Hytten Hall

Experience student life in the Hobart CBD, with all your study and lifestyle needs just steps away.

42 Melville St accommodation, residents in garden and outside area
Hytten Hall, students walking in outside garden.

About Hytten Hall

Hytten Hall, which includes Hobart Apartments, is our college community in the Hobart CBD. These two separate buildings, situated across from each other, provide comfortable and affordable housing options.

Conveniently located at 42 Melville Street, living at Hytten Hall offers an unbeatable blend of comfort and accessibility, just a short stroll from University of Tasmania campuses and local attractions.

Choose from our range of living options, including self-contained studio apartments with private kitchens and bathrooms or shared apartments with communal amenities.

Applications for 2027 are open

Moving to study with us in 2027?

Our accommodation guarantee means you don’t need to leave your mates after school ends. Grab up to 3 of your best friends and move into our modern shared living apartments in the centre of the Hobart CBD.

Make memories and save money living out of home for the first time as you all start the next chapter of your education journey together. It’s a share house without the hassle.

Apply by 18 December 2026 to secure your place at Hytten Hall and invite your mates to join.

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Location

42 Melville Street, Hobart TAS 7000

Walking distance from here

University campuses:

The Forest: 4 mins

Medical Science Precinct: 7 mins

The Hedberg: 8 mins

Centre for the Arts: 15 mins

IMAS: 18 mins

Places of interest:

Supermarket: 5 mins

City bus mall: 7 mins

TMAG: 9 mins

Constitution Dock: 12 mins

North Hobart: 13 mins

Salamanca Place: 17 mins

Hytten Hall at a glance

Location 42 Melville Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Lease term50 weeks (up to 52 weeks) or 25 weeks (single semester for single rooms in shared apartments)
Rent $330 per week - single room in a shared apartment
$396 per week - studio apartment
Bond $500
Availability Available to domestic and international students
Occupancy Single occupancy
Total rooms 422 (113 studio rooms and 309 single rooms in shared apartments)
Located on-campus Short walk to the Medical Science Precinct, Hedberg, Centre for the Arts, and IMAS
24-hour security onsite Yes
On-site car parking No
Security card access only Yes (all buildings)
Wheelchair accessible Yes (rooms and on-site amenities)
Single-sex accommodation Single-sex apartment or corridor available on request

Room amenities

Room style Studio room or single room in a shared apartment
Utilities Electricity, heating, water and maintenance included
Kitchen Private kitchen in studio rooms with stove, microwave and fridge with cooler box.
Shared kitchen facilities in shared apartment.
Bathroom Private bathroom in studio apartment and shared bathroom in shared apartment
Bedding King single or standard single bed with mattress and mattress protector
Furniture Fully furnished with desk, chair, wardrobe, mirror and drawers included
Internet Wi-Fi available (Eduroam free for educational use) and ConnectMy (additional charges for personal use)

 

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Hytten Hall accommodation, residents in shared apartment lounge room.

On-site amenities

  • Community kitchen
  • Common rooms
  • Laundry
    (including washing machines and dryers)
  • Bike storage
  • Community events
  • Support and wellbeing
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Hytten Hall accommodation, resident in a room.

You will need to provide:

  • Linen, bedding and towels
  • Cooking and eating utensils
    (including pots, pans, crockery and cutlery)
  • Groceries
    (including toilet paper, laundry powder and personal hygiene items)
  • Cleaning products and vacuum cleaner

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