Expert reviews
“Zagame’s House, a once faded motel that was gutted and modernized, has 97 rooms with dark tones and gold accents. The hotel is a few minutes’ walk from both the city center and the lush Carlton Gardens, popular for its green lawns and the grand Royal Exhibition Building.”
“Once a scruffy motel, Zagame’s House has been reborn as a character-filled boutique property that expertly mixes creature comforts and urban vibes. Straddling the border of the city center and Little Italy, the art-strewn hotel attracts an in-the-know crowd that appreciates smart design and proximity to great pizza.”
“Surprises await in this smart motel conversion on the fringe of Melbourne’s central business district. It features on-trend, low-key luxe rooms, a fun lobby café and an innovative in-room dining menu, as well as a roll call of the city’s moody looks.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Delicious breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Zagame’s House in Melbourne feels less like a typical hotel and more like crashing at a stylish mate’s urban pad, but with way better pillows. Nestled in historic Carlton on Lygon Street, it’s a boutique gem born out of love by brothers Victor and Robert Zagame.
With 97 rooms decked out in sleek design, marble accents, and modern tech, it’s cosy, creative, and absolutely inspiring. Whether you’re in the mood to hit the gym, unwind with a glass of wine, or just chill in your room, the place has you covered.
When it comes to food and drink, Zagame’s House doesn’t mess around. There’s the chilled-out 1851 Coffee + Kitchen for brunch vibes, and when the sun goes down, Lord Lygon Wine Bar turns up the elegance with tapas-style dishes and a seriously good wine list.
The whole place has a “home but better” feel: intimate, warm, and unapologetically Melbourne.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 November 2025
Relaxing and enjoyable stay close to metro Melbourne
Awesome facilities and great food in the restaurant, close to amazing restaurants and theatre’s, had a very enjoyable experience.
Parking was a little excessive but it is the city
1 November 2025
Exceptional
Location, staff, decor, silent place, coffee.
Rooms are small, would like to have a thick curtain for the window as the sheer is not enough. Lobby is too dark during the day
1 November 2025
Exceptional
Cool, funky decor throughout the hotel, rooms are spacious and tastefully lit. Location on Lygon Street is a major drawcard and off street parking is secure and convenient
31 October 2025
Fabulous
Breakfast order mislaid but recovered well with apology etc
31 October 2025
Decent Hotel in Melbourne
Kind staff, location and security.
Size of the room is small and not enough space to keep the suitcase and clothes.
28 October 2025
Exceptional
Updated and nicely furnished High quality amenities. They went above and beyond to make guests comfortable and well taken care of.
Coffee shop didn’t open early enough for our early tour 😉
28 October 2025
Fun decor, great lounge downstairs.
very chic-boutique hotel
28 October 2025
Very pleasant and hope to stay again.
Location is close to restaurants and theatres. Car parking available on site. The cocktail bar is a lovely place to relax and have a drink prior to dinner in Lygon Street. Even though the hotel is situated on a busy corner our room was extremely quiet. Breakfast downstairs offered many choices all presented beautifully. Great coffee. All staff encountered are friendly, helpful and professional. I have enjoyed a few stays at Zagames House and would recommend it as a convenient stopover.
27 October 2025
Exceptional
Very clean and comfortable
tight parking spots
26 October 2025
Very warm and special stay
Very nice environment. I loved the reception and breakfast area. The winery-restaurant is very beautiful with a lot of character and taste. The rooms are well decorated. The staff is very kind, friendly and very helpful
I liked everything
25 October 2025
Fabulous
Cleanliness, spacious and homely
No priva
24 October 2025
Very good
Plenty of parking, good breakfast, nice bar attached to hotel,close to city, great coffee and very clean.
I didn't like the toilet being on the other side of a piece of glass, that would stop me staying there again.
22 October 2025
Very good
Bougie in
19 October 2025
Very good
Large rooms, well equipped and clean
It's on a busy road. There is traffic noise
19 October 2025
Nice weekend away
Great location, close to Lygon street and Melbourne university. Nice, comfortable cozy room with comfortable bed. Pleasantly surprised as it was a last minute booking on the day and fortunately there was a room available. Bedroom slippers and bath robes were nice touches.
Nothing much.
13 October 2025
Excellent for Melbourne Stay
Location perfect cozy near restaurants
Nothing
13 October 2025
Fabulous
The design, the staff, the location
Traffic noises
13 October 2025
Great stay - highly recommend
Modern hotel in a great location on Lygon St, and very friendly staff. Loved the decor and the bed was very comfortable. I love that it's pet-friendly as well. Will bring my dog back next time!
NIL
12 October 2025
Great value lux feeling room in a perfect location with close access to the city or an abundance of restaurants within w
Location, luxury feel for a great price and easy onsite parking
Paying $35 for parking which we believe should be included Bathroom needs stronger fan for steam extraction and solid sliding door, although the door is amazing to look at it’s not practical
11 October 2025
Overall pretty good but pricey
Clean done up room
Non smoking
11 October 2025
Great location and helpful staff.
The staff was very helpful, giving us suggestions of what to do in the area, where to eat, and how to get around. The suggestions were all good. The lobby was comfortable and the breakfast was great.
The room was a little small. The bathroom and bedroom were divided by a transluscent glass divider, with the toilet right next to the bed.
11 October 2025
Perfect stay in Melbourne
The room was cozy, the bed was super comfortable. The service was amazing. Someone smoked in the rooms and the smell went through the vents into my room, and they were very kind to change my room on the last night of stay. There’s a wine bar just opposite the reception with delicious food options. It was an awesome stay.
Nothing
9 October 2025
Great stay overall. Would recommend.
Room was comfortable and clean
Outside car noise from busy street very loud at night. Strong musty drain smell coming from bathroom on our last two days.
8 October 2025
Our 2nd time here & both times the staff were amazing. Will definitely stay again.
Customer service, cleanliness & location
Parking cost was additional to room cost
6 October 2025
Lovely accommodation
Comfortable beds, great amenities.
Charge for parking
5 October 2025
Fabulous
Front Desk staff are polite and friendly. Parking is convenient and great location. Great for a short stay.
Don't like the mini bar fridge and shower water can't drain properly.
4 October 2025
Exceptional
The design to the comfort
2 October 2025
Restful
The bed is ultra comfy and makes me feel like a Queen
I didn’t like the glass wall
30 September 2025
Exceptional
Great service, good location, resturant food was great, room was comfortable, clean and modern
Everything was great!!
29 September 2025
Very good
Free movies, excellent restaurants, friendly staff. Luxury appointments in room.
Rooms need better lighting. Location is easy walking distance to the city but not much happening in immediate vicinity. A bit of a walk along Lygon Street to find better restaurants and good shopping.
29 September 2025
A very pleasant stay, and convenient location
it was beautiful and very thoughtful with small details, like the lighting!
having to pay for parking on top of the room fee was a bit of a bummer, feel like it should be included, considering a spot is not guaranteed
28 September 2025
We had a great stay
Great room and layout
All good
25 September 2025
Perfect inner city getaway
This hotel is simply excellent. Feels Luxe and has so many clever features. The F&B is also first class.
NA
23 September 2025
Funky stay near Carlton.
Funky property not too far from great restaurants. Good coffee in room.
A little pricey for the location
21 September 2025
Perfect accomodation for the Carlton area
Beautiful contemporary, clean rooms with all required modern facilities. Very comfy bed and pillows. The staff were excellent - extremely helpful and accomodating and even organised an early check in for us.
Nothing
21 September 2025
Never disappoints - great vibe, lovely staff, nice bar - comfy bed!
This just ticks all the boxes for travelling people who like a comfortable relaxed place to stay which has a decetn vibe and contempory designs...... I really like this hotel.
exterior carpeting on the room floors could do wiht a freshen up.
17 September 2025
Good central location - walkable to downtown without being in the middle of it. Good parking.
Loved the shower! Huge - open. Amazing. Robes were super comfortable too. Loved the vibe.
Nothing really
16 September 2025
Lovely place, great location and super helpful staff.
Convenient location, clean, friendly staff, lobby open 24h, lovely place.
Bathroom in the twin share was super transparent and not soundproofed, which could be awkward!
15 September 2025
Well designed apartment in a great location
Location, quietness, light-filled
The tap over the hand basin was set low and made it very difficult to get water into the kettle.
13 September 2025
Heaven.
We love the warm welcome, the personal connections, the creative furnishings and comfortable rooms, the location on Lygon Street with so many interesting restaurants nearby and the city is close.
Could do with more bright light in the room,
12 September 2025
Would come again!
Staff were excellent - so was breakfast
Bathroom panel in room fine when visiting alone but does not afford much privacy when sharing the room
11 September 2025
Great accomodation in Carlton
Great Location and good value for price. Staff very helpful and friendly .
The bathroom needs a little more privacy glass is quite sheer
10 September 2025
Fabulous
Very nice decor, comfortable rooms.
10 September 2025
Absolutely loved everything. Clean, comfortable, great shower, cosy bed, friendly staff, great coffee. I could go on!
Very chic, luxurious home away from home.
9 September 2025
Exceptional
Location is central to all that we did
9 September 2025
Very good
Well designed
The air conditioning in the room We stayed in did not work, making our room very stuffy
8 September 2025
See you again next time I am in Melbourne.
I am a repeat visitor to Zagame's House. It is a fantastic location, great room and friendly staff.
8 September 2025
Enjoyable.
The style of the rooms and the offerings. The level of quiet in the rooms considering the busy street below Access to a laundry for washing our clothes. Close to amazing restaurants.
Pillows on the beds aren't overly comfy. They're a little too firm. No nearby tram access. Would prefer a buffet breakfast over a menu. No discount for parking, particularly if staying for more than one night - $35 per day is quite steep.
7 September 2025
Great stay and fitted my purpose of travel.
Modern and cozy accommodation. Very close by to many eateries and tram stations.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
Outdoors
- - Outdoor furniture
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered

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3 November 2025
Best stay around Parkville/Carlton