Melbourne Central Business District

Melbourne

Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating
Federation Square showing a city, modern architecture and street scenes
Melbourne Central Business District
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Melbourne Central Business District

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

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥16,191 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
¥16,191
¥17,810 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,508 reviews)
"The property is clean, quiet and has a great views of Melbourne CBD skyscrapers from our room, super convenient location closer to southern cross station prime location, the breakfast was very nice, I know few hotels provide breakfast just name sake , but holiday inn provides super big breakfast, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Dorsett Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne
4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥15,381 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
¥15,381
¥16,920 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,347 reviews)
Harryo
"Weekend away"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥10,166 per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
¥10,166
¥11,348 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,004 reviews)
Convenient and honest and affirdable
"Location over the street from Spencer St Station is very convenient esp if coming from the airport by airport link bus. Trams can take you places. Is fairly basic and not pretentious but efficient, clean, basis but cheap and fine breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥7,751 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
¥7,751
¥8,526 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,143 reviews)
"Conveniently positioned and affordable."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
5 out of 5
123 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥23,341 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
¥23,341
¥25,675 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Exceptional"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥11,734 per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
¥11,734
¥12,907 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (7,938 reviews)
"Very clean, modern and quiet. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
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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

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.

Docklands
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Carlton

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

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

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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Fitzroy Gardens featuring a house, heritage architecture and a garden

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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.

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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.

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Melbourne Central Business District