Where to stay in Melbourne
It’s not just the museums, theatres and festivals that give Melbourne its cultural cachet. It’s also the food, the fashion and of course, the football. To discover everything Victoria’s classy capital has to offer, book a Melbourne holiday. What you save on accommodation and flights you can put towards activities and attractions like fine dining or sporting events. Package deals are aplenty in Melbs so you’ll have no trouble with choice when it comes to finding a spot to call home during your holiday. If you want to be in the heart of the action, consider one of these neighbourhoods:
- Melbourne Central Business District: Shop for designer brands on Collins Street and taste your way through Chinatown’s restaurants. Enjoy fun nights out at the CBD’s live music venues.
- Southbank: Stay within steps of the glamorous Crown Casino, with upmarket dining by the Yarra River and bird’s-eye views of the city from the Melbourne Skydeck.
With a huge array of Melbourne package deals available, it’s easy to find a neighbourhood to suit you whether you love glitz and glamour or vintage vibes.
How to find cheap Melbourne deals
Search Expedia to find cheap holidays to Melbourne. Using the filters, combine flights, hotels and activities for cost-saving deals. If your travel dates are flexible, look for cheaper deals outside of public holidays and school holiday seasons. More of a spontaneous kind of traveller? Fantastic! Book travel to Melbourne at the last minute and you might unlock potential savings. It’s possible to find less expensive hotel rates in suburbs just outside of the CBD. Excellent public transport options ensure it’s easy to get around.
Top things to do in Melbourne
Delve into art and history, sample the gourmet dining scene and thrill the whole family with seaside attractions on your Melbourne trip.
- Melbourne museums: Discover inspiring stories at the Australian Sports Museum and history at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Admire masterpieces at the National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne Museum offers glimpses of culture and indigenous flora and fauna.
- Luna Park Melbourne: Ride high on the Great Scenic Roller Coaster and see the heritage Luna Park Carousel at the iconic theme park. St Kilda Beach is just steps away for water sports.
- Federation Square: The meeting place of Melbourne, Fed Square is located opposite historical Flinders Street Station. At this central hub, go to art galleries, regular events and top-notch restaurants with the locals.
Romantic Melbourne getaways
Book a stay in a romantic Melbourne hotel and then decide on things to do with your loved one. Go for a wooden punt ride on the Ornamental Lake in the Royal Botanic Gardens. Meander along the Yarra River to picnic spots and stroll hand in hand while shopping in the charming Block Arcade. When the sun goes down, sip cocktails at rooftop bars overlooking the sparkling skyline and dance the night away at jazz clubs.
Travel to Melbourne beaches
Book Melbourne packages including flights and holiday accommodation near the beach for the best of both worlds: the sea and the city. The beach at Brighton offers dazzling views across to the city, with golden sand and playgrounds for the kids. Enjoy the waterfront pathways at Port Melbourne beach and have a barbecue by the calm bay in Elwood. It’s fun to spend all day at St Kilda, with the St Kilda Pier and swaths of golden sand for castle building.
Luxury Melbourne travel
Discover your favourite luxury Melbourne hotel with Expedia’s search facilities, where you’ll find accommodation with decadent spas and fine dining restaurants. Enjoy sunrises and twinkling twilights from plush CBD highrise hotels. Alternatively, stay among historical mansions at Toorak and South Yarra. Melbourne’s affluent suburbs feature haute couture shopping and restaurants serving up fine dining cuisine.