# Hotels in Melbourne for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day long weekend: Fri 25 Dec – Tue 29 Dec 2026

Hotel prices for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day long weekend in Melbourne, Fri 25 Dec – Tue 29 Dec 2026 (4 nights, 2 adults). Rooms are live-checked and bookable at the totals below.

Cheapest 4–5★ hotel in Melbourne: Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport (AUD 525 for 4 nights, AUD 131 a night, non-refundable). Best rated: Zagame's House (AUD 945 for 4 nights, AUD 236 a night, free cancellation), 9.8/10.

This stretch gives 4 days off with no leave needed.

Prices last checked 14 Nov 2026, 19:20 Melbourne time. Source: https://fostay.com/melbourne/long-weekend

## 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=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (4,253) | AUD 525 | AUD 131 | No |
| [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e309?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (14,297) | AUD 691 | AUD 173 | Yes |
| [View Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp57931?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.6/10 (5,644) | AUD 749 | AUD 187 | No |
| [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp514a3?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.2/10 (12,765) | AUD 749 | AUD 187 | Yes |
| [lyf Collingwood Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6557888c?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.7/10 (3,903) | AUD 750 | AUD 188 | No |
| [ibis Styles Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp657e710b?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (7,474) | AUD 764 | AUD 191 | No |
| [Brady Hotels Jones Lane](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e3499?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.0/10 (4,377) | AUD 821 | AUD 205 | No |
| [Brady Hotels Central Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp74149?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.5/10 (3,616) | AUD 821 | AUD 205 | No |
| [ibis Melbourne Central](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpff47b?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (6,552) | AUD 839 | AUD 210 | No |
| [ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp21a10a?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.5/10 (4,848) | AUD 844 | AUD 211 | 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=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.8/10 (3,321) | AUD 945 | AUD 236 | Yes |
| [Treasury on Collins Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6db66?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.6/10 (1,686) | AUD 1,627 | AUD 407 | Yes |
| [Rydges Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e25c?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (6,384) | AUD 1,119 | AUD 280 | Yes |
| [The StandardX, Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce7b3?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (1,996) | AUD 1,286 | AUD 322 | Yes |
| [Quest Collingwood](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce39f?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.3/10 (1,906) | AUD 867 | AUD 217 | No |
| [Vibe Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp276c7f?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (8,563) | AUD 1,058 | AUD 265 | No |
| [Meriton Suites Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce7cd?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (4,189) | AUD 1,407 | AUD 352 | No |
| [QT Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp97d81?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (2,979) | AUD 1,538 | AUD 385 | Yes |
| [The Langham Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp37911?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (6,083) | AUD 2,087 | AUD 522 | No |
| [Park Hyatt Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2434f?checkin=2026-12-25&checkout=2026-12-29&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (2,133) | AUD 2,143 | AUD 536 | No |

## Questions

**What are the cheapest hotels in Melbourne for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day long weekend?**
For Fri 25 Dec – Tue 29 Dec 2026, the cheapest bookable 4–5★ hotels in Melbourne are Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport (AUD 525 for 4 nights, AUD 131 a night, non-refundable); Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG (AUD 691 for 4 nights, AUD 173 a night, free cancellation); View Melbourne (AUD 749 for 4 nights, AUD 187 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 Christmas Day and Boxing Day long weekend?**
Among hotels with at least 300 guest reviews, the best rated available for Fri 25 Dec – Tue 29 Dec 2026 are Zagame's House (9.8/10, from AUD 945); Treasury on Collins Melbourne (9.6/10, from AUD 1,627); Rydges Melbourne (9.4/10, from AUD 1,119).

**Can I cancel a hotel booking for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day long weekend for free?**
Many can. 19 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 4-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 14 Nov 2026, 19:20 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.