# Where to stay in Melbourne: 11 areas compared with live prices for Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026

Melbourne's centre is a tram-served grid, so the useful question is which part of it suits your trip. These are 36 of Melbourne's best-reviewed 4–5★ hotels (the top few in each area), priced live for Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026 (2 nights, 2 adults), sorted by the area they are in.

For Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026 the typical nightly price is lowest around Docklands and Southern Cross (AUD 208) and highest around St Kilda Road and the Domain (AUD 396).

Source: https://fostay.com/melbourne/where-to-stay

## CBD and Flinders Street

The city grid around Flinders Street Station, Collins Street and the laneways: shops, restaurants, theatres and most hotels.

Best for: First visits, and a base for everything by tram or on foot.

Getting around: Inside the Free Tram Zone: trips that start and end inside the zone need no myki. Flinders Street Station is the main hub.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1d06b?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.3/10 (12,570) | AUD 416 | AUD 208 | No |
| [Causeway 353 Hotel](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp4b1d5?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (11,352) | AUD 484 | AUD 242 | Yes |
| [The Victoria Hotel](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1c74d?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.2/10 (15,990) | AUD 567 | AUD 284 | No |
| [The Langham Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp37911?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (6,083) | AUD 818 | AUD 409 | No |

## Southbank and Crown

The south bank of the Yarra, with the riverside promenade, the arts precinct and Crown Melbourne.

Best for: River views and the arts precinct, a short walk over the Yarra bridges from the CBD.

Getting around: A walk over the Yarra bridges from Flinders Street, or trams along St Kilda Road.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Quincy Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6556b9e5?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (8,377) | AUD 385 | AUD 193 | No |
| [Vibe Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp276c7f?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.2/10 (8,563) | AUD 479 | AUD 240 | No |
| [Crown Promenade Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp35220?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.8/10 (11,613) | AUD 713 | AUD 357 | Yes |
| [Crown Metropol Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp52343?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.6/10 (9,584) | AUD 859 | AUD 430 | Yes |

## Docklands and Southern Cross

The waterfront district west of the CBD around Southern Cross Station and Marvel Stadium.

Best for: Marvel Stadium events and the airport bus from Southern Cross.

Getting around: Docklands is inside the Free Tram Zone. SkyBus runs between the airport and Southern Cross.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Atlantis Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp31900?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (13,693) | AUD 347 | AUD 174 | No |
| [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp514a3?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.2/10 (12,765) | AUD 368 | AUD 184 | No |
| [The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e3df?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.7/10 (8,895) | AUD 463 | AUD 232 | No |
| [Dorsett Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce3a5?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.0/10 (8,473) | AUD 592 | AUD 296 | No |

## Queen Victoria Market and the north CBD

The north end of the CBD around the Queen Victoria Market, close to the RMIT campus.

Best for: Markets and good-value stays a short walk from the centre.

Getting around: A short tram ride or walk from the CBD.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Avani Melbourne Jazz Corner Residences](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpa4268?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (2,131) | AUD 366 | AUD 183 | Yes |
| [ibis Melbourne Central](https://fostay.com/hotels/lpff47b?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (6,552) | AUD 370 | AUD 185 | No |
| [Brady Hotels Central Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp74149?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.5/10 (3,616) | AUD 424 | AUD 212 | No |
| [Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2be10?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.0/10 (4,649) | AUD 432 | AUD 216 | No |

## Carlton and Lygon Street

A university district north of the CBD with Italian restaurants on Lygon Street and the Royal Exhibition Building.

Best for: Dining and the exhibition building.

Getting around: A short tram ride from the CBD.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Brady Hotels Jones Lane](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e3499?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.0/10 (4,377) | AUD 458 | AUD 229 | No |
| [Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp22292?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.2/10 (11,390) | AUD 526 | AUD 263 | No |
| [Zagame's House](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp3d626?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.8/10 (3,321) | AUD 561 | AUD 281 | No |
| [Lancemore Crossley St. Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1fb0a?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.8/10 (3,445) | AUD 621 | AUD 311 | No |

## Fitzroy and Collingwood

Inner-north suburbs known for cafés, live music, bars and independent fashion along Brunswick Street.

Best for: Nightlife and cafés away from the business district.

Getting around: Trams run along Brunswick and Smith Streets to the CBD.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Veriu Collingwood](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce3a3?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.8/10 (1,770) | AUD 597 | AUD 299 | No |
| [The StandardX, Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp656ce7b3?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (1,996) | AUD 744 | AUD 372 | Yes |

## St Kilda

The bayside suburb with the beach, the pier and Luna Park, about 25 minutes from the CBD by tram.

Best for: Beach walks and a relaxed base outside the centre. It is outside the Free Tram Zone.

Getting around: Trams run to the CBD along St Kilda Road and Acland Street; a myki is needed.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Prince](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp29b15?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.5/10 (1,381) | AUD 520 | AUD 260 | Yes |

## St Kilda Road and the Domain

The tree-lined boulevard south of the Yarra beside the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance.

Best for: Gardens, the arts precinct and a calmer base a tram ride from the CBD.

Getting around: Trams run along St Kilda Road to the CBD.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Kinson](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp55ddc?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.7/10 (2,399) | AUD 505 | AUD 253 | Yes |
| [Hyatt House South Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp657d1d09?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 9.1/10 (421) | AUD 792 | AUD 396 | No |
| [The Royce](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2de09?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.4/10 (610) | AUD 987 | AUD 494 | No |

## South Yarra and Prahran

Fashionable suburbs south-east of the CBD with shopping on Toorak Road and Chapel Street.

Best for: Shopping and dining with a train link to the CBD.

Getting around: South Yarra station has trains to the CBD.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6556e1bd?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.8/10 (2,312) | AUD 509 | AUD 255 | No |
| [The Como Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp2b330?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.8/10 (1,101) | AUD 539 | AUD 270 | No |
| [The Lyall](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp321f1?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 9.6/10 (299) | AUD 1,016 | AUD 508 | No |

## Richmond and the sports precinct

The MCG, Rod Laver Arena (the Australian Open) and Richmond station on the east side of the city centre.

Best for: AFL and cricket at the MCG, tennis in January and big concerts.

Getting around: A walk from the CBD's east end; Richmond station is on the train network.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pullman East Melbourne](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1b9f8?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.9/10 (3,937) | AUD 788 | AUD 394 | No |

## Melbourne Airport

Hotels at and around Tullamarine, about 22 km north-west of the CBD.

Best for: Early flights and late arrivals.

Getting around: SkyBus coaches run to Southern Cross Station, about every 10 to 15 minutes, and do not take myki; route 901 takes myki.

| Hotel | Stars | Guest rating | Total for the stay | Per night | Free cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp1e309?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.3/10 (14,297) | AUD 408 | AUD 204 | Yes |
| [ibis Styles Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp657e710b?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 4★ | 8.6/10 (7,474) | AUD 468 | AUD 234 | No |
| [Novotel Melbourne Airport](https://fostay.com/hotels/lp6581e3ae?checkin=2026-11-20&checkout=2026-11-22&adults=2#rates) | 5★ | 8.4/10 (3,164) | AUD 510 | AUD 255 | No |

## Questions

**Where is the best area to stay in Melbourne for a first visit?**
Most guides point first-time visitors to the CBD, which sits inside the Free Tram Zone, with Southbank across the river as a quieter alternative. For Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026, the cheapest hotels we can book there are Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (AUD 208 a night, 8.3/10, non-refundable); Causeway 353 Hotel (AUD 242 a night, 8.3/10, free cancellation); The Victoria Hotel (AUD 284 a night, 8.2/10, non-refundable).

**Where should I stay in Melbourne near Southern Cross station?**
Docklands surrounds Southern Cross Station, the terminus for SkyBus airport coaches, and is inside the Free Tram Zone. For Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026, the cheapest hotels we can book there are Atlantis Hotel Melbourne (AUD 174 a night, 8.3/10, non-refundable); Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands (AUD 184 a night, 8.2/10, non-refundable); The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne (AUD 232 a night, 8.7/10, non-refundable).

**Where should I stay in Melbourne near the MCG or the Australian Open?**
The MCG, Rod Laver Arena and Richmond station form the sports precinct on the east side of the city centre, a walk from the CBD. For Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026, the cheapest hotels we can book there are Pullman East Melbourne (AUD 394 a night, 8.9/10, non-refundable).

**Where should I stay in Melbourne near the airport?**
The airport is about 22 km north-west of the CBD, and SkyBus coaches link it to Southern Cross Station. For Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 Nov 2026, the cheapest hotels we can book there are Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG (AUD 204 a night, 8.3/10, free cancellation); ibis Styles Melbourne Airport (AUD 234 a night, 8.6/10, non-refundable); Novotel Melbourne Airport (AUD 255 a night, 8.4/10, non-refundable).

**Is there a hotel tax or levy in Melbourne?**
We found no Victorian or City of Melbourne hotel bed tax. Victoria's short stay levy, 7.5% since January 2025, applies to short-stay accommodation such as holiday rentals and excludes hotels, motels and hostels. Prices advertised to consumers in Australia must include GST (10%), and every price on this page does.

**How are these prices worked out?**
Each price is the cheapest bookable room for the whole 2-night stay for 2 adults, in AUD, 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.

**How are the areas drawn?**
Each hotel is placed with the nearest landmark in the list (CBD and Flinders Street, Southbank and Crown, Docklands and Southern Cross, Queen Victoria Market and the north CBD and so on) if it is within about a kilometre of it, a little more for the large areas. Hotels farther from all of them are left off this page; they are on the full Melbourne list. The areas are a guide to walking distance, not official districts.