Must-see hotels in Melbourne

Arty vibes, industrial surfaces, brass trim, lifts with tapestry light boxes that spurt random utterances in a Russian accent – this is one of Melbourne's…

This 43-room boutique hotel has a cool city vibe. It's friendly, fun and loaded with goodies – on the free list are self-service laundry, minibar, a…

Low-key, contemporary and elegant, 15-room Coppersmith has every right to call itself a boutique property. Designer furniture, heavenly beds and fine…

Big couches, European appliances and balconies add to the appeal of these spacious, self-contained serviced apartments, while plenty of restaurants and…

This place has streamlined dorms with en suites and slick doubles, and one floor of women-only dorms, although cleanliness can be an issue. There's a free…

Once you get your head around this sparkling dual hotel in the city centre, you'll realise it's a fabulous option for its location, cleanliness and design…

This discreet Flinders Lane property has a glam European feel with design touches throughout. The lobby looks good enough to eat, although it could just…

This imposing neoclassical building (1875) once housed a branch of the Bank of Australasia. A lofty public bar now fills downstairs, leading up to a…

This exclusive spot across from the Botanic Gardens spares no detail – or expense. It's quiet and has Le Labo toiletries; the price includes breakfast by…

With 11 floors, the Savoy was a modest family hotel when it opened in 1866. It's since undergone a number of major renovations, the most recent in 2018…

Recent renovations have re-created this iconic space. The 39 rooms, all muted pastels and velvet green cushions, feature custom furniture, Bose SoundTouch…

Late grunge painter Adam Cullen's vibrant and often graphic art provides such visions as Ned Kelly shooting you from the opaque bedroom-bathroom dividers…

Expect a friendly reception, clean rooms and kitchens, and common areas on each level. Entertainment’s high on the agenda and there’s a cafe-bar on the…

There’s not much this clean, carbon-neutral hostel doesn’t have. Check off open-plan communal spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, a bar, a beer garden,…

At the marina end of the shopping strip, this charming two-storey wooden house has six guest rooms with period features like moulded ceilings and stained…

This sleek place walks the line between hostel and budget hotel. Private rooms have iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, while dorms have touches like large…

Crown's flashest digs, this oversized hotel shrugs off the gaudy glitziness of its reception by the time you reach the quietly elegant rooms, many of…

Located within a castle-like former Salvation Army building with grand double staircases, this two-storey, 86-bed hostel has genuine character. A recent…

Short for 'South Yarra', SoYa was refurbished in 2018. Staff are friendly and the king 1960s apartments are spotless and tastefully decorated, some with…

Guest rooms at the Sofitel start on the 36th floor, so you’re guaranteed views that will make you giddy. The property is of a high international style but…