The Islington — Collingwood, Sorted

The Space

41m², across 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom

One Bedroom. Zero Boutique Nonsense. Genuinely Good Design.

The Islington is a one-bedroom Collingwood short stay apartment styled by Design + Diplomacy, sitting right in the middle of Collingwood — close enough to walk to everything worth walking to. It’s not trying to impress you with a welcome basket of artisanal soap. It’s just a well-designed, comfortable, properly stocked place to land, with the kind of interior most hotels charge triple for.

Sculptural furniture, a rich, layered palette, art on the walls that isn’t a stock print — it’s all there, but none of it gets in the way of what you actually need: fast wifi, a real kitchen, a comfortable bed, and a location that means you’re not stuck in a taxi for your first meeting or your first coffee.

What You Actually Get

• One bedroom, one bathroom, fully furnished — no compromises on the essentials
• Interior styled by Design + Diplomacy — proper design, not a rental-flip afterthought
• Open-plan living and dining, real kitchen with quality appliances
• A velvet sofa you’ll actually want to sit on after a long day
• heating and cooling — comfortable whatever Melbourne throws at you
• Secure building, intercom and lift access
• Car space on request (it’s a stacker — we’ll sort your induction, no drama)
• 5-minute walk to Collingwood Station, 10 minutes to the Victoria Street tram
• Smith Street and Gertrude Street both an easy stroll away

The Location, Without the Spin

You’re 2.5km from the CBD, in the part of Melbourne that actually has a pulse:

• • Smith Street — cafés, bars, live music, independent retail, no chains
  • Gertrude Street — galleries and boutiques, one of Melbourne’s best strips
  • Fitzroy and Abbotsford next door, Yarra trail nearby if you need to move
  • Coles, Woolworths and decent grocers all within walking distance

Where to Eat (We’ve Actually Been)

• Carlitos — for trending, epic sandwiches
• Proud Mary — one of Melbourne’s best brunches and coffee
• Easey’s — a Collingwood icon; burgers served from a converted train carriage five storeys up, heavily themed around trains and graffiti
• Molly Rose — tucked into a narrow Collingwood warehouse, serving Thai-style dishes like cuttlefish noodles with squid-ink mayo
• Smith & Daughters — innovative, fire-focused vegan cuisine, a must-visit regardless of dietary preference

Parking, Sorted

Car space available on request. It’s a stacker system, so guests need a quick induction — flag it ahead of arrival and we’ll have it ready to go. Maximum Car Dimensions: Length Limit: 4950mm, Width Limit: 2290mm, Height Limit: 1750mm, Weight Limit: 2000kg

Small Dogs Welcome

Bring the dog. Small, well-behaved pups are welcome here — just let us know ahead of time. Additional fees apply.