What is Essendon like?

Essendon is a welcoming neighborhood that travelers like for its restaurants and shopping.

What's a favorite place to stay in Essendon?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Punthill Essendon North is the highest ranked property in Essendon. This hotel offers a restaurant and in-room kitchens. Other favorite options in the area include Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social and Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Essendon area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, choose from one of Expedia's 14 hotels and other accommodations in Essendon.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essendon, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Essendon.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Essendon?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Essendon, click here .

What is there to do around this Melbourne neighborhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Essendon include DFO Essendon Shopping Center, Moonee Valley Racecourse, and Afton Street Conservation Reserve. While you're out sightseeing, Ascot Vale Leisure Centre and Highpoint Shopping Centre are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

How can I get around Essendon and the greater Melbourne area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Glenbervie Station and Strathmore Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Essendon Station.

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Our top choices for Essendon hotels

Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Punthill Essendon North

Essendon

Kristy

￥20,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 12 - Jun 13

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Essendon

Marg

￥15,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 10 - Jun 11

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Essendon

Matthew

￥8,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 26 - Jun 27

Two Bedroom Apartment | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Punthill Essendon

Essendon

Craig

￥20,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

11.3 km from Essendon

mark

￥22,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Executive Studio | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 9.4 km from Essendon

Mustafa

￥19,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 13 - Jun 14

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

9.1 km from Essendon

Dale

￥15,256 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 12.6 km from Essendon

Marietta

￥18,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 12.6 km from Essendon

Victor

￥14,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 18 - Jun 19

1 Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 8.8 km from Essendon

Katrina

￥32,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 29 - Jun 30

Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Terrace/patio

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 12.4 km from Essendon

Fitoon

￥15,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 11 - Jun 12

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 12.2 km from Essendon

Arkady

￥13,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 18 - Jun 19

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 8.4 km from Essendon

anne

￥17,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 11.8 km from Essendon

Natalia

￥17,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 9 km from Essendon

Carmaletia

￥22,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Best Western Melbourne City

Yarra Riverfront, 8.8 km from Essendon

Kathy-Anne

￥11,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 15 - Jun 16

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 8.7 km from Essendon

Vickie

￥19,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 21 - Jun 22

In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.7 km from Essendon

Belinda

￥11,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 22 - Jun 23

The Kinson

Melbourne Central Business District, 11.4 km from Essendon

JENNIFER

￥18,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 10 - Jun 11

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 8.8 km from Essendon

Nilima

￥22,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Where to stay in Essendon

Find the best Essendon areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Essendon

Melbourne Central Business District

Discover a blend of contemporary and Victorian architecture, vibrant street art, and literary culture in this bustling city center. Explore famed alleyways, visit the State Library, and enjoy easy access to public transport hubs.

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Southbank

High-rise development dominates this inner-city suburb, featuring the Southbank Promenade and Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct. Enjoy the art and craft market on Sundays, and explore the area via tram lines or the Capital City Bicycle Trail.

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Docklands

Striking contemporary architecture meets heritage buildings in this area, where visitors can shop at The District Docklands, ride the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, and explore public art. Diverse dining options, sports courts, and various transport options make it a convenient choice.

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Melbourne Airport

Located within the City of Hume, Melbourne Airport suburb is home to the Tullamarine Country Club and The Hangar, a training base for Essendon Football Club. Easily accessible by multiple bus routes and the upcoming Melbourne Airport rail link.

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Sorrento

Coastal town Sorrento offers charter fishing boats from its pier, a summer ferry service to Queenscliff, and the historic Sorrento Park with a playground and BBQ facilities. Explore limestone buildings like the heritage-listed Sorrento Post Office.

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Top Essendon Hotel Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

6/10 Okay

"There wasn’t a remote control for the aircon/heater and the room was very cold. I rang reception, they told me to use the remote control that I had told them I had already searched for, and wasn’t there. Eventually they came to the room with a generic remote and spent 15mins trying to make the heater work…at midnight."

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

4/10 Poor

"I don’t recommend this hotel . First when we came staff at reception area are not helpful and like they are not happy to serve any guest. No one even welcome you.staff are rude even managers except of 2 employees try to help us. We request for make up room and on the 2nd day we even left at 7am and no one clean the room, rubbish bins not emptied and toilet paper no refill.We stay there for 5 nights and only the last day they did vacuum as I went back again to reception and ask to vacuum the floors. No towels at pool area, we have to go down to reception again to ask for towels. I would say it was really terrible experience. We stayed last year at Pullman/Mercure but I would say staying there is far better. With the price is the same from the time I book. I just want to try new hotel."

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

8/10 Good

"Room was good, but the couch was stained. Great shower. Great reception staff. Probably, the worst buffet breakfast and buffet staff. Ran out of bread, coffee machine not working, out of juices, no spoons, out of milk, out of butter it actually was funny (7th June) When I approached staff and asked about re-fill I was referred to three different people. Finally, I got hold of the manager and at least the bread for toast finally was fixed as was the coffee machine. Everything else...no. I told her it was the worst breakfast of all time and terribly managed. As I travel frequently and stay in 5-star hotels this was a joke. Ice cream sticks for stirrers, PFD sugar sachets no mugs for tea just not even 3 stars come on people do better not that hard. Should be giving at least 2 free bottles of water in suites but had to pay $5.00. Despite this I have the best curry puffs ever when I ordered room service absolutely delicious. A mix bag of good and bad in this very dated hotel."

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Our top choices for Essendon hotels

Punthill Essendon North

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Punthill Essendon

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

1 Hotel Melbourne

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

View Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Quest St Kilda Road

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Best Western Melbourne City

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

The Kinson

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Where to stay in Essendon

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Melbourne Airport

Sorrento

Top Essendon Hotel Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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