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 $19 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 $63 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 $17 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 $80 per night
This weekend
From $173 per night
Next weekend
From $191 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | AUD 10 = $6.44 |
| Language | English |
| Average weekend price | $162 per night |
| Average weekday price | $176 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
A great city with friendly people, great cuisine, and lots...
April 23, 2024
A great city with friendly people, great cuisine, and lots of entertainment. There are also many options for walks along the river, parks or the beach. The public transport is good but you must buy a MyKi card/pass pre-loaded with credit before you can access it.
Melbourne is my heart.
April 21, 2024
Melbourne is my heart. It’s a vibrant city with so much to do. It is a cultural hub that will keep you entertained until you are exhausted and it’s multi-cultural aspects are it’s highlights. No end of delicious foods from all cultures and many unique shops originating from a variety of cultures. I leave but my heart doesn’t!
Unfortunately Melbourne is following hot on the heels of the...
April 21, 2024
Unfortunately Melbourne is following hot on the heels of the 'gouge' economy when it comes to attending public entertainment venues with crazy prices for simple junk foods. That said, snack at happy hour at your hotel before going out and you are sure to find a good little eatery somewhere later on in the night.
Lots to do, entertainment, sport, concerts, Lume Gallery a...
April 19, 2024
Lots to do, entertainment, sport, concerts, Lume Gallery a standout. Wide range of eateries in CBD, Southbank - along the river. Lots on offer in Federation Square. Something for everyone - singles, families, couples.
WE were in Melbourne on a Friday night with a sellout game...
April 17, 2024
WE were in Melbourne on a Friday night with a sellout game at Marvel Football arena. This made that end of town busy and bustling. We enjoyed a meal in China town, travelled the free tram and parked in the SOuthern Cross DFO carpark for convience- just a block down from hotel. Ate brekky there next morning in nice eatery. DFO shops open at 10am or head into CBD via free tram.
i adore melbourne.
April 17, 2024
i adore melbourne. i'm 20 years old, from sydney, and in the last 2 years have been to melbourne 4 times. i love the city, the people, the surrounding suburbs, i can't get enough. i plan to move there in the coming future. if you've never been or are tossing up what australian city to visit, i highly, wholeheartedly recommend melbourne.
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