Nunnery (Guesthouse)

  • 116 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy
    Melbourne 3065, AUSTRALIA | View map
  • Price Range: Budget
  • Neighbourhood: Fitzroy
  • Atmosphere: Heritage and Low-key

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Nunnery Exterior

Lonely Planet Review

Quotes Blessed be the Nunnery. Firstly a confession - this place is a fave, so bear with us while we sing hallelujah and wax a little lyrical. An absolute top-notch hostel epitomising great budget accommodation, the Nunnery delivers without the lemon-lipped attitude.

This 1888 Georgian building is a bit worn around the edges, but that just adds to its bucket loads of character and gracefully fading grandeur. Pious in its dedication to hospitality, the building retains sweeping staircases and many original period features - the walls are dripping with religious works of art and ornate stained-glass windows. Dorms feature clean carpet, firm mattresses and are in good order - some of the bigger dorms (such as No 1) have an en suite. Apart from the main building there's also the Nunnery Guesthouse and the Townhouse (minimum 10 people). Groups should consider booking the entire place (Townhouse sleeps 12, Guesthouse 21). And as for the location - words really just aren't enough...

Review by author Simon Sellars

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How To Get There

The Nunnery can be found on main tram route Number 96 (stop 13) which travels from St.Kilda to East Brunswick. From Spenser Street Station, travel towards East Brunswick, going up Bourke Street to continue up Nicholson Street directly to the Nunnery. From the airport, the Starbus located at Qantas domestic, can deliver you to our door stop.

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Facilities

  1. Kitchen/Kitchenette
  2. Communal area - Indoor
  3. Wi-fi available
  4. Breakfast included
  5. Linen included
  6. Airport transportation
  7. Internet available
  1. Security facilities
  2. BBQ Area
  3. Bike Parking
  4. Key Card Access
  5. Luggage Storage
  6. Telephone/Fax Facilities
  7. Travel Desk/Travel Info

Author Tip

A couple of doors down is The Pumphouse for a beer and Carlton Gardens across the road is perfect for an afternoon siesta. Melbourne Museum awaits as does a burger in the beer garden of The Standard hotel in Fitzroy.

Curious Fact

Built in 1888, The Nunnery really was a nunnery - check out the stained-glass windows and religious paraphernalia. The Daughters of Charity lived and worked here until 1990.