Must-see hotels in Melbourne

  • Quest Royal Gardens

    Fitzroy, Collingwood & Abbotsford

    This rather monumental complex of apartments is softened by hidden gardens and a central pool. Situated in a quiet nook of happening Fitzroy with easy…

  • Rydges St Kilda

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    Despite their somewhat generic look (and the odd sign of wear and tear), rooms here are comfortable, modern and graced with decent beds. The location is…

  • Notel

    Melbourne

    Experience one of six, funky 1970s Airstream caravans on top of a nondescript car park. Each has a deck sharing a communal area; one has a private spa…

  • Punthill South Yarra Grand

    Melbourne

    It’s the little things – like a blackboard and chalk in the kitchen for messages – that make this modern, charcoal-accented place a solid choice. The…

  • Hotel Windsor

    Melbourne

    Sparkling chandeliers and a grand piano in the lobby set the scene for this opulent, heritage-listed 1883 building that's one of Australia’s most famous…

  • 169 Drummond

    Melbourne

    This privately owned, four-room guesthouse in a renovated, 19th-century terrace is well located, just a block from vibrant Lygon St. Rooms feature…

  • Downtowner on Lygon

    Melbourne

    Well located between the city centre and Lygon St restaurants, the Downtowner has a range of rooms, including connecting suites perfect for families…

  • Adina Apartment Hotel St Kilda

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    Modern, generic apartments overlooking Albert Park. Amenities include a gym and parking ($12.50 per 24 hours). Check booking websites for significant…

  • Mansion Hotel & Spa

    Melbourne

    A grand retreat within the grounds of Werribee Park, with indoor pool, gym and day spa.

  • Royce on St Kilda Road

    Melbourne

    The Royce occupies a Moorish-inspired building from the late 1920s. Originally a Rolls-Royce showroom, it now has 100 rooms with a mix of period and…

  • Best Western

    Melbourne

    With refreshing honesty, the endearing Best Western names some room categories 'matchbox’ and 'shoebox' – but what you don’t get in size is made up for in…

  • Grand Hotel Melbourne

    Melbourne

    This grand Italianate building housed the Victorian Railways administration back in the days when rail ruled the world. The apartments here were…

  • Back of Chapel

    Melbourne

    Just 20 steps from the cool end of Chapel St, Back of Chapel offers budget-conscious slumber in a 150-year old Victorian terrace. A laid-back spot with…

  • Punthill Manhattan

    Melbourne

    While not quite avoiding the serviced-apartment furnishing cliches, these loft spaces are set in a former warehouse and have original details, which…

  • Sebel & Grand Mercure Melbourne Docklands

    Melbourne

    These two Accor offshoots share reception but offer slightly different propositions. The Sebel operates as a hotel, although all the suites are apartment…

  • Majorca Apartment 401

    Melbourne

    This is the ultimate in like-a-local living. The Majorca, a single apartment in one of the city’s loveliest art-deco buildings, watches over a bustling…

  • City Centre Budget Hotel

    Melbourne

    Intimate, independent and inconspicuous, this 38-room budget hotel is located at the city’s prettier end, down a ‘Little’ street, up some stairs and…

  • Punthill Little Bourke

    Melbourne

    Neat and modern open-plan apartments have calming, dark neutral colours, balconies, laundries and stainless-steel kitchens. Lots of light, an indoor lap…

  • Ritz

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    Above an English pub renowned for hosting the riotously popular Neighbours nights, the Ritz has an excellent location opposite an inner-city lake and park…

  • Pullman Melbourne on the Park

    Melbourne

    This brown-brick building on the edge of both Fitzroy Gardens and Yarra Park is a monument to 1970s functionalism. Complete renovations of the rooms have…

  • Mantra 100 Exhibition

    Melbourne

    In a great midcity location, between the bustle of Bourke St and the calm of Little Collins St, Mantra offers streamlined facilities and professional,…

  • Punthill Flinders Lane

    Melbourne

    The black-walled lobby sets the tone for this well-positioned apartment hotel. The spacious one-bedrooms can be a bit stuffy, but have full kitchens…

  • Quest Docklands

    Melbourne

    These apartments are well kept and smartly furnished, and while the studios are small, they have kitchens and laundry facilities; one-bedroom apartments…

  • Vibe Hotel Carlton

    Melbourne

    This early-1960s motel was once noted for its glamorous, high-Californian style. Now it’s more of a generic business hotel with factory-made 'art' and…

  • Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens

    Melbourne

    Directly opposite Flagstaff Gardens, this is a great option for those who enjoy a bit of greenery outside their window while being in striking distance of…

  • Adina Apartment Hotel

    Melbourne

    Quintessentially Melbourne views are on offer at this apartment-style hotel, gazing over the railway tracks to the riverside park at the front and into…

  • Greenhouse Backpacker

    Melbourne

    Greenhouse has a good vibe engendered by organised activities and huge communal spaces, including a rooftop with free barbecues. Rooms are basic and some…

  • City Limits

    Melbourne

    The conversion to an apartment hotel has seen the units in this cruddy old block freshened up with contemporary decor. Kitchen facilities are rudimentary,…

  • Crossley

    Melbourne

    It's all about the location at this midrange hotel, close to both Chinatown and Parliament House. Rooms are nothing special, but they're modern and…

  • Tribeca Serviced Apartments

    Melbourne

    Spread over six apartment blocks within the crenellated confines of the old red-brick Victoria Brewery, Tribeca's apartments are generic but serve as a…

  • Parkroyal

    Melbourne

    This large hotel is linked by walkways to the airport terminals with a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a gym and a business centre. Shares parking with the…

  • Crown Promenade

    Melbourne

    Crown’s four-star option is linked to the mother ship (read: casino) by an air bridge. It offers large, modern and gently masculine rooms with luxurious…

  • Atlantis

    Melbourne

    Handy for Southern Cross and Flagstaff stations but in a drab, traffic-clogged part of town, this dependable hotel offers comfortable modern rooms that…

  • Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

    Melbourne

    Generic tower hotel only 400m from the terminals, with a free shuttle service if you can't manage the walk. Parking for guests from $20 per day; small…

  • Quest Williamstown

    Melbourne

    There's a breezy Cape Cod feel to this block of smart, self-contained apartments overlooking the Williamstown marina. Each has a full kitchen and laundry…

  • Simmers Serviced Apartments

    Melbourne

    These comfortable modern apartments are carved out of a Victorian building that's right by the Williamstown shops.

  • Novotel St Kilda

    St Kilda, Elwood & Elsternwick

    Generic and dependable chain hotel in a superb location. Free wi-fi in public areas.