If you want a gym, film or study space at home after class, the upper-level communal areas at UniLodge Melbourne Central are worth a look. On La Trobe Street near RMIT and the shopping centre, it is useful for a city routine. Inspect the desk and storage you will actually use inside your room too.
This is a 45-storey student residence operated by UniLodge. Options include private studios and apartments shared by two or more residents. Room layouts and the way kitchens and bathrooms are shared depend on the apartment, so check the exact setup before booking. There are study and lounge areas, a gym near the top of the building, a Sky Lounge and cinema space, plus an outdoor terrace and barbecue area. If you want to work out or study after class, you have options on site. Ask for a complete equipment list for your chosen room. In a video tour, focus on the bed, desk, storage and kitchen, and match any sharing arrangements to your selected category.
Common facilities are spread across different levels, and residents can contact on-site support around the clock. Ask how to book the gym, cinema and barbecue area, and whether guests can come along. If you need a quiet place to study, have a look at the study area during the hours you are likely to use it.
RMIT City is about a five-minute walk, so you do not need to leave especially early for morning classes. For the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, you can take a northbound tram or walk, depending on your teaching building. UniMelb has classes in several buildings, so plan the route to the actual room on your timetable. Melbourne Central train station and tram stops are nearby for trips to other suburbs.
Everyday shopping is easy. Melbourne Central has Coles Central and pharmacies, while Pantre sells Asian groceries and ready-made meals. A short walk south, QV has Woolworths, SolAsia Asian supermarket, pharmacies and plenty of places to eat. There are lots of nearby options for Chinese food, fruit and a quick break between classes.
The House of Student accounts include comments about the location, facilities and staff. A separate post advertised a lease transfer, so its room-size and view descriptions are not treated as an independent recommendation. Inspect the actual room’s light and storage instead.
Melbourne Central’s older records span room categories and terms with incomplete pricing units. Choose your sharing arrangement before requesting its quote. Check the lease dates, room orientation, shared areas and inclusions before booking; do not build your budget around the lowest advertised starting price alone. Ask whether utilities, internet and departure cleaning are included in your agreement.
If you are booking a shared apartment, confirm the bathroom arrangements, how many people share the kitchen and how flatmates are matched. During an inspection, check window noise and storage as well.
For RMIT City students comfortable sharing a kitchen, this location has groceries and transport nearby, plus a gym and social spaces in the building. At an inspection, ask how many people share the kitchen and which way the room faces.
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.