Melbourne Central Business District

Melbourne
Melbourne Central Business District showing a sunset, a city and a bridge
Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

The tree-lined streets of Melbourne’s Central Business District may be laid out on a grid, but there’s much more than meets the eye behind the façades of stunning heritage buildings and in the maze of graffiti-covered laneways.

Melbourne CBD is the city’s inner hub for nightlife, shopping, dining, sightseeing and entertainment. A good place to begin is the historic icon, Flinders Street Station. The train station’s Swanston Street intersection includes the stunning neo-Gothic St. Paul’s Cathedral, the cultural hub of Federation Square and a classic Australian corner pub.

Wake up with a fresh cup of Melbourne’s famous coffee from a café in the narrow Degraves Street. Try local delicacies and fresh produce at the historic Queen Victoria Market. Enjoy a shopper’s paradise in Bourke Street Mall or Melbourne Central. Upmarket designer stores can be found in northern Collins Street, while factory outlet stores line Spencer Street.

Take in some of Melbourne’s finest collections of art at the Southbank riverside arts precinct, which includes the imposing National Gallery of Victoria, the Arts Centre and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as a magnificent collection of cutting-edge theatre venues. Admire the ever-changing murals in nearby Hosier Lane or check out the latest in cinema at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Don’t miss seeing a musical at one of the CBD’s historic theatres. Have a pre-show dinner at one of the fine-dining restaurants dotted around the city or make your selection from the dining precincts along Hardware Lane, Meyers Place, Curtin House, the Southbank Promenade and Chinatown on Little Bourke Street.

Look over modern Melbourne from the dizzying skydeck of the Eureka Building or see penguins and crocodiles at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, on the banks of the Yarra River. Birrarung Marr, by the Yarra, offers a peaceful oasis of Wurundjeri Aboriginal heritage in the city.

Melbourne CBD is accessible via major train, tram and bus lines and there are plenty of parking spaces. Explore on foot or catch free trams within the central network. Chat to the staff at the Melbourne Visitor Centre in Federation Square to find out what festivals and events are on during your visit.


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Melbourne Central Business District Hotel Deals

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥10,007 per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
¥10,007
per night
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,208 reviews)
"i travel by train and station very close and handy even to go football marvel and good transport around spencer street etc"

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥12,438 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
¥12,438
per night
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,684 reviews)
"It is very central and easily accessible for walking to public transport."

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥12,171 per night from May 16 to May 17
¥12,171
per night
May 16 - May 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,192 reviews)
"Great east place to stay from train station,close to Coles,football stadium,trams & pub.Clean & great staff.Highly recommend"

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
5 out of 5
111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥19,546 per night from May 12 to May 13
¥19,546
per night
May 12 - May 13
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,182 reviews)
Great stay, very cold though .
"I loved my room in the Stamford Plaza in Melbourne. It was nice and cozy, all the major amenities and even a spa bath! The bed and couch were both quite plush and comfy and the new 4k (i think) tv was a very nice touch. I think my only major issue regarding comfort was that no matter what i did to ..."

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥10,226 per night from May 13 to May 14
¥10,226
per night
May 13 - May 14
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7,279 reviews)
"Great location which is close to excellent restaurants and shops. It is so easy to catch the tram from here and also not far to walk to the centre of Melbourne. My room was huge and really lovely with excellent cooking facilities"

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel
Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥17,386 per night from May 12 to May 13
¥17,386
per night
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,238 reviews)
"Property is clean, bed is comfortable and it was ideal for a one night stay. The bar downtown offers good food and reasonable priced drinks"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank showing city views, a city and a river or creek

Yarra Riverfront

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area.

Yarra Riverfront
Docklands featuring a bay or harbor, night scenes and a skyscraper

Docklands

Travelers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

Docklands
Carlton Gardens featuring a castle, a park and a pond

Carlton

Carlton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens while you're in town.

Carlton
Southbank featuring a bridge, a sunset and a river or creek

Southbank

Visitors to Southbank rave about its stunning river views, first-class casinos, and popular shops. You might also want to make some time to see Crown Casino or Melbourne Skydeck while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Southbank
Fitzroy Gardens featuring a house, heritage architecture and a garden

East Melbourne

Known for its abundant dining options and colorful gardens, there's plenty to explore in East Melbourne. Top attractions like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Collins Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.

East Melbourne
Fitzroy which includes a house and signage

Fitzroy

Gardens, bars, and museums are just a few things travelers enjoy about Fitzroy. Check out Brunswick Street or Smith Street while you're exploring the area.

Fitzroy

Melbourne Central Business District