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Melbourne

Australia

Safety Score

7/10

Currency

AUD

Language

English

Timezone

Australia/Melbourne

About Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia is a cosmopolitan city teeming with art, culture, and culinary delights. With its distinctive blend of old-world charm and modern skyscrapers, Melbourne offers a unique cultural experience, making it a must-visit destination for travelers.

Great Ocean RoadMelbourne Cricket GroundNational Gallery of VictoriaRoyal Botanic GardensMelbourne's coffee culture

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Melbourne is during the fall (March to May) and spring (September to November) when the city experiences mild weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

Weather Throughout the Year
Jan21°47mm
Feb21°48mm
Mar19°50mm
Apr16°57mm
May13°56mm
Jun10°49mm
Jul10°48mm
Aug11°50mm
Sep13°58mm
Oct15°66mm
Nov17°60mm
Dec19°59mm

Where to Stay in Melbourne, Australia

Hotels & Accommodations in Melbourne

The listings are curated based on a number of parameters, including ratings by users on different platforms, hotel category, location, and overall guest satisfaction scores.

Treasury on Collins Hotel

CBD (Central Business District)
394 Collins Street (entrance, off Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Treasury on Collins Hotel in Melbourne provides a relaxed, home-like atmosphere with exceptional service and unique perks, nestled in a convenient location.

Treasury on Collins Hotel in Melbourne provides a relaxed, home-like atmosphere with exceptional service and unique perks, nestled in a convenient location.

Pros
  • +Exceptional service
  • +Unique amenities
  • +Spacious suites
Cons
  • -Needs updating
  • -Low shower pressure

Laneways By Ovolo, Melbourne

Fitzroy
19 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in Fitzroy

Quay West Suites Melbourne

Southbank
26 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Luxury accommodation in Southbank

The Royce Hotel

St Kilda
379 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia

The Royce Hotel provides an exceptional experience with attentive staff, luxurious accommodations, and award-winning cuisine. Guests commonly describe their stay as unforgettable, praising the hotel's commitment to excellence in service and design.

The Royce Hotel provides an exceptional experience with attentive staff, luxurious accommodations, and award-winning cuisine. Guests commonly describe their stay as unforgettable, praising the hotel's commitment to excellence in service and design.

Pros
  • +Attentive staff
  • +Luxurious rooms
  • +Exceptional cuisine

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

CBD (Central Business District)
25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The Sofitel Melbourne on Collins offers a luxurious and welcoming stay with commendable staff service and comfortable rooms, although the dining experience may sometimes fall below expectations.

The Sofitel Melbourne on Collins offers a luxurious and welcoming stay with commendable staff service and comfortable rooms, although the dining experience may sometimes fall below expectations.

Pros
  • +Luxurious rooms
  • +Friendly staff
  • +Great location
Cons
  • -Dated decor
  • -Underwhelming breakfast

Park Hyatt Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
1 Parliament Square, off, Parliament Pl, Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

The Westin Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
205 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

CBD (Central Business District)
18 Little Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

QT Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
133 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

CBD (Central Business District)
160 Spencer St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Fitzroy
650 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in Fitzroy

The Langham, Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

voco Melbourne Central by IHG

CBD (Central Business District)
18 Timothy Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Luxury accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

YEHS Melbourne Hotel CBD

CBD (Central Business District)
600 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Guests had a delightful stay at YEHS Melbourne Hotel CBD, praising its excellent location, clean facilities, and outstanding customer service.

Guests had a delightful stay at YEHS Melbourne Hotel CBD, praising its excellent location, clean facilities, and outstanding customer service.

Pros
  • +Prime location
  • +Clean rooms
  • +Security measures

Meriton Suites Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
140 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Great value accommodation in CBD (Central Business District)

Roamer St Kilda

St Kilda
24 Grey St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Roamer St Kilda in Melbourne offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a range of facilities including a cafe and bar. Most guests appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms and the convenient location.

Roamer St Kilda in Melbourne offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a range of facilities including a cafe and bar. Most guests appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms and the convenient location.

Pros
  • +Friendly staff
  • +Comfortable beds
  • +On-Site Cafe
Cons
  • -Bathroom cleanliness
  • -No elevator

Crown Metropol Melbourne

Southbank
8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Great value accommodation in Southbank

Lancemore Crossley St.

Fitzroy
51 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Lancemore Crossley St. in Melbourne offers a delightful stay with modern, well-designed rooms, attentive staff, and special amenities like a complimentary drinks hour. Despite some noise issues, its central location and the overall quality of service make it a preferred choice for many.

Lancemore Crossley St. in Melbourne offers a delightful stay with modern, well-designed rooms, attentive staff, and special amenities like a complimentary drinks hour. Despite some noise issues, its central location and the overall quality of service make it a preferred choice for many.

Pros
  • +Attentive staff
  • +Modern rooms
  • +Complimentary happy hour
Cons
  • -Noisy surroundings
  • -No in-house gym

Clocktower Apartment Hotel Melbourne

Carlton
Shop 27/255 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

The Clocktower Apartment Hotel in Melbourne offers large, clean rooms and exceptional service, providing great value for the price. The location is central and convenient, making it an appealing choice for both business and family travel.

The Clocktower Apartment Hotel in Melbourne offers large, clean rooms and exceptional service, providing great value for the price. The location is central and convenient, making it an appealing choice for both business and family travel.

Pros
  • +Excellent service
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Central location
Cons
  • -Maintenance issues
  • -Outdated decor

Vibe Hotel Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
1 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Vibe Hotel Melbourne delivers an exceptional customer service experience with its friendly staff and hotel amenities. The hotel's prime location, stunning views, and delightful rooftop bar are also highly praised by guests.

Vibe Hotel Melbourne delivers an exceptional customer service experience with its friendly staff and hotel amenities. The hotel's prime location, stunning views, and delightful rooftop bar are also highly praised by guests.

Pros
  • +Exceptional service
  • +Prime location
  • +Stunning views
Cons
  • -Inconsistent cleaning
  • -Limited food availability

Brady Hotels Central Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
30 Little La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Travelers consistently appreciate Brady Hotels Central Melbourne for its superior service, clean rooms, and prime location. The comfortable and modern amenities, coupled with the friendly staff, make stays enjoyable and memorable.

Travelers consistently appreciate Brady Hotels Central Melbourne for its superior service, clean rooms, and prime location. The comfortable and modern amenities, coupled with the friendly staff, make stays enjoyable and memorable.

Pros
  • +Excellent location
  • +Friendly staff
  • +Clean rooms
Cons
  • -Small rooms
  • -Maintenance issues

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

CBD (Central Business District)
270 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street is a well-located hotel with excellent service and comfortable, clean rooms. The staff, especially the duty manager named Faith, are highly praised for their attentiveness and friendliness.

The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street is a well-located hotel with excellent service and comfortable, clean rooms. The staff, especially the duty manager named Faith, are highly praised for their attentiveness and friendliness.

Pros
  • +Excellent service
  • +Clean rooms
  • +Convenient location
Cons
  • -Needs renovation
  • -Cramped rooms

Mantra on Russell Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
222 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Mantra on Russell Melbourne offers a delightful stay with its exceptional service, well-equipped rooms, and strategic location. The staff's professionalism and the variety of breakfast options also enhance the overall experience.

Mantra on Russell Melbourne offers a delightful stay with its exceptional service, well-equipped rooms, and strategic location. The staff's professionalism and the variety of breakfast options also enhance the overall experience.

Pros
  • +Accommodating staff
  • +Spacious rooms
  • +Strategic location
Cons
  • -Payment restrictions
  • -Outdated amenities

Dorsett Melbourne

CBD (Central Business District)
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Guests at Dorsett Melbourne enjoy a comfortable, luxurious stay with exceptional staff service and a variety of amenities. The hotel's location, room comfort, and dining options contribute to an enjoyable experience.

Guests at Dorsett Melbourne enjoy a comfortable, luxurious stay with exceptional staff service and a variety of amenities. The hotel's location, room comfort, and dining options contribute to an enjoyable experience.

Pros
  • +Exceptional staff
  • +Comfortable rooms
  • +Extensive breakfast
Cons
  • -Expensive parking
  • -Unhelpful reception

Find the perfect place to stay in Melbourne with our guide to the best hotels and accommodations. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels, boutique stays, or budget-friendly options, Melbourne has accommodations for every traveler and budget.

Top-rated stays include Treasury on Collins Hotel, Laneways By Ovolo, Melbourne, Quay West Suites Melbourne, known for their excellent service and locations.

The best areas to stay in Melbourne depend on your interests. Central locations offer convenience, while neighborhood stays provide authentic Melbourne experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne

The best area depends on your priorities. City center locations offer convenience but may be pricier. Neighborhoods slightly outside the center can offer better value while still being well-connected.

For the best rates and availability, book 2-3 months in advance, especially during peak season. Last-minute deals can be found, but selection may be limited.

Melbourne offers hotels, apartments, hostels, and boutique stays. Hotels work well for shorter trips, while apartments suit longer stays or families. Check our recommendations above for top-rated options.

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About Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne offers travelers an authentic Australia experience with its unique blend of culture, cuisine, and attractions. Whether you're exploring historic landmarks, savoring local flavors, or discovering hidden gems, Melbourne promises memorable adventures for every type of traveler. Our curated guide features 15 must-see attractions, 25 recommended restaurants, 25 places to stay, carefully selected to help you make the most of your visit. Use Free City Guides to plan your perfect Melbourne itinerary, discover local favorites, and travel smarter with insider tips from experienced travelers.

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