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title: "Sora East Melbourne, Melbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Sora East Melbourne in Melbourne: rated 7.6 by guests, 3.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Hotel · ★★★★
# Sora East Melbourne

East Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

7.6 ·  Good 289 reviews ·  #440 #440 of 478 in Melbourne ·  3.2/5 on Google, 477 reviews ·  7.1 Location score
## About Sora East Melbourne

Sora East Melbourne is a hotel in East Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 289 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 2.3 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 12 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 51

- **Floors:** 3

- **Last renovated:** 2014

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

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## How Sora East Melbourne scores

Better rated than 7% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **7.6**
-   Location **7.1**
-   Public transport **8.5**

Melbourne average

## Rating on Google

3.2/5

477 Google reviews

-   5★28%
-   4★31%
-   3★19%
-   2★5%
-   1★16%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **69**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **37**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">North Richmond railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">430 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">27 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Her Place Women's Museum350 m
-   Old Bandstand, Fitzroy Gardens East Melbourne460 m
-   River God Fountain610 m
-   The Johnston Collection670 m
-   Maniax Axe Throwing700 m
-   MCG Tour And Sports Museum940 m

## Sora East Melbourne: in detail

Sora East Melbourne offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Melbourne. Visitors can take advantage of the accessible parking options directly at the hotel. Reception services such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage are available to accommodate your requirements. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Sora East Melbourne, as the hotel's laundromat and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Sora East Melbourne is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, the presence of a refrigerator can be found. Sora East Melbourne offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within hotel. Throughout the day and evening, grab a bite to eat from hotel's self-service vending machines whenever you please.

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## Questions about Sora East Melbourne

### How do guests rate Sora East Melbourne?

Sora East Melbourne has a guest rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 289 reviews, which is better than 7% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Sora East Melbourne?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does Sora East Melbourne include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at Sora East Melbourne?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Sora East Melbourne from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 12 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Sora East Melbourne have?

Sora East Melbourne has 51 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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