City Baths, Melbourne

Name: City Baths
Address: 420 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9658 9011

#149 among attractions in Melbourne

Baths, Sport venue, Sport, Spa, More...

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Facts and practical information

The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings. ()

Completed: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'25"S, 144°57'47"E

Address

420 Swanston StCity of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne 3000 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9658 9011

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Day trips

City Baths – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Emporium Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market, Queen Victoria Village.

~1240 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
6 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
~1990 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne
10 min walk • Emporium Melbourne is a contemporary beacon of style and sophistication in the heart of Australia’s fashion capital, Melbourne. Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape on Lonsdale Street, this premier shopping centre is a mecca for fashionistas, food connoisseurs,...
~1750 ftW
Shops and stalls in a historic venue
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
9 min walk • Queen Victoria Market, affectionately known as "Queen Vic" or "Vic Market," stands as a historical landmark and a bustling center of commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1878, this open-air market spans over seven hectares, making it the largest in the...
~1450 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
8 min walk • Queen Victoria Village, more commonly known as QV Melbourne, is a prominent shopping and lifestyle precinct nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This urban village is a blend of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a diverse experience to locals and tourists...
~650 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
4 min walk • Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Old Melbourne Gaol stands as a stark reminder of Australia's colonial past. Situated in the heart of the city of Melbourne, this bluestone building once functioned as a prison, holding and executing some of Australia's...
~470 ftS
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
~270 ftN
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
2 min walk • The RMIT Design Hub is a design hub that houses research, archive, exhibition and studio space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Completed in May 2012 the Design Hub was designed by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects.
~400 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
2 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
~150 ftS
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
1 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~1130 ftS
Cultural hub in 19th-century buildings
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
6 min walk • The State Library Victoria is the main library of the Australian state of Victoria. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world.
~950 ftNE
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
5 min walk • Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore. The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is City Baths open?

City Baths is open:

Monday 6 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10 pm
Friday 6 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to City Baths?

Nearby attractions include RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne (2 min walk), RMIT Building 11, Melbourne (3 min walk), RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne (3 min walk), Ringwood Library: Edmond and Corrigan, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to City Baths by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Baths:

Tram

Stop 7: RMIT University • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (2 min walk)
Stop 4: Queensberry Street • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (3 min walk)

Bus

Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (4 min walk)
Trades Hall/Lygon Street • Lines: 200, 207 (5 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (6 min walk)
Flagstaff (13 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (31 min walk)