Historic Downtown Melbourne Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the yacht harbor basin with boats and nearby condos in historic downtown Melbourne along Florida's Space Coast in Brevard County
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne
Historic Downtown Melbourne

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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Melbourne Hotel Deals

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
801 E Strawbridge Ave Melbourne FL
The price is AU$206 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$206
1 May - 2 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
The room was had water all over floor as the windows leaked. As a result the room was very very damp. There were no options to move apparently that night. Also arrived late and parking full. Was told I could either pay valet or “park across street”. This was during a tropical rainstorm. Staff was ...

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Hotel Melby Downtown Melbourne, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne

Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
2361 Commerce Park Dr NE Melbourne FL
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Melbourne Harbor Marina and Riverview ...
8/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Landing Near Historic Downtown Melbourne
New- House in gorgeous Melbourne downtown on Main street.

New- House in gorgeous Melbourne downtown on Main street.

Melbourne FL
Stay at this holiday home in Melbourne. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Liberty Bell Memorial Museum and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Property is more of a cabin. There were ants in the sink, the rental had been “rush cleaned” according to vrbo and the hurricane windows were not open so house was dark all day long. The rush clean meant frig was dirty, shower was dirty, rugs were not cleaned.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

New- House in gorgeous Melbourne downtown on Main street.
Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

3.5 out of 5
1550 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
The price is AU$294 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$294
30 Apr - 1 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale and 2 beach bars. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,715 reviews)
Great location for the air show! Love the Tiki envoronment. Very few restruants within walking distance. Brunch was ok. But the cooked-fresh menu was SO much better. 2 specific items of note: * You pay for the Gelato before getting it. A VERY simple sign above the gelato would save a LOT of aggrevation. ...

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral

3 out of 5
1275 N Atlantic Ave Cocoa Beach FL
The price is AU$189 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$189
27 Apr - 28 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Cocoa Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,548 reviews)
Breakfast was great! Nice pool. Comfortable rooms.

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Cocoa Beach-Port Canaveral
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera

3 out of 5
7200 George T Edwards Dr Melbourne FL
The price is AU$102 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$102
12 May - 13 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,407 reviews)
The tables in the eating area were all worn down. They need a paint job or new tables. The elevator was out of service. The ice machine on the 2nd floor not working. The place needs an overall upgrade

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Melbourne

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Forest Creek

Though Forest Creek may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden and Melbourne Square Mall.

Forest Creek
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Indian River Bluff

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Indian River Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Paradise Beach.

Indian River Bluff
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Lakeside

While Lakeside may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Andretti Thrill Park and Joy and Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden.

Lakeside
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Westbrooke

While there might not be top attractions in Westbrooke, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Westbrooke
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Melbourne Estates

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Melbourne Estates and surrounding area, you can visit Melbourne Square Mall and Max K. Rodes Park.

Melbourne Estates
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Sunny Point

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sunny Point and surrounding area, you can visit Paradise Beach and Melbourne Square Mall.

Sunny Point


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