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Zagame’s House, Melbourne

66 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.”

CN Traveler review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Zagame’s House, Melbourne. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.6 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Melbourne

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What guests liked

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

5.0
Kylie

27 November 2025

Wonderful find

Everything was wonderful, from staff to the facilities.

There wasn't anything I didn't like.

5.0
Robyn

26 November 2025

Our perfect Melbourne base - comfortable, stylish.

It is our Melbourne home. It’s beautiful to be welcomed back warmly by staff who know us and our preferences for room type, bedding, pillows, etc. I greatly appreciate the Muk hair styler in the room, which means I can leave mine at home, one less thing to pack. I like the ambience of the generous reception area with its breakfast area and all day kitchen/hang out area. The Lord Lygon wine bar and restaurant on the property is excellent. Above all, the staff genuinely connect with us.

Nothing at all

5.0
Gary

25 November 2025

Awesome hotel in an awesome location!

Awesome location, close to the many restaurants of Lygon Street and a short walk to the CBD. The room was clean and spacious with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was well appointed and had beautiful Smith & Co products. We took advantage of the under cover onsite parking (as on-street parking is almost non-existent around there) and thought $35 was pretty reasonable for Melbourne. The staff could not have been more helpful, thanks guys!

We were disappointed that Lord Lygon was closed on the Sunday and Monday we were there, but understand people need time off.

5.0
Michael

24 November 2025

Fair minded people

The management was very fair with me.

4.5
Goodwin

23 November 2025

Fabulous

Excellent staff who provided wonderful customer service in all of my interactions

5.0
Alexander

22 November 2025

Friendly and welcoming.

The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Every member of the team was professional and friendly. We enjoyed a very tasty meal on our last evening at the Lord Lygon bistro next door before a late night flight. The location was good, being close to the city centre but within walking distance of Carlton, Fitzroy and other attractions. We recommend the Brunetti Italian Cafe in Carlton - just a 10 minute walk away.

Nothing

4.5
Melissa

21 November 2025

Beautifully appointed with a fabulous wine bar attached. What is not to love?

Lovely decor and fit out

4.0
Robert

17 November 2025

Very good

Great location within walking distance of many of the sites we wanted to visit. and numerous restaurants.

The Nespresso machine in the room was broken, and the hotel could not fix it or replace it during our stay. But they did offer free coffee from the restaurant as compensation. The TV was allegedly Chromecast compatible, but the hotel could not get that to work either. Didn't care for the bath setup, with the toilet surrounded by frosted glass, though the shower was nice.

4.5
Rob

16 November 2025

Very enjoyable

Good location

4.0
Alicia

16 November 2025

Very good

Great spot, beautiful rooms

4.5
Andreas

15 November 2025

We love it

We love the location Carlton as it is close to the city center and Carlton with nice restaurants, bars and shops! The rooms are cosy and convenient. Whenever we come to Melbourne we stay in here. :)

Nothing

5.0
Salvatore

14 November 2025

Exceptional

Great location and incredible staff. They were very accommodating. The room was extremely nice.

5.0
Frank

13 November 2025

Exceptional

Stylish but comfy room, good gym and very nice cafe/restaurant. Above all, wonderful and helpful staff

5.0
Shireen

12 November 2025

Simple exquisite

Zagames is honestly one of the most wonderful places that we have ever stayed, relaxed but classy, high quality funky design in rooms, cafe and reception, fabulous staff, delicious food, wonderfully located, easy parking.

4.0
David

11 November 2025

Would recommend to others

Very caring and friendly staff.

The shower floor tiles are very very slippy when wet - be careful !

4.0
Cathy

10 November 2025

Very good

Friendly staff, clean rooms, great location

Fridge wasn’t very cold Would have liked more food options.

4.0
Donnellan

10 November 2025

Very good

The room and staff were excelent

The bar fridge had an open half drank bottle of chardonnay

5.0
Kim

9 November 2025

A comfortable and beautifully decorated room. Staff friendly anad helpful. Excellent location.

Great location.

Nothing

4.0
Fiona

9 November 2025

Very good

Really lovely hotel and centrally located

Nothing to dislike

5.0
Peter

9 November 2025

Nice place. Great decoration and excellent staff and service

The decor and the staff

It’s slightly out of the CBD but not an issue

4.0
Sascha

9 November 2025

Very good

Fantastic hotel, great rooms, and accommodating staff

Super noisy based on traditional motel layout (open corridors)

5.0
Annette

8 November 2025

Great hotel in Carlton

Beautiful hotel, staff were so friendly, room was really cozy, breakfast was amazing

4.0
Kenny

8 November 2025

Overall meet our expectations. Reasonable proximity to town.

Near all the eateries

Should provide more water

5.0
Chloe

8 November 2025

Amazing

Everything was so clean and stunning. Staff was friendly and location was perfect.

Nothing

4.5
Guy

7 November 2025

Would stay again based on location and convenience.

Food is superb. Dinner and breakfast. Better than anything you'll get outside in Lygon St.

Hotel food though nice and well presented, tended be too oily. Lygon St was disappointing as far as eating out. I wouldn't bother.

5.0
Gina

4 November 2025

A great place to stay and very affordable.

The property was very modern, clean and comfortable. It was also very convenient, as it was walking distance to restaurants and cafes. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly.

5.0
Sara

3 November 2025

Best stay around Parkville/Carlton

The rooms are gorgeous and the beds are simply divine. As someone who travels down to Melbourne almost every month, this is my favorite stay so far!

4.0
John

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

5.0
Hilda

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

5.0
Marco

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

4.5
Gousmett

31 October 2025

Fabulous

Breakfast order mislaid but recovered well with apology etc

4.0
Prempresil

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.

5.0
Carina

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 😉

4.0
Serena

28 October 2025

Fun decor, great lounge downstairs.

very chic-boutique hotel

4.5
Janet

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.

5.0
Wurundjeri

27 October 2025

Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable

tight parking spots

5.0
Nadia

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

4.5
Nkosinomusa

25 October 2025

Fabulous

Cleanliness, spacious and homely

No priva

4.0
Michael

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.

4.0
Nick

22 October 2025

Very good

Bougie in

4.0
Tom

19 October 2025

Very good

Large rooms, well equipped and clean

It's on a busy road. There is traffic noise

4.5
Jenn

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.

5.0
Fatih

13 October 2025

Excellent for Melbourne Stay

Location perfect cozy near restaurants

Nothing

4.5
Annechat

13 October 2025

Fabulous

The design, the staff, the location

Traffic noises

5.0
Jana

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

4.0
Rhys

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

4.5
Jonathon

11 October 2025

Overall pretty good but pricey

Clean done up room

Non smoking

4.5
Michael

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.

5.0
Alessia

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

5.0
Diana

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.

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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