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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

4.5
Morris-ferrari

25 April 2026

Fabulous

Bed was extremely comfortable

Toilet was not sound proof

5.0
Simone

25 April 2026

It was lovely and highly recommend staying at this hotel.

The staff were very friendly and helpful both mornings and very accommodating. Beautifully set up, food was great and relaxing environment.

There is nothing I could recommend for improvement as the front desk staff was great and accommodating with booking my taxi.

4.5
Aysegul

24 April 2026

Fabulous

Nice design, boutique feeling. In a quiet part of town. Walking distance to restaurants and all the attractions in the grid.

The standard rooms are small , good for a couple of days. Corner rooms might have been a better choice.

4.5
Yi

21 April 2026

Great place for stay in Melbourne

Great location, comfy bed

4.0
Jacqueline

20 April 2026

Great place close to the CBD

Rooms are well appointed. They are on the small side but have everything you need. Car parking that close to Melbourne CBD is a big plus for this property and the proximity to great restaurants/cafes.

Rooms on the small side and not the best lighting

4.0
Carmen

20 April 2026

very good value for money clean neat modern and fun

the rooms were clean and super comfortable and quiet. The staff are super helpful. I think the only thing is if you want to be dead in the centre then this isnt for you. Having said that it is a pleasant walk to cbd. CLose to carlton lygon strip for food choices and bars. Went with my daughter and we liked the vibe as it is close to MRIT

could have been more food choices in the room. location a bit of a walk say 10 min but hey its great to walk a city to get to know it. very easy for uber drop off and pick ups

5.0
Gary

20 April 2026

Modern, clean room that was serviced every day. Amongst the Lygon St restaurants.

Great dining room, very relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was excellent. The bar had a great atmosphere and was well stocked. Great for a nightcap on the way home.

Nil

4.5
Robyn

19 April 2026

Fabulous

Close to the Royal Exhibition centre for function, requiring 6 visits. On Lygon Street offering alternative meal options. Easy parking when I required it.

Limited lighting, and no overhead lights in the room. The black room does little to ‘lighten’ the ambiance. Limited fridge space with the hotel’s items taking up most of the space. A top sheet would be good when the weather doesn’t need a doona.

4.5
Bronwyn

19 April 2026

Excellent . Preferred location for melbourne visits.

Location and quality wine bar and breakfast

4.0
Heather

17 April 2026

We will stay here on our Melbourne trips

It’s a fabulous property. Great location. Beds good. Breakfast outstanding.

Rooms very small and no privacy in bathroom.

4.5
Tracy

17 April 2026

Great location. Good food, comfortable, clean and a little bit quirky.

Great location. Right in the heart of some amazing restaurants, spoilt for choice. Only a 15 minute walk into the CBD and to the Museum. Great value on-site parking. Lovely breakfast and great vibe and food in the hotel restaurant. The bed was super comfy and the bed linen very soft, crisp and clean. Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend

4.5
Michelle

16 April 2026

Would stay here again in a heartbeat but would upgrade to a bigger room next time to have a more private bathroom.

Loved the location and styling of the room. Bed was amazingly comfy and room had a great ambiance to it with the lighting and colours. Breakfast was absolutely delicious!

The toilet so close to the bed with see through glass was the only downside to our stay.

4.0
Margarat

16 April 2026

Pleasantly surprised with this cool, hip hotel

Amazing deal for breakfast. Cool hotel

Would have been better with More privacy without the glass wall at front of room.

4.0
Jillian

16 April 2026

Enjoyed my stay, happy to return.

My room was very comfortable, and although on a busy street, was quiet due to double glazing. Modern design including plenty of USB charging ports is a plus. Reception staff are very welcoming.

The lighting in the bathroom was fine, but rather dim in the bedroom. It’s nice to have low level mood lighting, but I would like to have the choice to increase the lighting when required. Also lacking a master switch to turn off all the lights from the bed, rather than wandering around trying to find where all the switches are located.

5.0
Miroslaw

15 April 2026

Comphy and funtional

Location; staff; free loundry machine; modern room equipment; smart room features; cockatoos hanging out on the trees by the window.

some traffic noise, toilet setup (not much separated from the rest of the room)

4.5
Jessica

15 April 2026

pleasant stay with a lovely room. perfect for couples looking to slow down in a busy city.

requested early check in for 9-10am which is surprisingly approved, no waiting required. complimenting luggage storage was available after check out which was helpful.

the location was not the worst but not the greatest - purely based on personal preference. it was a more quiet suburb which made our stay feel a bit boring unless we were bothered to go on a 10 minute walk to the action (difficult because Melbourne weather is freezing….)

4.0
Terry

14 April 2026

Great location

Central and stylish.

5.0
Fiona

13 April 2026

Exceptional

Good sized room . Excellent restaurant on site.

Would have liked milk pods to be replenished.

5.0
Li

13 April 2026

Absolutely making this my fave hotel to stay in Melb from now on!

Lovely design and aesthetic, rooms were spacious and comfortable.

A little dark inside?

5.0
Susan

13 April 2026

Exceptional

Great hotel excellent location

5.0
Celine

13 April 2026

Spacious, comfortable and luxe!

My partner and I stayed at Zagame's for our wedding weekend, nearby to our reception location. The room was spacious, comfortable and felt luxurious - we especially loved the double shower / double sink! It's also in a great location, with a cafe attached for breakfast. We would've liked to stay longer and would love to come back another time.

No notes!

5.0
Stanislava

12 April 2026

A gem in Melbourne- our new go to!

Location, spotless, sublime beds, exceptional food & coffee, great gym, funky style.

Leaving

4.5
Crisell

12 April 2026

Excellent surroundings and friendly staff catering for all I required.

The room was very modern and practical. Breakfast and coffee great. Very convenient for my business.

Nothing

4.5
Tracey-lee

11 April 2026

Perfect accommodation in a great city with so many options to choose from. Would definitely stay there again.

Funky rooms with everything you need. Quiet, blackout curtains. Fabulous location. Easy walk to Queen Victoria markets, CBD and Carlton. Great restaurants in walking distance too. Amazing staff, so friendly. Delicious breakfast menu too and Lord Lygons was handy for a night cap.

5.0
William

8 April 2026

Perfect location and modern hotel.

Absolutely brilliant location, the staff were so friendly and kind. The onsite gym was really good for a smaller place. It was extremely good value for money. Loved my stay there. Rooms are soundproofed well so I couldn't hear the street, and slept really well. If I did have my car it would be great to have the onsite parking as well.

4.0
Emmeline

7 April 2026

Great place to stay!

Comfortable room

5.0
Jones

7 April 2026

A dream week end over Easter while I was in town for a ballet.

Beautiful lets call it a Boutique hotel located towards the City End of Lygon Street Carlton, Perfect location a short walk into town and another short walk the other way to sample cafes and the Lygon Street Cafe and Restaurant scene. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and the room I had was comfortable and thoughtful in its lay out with ample room. I was given a room on the 3rd floor lift access to all floors which was quite and peaceful. Parking is avail for a fee on site. I liked everything about this hotel with out question. Oh ! did I mention the fab breakfast in the dining room area of the hotel. It was sensational Eggs Benni on rosti potatoes and great coffee . They have an extensive breakfast menu that just makes your mouth water when you read it. I did not stay in for Dinner but I am guessing it would be Zagame at its best again.

Everything was perfect something rare these days.

5.0
Lisa

6 April 2026

Had a great stay. We were there for the Comedy Festival, walking distance to dinner and our show

Room was very clean and very cosy. Great central location without being noisy. Staff were super friendly.

Having to pay for parking.

4.5
John

5 April 2026

Great location, fabulous breakfast, comfortable stay

Really friendly staff, comfy bed, absolutely fabulous breakfast, and really good location

A proper ironing board in the room would be better, as the mini ones they have are much more difficult to use

5.0
Matt

3 April 2026

Exceptional

Contemporary menu.

4.5
Jayne

2 April 2026

Can't wait to come back.

I LOVED staying here. The staff are super welcoming. The room is fab and the bed is so comfy. The location is so perfect - I walked everywhere; everything was so close. I also used the gym most mornings as I was in the middle of a training block which was great also. Honestly, I can't wait to come back to stay here. Oh, the breakfast.... wow! Everything was awesome.

4.0
David

2 April 2026

Perfect for Lygon St restaurants, Garden Show and CBD action

Close to everything

Frosted window meant no view

5.0
David

1 April 2026

normal fabulous stay. I love this hotel

friendly reception, remembered me from the last visit! All exactly as you want

can't think of anything

4.5
Leanne

1 April 2026

Wonderful memories made at Zagame’s House with dear friends.

Zagame’s was a really cool hotel. Fantastic location for the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show and loads of other interesting food & attractions. Staff very friendly and helpful.

I simply needed a sheet on my bed rather than a big doona and due to my heating up, woke up several times both nights, which was a shame. Also the price for x2 nights was very expensive compared to my friends’ x3 night deal.

4.5
Palmer

31 March 2026

Fabulous

All staff were wonderful. Very friendly and helped us when we needed assistance with such things as luggage storage and loan of umbrellas. Also hotel is in great position for those who walk everywhere.

5.0
Marlene

31 March 2026

Enjoyed our stay and would stay there again

Breakfast was yummy and catered to our request for a smaller serve. The staff were very welcoming and happy to answer any questions. It was close enough to walk to Carlton gardens and restaurants

Have no complaints except the weather was a bit hit and miss 😀 We did come prepared.

4.0
Colleen

30 March 2026

Very Comfortable Stay

I liked the quality and the comfort of the fittings in the room, the lovely subdued lighting and the sound proofing. The bathroom was excellent and everything was very clean. The restaurant onsite made our stay so easy although we had to check out Lygon Street for all their eateries. Great location.

My only complaint is the lack of a microwave. We stayed for almost a week so we would have liked a few less expensive meals during that time instead of having to go out to eat 3 times a day.

4.5
Daniela

30 March 2026

Great hotel and a lovely change to the big chains. Would definitely visit again.

Style, staff and the included breakfast were amazing

The bathroom and the toilet are only divided by a glass wall from the bedroom. It was a it weird to be able to see the silhouette of your partner while being in the bathroom. A bit more privacy would make the room perfect

5.0
Jeanette

30 March 2026

Perfect for my plans

Loved the location and the property beautifully presented. Food sublime

4.5
Leanne

30 March 2026

Fabulous

Modern funky accessable

See through toilet walls

4.5
Hendrik

29 March 2026

Overall enjoyed our stay.

Location! Parking! Friendly staff! Good linen.

Bathroom privacy, see through screen between bedroom and bathroom.

5.0
Marie

29 March 2026

So convenient to the garden show friendly helpful staff great coffee great restaurant

The breakfast was amazing. Good choice

4.5
Sinead

27 March 2026

Excellent location

Great location Very comfortable bed & massive bathroom

4.5
Sinead

27 March 2026

Fabulous

Great location Very comfortable bed Excellent bathroom

Nothing

5.0
Kirsty

27 March 2026

Fantastic accommodation for a short or longer stay

Great hotel, staff very friendly and accommodating, clean, comfortable beds, quiet and a few extra nice touches in the rooms such as a hair straightener and lovely products. We had breakfast on site, made use of takeaway coffees and also the wine bar. Easy access to CBD, huge variety of Lyon St restaurants and other areas - walking distance but at the end of the day only around a $12 Uber! Will definitely stay here again.

4.5
Rajeesh

27 March 2026

Homely !

Great location ! Homely atmosphere

All good

4.0
Belinda

26 March 2026

Very good

Beautiful room, comfy bed, super clean, awesome shower

Room service menu needs to have a couple of basic options. All of the options are very rich food.

4.5
Tanya

26 March 2026

Will stay again. Loved our stay.

Location, cleanliness, friendly staff, carpark onsite,

5.0
John

26 March 2026

Great customer experience, great location

Our stay at Zagame’s House was exceptional from start to finish. The location is unbeatable - just steps from the vibrant Lygon Street dining precinct and within easy reach of the free tram and central attractions. The hotel itself is very well presented, with modern, spotless rooms that are spacious, thoughtfully laid out, and incredibly comfortable. The staff were consistently outstanding: warm, professional, and genuinely eager to help. Every interaction, whether at reception, breakfast, or the Lord Lygon restaurant and wine bar, was marked by friendliness and efficiency. Breakfast was a standout - generous, delicious, and served with the same attentive hospitality that defined the rest of our stay. Amenities throughout the hotel were excellent, and the overall atmosphere was charming, stylish, and inviting. In short, every aspect of our visit exceeded expectations. We highly recommend Zagame’s House and will absolutely stay again.

Not applicable

4.5
Hayden

25 March 2026

High quality hotel, with great staff in an excellent location.

Great hotel with friendly helpful staff, excellent breakfast.

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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