# Hotels in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final weekend 2027: Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027

Hotel prices for the AFL Grand Final weekend 2027 in Melbourne, Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 (3 nights, 2 adults). Rooms are live-checked and bookable at the totals below.

Cheapest 4–5★ hotel in Melbourne: Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG (AUD 679 for 3 nights, AUD 226 a night, free cancellation). Best rated: Zagame's House (AUD 1,323 for 3 nights, AUD 441 a night, free cancellation), 9.8/10.

The AFL has set the 2027 Grand Final for Saturday 2 October at the MCG. Victoria sets the Grand Final Friday public holiday separately; check the state's list before you plan around it.

Prices last checked 15 Nov 2026, 19:06 Melbourne time. Source: https://fostay.com/melbourne/events/afl-grand-final-2027

## Cheapest hotels in Melbourne

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e309?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (14,297) | AUD 679 | AUD 226 | Yes |
| [ibis Styles Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp657e710b?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (7,474) | AUD 736 | AUD 245 | No |
| [View Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp57931?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.6/10 (5,644) | AUD 746 | AUD 249 | No |
| [Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp23a2f?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (4,253) | AUD 875 | AUD 292 | No |
| [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp514a3?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.2/10 (12,765) | AUD 1,112 | AUD 371 | Yes |
| [Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2be10?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.0/10 (4,649) | AUD 1,114 | AUD 371 | Yes |
| [ibis Melbourne Central](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpff47b?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (6,552) | AUD 1,147 | AUD 382 | No |
| [Causeway 353 Hotel](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp4b1d5?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (11,352) | AUD 1,240 | AUD 413 | Yes |
| [lyf Collingwood Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6557888c?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.7/10 (3,903) | AUD 1,260 | AUD 420 | No |
| [Novotel Melbourne South Wharf](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpb7870?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.7/10 (7,032) | AUD 1,309 | AUD 436 | No |

## Best-rated hotels in Melbourne

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Zagame's House](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp3d626?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.8/10 (3,321) | AUD 1,323 | AUD 441 | Yes |
| [The StandardX, Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce7b3?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (1,996) | AUD 1,768 | AUD 589 | Yes |
| [Rydges Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e25c?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (6,384) | AUD 1,830 | AUD 610 | Yes |
| [Quest Collingwood](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce39f?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.3/10 (1,906) | AUD 1,433 | AUD 478 | Yes |
| [Vibe Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp276c7f?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (8,563) | AUD 1,687 | AUD 562 | No |
| [Park Hyatt Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2434f?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (2,133) | AUD 2,626 | AUD 875 | No |
| [QT Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp97d81?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (2,979) | AUD 2,901 | AUD 967 | Yes |
| [Quay West Suites Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp3a270?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.1/10 (1,960) | AUD 2,126 | AUD 709 | No |
| [W Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6555a20c?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.1/10 (3,510) | AUD 2,482 | AUD 827 | No |
| [Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2be10?checkin=2027-10-01&checkout=2027-10-04&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.0/10 (4,649) | AUD 1,114 | AUD 371 | Yes |

## Questions

**What are the cheapest hotels in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final weekend 2027?**
For Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027, the cheapest bookable 4–5★ hotels in Melbourne are Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG (AUD 679 for 3 nights, AUD 226 a night, free cancellation); ibis Styles Melbourne Airport (AUD 736 for 3 nights, AUD 245 a night, non-refundable); View Melbourne (AUD 746 for 3 nights, AUD 249 a night, non-refundable). Totals are for 2 adults with GST counted, including any part the hotel collects at check-in.

**What are the best-rated hotels in Melbourne for the AFL Grand Final weekend 2027?**
Among hotels with at least 300 guest reviews, the best rated available for Fri 1 Oct – Mon 4 Oct 2027 are Zagame's House (9.8/10, from AUD 1,323); The StandardX, Melbourne (9.4/10, from AUD 1,768); Rydges Melbourne (9.4/10, from AUD 1,830).

**Can I cancel a hotel booking for the AFL Grand Final weekend 2027 for free?**
Many can. 18 of the 40 hotels listed currently have a free-cancellation rate for these dates; each row shows which. Free-cancellation rates usually cost slightly more than non-refundable ones.

**How are these prices worked out?**
Each price is the cheapest bookable room for the whole 3-night stay for 2 adults, in Australian dollars, with GST counted, including any part the hotel collects at check-in. They are checked live through Fostay's hotel supplier and refreshed every six hours; this page was last checked 15 Nov 2026, 19:06 Melbourne time.

**Do these prices include GST?**
Yes. Every price counts GST. Some hotels collect part of it at check-in rather than when you book (0 of the 40 listed here), and we add that part to the figure shown, so the total is what you pay in all. Amounts are in Australian dollars; the currency can be switched on the site, and the price shown is the one charged.