Melbourne · facts checked 5 November 2026
Melbourne Rugby World Cup 2027 hotels near Docklands Stadium.
Melbourne hosts eight Rugby World Cup 2027 matches, all at Docklands Stadium, from 2 October to the round of 16 on 23 and 24 October. The stadium, known under naming rights as Marvel Stadium, is in Docklands, on a pedestrian concourse beside the northern end of Southern Cross station.
Below are the hotels closest to the stadium, nearest first, with live all-in prices.
The first match, France v USA on Saturday 2 October, is on the same day as the AFL Grand Final at the MCG. The prices below are live for one night at four matches: France v USA (2 October), New Zealand v Hong Kong China (15 October) and the two Round of 16 matches (23 and 24 October). The rest are listed further down.
The closest hotels to Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium), with live prices.
Nearest first, for 2 adults. Prices are for the nights around each event: France v USA, 2 Oct: Sat 2 Oct – Sun 3 Oct 2027 · New Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Oct: Fri 15 Oct – Sat 16 Oct 2027 · Round of 16, 23 Oct: Sat 23 Oct – Sun 24 Oct 2027 · Round of 16, 24 Oct: Sun 24 Oct – Mon 25 Oct 2027. All-in: GST counted, including any part the hotel collects at check-in.
- Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne · about 200 m · 5★France v USA, 2 Octfrom AUD 821 a nightNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octfrom AUD 821 a nightRound of 16, 24 Octfrom AUD 822 a night
- Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands · about 350 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octfrom AUD 680 a nightNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octfrom AUD 208 a nightRound of 16, 23 Octfrom AUD 205 a nightRound of 16, 24 Octfrom AUD 208 a night
- Atlantis Hotel Melbourne · about 500 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octno rooms found
- Arrow on Spencer · about 500 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octfrom AUD 250 a nightRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octfrom AUD 230 a night
- Movenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer · about 550 m · 5★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octno rooms found
- The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne · about 550 m · 5★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octno rooms found
- The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne · about 550 m · 5★France v USA, 2 Octfrom AUD 910 a nightNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octfrom AUD 1,267 a nightRound of 16, 23 Octfrom AUD 1,520 a nightRound of 16, 24 Octfrom AUD 1,012 a night
- Dorsett Melbourne · about 600 m · 5★France v USA, 2 Octfrom AUD 817 a nightNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octfrom AUD 791 a nightRound of 16, 23 Octfrom AUD 747 a nightRound of 16, 24 Octfrom AUD 633 a night
- YEHS Hotel Melbourne CBD · about 650 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octno rooms found
- Alto Hotel On Bourke · about 650 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octfrom AUD 700 a nightNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octfrom AUD 549 a nightRound of 16, 23 Octfrom AUD 700 a nightRound of 16, 24 Octfrom AUD 399 a night
- Aspire Melbourne - Official · about 650 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octno rooms found
- Batman's Hill on Collins · about 650 m · 4★France v USA, 2 Octno rooms foundNew Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 23 Octno rooms foundRound of 16, 24 Octno rooms found
Distances are in a straight line from Docklands Stadium; the walk or ride is longer. Prices change with demand; the booking bar above prices any dates.
Getting to Docklands Stadium.
Wikipedia says the stadium is primarily served by trains at Southern Cross station, which it sits beside. Trams 70 and 75 and the City Circle stop on Harbour Esplanade, and trams 86 and 30 and the City Circle on La Trobe Street. Check Public Transport Victoria's event-day information for the match you are attending.
The matches at Docklands Stadium.
The tournament's hospitality site lists these Melbourne fixtures, with local kick-off times: France v USA on Saturday 2 October at 5:45pm; Scotland v Uruguay on 3 October at 5:15pm; Wales v Tonga on 8 October at 6:15pm; Argentina v Spain on 10 October at 3:15pm; New Zealand v Hong Kong China on 15 October at 5:15pm; Ireland v Uruguay on 17 October at 2:45pm; and Round of 16 matches on 23 October at 7:15pm and 24 October at 4:45pm.
The Round of 16 slots are placeholders until the pool stage finishes, and the times come from the tournament's hospitality site, so confirm them on the official match page before you plan around a match.
Two events on one Saturday.
The AFL Grand Final is on Saturday 2 October 2027 at the MCG, the same day as France v USA at Docklands. Preliminary CoStar data reported by Hospitality Net put Melbourne's 2026 Grand Final night at 93.4% occupancy, so check the prices for that night first.
Questions.
Which hotels are closest to Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium)?
Of the hotels we list, the closest are Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne (about 200 m), Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands (about 350 m) and Atlantis Hotel Melbourne (about 500 m), measured in a straight line from Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium). The walk or ride is longer than the straight line, so check the route for your hotel.
Which match nights near Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium) still have rooms?
Of the 12 hotels we list nearest Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium), these show rooms on Fostay just now: France v USA, 2 Oct (Sat 2 Oct – Sun 3 Oct 2027): 5 of 12; New Zealand v Hong Kong China, 15 Oct (Fri 15 Oct – Sat 16 Oct 2027): 5 of 12; Round of 16, 23 Oct (Sat 23 Oct – Sun 24 Oct 2027): 5 of 12; Round of 16, 24 Oct (Sun 24 Oct – Mon 25 Oct 2027): 6 of 12. The others show no rooms found for that night.
Where are the Rugby World Cup 2027 matches in Melbourne?
All eight are at Docklands Stadium, from 2 October to the Round of 16 on 23 and 24 October, according to the tournament's hospitality site.
Is Docklands Stadium the same as Marvel Stadium?
Yes. The tournament lists it as Docklands Stadium; it is known under naming rights as Marvel Stadium, according to Wikipedia.
Is there an AFL Grand Final on the same weekend?
Yes: the AFL Grand Final is on Saturday 2 October 2027 at the MCG, the same day as France v USA at Docklands Stadium, according to the AFL.