Total Accommodation | 1,372 Properties |
Popular Area | Monash, Greater Dandenong |
Popular Hotel | InterContinental Hotels MELBOURNE, an IHG Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne |
Popular Landmark | Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, Albert Park Golf Course |
If you are in Melbourne, you can also visit Werribee, Northcote, Thronbury, Yarraville, Collingwood, Southbank, Tullamarine, East Melbourne, St Kilda Road, North Melbourne
The best cities to visit in Melbourne are Wodonga, Greater Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Colac-Otway, Ballarat North, Indigo, Mansfield, Swan Hill, Wellington, Corangamite
The most popular hotels booked by tourists are InterContinental Hotels MELBOURNE, an IHG Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, Pan Pacific Melbourne, Crowne Plaza MELBOURNE, an IHG Hotel, Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, Novotel Melbourne Central, Novotel Melbourne on Collins, voco MELBOURNE CENTRAL, an IHG Hotel, Imagine Lighthouse, Mercure Melbourne Therry Street
Currently, there are around 1,372 hotels that you can book in Melbourne
You’ve probably seen Melbourne in a postcard showing the Flinders Station. But there’s way more to the city than this or its busy streets. Melbourne is a city replete with exceptionally designed street art, towering buildings with modern and classical architectures, luscious parks, active beaches, and diverse neighbourhoods. Simply put, it’s a metropolis where everyone and everything coexists harmoniously.
The city is known for its unique character presented by its multi-cultural food selection, neighbourhood, and art. Beaches, museums, shopping centres, art galleries, sports events, and restaurants all await your stay in one of the most liveable cities in the world.
The Melbourne Airport (MEL), also called the Tullamarine Airport, has four terminals serving domestic and international flights. Unfortunately, there is no train line that can directly transport you from the airport to the city proper. Instead, you can catch the Skybus that will take you to the Southern Cross station.
The bus operates 24/7 and leaves every 10 minutes from 2 locations outside the airport terminal. It’ll take around 40 minutes to get to the city proper. There are also plenty of taxis outside the airport if you prefer door-to-door travel to your destination.
Buses and trams are the major modes of transportation in Melbourne. Make sure you have the Myki card at hand to pay for the fare. If you’re travelling within the CBD area, you can enjoy free tram rides! The trams also stop on most of the famous tourist spots in Melbourne, so it’s a great way to get a free tour around the city. Bicycles are most welcome in Melbourne with trails extending up to 135 kilometres throughout the city.
One of the most famous tourist spots in Melbourne is the Flinders Station. Inside you’ll find busy railways and a few food stalls. The façade of the station is the symbol of the city you often see in postcards. Just across the station is the Federation Square – an ultra-modern architecture where thousands of events are held annually.
Meanwhile, The Eureka Tower is another popular tourist spot in Melbourne. Go to the Skydeck and see the city from one of the highest buildings in the country. Melbourne City is also dubbed as the sporting capital of the country. It’s common to see people flocking in the National Sports Museum and the Melbourne Cricket Ground to catch a game of cricket or football.
Tired of city life? Taking a stroll in the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the most rejuvenating things to do in Melbourne. If you want to learn more about Melbourne’s history, the Royal Exhibition Building, Shrine of Remembrance, and the Immigration Museum are the places to visit.
Fancy shopping? Head to the Melbourne Government Post Office, the Block Arcade, and Queen Victoria Market to shop for souvenirs, clothes, artworks, and vintage finds. There are also a few beaches in the city worth visiting. There’s the Brighton, St. Kilda, and Elwood beaches where you can swim, surf, or sunbathe.
Coffee is the one thing you must not miss when visiting Melbourne. You’ll be pressured to find a bad cup of coffee here. Are you a coffee lover? Look for Market Lane, Proud Mary, and Code Black to take a sip of Melbourne’s prized possession.
For sumptuous and healthy meals, look for the Kettle Black, Farm Café, Grain Store, and Lights in the Attic. They are some of the favorite diners in the area to put on your list.
Melbourne’s relatively quiet streets and alleys come to life at night with the sounds and lights from bars, clubs, and diners. The fun isn’t limited to these places only as you’ll see bowling and pool areas, karaoke bars, movie theatres, casinos, and even jungle safaris still open for late-night activities.
The CBD, South Wharf, South Yarra, Fitzroy, and Collingwood are the best districts to go to at night. Music, drinks, and gigs all come together in small casual bars located in these areas. Queen Victoria Market also hosts night markets where you can savour Australian street-food delicacies.
Depending on your preference for ambiance, there are many budget and luxury hotels in Melbourne to choose from. There’s no other place to stay to feel the vibrant city energy other than in Melbourne CBD. Many of the popular tourist spots in Melbourne can also be found here. For a hippy neighbourhood full of vintage, art, and music stores, you’ll love to stay in either Fitzroy or South Yarra.
Carlton is the country’s “Little Italy”. Its streets are lined with trattorias, gelaterias, and pizzerias that you’d think you’re in another country. If you love Italian food, look for inexpensive Melbourne hotels in the area.
If waking up to the view of coastal waters is what you prefer, head to St. Kilda and look for the best bay-area hotels in Melbourne. To immerse in the diversity of cultures the city hosts, Footscray is the place to be.