Top things to do in Melbourne
Attractions, tours, and activities in Melbourne
Recommended museums in Melbourne
Where to find art and culture in Melbourne
Melbourne: the city's best neighborhoods
Find a great area to stay in Melbourne
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St. Kilda
3.5 miles from downtown
This beachside area is undergoing a gentle gentrification. Budget backpackers and chilled-out stick jugglers are giving way to trendsters and urban profs. Known for its laid-back liveability, you’ll stick to its cool cafes and clubs like a barnacle – try Hannah Café for lush breakfasts, or The Espy, Big Mouth and Republica after-hours.
Places to stay from $10 a night
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South Yarra
2.4 miles from downtown
The Gucci handbag of Melbourne. This swish and stylish neighbourhood is unabashedly upmarket and filled with continental eateries. Hit “Two Birds One Stone” for their creative breakfasts, shop for nibbly bits at the Prahran Market and beloved Chez Olivier for a typically French bistro. Why not visit them all?!
Places to stay from $20 a night
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Melbourne Central Business District
In downtown
Expect the unexpected. Hipster haunts have shot up between the suit-and-tie hustle to give the area edge. Caffeinate at “Bowery to Williamsburg”, then connect the dots from café to hip café. Shop for fabulously original womenswear at LIFEwithBIRD. At night, try pang-busting Mexican at Mamasita, Supernormal for Karaoke, or the Rooftop Cinema.
Places to stay from $9 a night
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Docklands
1.1 miles from downtown
Fancy a permanent Sunday? Everything in The Docklands is low-key and chic, including its residents. May your coffee be hot and your pastries delicious at Hortus or Halyard Café. Spend a languid afternoon in the Docklands Park, then evening beers at relaxed Bar Nacional. Sunday markets occur regularly on the waterfront – check online for details.
Places to stay from $65 a night
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North Melbourne
1.2 miles from downtown
Always trendy, suburban “N.M” is known for its wealthy working parents who juggle new-borns with laptops, then take to the flat terrain by bike! It’s also known for its coffee-centrism. For proof, try Auction Rooms, Code Black or Pocket. At night, sip on cocktails amid Prudence's laid-back vibe.
Places to stay from $18 a night
About Melbourne
Including tips for the best time to visit Melbourne
Melbourne might not be Australia's capital, but few would deny it as the nation’s cultural capital, with its unique blend of historical architecture and contemporary design.
The city's Federation Square is overlooked by St. Paul’s Cathedral and Flinders Street Station, whose green and yellow façade matches the colors of the historic Melbourne trams that still run around the world’s longest tram network. Federation Square is also home to the Ian Potter Centre, which houses the National Gallery of Victoria's Australian art collection, as well as the cutting-edge ACMI (Australian Centre of The Moving Image), which documents the country’s cinematic history.
Melbourne’s artistic highlights aren't limited to galleries and museums. Fantastic street art can be found throughout the entire city, from Croft Alley to Hosier Lane. While you’re out graffiti hunting, check out the world-class coffee culture and refuel with a cup of your favourite blend at cafes like Axil Coffee Roasters or Seven Seeds.
South of the Yarra River are St. Kilda—a wide, sandy beach with a picturesque boardwalk—and Brighton, a longer stretch with colorful beach huts. From rollerblading and biking to windsurfing and yachting, there are plenty of things to do on these beaches.
Melbourne Airport offers flights to Sydney and destinations around the world.
Tonight
From $82 per night
Next weekend
From $155 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | AUD 10 = $6.55 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | $138 per night |
| Average weekday price | $136 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Melbourne
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Melbourne
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Rod Laver Arena
1 miles from downtown
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
1.2 miles from downtown
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Eureka Tower
0.5 miles from downtown
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Princess Theater
0.6 miles from downtown
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Flemington Racecourse
3.5 miles from downtown
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Southbank Promenade
0.4 miles from downtown
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Federation Square
0.4 miles from downtown
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Shrine of Remembrance
1.2 miles from downtown
Melbourne reviews
What other travelers say about Melbourne
Be careful of the taxi drivers, I got ripped off.
July 26, 2024
Be careful of the taxi drivers, I got ripped off. Not a nice welcome to Melbourne. It was raining & at night when i got into the city. I caught the Skybus into the city to Southern Cross Bus Station. Went outside to the taxi bay. The driver put my suitcase in the boot & told me to get in taxi to sort where i was wanting to go to. Then he said it would cost me $50 dollars to get to the hotel I was staying at. I had googled what kind of price it would be to get to the hotel. I asked why & he replied "waiting time". Isaid I had never heard of this, he replied well if I put the meter on it will cost you more! I had no choice because if I got out he could of driven of with my suitcase, but he did take me to the hotel.
Melbourne is a vibrant and friendly city, interesting to...
July 25, 2024
Melbourne is a vibrant and friendly city, interesting to explore and easy to get around. There are plenty of accommodation options within walking distance of transport services and all the major attractions. The city is lucky to have some fantastic visiting and local theatre productions. The QV shopping centre with Woolworths, K-Mart, eateries and other useful amenities is ideal for people who prefer to self-cater rather than eat out.
Loved walking around the city.
July 25, 2024
Loved walking around the city. First of all it felt huge and we walked and walked but by the end of the week we had the main city pretty sussed. So much to do and see, you will never see all of it in a week. So many shopping outlets and stores, restaurants and food places. Make sure to look down those little side alleys - can guarantee we wouldn't even of found a quarter of them, there are so many!! Make use of the free Trams too.
Melbourne is in my mind fantastic, i love to work but i also...
July 24, 2024
Melbourne is in my mind fantastic, i love to work but i also love to play. The people in Melbourne are quite happy and happy to help if they can. I enjoy that some pubs and clubs finish late, got to love the play.
Melbourne CBD is alive at night with great shows and many...
July 22, 2024
Melbourne CBD is alive at night with great shows and many fabulous little restaurants with an extensive variety of cuisines. We found some wonderful little "hidden bars", so it will be a feature on each visit to locate more! Melbourne restaurants and bars are great value for money and easy to get to in the CBD.
The Tram system is good for getting around the downtown core.
July 21, 2024
The Tram system is good for getting around the downtown core. There is an area called the Green Zone. You can ride free in this area. Lots of stores and museums to see. The people were very friendly and helpful. They even stop at cross walks. (I know this sounds silly but here in Toronto the drivers do not always stop. If you are renting a car, do it online, it's cheaper. We rented one from SIXT, there were very friendly and reasonable
Popular places to stay in Melbourne
Stay in some of the best accommodations Melbourne has to offer
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Modern Quiet 1 & 2 Bed Apt Opposite Albert Park St. Kilda, Melbourne
From $118 per night
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Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments – Best Views on Collins Melbourne Central Business District, Melbourne
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Boutique Abode 316 Melbourne Central Business District, Melbourne
From $223 per night
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Fawkner Executive Suites & Serviced Apartments Melbourne, Australia
From $140 per night
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The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne Melbourne Central Business District, Melbourne
From $393 per night
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From $39 per night
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From $9 per night
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From $36 per night
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From $56 per night
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