When comparing Standard and Ensuite rooms at Lincoln House, check whether the bathroom is shared and how many people use the kitchen. The residence at 125 Bouverie Street is near the southern side of the University of Melbourne, making it useful for students happy to share a kitchen and walk to Parkville classes.
Lincoln House is at 125 Bouverie Street. Room options include Standard, Ensuite, Accessible and Superior Ensuite. A standard room has a bed, desk, wardrobe and storage. Most standard options do not have their own kitchen; there are shared kitchens and kitchenettes on the floors. Shared facilities include a gym, study spaces, lounges and games areas, courtyards, and a rooftop garden with a barbecue. The second-floor card laundry is listed as including detergent. Confirm the current payment and access arrangements when you move in.
The southern entrance to the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus on Grattan Street is close by; the university's accommodation page estimates about 430 metres and a five-minute walk. This entrance estimate uses a different endpoint from our straight-line distance to the campus centre. RMIT is also reachable on foot or by tram, depending on your building. Nearby options include Coles Melbourne Central, Hometown Asian Supermarket and Yahveh Asian Grocery. Melbourne Central has a chemist and banking services, including a Commonwealth Bank listed on Swanston Street. The university also has health and dental services. Queen Victoria Market is useful for fresh produce, but remember it is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays.
A public post by a University of Melbourne student in 2025 mentions that shared-kitchen cleanliness depends on residents and upkeep. The poster also says lower floors may hear sirens from a nearby fire station with the window open. This is one person's experience, not a description of every room or floor. At a viewing, ask about the floor, window aspect and shared-kitchen cleaning. If you are sensitive to noise, visit the area in the evening as well.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. Check the quoted lease term against your study plans before asking about bills, the bond and leaving early.
During your first days, walk to your faculty and find your regular supermarket and chemist. Bedding and coat hangers are easy to buy after arrival, so you do not need to overpack. Photograph the room at move-in and ask about the bond, cancellation terms and shared-kitchen rules before signing. Lincoln House may suit you if you want to be close to UniMelb and are comfortable using shared kitchens and common areas. If you need your own kitchen or a particularly quiet room, compare layouts and window aspects first.
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.