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
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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
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
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
Melbourne, VIC featuring interior views and an airport

Melbourne Airport

Located within the City of Hume, Melbourne Airport suburb is home to the Tullamarine Country Club and The Hangar, a training base for Essendon Football Club. Easily accessible by multiple bus routes and the upcoming Melbourne Airport rail link.

Melbourne Airport
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
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is $84 per night from May 4 to May 5
$84
includes taxes & fees
$76 per night
May 4 - May 5
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! (1,335 reviews)
"Staff were helpful. Due to renovations the hotel wasn’t amazing. Breakfast was not great."

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is $79 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$79
includes taxes & fees
$71 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,987 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue, Southbank, VIC
The price is $147 per night from May 4 to May 5
$147
includes taxes & fees
$133 per night
May 4 - May 5
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,129 reviews)
"Excellent location Great services"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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.
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! (7,782 reviews)
"Comfortable stay"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
4.5 out of 5
222 Russell Street, Melbourne, VIC
Stay at this 4.5-star aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,399 reviews)
"Fantastic location, friendly staff, spacious room"

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Mantra on Russell Melbourne
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! (573 reviews)
Very nice hotel
"Nicely appointed rooms very clean. Amazing views, felt fancy and an upgrade to the usual hotels we stay in. No room service and Not enough coffee pods for more than one morning but staff delivered some when requested. Tissue box ran out after two tissues. Very minor issues. Very happy with hotel ..."

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2025

Meriton Suites 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.

Getting around Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne isn’t usually necessary, but you might like to have one for daytrips beyond the city boundaries, as Australia’s vast rural areas are often hard to access any other way. Explore the city itself using its extensive public transportation system, or rent a bike to travel at your own pace. Buy a reloadable myki card to pay for all your journeys on the bus, tram and train networks. Visit the Department of Transport (DOT)Opens in a new window website. Browse Melbourne rental cars.

Best time to visit

Spring in Melbourne runs from September to November, while fall runs from March to May. Both seasons are great times to visit Melbourne. Unlike some other Australian destinations, the city does get fairly cool in the winter, which is between June and August. The summer months, December to February, don’t get overly hot, with highs of around 77 F (25 C). However, this is by far the busiest time of year.

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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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