The Capitol Salon

The Capitol Salon

113 Swanston Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

The Capitol is located opposite Melbourne Town Hall, at 113 Swanston Street in the CBD of Melbourne, via Capitol Arcade.  

Transport Information

You can travel to The Capitol on public transport.  

Trains 
The Capitol is a five-minute walk from:  
  • Flinders Street Train Station 
  • Melbourne Central Station 
Trams 
You can also access several trams including: 
  • Routes 11, 12, 48, 109 - Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St 
  • Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72 - Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St 
Parking 
Some metered and/or timed parking spaces are located along Russell, Exhibition and surrounding streets. There are also several nearby car parks, including Federation Square car park. 
 

Accessibility Information

Entrances

Enter The Capitol Arcade from Swanston Street or Howie Place. Halfway through the arcade there’s a lift (between the jeweller and the dry cleaner). Take the lift up to The Capitol’s Foyer level. From the Foyer, a separate lift provides access to the Theatre, Salon and Lounge levels inside The Capitol.

Parking

There are a number of accessible parking spaces located on Little Collins and surrounding streets. Parking is also available at a number of nearby car parks, including Fed Square car park, which has accessible car spaces on each level.

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible amenities are located on the Foyer level. Facilities include a baby change area.

Seating

The Capitol Theatre has eight accessible spaces, accompanied by eight companion seats. Four of these spaces are accessible from the Foyer level. The remaining four spaces are accessible from the Salon level (Level 3) via the lift. Please ask our front of house staff for directions or to accompany you to one of these spaces if assistance is required.

Hearing Loop

The Capitol is equipped with a hearing loop throughout the building. Please ask our front of house staff for assistance if required. For information regarding hearing loops, please contact MQFF directly regarding the sessions you would like to attend.