Historic Hotels & Resorts in Southbank from AU$161

A visit to the significant historical sites in Southbank is probably number one on your travel itinerary. And while you’re here, you can visit the major shopping area and scenic riverfront. And also relish a stop at the top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Based on our travel expertise, The Langham, Melbourne is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. Melbourne Central is a short 14-minute walk away. A couple of other options to soak up the local history include Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank and Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank, an IHG Hotel.

In Southbank, there are 568 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

Favourite places to visit include Crown Casino, Melbourne Skydeck and Melbourne Theatre Company. In the area, you’ll also find Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Historic hotels give guests a chance to stay in a building that has been recognised with a national historic designation. Around the world, historic hotels have had many former lives and uses, such as palaces, castles, stately homes or even lodges, pubs or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. Historic hotels in Southbank typically retain original elements such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.

These are quite similar. “Historic hotel” is a term often used in the US, while you’ll often hear “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe. A historic hotel tends to place more significance on the physical building and architecture. Mainly heritage hotels draw meaning from the cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Southbank, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.