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Which genders are allowed to stay at the property?<\/span><\/span>
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You can check with our accommodation experts regarding the availability of gender-specific rooms.<\/span>
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Is Wi-Fi available at The Switch Berkeley?<\/span><\/span>
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Yes, high-speed Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.<\/span>
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<\/span>Is laundry available at this Melbourne student accommodation?<\/span>
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Yes, free on-site laundry facilities are available.<\/span>
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Is there a place to relax?<\/p>","question_tw":null,"question_zh":null,"question_th":null,"question_ar":null,"question_ru":null,"answer":"

Yes, the property features a sky lounge to chat and relax with others.<\/p>","answer_tw":null,"answer_zh":null,"answer_th":null,"answer_ar":null,"answer_ru":null,"build_id":"519277","deleted_at":null,"created_by":"232028","updated_by":null,"deleted_by":null,"created_at":"2026-10-25 11:22:49","updated_at":"2026-10-25 11:22:49"},{"id":26635,"question":"

Is there a place to workout at The Switch Berkeley?<\/span>
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Yes, an on-site gym is available.<\/span><\/span>
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The Switch Berkeley is an excellent choice if you\u2019re looking for accommodation near the <\/span>University of Melbourne<\/span><\/a>. The property is a four-minute walk from the university. <\/span><\/p>

Melbourne University\/Grattan St is the nearest bus stop to the property, a six-minute walk.<\/span><\/p>","place_id":"ChIJH1qsqcVd1moRYibw7FB90Ls","rating":null,"user_ratings_total":null,"last_google_review_date":null,"reviews":[],"apartments":[],"distance":"23 mins by public transport to Central Melbourne","no_place":"0","no_visa":"0","covid_offer":"0","deposit_type":"Deposit","admin_fees":false,"hide_from_website":"0","university_only":"0","desc":"

About The Switch Berkeley<\/span><\/h3>

The Switch Berkeley is a <\/span>student accommodation in Melbourne<\/span><\/a> that offers shared apartments, en-suite rooms, and studios. Each two-bedroom apartment features a king-single bed, a study desk, and a shared or private bathroom. <\/span><\/p>

Each en-suite room features a king-single bed, a study desk, and a private en-suite bathroom. It also features a shared lounge and kitchenette. Studios feature a double bed, a study desk, an en-suite bathroom, and a private kitchenette.<\/span><\/p>

Features<\/span><\/h3>

The Switch Berkeley, the Melbourne student accommodation, comes with a large selection of amenities to enjoy alongside your room\u2019s facilities. These include high-speed Wi-Fi to keep you connected swiftly and seamlessly, free on-site laundry facilities to clean your clothes hassle-free, an on-site gym to stay fit and active, and a sky lounge to enjoy fresh air and chat with friends.<\/span><\/p>

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital, famous for its green parks, diverse food scenes, trams, and grand architecture. As a thriving student destination, the city offers a safe, multicultural environment with endless creative spaces, libraries, and art galleries to explore.<\/span><\/p>

The city houses world-class institutions led by the University of Melbourne, ranked 22nd in the QS World University Rankings 2027, which is renowned for law, medicine, and business degrees. Monash University sits close behind at 31st globally and is celebrated for its research impact, engineering, and pharmacy programmes. RMIT University and La Trobe University also attract thousands of international students each year for design, technology, and health sciences.<\/span><\/p>

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