One detail to know about 590 Lygon: some fitness and leisure facilities are at 570 Lygon, rather than in this building. The location is still handy for Melbourne Parkville students, with trams nearby and meals along Lygon Street. If you train often, ask how access to the other building works.
Room options include studios, twin share and two-bedroom apartments. Shared areas include study spaces, a courtyard and BBQ area, and there is card-access laundry. The gym, lounge and games spaces are in the South Building at 570 Lygon; the operator says residents of 590 can use them. Bills can vary between room packages, so ask whether electricity and other utilities are included or charged separately.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. Twin and two-bedroom listings use different pricing units, which may be per bed or per room. Check the exact term and quote rather than comparing different quotes as if they were the same thing.
The walk to UniMelb’s Parkville campus is about ten minutes, which makes early classes manageable. A tram stops outside and runs south along Swanston Street towards RMIT’s city campus. Sort out a Myki when you arrive; it will make everyday trips around town much easier.
For groceries, there is a Woolworths at Lygon Court. Hometown Asian Supermarket is on Elizabeth Street if you are looking for Asian ingredients. Lygon Street has plenty of restaurants and cafes, from Italian meals to quick bites, and the CBD is only a short tram ride away. Carlton and the city also have banks, pharmacies and everyday services, so save the closest options to your map when you first arrive.
More specifically, Lygon Court has a Health Hub pharmacy and medical clinics. The University of Melbourne visitor guide lists ANZ and Westpac branches on Lygon Street. For Chinese-style food, Lagoon Dining serves a menu based on Chinese flavours with East and South-East Asian influences.
Public independent comments often discuss 570 and 590 Lygon together, or refer to Carlton generally. There are not enough clearly building-specific resident reviews to make a fair summary of 590 on its own. During an inspection, check the room’s orientation and the street noise. Lygon is a main street, so if you are a light sleeper, ask whether a courtyard-facing or quieter-side room is available.
Photograph existing marks, furniture and appliances on move-in day, and keep the inventory. Before signing, clarify the lease term, bills, bond and cancellation conditions. If you rely on the gym or shared recreation spaces, confirm the cross-building access arrangements first.
590 Lygon may suit students who want Carlton and an easy walk to UniMelb or a tram to RMIT. If you are choosing between Carlton and the CBD, compare the time you save walking to class with the convenience of having a city shopping centre downstairs, then choose the routine that fits you better.
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.