When you first arrive, it helps to have groceries, transport and errands in the same neighbourhood. Flagstaff at 17 Wills Street has the station, gardens and market nearby, plus a gym, study areas and Sky Lounge. Older listings may call the same building Melbourne CBD.
UniLodge Melbourne Flagstaff, formerly called UniLodge Melbourne CBD, is at 17 Wills Street. The operator lists Flagstaff Station at about 100 metres, Flagstaff Gardens at about 200 metres and Queen Victoria Market at about 400 metres. RMIT, VU City and Monash College are within the central city walking area. For the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus, head towards Elizabeth Street and take a northbound tram; use PTV to find the stop that best matches your faculty. Trams within the Free Tram Zone do not require a Myki touch-on. Check the official map before travelling beyond the zone.
Facilities include a gym, study spaces, a cinema and games area, shared laundry, a Sky Lounge with a kitchen and a barbecue terrace. Room options include studios, two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments. A studio gives you your own cooking space and more privacy. A shared apartment may help with the budget and make it easier to meet people, but think about how you feel about sharing a kitchen and common areas. Confirm the bed, storage and kitchen fit-out for the exact room, along with laundry charges and access arrangements.
Queen Victoria Market is handy for fruit, meat, vegetables and pantry shopping, but it is not open every day. Its published trading days are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; it is closed on Monday and Wednesday. There are Asian grocers and restaurants nearby, while the building's Operator25 cafe can cover a quick coffee or bite. Melbourne Central is useful for a larger shop, a chemist, mobile essentials and other services; it has Coles and a range of health and beauty retailers. There is also a gym in the building, so check its equipment before paying for an external membership.
A third-party page summarising public Google reviews commonly records positive comments about the location, facilities and study or social spaces. A few residents also mention mixed laundry experiences and lifts being busy at peak times. Reviews span different dates and do not tell you the condition of your room or equipment today. If you have early classes or dislike waiting, look at the lift and laundry areas during a visit and ask how current repairs are handled.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. That range is for studios; ask for a current quote on shared apartments. UniLodge says bills and furniture are included, but check the inclusions in your own agreement. Set a weekly budget first, then decide whether a view or higher floor is worth paying extra for. During a viewing, listen for street noise and check the room aspect, floor and distance from the lifts.
In your first days, walk the route to class and the supermarket in daylight, learn the secure entry and night entrance, and buy a Myki if you need one. Photograph your room and any shared equipment when you move in. Flagstaff may suit you if you study in the CBD and want to handle most daily trips on foot or by tram. If you prefer a quieter residential area, make the room's outlook and evening environment part of your decision.
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.