Melbourne City Baths

Melbourne City Baths is on the corner of Swanston Street, Franklin Street and Victoria Street, near RMIT and Melbourne Central Station.

Train

If you catch any of the trains that go through the city loop, you can get off at Melbourne Central Station, the nearest to Melbourne City Baths.

Tram

Any of the trams heading to or from Melbourne University will get you to Melbourne City Baths. Get off at Stop 7 - RMIT University.

Bike

There are bicycle parking hoops out the front of Melbourne City Baths on Swanston Street.

Plan your journey with the PTV journey planner External link. 

If you have a disability or mobility impairment, you can get into Melbourne City Baths through the accessible entrance door on Franklin Street.

Opening the accessible door:

• Press the green Accessibility entrance call button, reception staff will reply via radio and open the door remotely.
• Guest will need to make their way across pool deck towards reception to check in.

Due to the Metro Tunnel project, Franklin Street is currently closed to vehicle access. Car spaces for people with a disability have been installed on Cardigan Street in front of Panda Hot Pot.

There are a number of parking solutions surrounding Melbourne City Baths in surrounding streets:

• Wilson parking External link
• CBDpark External link
• Greenco Parking Car Park  External link

At Melbourne City Baths we cater for people of all abilities including facility access, wayfinding, sensory hours, pool accessibility and bathroom facilities.

Our friendly staff are always on hand to further assist you to access our facilities and ensure you are able to get the most out of your time at Melbourne City Baths.

Facility Access

If you have a disability or mobility impairment, you can get into Melbourne City Baths through the accessible entrance door on Franklin Street.

Opening the accessible door:

• Press the green Accessibility entrance call button, reception staff will reply via radio and open the door remotely.
• Guests will need to make their way across pool deck towards reception to check in.

A lift is located on the main floor to access the main gym floor. An additional lift can be accessed from the main gym floor to reach the cardio and pin loaded machine areas.

A number of other areas within Melbourne City Baths are accessible via two to three small steps. All stairways have been identified with contrast taping to assist with visual aiding.

Wayfinding

There is accessible signage located around the perimeter of the building to direct you to the entrance.

Wayfinding and braille signage can be found throughout the facility to assist with directions. Our staff are always on hand to further directions if required.

Accessible Car Parking

Melbourne City Baths does not offer dedicated car parking. Due to the CBD North Metro Tunnel construction site in Franklin Street, accessible car parking has been moved to Cardigan Street to the side of Panda Hot Pot.

Additional accessible car parking can be located by using the City of Melbourne accessible parking map via Parking for people with disability.

Sensory Hours

We run a quiet and low sensory hour every weekday from 10am to 11am throughout the facility. During this hour, artificial lighting is reduced and we switch off music and main televisions in the gym area. This program is designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for members and guests with specific needs by providing a quieter and less stimulating environment in centre.

Pool Accessibility

Melbourne City Baths has a hoist to assist with entry to the main pool.

Bathrooms

Melbourne City Baths has an accessible change room. All change rooms within the facility have also been equipped with an accessible shower to help reduce demand on the accessible change room.