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
14 February 2026
We had a lovely stay. Will come back to stay again when in Melbourne
Location was perfect and convenient to catch up with friends.
12 February 2026
Great friendly vibe
Loved the decor, friendly staff, breakfast was tasty
Would of liked parking included in the booking
12 February 2026
10/10
The gentleman at reception was amazing and really helpful. He let us check in hours earlier than planned. Probably the best customer service we ever had anywhere. I wish I asked for his name.
N/A
11 February 2026
Comfortable and friendly staff
Friendly staff
11 February 2026
Exceptional
Amazingly friendly staff, comfy and has everything you need. Room layout makes good use of space, feels peacful and private. Slightly more expensive than id wanted but i didnt feel it was bad value! Good breaky options in the morning
10 February 2026
Exceptional
Clean, elegant and quiet. Centrally located and excellent staff.
9 February 2026
Very good
Lovely decor
The toilet and bathroom walls are see through, which isn’t the best for twin share with a friend.
8 February 2026
Nice hotel , which I would choose again if I wanted to stay in the centre of the city
Staff, location, breakfast are fantastic
Not enough light into the rooms ,also there isn’t a toilet brush and slippers into the room . Also I would prefer to have teeth brushing kit .
8 February 2026
Fabulous
Location, parking, spotless rooms
6 February 2026
Exceptional
It’s very trendy and the rooms are lovely
Nothing it’s perfect
2 February 2026
Fantastic funky place. GREAT staff, nicely renovated, very clean & comfy, good location.
The HR Manager there deserves a gold medal. I have never been to a hotel where every single member of staff, whether in bars/restaurant/front desk was so helpful.
30 January 2026
Fabulous
Very small room. Windows only open to the courtyard.
28 January 2026
Perfect one night stay in Melbourne
Good location, comfortable well appointed rooms. Great à la cart breakfast. Friendly staff. The early check in was much appreciated.
Nothing
28 January 2026
Excellent hotel in great location
Location and vibe, cool decor, cafe great and staff friendly
27 January 2026
Best breakfast in Melbourne?⁹
Breakfast was superb as was the staff Try the Eggs Benny..big enough to share! Location good Shower/ bed good
Toilet cubicle lacked privacy..No problem for an old married couple but youngsters in our party struggled.. Hardly any hangers..had to order more
26 January 2026
Exceptional
We absolutely loved our stay at Zagame's House. It was our favorite accommodation during 2.5 weeks of travel, and the bed was by far the most comfortable. The rooms are clean, well-organized, and aesthetically pleasing. The bathroom was surprisingly large and well lit. Most notably, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel laundry facilities are free to guests as long as they are not being used by the housekeeping staff, which was SO useful at the end of our trip! I truly loved staying here and would love to come back.
26 January 2026
Enjoyed our stay
Very stylish, well located in a quieter part of Melbourne with easy access to the excellent tram network
Stylish bathroom means shower with no door and see through toilet enclosure. There is also no door between bathroom and bedroom so switching the light on to go to the toilet during the night illuminates the bedroom as well.
24 January 2026
Very good
Space was nice. Amenities were good. Good parking and proximity to public transportation and CBD.
Glass bathroom.
22 January 2026
Homely, comfortable, quiet, fabulous staff, great food
Everything
22 January 2026
Fabulous
Excellent location. Staff very friendly and great breakfast
The restaurant. Food was cold, like it was cooked an hour before it was served
22 January 2026
My 3rd stay. I’ll be back!!!
Everything. It’s such a great stay where I can walk everywhere.
Nothing.
21 January 2026
Nice city getaway!
Relaxed vibe Trendy interior Nice breakfast and adjoining restaurant
Nil
21 January 2026
Very good
all;
nothing
20 January 2026
A hip (yet practical) Melbourne hotel with some handy amenities
Our stay at Zagame's was delightful. This hotel has everything: friendly check-in, easy parking (paid), well designed rooms with comfy beds and a (rare) twin option, a great breakfast menu, good location in a great area that was easily accessible for everything we saw and did in Melbourne. We came back to Melbourne on the return journey and rebooked at Zagame's.
The door to our room (216) rattled noisily whenever a neighboring room opened or shut. (This was on the second leg of the trip ... it didn't happen in the first room).
20 January 2026
Very good
Breakfast (scrambled eggs with chili oil) was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful The lord Lygon next door was very good for dinner Location was good too.
Slight smell in the room
19 January 2026
Exceptional
Room was small, but was clean and comfy. Great location, walked everywhere. Cut breakfast/coffee spot in lobby and the gym was a good size.
19 January 2026
Best hotel to stay in Melbourne
Love Zagame's house! Definitely will continue to stay here every time I visit Melbourne. The location is so perfect - just outside of the city so its a bit quieter, but also within 10-15 mins walk of the centre. The beds are really comfy and the amenities are great - they even have a hair straightener, and the hair dryer isn't a cheap thing that just fries your hair which is often found in hotels. Staff are excellent and friendly too and there is parking. I like that it's a smaller hotel so it feels more personal.
Nothing I didn't like
19 January 2026
Exceptional
The location and style
16 January 2026
Exceptional
Great place and location
15 January 2026
Fabulous
Very comfortable bed
All good
15 January 2026
Perfection
My favourite place in Melbourne. Stylish, luxurious and in a great location.
I liked everything
14 January 2026
Great spot, nice neighborhood, kind staff
We really enjoyed this spot! The room was on the smaller side but well laid out. The gym space is nice as is the little bar/restaurant adjacent. The staff was very kind.
12 January 2026
Staff room breakfast and coffee excellent
The spacious room with a window to a beautiful tree
The brightness of the room in the morning .Needs a blind on window near door
11 January 2026
A fabulous place to stay,
The staff were so friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable. It was very clean .
I was happy with everything!
10 January 2026
Fabulous
Everything! It’s a fabulous place to stay. Parking on site, close to the city. Wonderful little restaurant on site. It’s the real deal
7 January 2026
The good and bad
Breakfast was lovely and staff fantastic. Room was quiet, shower was lovely. Bed comfy , great location and ambience. Coffee was good.
The restaurant was closed for dinner, room service food spaghetti marinara, karage chicken were terrible. Phone in room was not working. Staff responsive but couldnt fix. Garden Salad was a bit sloppy.
7 January 2026
Wonderful stay! We will be back.
Comfy bed, clean, wonderful facilities. Very kind staff.
Not much natural light.
7 January 2026
Exceptional
Zagames is a cool spot in a great location. The beds were super comfy, shower worked great, wine bar and restaurant was very good, and it is in a great location- walkable to the Little Italian restaurants in Carlton, shopping and bars in Fitz Roy, and very close to Flinders Square and a bunch of sites to see. Perfect for our 4-day stay in Melbourne.
6 January 2026
Comfortable, convenient with great staff
We had a fantastic stay at Zagame’s House and would happily stay here again. The location was brilliant, especially being right near Lygon Street and all the amazing restaurants. Having so many great food options just a short walk away added to the overall experience of being in Melbourne. Our room was clean and comfortable making it a great place to come back to at the end of the day. What really stood out, though, was the staff. Everyone we interacted with was genuinely friendly and helpful. Every question was answered and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Overall, a wonderful stay. Comfortable, well located, and supported by a team who clearly care about their guests.
The only minor drawback was the security around lift access. Being able to access the lifts and accommodation levels without needing to scan a room key meant that anyone could potentially access the floors. While this didn’t impact our stay directly, requiring key-card access for lifts would add an extra layer of security and peace of mind for guests, particularly those travelling solo.
6 January 2026
Fabulous
Very comfortable, great service, wonderful products and good proximity to cafes and trams
The chrome cast on the TV wouldn’t always work
6 January 2026
Fabulous
The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was very clean and modern. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location very good.
Would've liked more privacy for the bathroom/toilet with a proper wall rather than just a privacy screen.
6 January 2026
Fabulous
Position is great easy access to trams near by to go into the city. Great restaurants.
3 January 2026
I really enjoyed staying here !
Good location, halfway between Fitzroy and downtown. Rooms were kept spotlessly clean and the staff were lovely. Everything worked very well and I was sad to leave !!
2 January 2026
Great location and service
We stayed overnight for my daughter’s graduation at the Royal Exhibition Building. Great location, walkable to CBD and Carlton. Room was comfortable with all amenities. Staff were very helpful and friendly, storing luggage for us after checkout and even gave us a free coffee in the morning as a graduation present. Would definitely stay again!
1 January 2026
Fabulous
Great location, close to the centre but not in a loud area - great facilities and clean.
1 January 2026
Exceptional
Breakfast and room quality
1 January 2026
Very enjoyable
Great room friendly staff accessible
Nothing
1 January 2026
Fabulous
Super nice and friendly staff. We arrived early in the morning, tired after 24 hours flight, and we got the room even before check-in time :))
1 January 2026
Perfect spot! Will return
Great room. Facilities excellent. Food amazing
Nothing to not like
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 & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Raised 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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15 February 2026
Great position close to all amenities,staff helpful and attentive,rooms very clean