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
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
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
The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC
Fully refundable
The price is AED 610 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 610
AED 671 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,166 reviews)
Overall the staff were very good but Justine and Meg were brilliant. Good amenities too...

Reviewed on 16 November 2025

The Langham, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is AED 300 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
AED 300
AED 335 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,047 reviews)
No thank you

Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is AED 215 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
AED 215
AED 236 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,361 reviews)
The room made a great first impression—clean, tidy, and well-organised upon entry. Overall, it was comfortable, but there are a few areas that could be improved. The bathroom was generally fine, though it could benefit from some small repairs, a lid on the toilet seat, grout cleaned and replaced ...

Reviewed on 17 November 2025

Great Southern Hotel 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 aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8,155 reviews)
Clean spacious room with everything you could need. Many details that other hotels don’t provide. Helpful staff. Great size pool and spa.

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Meriton Suites Melbourne

Meriton Suites Melbourne

5 out of 5
140 King St Melbourne VIC
Book a stay at this 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! (757 reviews)
Quick and efficient

Reviewed on 14 November 2025

Meriton Suites Melbourne
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
131-135 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,054 reviews)
Good clean room

Reviewed on 18 November 2025

Citadines on Bourke 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.

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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.