Brunswick Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Brunswick showing central business district
Brunswick featuring signage
Brunswick as well as a small group of people
Brunswick featuring signage
Brunswick

Join the exciting and culturally diverse communities that enrich the galleries, cafés and pubs of this inner-northern suburb of Melbourne.

Brunswick is an eclectic suburb where a contemporary crowd of university students and young families mingles with the neighbourhood’s multicultural founders. Stroll down Brunswick’s main street, Sydney Road, and find hip bars, friendly pubs and vintage clothing boutiques alongside Mediterranean grocery stores and Middle Eastern restaurants.

This suburb is home to some of Melbourne’s most popular cafés. Pick from several breakfast haunts around Nicholson Street, Lygon Street or Sydney Road. Enjoy inexpensive bakery goods with the student crowd on Sydney Road, or treat yourself to an exciting sensorial experience in a café serving locally roasted specialty coffee. Sydney Road has an intriguing selection of independent galleries and design studios showcasing work by local artists. Browse collections of the latest season’s designs at boutique fashion stores.

Rent a bike and cycle north along the Merri Creek Trail that snakes along Brunswick’s eastern border to find yourself at CERES Community Environment Park, just off Nicholson Street. This open area is a green oasis with educational workshops on the environment, cafés, plant nurseries and markets selling fresh organic produce. Hit the Brunswick Baths just off Sydney Road for a relaxing swim in the pool or a soak in the spa.

As night falls, be sure to visit one of Brunswick’s live music venues to catch acts by local musicians or touring performers. Brunswick has several pubs, as well as a wide selection of atmospheric bars serving cocktails and locally brewed craft beers. Experience Middle Eastern ambiance at one of the shisha bars along Sydney Road.

Brunswick is accessible via the Upfield train line and three tram lines, which travel north along Sydney Road, Lygon Street and Nicholson Street from the city centre. Buses connect East Brunswick to West Brunswick at several major intersecting streets. Make the most of Brunswick’s designated bike paths, which include the lush and green Merri Creek Trail and the Upfield Bike Path. Visit Brunswick in March to take part in the Sydney Road Street Party, a one-day celebration of the suburb’s cultural diversity and local talents. Combine your visit to Brunswick with a trip to the Melbourne Zoo, located nearby the suburb’s southwestern border.


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Our pick of the best Brunswick Hotel Deals

Rambla @ Solarino House
Rambla @ Solarino House
3 out of 5
212 Albion St, Brunswick, Brunswick, VIC
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"This was a great property and I was very comfortable for the duration of my stay. A short walk to the train station and Brunswick boasts many great cafes that are close by. (And a supermarket very close too). Only downside was the online link to get the digital access key. The staff (virtual) at ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Rambla @ Solarino House
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is AU$184 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$184
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,513 reviews)
"The hotel offers a big breakfast buffet, but more on quantity than quality. It's very convenient because there are many small, reasonable dining options within walking distance. Only a 2-minute walk to the train station. Would stay here again. You just need a bit of patience with the elevator as ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is AU$120 per night from 21 July to 22 July
AU$120
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,009 reviews)
"Good."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne
4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is AU$164 per night from 7 July to 8 July
AU$164
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
Harryo
"Weekend away"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Dorsett Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is AU$90 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$90
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,140 reviews)
"Good option in cbd"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
5 out of 5
123 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is AU$256 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$256
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Exceptional"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Brunswick

Carlton Gardens showing château or palace, a park and a pond

Carlton

Carlton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building while you're in town.

Carlton
Fitzroy showing signage and a house

Fitzroy

Gardens, bars and museums are some highlights of Fitzroy. Make a stop by Brunswick Street or Smith Street while you're exploring.

Fitzroy
Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating

Melbourne Central Business District

4.5/5(20,262 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Collins Street, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

Melbourne Central Business District
Fitzroy Gardens featuring heritage architecture, a house and a garden

East Melbourne

Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in East Melbourne. Top attractions like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Collins Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

East Melbourne
Docklands which includes a bay or harbour, night scenes and a high-rise building

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

Docklands
Southbank which includes city views, a high-rise building and a city

Yarra Riverfront

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area.

Yarra Riverfront


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