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Birches Serviced Apartments

160 Simpson St, East Melbourne VIC 3002

1 bedroom
Birches Serviced Apartments area, Melbourne skyline view from Fitzroy Gardens
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Is Birches Serviced Apartments a good base in Melbourne?

Birches Serviced Apartments is a serviced apartment at 160 Simpson St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, in East Melbourne. It offers 1-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom apartments with sofa beds, some with city views, close to Yarra Park and the MCG. It is about a 18-minute walk to the MCG.

Key facts

Property
Birches Serviced Apartments
Type
Serviced apartment
Address
160 Simpson St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Area
East Melbourne
Bedrooms
1

Best for

  • Couples and solo business travellers
  • Event-goers heading to the MCG

Worth knowing

  • Room details come from the operator and can change — confirm the exact apartment type, bed setup and inclusions when you book.
  • Prices rise around major events in Melbourne; book early for AFL finals, the Australian Open, the Grand Prix and Melbourne Cup week.

Where Birches Serviced Apartments is

Birches Serviced Apartments is at 160 Simpson St, East Melbourne VIC 3002. East Melbourne is a quiet, leafy heritage suburb between the CBD and Yarra Park. Fitzroy and Treasury gardens are on its doorstep, and the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and AAMI Park are an easy walk away.

From the front door it is about a 18-minute walk to the MCG, and about a 24-minute walk to Rod Laver Arena.

Apartment types at Birches Serviced Apartments

Birches Serviced Apartments offers 1-bedroom apartments. One-bedroom apartments with sofa beds, some with city views, close to Yarra Park and the MCG.

Check the room description for sofa beds if you need to sleep an extra guest.

Distance to Melbourne’s big venues

The MCG: a 18-minute walk. Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Park: a 24-minute walk. Marvel Stadium: 15 minutes by tram or taxi. Albert Park (Grand Prix): 18 minutes by tram or taxi.

Times are approximate, measured from the building, and assume a normal walking pace or a direct tram.

Other apartments close to Birches Serviced Apartments

If Birches Serviced Apartments is full for your dates, the closest alternatives are MainStay Suites Abbotsford (230 m), Quest Collingwood (550 m), Knightsbridge Apartments (610 m), City Edge East Melbourne Apartment Hotel (680 m). All of them are pinned on the 3D map above.

Guest questions

Frequently asked questions

How many bedrooms do apartments at Birches Serviced Apartments have?

Birches Serviced Apartments offers 1-bedroom apartments. Bed configurations vary, so check the room description before booking.

Where is Birches Serviced Apartments?

Birches Serviced Apartments is at 160 Simpson St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, in East Melbourne.

How far is Birches Serviced Apartments from the MCG?

It is about a 18-minute walk to the MCG and about a 24-minute walk to Rod Laver Arena.

What is close to Birches Serviced Apartments?

The MCG is the nearest major landmark, about a 18-minute walk away.

How do I check prices for Birches Serviced Apartments?

Use the Check rates button on this page to see live prices and availability for your dates on Booking.com.

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Reviewed 3 November 2026 by the Melbourne Penthouse Apartments editorial team · How we review stays

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