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Tolarno Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Balcony
The Philippe
Georges Studio | Living area
Reception hall

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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42 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
  • Place, St Kilda Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Palais Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Luna Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Balazac Room

Balazac Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Chambre Boheme

Chambre Boheme

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mirka's Studio

Mirka's Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Georges Studio | Living area

Georges Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The Philippe

The Philippe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Piccolo Room

Piccolo Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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La Petite Room

La Petite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Melbourne (St Kilda), Tolarno Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St Kilda Pier and St Kilda Beach. .This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St Kilda Esplanade Market and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Luna Park.

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St Kilda Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Kilda Road - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Palais Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Luna Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 2 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddie Wimpoles - ‬2 min walk
  • Leo's Spaghetti Bar
  • ‪The Fifth Province - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cross - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St. Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tolarno Hotel

Victorian hotel in Melbourne
Tolarno Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch plasma televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1880
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch plasma TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 60 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: AUD 200.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Tolarno Hotel St Kilda
Tolarno Hotel
Tolarno St Kilda
Tolarno
Tolarno Hotel St Kilda, Greater Melbourne
Tolarno Hotel Hotel
Tolarno Hotel St Kilda
Tolarno Hotel Hotel St Kilda

Reviews

Tolarno Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 409 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 999 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Great location for what I needed. But no meal facilities and the wifi was no existent. I ended up having to hotspot my phone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My fave
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff member who waited for me to check in a little late. Good atmosphere at the hotel with lots of interesting art works.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Love that the business has a history of Australian art, having connection to Mirka Mora, art gallery director and well known art collector. So good to see ongoing paintings of all sizes and contemporary styles in the rooms and hallways. Stephen at the front desk was very helpful and knowledgeable - a delightful person.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rob

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being surrounded by artwork. High ceilings in old building. Easy parking. Tram. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crusader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bohemian punk hospitality at its St Kilda best

Tolarno iS iconic in Melbourne. I remember it as an art gallery in the 1980s, when it was the scene of incredibly diverse exhibitions, managed by George Mora, the son of gallery founders, George and Mirka Mora. Mirka is renowned for her painting illustration work, with its distinctive patterning. Tolarno is a brilliant hotel conversion. Art is everywhere, distinctive recognisable art of diverse media and style. In some areas it is as if pieces of gallery have been hewn from the old walls and repurposed to continue its education and entertainment roles here. Tolarno was known for its hearty food, generosity of spirit and hospitality. All of those qualities are on display now, and the staff generate a welcoming vibe even when they are not around. One never feels stranded. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained, with a strong character of homey architecture before the ubiquitous marble, plastic and flat plasterboard of contemporary hostelries. There are no lifts and rooms are on various levels, making the place inaccessible to many, but its lack in this area probably contributes to its incredible affordability. You are right in the midst of Fitzroy Street here and on the quieter side of the street. I heartily recommend Hotel Tolarno.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Tolarno's are very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The hotel is quirky and has been a part of the neighbourhood for decades. It is full of artwork and the downstairs restaurant - currently closed for renovations - will be a welcome re-addition when it eventually reopens. The property is within walking distance to the beach, eateries, venues. The tram stop is literally outside the door and a tram journey into Melb CBD takes approximately 15 minutes. The property, given its age, is not perfect, but is a local landmark and should be preserved as is.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am a returning guest to Tolarno's, a quirky building that has been a feature of St Kilda for decades. The staff at Tolarno's are splendid people, polite, accommodating and helpful. I will happily return again. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at tolarnos are friendly and helpful. They are the property's best asset. The property is old but iconic. It has its quirks. The rooms are well resourced however with fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, tv. The shower is clean and with ample hot water. The property is walking distance to the beach and tourist attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Grungy and sketchy. Not at all what I expected. A dingly old style hotel behind 2 closed down bar/resturants. Room had a bit of a kitchen, then another one in the room with a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crusader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
proximity to eating houses
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Goid kidseuj
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ngaire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the artwork and staying so close to the beach. The room was a fabulous array of colours and excellent amenities. Lovely friendly staff and easy tram access to the city.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoey

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love staying here for the convenience and atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025