# Hotels in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test 2026: Sat 26 Dec – Thu 31 Dec 2026

Hotel prices for the Boxing Day Test 2026 in Melbourne, Sat 26 Dec – Thu 31 Dec 2026 (5 nights, 2 adults). Rooms are live-checked and bookable at the totals below.

Cheapest 4–5★ hotel in Melbourne: Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport (AUD 693 for 5 nights, AUD 139 a night, non-refundable). Best rated: Zagame's House (AUD 1,066 for 5 nights, AUD 213 a night, free cancellation), 9.8/10.

The Boxing Day Test at the MCG is scheduled for 26 to 30 December 2026, against New Zealand.

Prices last checked 15 Nov 2026, 19:06 Melbourne time. Source: https://fostay.com/melbourne/events/boxing-day-test-2026

## Cheapest hotels in Melbourne

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp23a2f?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (4,253) | AUD 693 | AUD 139 | No |
| [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e309?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (14,297) | AUD 865 | AUD 173 | Yes |
| [View Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp57931?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.6/10 (5,644) | AUD 878 | AUD 176 | No |
| [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp514a3?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.2/10 (12,765) | AUD 925 | AUD 185 | Yes |
| [lyf Collingwood Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6557888c?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.7/10 (3,903) | AUD 926 | AUD 185 | No |
| [ibis Styles Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp657e710b?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (7,474) | AUD 951 | AUD 190 | No |
| [Brady Hotels Jones Lane](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e3499?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.0/10 (4,377) | AUD 959 | AUD 192 | No |
| [Brady Hotels Central Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp74149?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.5/10 (3,616) | AUD 960 | AUD 192 | No |
| [Quincy Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6556b9e5?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (8,377) | AUD 964 | AUD 193 | Yes |
| [ibis Melbourne Central](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpff47b?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (6,552) | AUD 1,006 | AUD 201 | 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=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.8/10 (3,321) | AUD 1,066 | AUD 213 | Yes |
| [Treasury on Collins Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6db66?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.6/10 (1,686) | AUD 2,179 | AUD 436 | Yes |
| [Rydges Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e25c?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (6,384) | AUD 1,356 | AUD 271 | Yes |
| [The StandardX, Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce7b3?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (1,996) | AUD 1,485 | AUD 297 | Yes |
| [Quest Collingwood](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce39f?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.3/10 (1,906) | AUD 1,043 | AUD 209 | No |
| [Vibe Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp276c7f?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (8,563) | AUD 1,336 | AUD 267 | No |
| [Meriton Suites Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce7cd?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (4,189) | AUD 1,613 | AUD 323 | No |
| [QT Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp97d81?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (2,979) | AUD 2,045 | AUD 409 | Yes |
| [The Langham Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp37911?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (6,083) | AUD 2,298 | AUD 460 | No |
| [Park Hyatt Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2434f?checkin=2026-12-26&checkout=2026-12-31&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (2,133) | AUD 2,463 | AUD 493 | No |

## Questions

**What are the cheapest hotels in Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test 2026?**
For Sat 26 Dec – Thu 31 Dec 2026, the cheapest bookable 4–5★ hotels in Melbourne are Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport (AUD 693 for 5 nights, AUD 139 a night, non-refundable); Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG (AUD 865 for 5 nights, AUD 173 a night, free cancellation); View Melbourne (AUD 878 for 5 nights, AUD 176 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 Boxing Day Test 2026?**
Among hotels with at least 300 guest reviews, the best rated available for Sat 26 Dec – Thu 31 Dec 2026 are Zagame's House (9.8/10, from AUD 1,066); Treasury on Collins Melbourne (9.6/10, from AUD 2,179); Rydges Melbourne (9.4/10, from AUD 1,356).

**Can I cancel a hotel booking for the Boxing Day Test 2026 for free?**
Many can. 18 of the 48 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 5-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 48 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.