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generic business hotel, but very convenient for parks and the zoo, and the city is a short
tram ride away. It's a leap away from Brunswick's lively Sydney Rd.
South Yarra, Prahran & Windsor
South of the river, South Yarra has some tremendous boutique and upmarket places set in
pretty, tree-lined residential streets.
Hotel Claremont
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 03-9826 8000;
www.hotelclaremont.com
; 189 Toorak Rd, South Yarra; dm/d incl breakfast $49/89; ;
8, 78, 79, South Yarra)
In a large heritage building dating from 1868, the Claremont is good
value, with comfortable rooms, high ceilings and shared bathrooms. Don't expect fancy
decor: it's simply a clean and convenient cheapie.
Back Of Chapel
HOSTEL
$
( 03-9521 5338;
www.backofchapel.com
; 50 Green St, Windsor; dm incl breakfast $20-26, d $80; ; 78, 79)
Literally 20 steps away from buzzing Chapel St, this clean backpackers in an old Victori-
an terrace has a prime location. It attracts a laid-back crew, popular with those on a work-
ing holiday. Reception closes at 5.30pm.
Punthill South Yarra Grand
APARTMENT
$$
( 1300 731 299;
www.punthill.com.au
; 7 Yarra St, South Yarra; studio/1-bedroom apt from $150/176; ;
8, 78, 79, South Yarra)
It's the little things, like a blackboard and chalk in the kitchen for
messages, and individually wrapped liquorice all-sorts by the bed, which make this a great
choice. The bright rooms have laundry facilities and those with balconies come complete
with their own (tin) dog on fake grass.
Albany
(
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$
03-9866 4485;
www.thealbany.com.au
; cnr Toorak Rd & Millswyn St, South Yarra; r $100-160;
;
8)
Proudly screaming fashion and rock 'n' roll, the Albany gives you the choice
between fantastic refurbed rooms in an 1890s Victorian mansion, or cheap LA-style motel
