If you use trains often, the first thing you will notice about Student Living on Flinders is the station opposite 238 Flinders Street. Groceries and meals are easy to organise, and trams connect you to class. There is no reception in the building, though, so sort out where to collect your keys before arriving.
Grocery shopping is simple. The operator lists Coles about 150 metres away and Woolworths around 80 metres away, which is handy when you only need milk or bread. For Asian groceries, Hometown Asian Supermarket is at 262 Flinders Street. Walk towards the city and Chinatown for more Chinese and Asian food. There is no gym in the building, but Melbourne Central has city services including Fitness First and Chemist Warehouse. Bank branches are mainly in the CBD shopping area.
For RMIT City, walk north along Swanston Street for around 17 minutes. A tram from outside the building takes about 10 minutes on the route shown in the map directions. La Trobe’s city campus is closer on foot. The University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus is further north, so most students will take a northbound tram from the Flinders Street area and walk from the stop. Your exact teaching building will change the trip time.
Public reviews include residents who value the location: the station is opposite, with groceries and restaurants close by. Other comments mention that the fit-out and sound insulation feel older than in newer apartments. When you view a room, close the window and listen for a moment. Ask about the shared areas and laundry charges as well; photos do not tell you what the daily routine feels like.
Room options include studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, each with a kitchen and bathroom. The basement has a study area, lounge and table tennis. The laundry is open 24 hours, with paid washing machines and dryers, and there are secure bike rooms downstairs. The building also lists unlimited Wi-Fi, swipe access and CCTV. One detail worth knowing before you book: there is no reception on site. The in-person desk is at Student Living, 339 Swanston Street, a few blocks away. There is no on-site gym either, so do not mistake nearby fitness options for a building facility.
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Because there is no on-site reception, confirm the key collection and check-in plan before arriving, especially if your flight lands at the weekend or late in the evening. The desk is at Student Living, 339 Swanston Street, a few blocks away; ask when it is staffed and whether parcels can be delivered to this building. Laundry is paid, and utilities or internet inclusions should be checked in your lease. There is no building car park. On move-in day, take photos of the walls, carpet and furniture so you have a clear record for your condition report.
If you study at a city campus, use trains often or plan to explore on weekends, the location is a strong point. If you need quiet, an on-site gym or a 24-hour reception desk, compare a few buildings before deciding.
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.