beyond your room for a change of scene, dinner with friends or a movie. Room options include shared apartments and studios. Check the layout, light and furniture in the specific room you are considering. There are shared rooms and studios, but no complete equipment list for each. Ask the video tour to show the bed, desk, fridge and cooktop, distinguishing room equipment from the communal kitchen.
The operator’s route guide puts RMIT within a short walk, while the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus is reachable on foot or by tram. Melbourne Central Station is also within walking distance, with several tram routes nearby. For groceries, Coles and Downtown Grocer at Melbourne Central are useful; pharmacies, banks and gyms are spread through the CBD centre and surrounding streets. Queen Victoria Market is a good option for a weekend food shop, and there are plenty of Chinese and Asian restaurants nearby.
House of Student has a substantial set of public reviews. Residents often mention the location, shared spaces and events, while some describe staff as approachable. One resident felt their studio was compact; others have different views about how close a large supermarket feels. Space is personal, so ask to see the actual layout or a display room and check the walk to the supermarket you would use.
Scape La Trobe has shared and studio options. Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. The operator lists electricity, water, heating and unlimited internet as included, with laundry in the building. Still check any extra services, laundry arrangements and exit terms against your agreement.
The CBD makes errands easy, but walking and trams will be part of everyday life. Check the exact building where your classes are held before planning the trip to RMIT or UniMelb. The Parkville campus covers a large area, so reaching the campus edge does not mean you are at your classroom. Melbourne Central is handy for groceries and daily essentials; Queen Victoria Market is a good option for a slower fresh-food shop.
La Trobe may suit you if you like CBD convenience, want a gym and study or social spaces in the building, and spend most of your time around RMIT or UniMelb. If you want a larger room or a quieter suburban feel, inspect the actual layout and compare the commute as well as the rent.
For Asian groceries, Tang Asian Food Emporium is near Chinatown, while Little Bourke Street has a strong range of Chinese restaurants. Melbourne Central has pharmacies, supermarkets and banks for everyday errands, and you can fit a gym session into your day without leaving the building. The CBD gives you plenty of choice; learning a few regular routes will make it easier to get around.
Ask a Yeeliving adviser to compare rooms, lease terms and your route to class. Yeeliving’s student accommodation service is free. 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.