Melbourne

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Southbank featuring a river or creek, a high rise building and a bridge
Brighton Beach featuring a city, a sunset and a beach
Flinders Lane
Melbourne showing a city, a sunset and landscape views
State Library of Victoria featuring an administrative buidling, heritage architecture and interior views

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Where to stay in Melbourne

Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating

Melbourne Central Business District

4.5/5(1,080 area reviews)

Discover a blend of contemporary and Victorian architecture, vibrant street art, and literary culture in this bustling city center. Explore famed alleyways, visit the State Library, and enjoy easy access to public transport hubs.

Melbourne Central Business District
Southbank featuring a bridge, a sunset and a river or creek

Southbank

High-rise development dominates this inner-city suburb, featuring the Southbank Promenade and Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct. Enjoy the art and craft market on Sundays, and explore the area via tram lines or the Capital City Bicycle Trail.

Southbank
Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula near Rye is a beautiful place to relax and watch the sunset. Try to visit during low tide #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia

Rye

Beaches, spas, and hot springs highlight some of the noteworthy features of Rye. Make a stop by Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Rye
Sorrento featuring watersports and a beach

Sorrento

Coastal town Sorrento offers charter fishing boats from its pier, a summer ferry service to Queenscliff, and the historic Sorrento Park with a playground and BBQ facilities. Explore limestone buildings like the heritage-listed Sorrento Post Office.

Sorrento
Docklands featuring a bay or harbor, night scenes and a skyscraper

Docklands

Striking contemporary architecture meets heritage buildings in this area, where visitors can shop at The District Docklands, ride the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, and explore public art. Diverse dining options, sports courts, and various transport options make it a convenient choice.

Docklands
Rosebud showing a sandy beach

Rosebud

Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Peninsula Stand Up Paddle while you're exploring the area.

Rosebud
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is SAR 394 per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
SAR 394
SAR 433 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,152 reviews)
"Great property,great location, how ever after 3 weeks still waiting for my deposit to be returned."

Reviewed on 15 January 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins, an IHG Hotel
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is SAR 271 per night from Jan 27 to Jan 28
SAR 271
SAR 298 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,070 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Rooms were perfect our family (we had 2 rooms), plenty of space, and very clean. Fantastic location, great bar and restaurant."

Reviewed on 16 January 2025

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue, Southbank, VIC
The price is SAR 436 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
SAR 436
SAR 480 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,094 reviews)
"Great location - Staff great - Showing its age in some areas."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

The Langham, Melbourne
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites
Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites
4.5 out of 5
480 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,057 reviews)
"Easy to access and reasonable as staying during australian open. Unusual layout especially in the bathroom but has all the basics"

Reviewed on 15 January 2025

Oaks Melbourne on Collins Suites
Meriton Suites Melbourne
Meriton Suites Melbourne
5 out of 5
140 King St, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel suite, great in every way, will definitely stay here again. Fabulous, helpful staff, had our suite ready early and let us go up and unpack etc. Our1 bedroom suite was so roomy, good lounge furniture, well stocked kitchenette, dining table and 4 chairs. Comfortable bed with gorgeous ..."

Reviewed on 15 January 2025

Meriton Suites Melbourne
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7,635 reviews)
"Great value for the money. Excellent gym space, pool and hot tub. One little thing is that the room card key reader that you use in the elevator for security purposes typically requires several attempts in order for the reader to recognize the card and allow you to select your room floor."

Reviewed on 17 January 2025

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Melbourne

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Despite the closure of almost every attraction, we enjoyed long walks in the Docklands, along the Yarra River, in the many and beautiful parks, through the CBD and neighborhoods.

5/5 - Excellent

Randy

Some of the best Botanical Gardens and river walks in the country

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

There wasn't much to do if you didn't go to Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island. Food and price were good at Crown Casino's restaurants.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A lovely city. I definitely will visit again if I have a chance.

5/5 - Excellent

Jay

Vibrant city with lots to do and great variety of food.

3/5 - Okay

India

Melbourne reminds me of a smaller New York City, very busy, not very clean but has lots of walking and public transport.

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