‘Freeman Lodge’ is a small clean and friendly hostel-guest house for travellers. Situated in West Richmond it is close to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG, Aussie rules, athletics), the tennis centre (Australian Open) and the Fitzroy Gardens (Captain Cook’s cottage).
The guest house is close to Bridge Road which has a post office, supermarket, restaurants and fashion factory shop outlets. Go for a pleasant 20 minute walk through the Fitzroy gardens and you are in the city with all its wonderful shops, theatres and people. Public transport is close by and a bus to St Kilda beach stops outside.
Facilities are double, single and shared rooms which are spacious and have TV, fridge and hand basin. Linen and towels are provided. There are also small cosy male and female dorms.
The shared bathrooms and toilets are clean. There is a kitchen with most items and a lounge with TV and a small courtyard available for guests. ‘Keith’ our popular and loved housecat will keep you company and if you need to keep in contact with family or friends there is internet access, a payphone and fax in the building.
Tour discounts are available for the guests.