St Kilda

Melbourne

St Kilda featuring a beach, a city and general coastal views
St. Kilda showing outdoor art
St Kilda which includes a bay or harbor
Luna Park showing rides and signage as well as a large group of people
Luna Park

Just behind Melbourne’s iconic St. Kilda Beach, this historic suburb is famous for its art scene, live music venues, mouth-watering cakes and the wild rides of Luna Park.

Long established as one of Melbourne’s creative hubs, St. Kilda is the city’s beachfront cultural hub, where the suburb’s bohemian roots mingle with new urban developments. Check out St. Kilda’s palm-lined beach and learn to kitesurf in the bay. Spend the day wandering along one of St. Kilda’s bustling main streets and experience stylish cafés, excellent restaurants, art galleries and boutique fashion stores.

A good way to start your day in St. Kilda is with a walk along the Esplanade. Stroll along the waterfront and take in views of the bay, dotted with ships coming and going from Docklands. Join the joggers, cyclists and skaters on the Bayside Cycling Trail, take a refreshing dip in the ocean or relax in the heated and filtered seawater at St. Kilda Sea Baths.

Explore Acland Street or Fitzroy Street to find a wide selection of casual cafés, upscale restaurants, fish and chip shops, gelatarias and cake shops. These streets are also filled with fashionable clothing shops, intriguing independent bookstores and a range of atmospheric bars. Stroll down Carlisle Street to experience the area’s European influence. Pick up a tasty bagel from one of the bakeries and learn about Melbourne’s Jewish heritage at the Jewish Museum of Australia.

No trip to St. Kilda is complete without a visit to Luna Park. Take in unbeatable views of the city and the bay from atop a rollercoaster or Ferris wheel or try your luck on the fun-filled carnival games for all ages.

As the sun sets, relax with a cold drink at the Esplanade Hotel, simply known as the Espy, a Melbourne mainstay in the rock ’n' roll scene. You might be able to see the colony of little penguins coming in to roost in their rookery by the St. Kilda Pier breakwater.

St. Kilda is easily reachable via the central city tram that runs through the Bourke Street Mall in the CBD. Visit St. Kilda in February to experience the wonderful St. Kilda Festival, a 9-day carnival of local music, arts and culture. Melbourne’s Pride March, which celebrates local gay and lesbian communities, also occurs in St. Kilda in February.


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St Kilda Hotel Deals

Crest on Barkly
Crest on Barkly
4 out of 5
47 Barkly St, St Kilda, VIC
The price is ¥9,667 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
¥9,667
¥10,741 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Crest on Barkly
The Prince
The Prince
4.5 out of 5
2 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is ¥12,795 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
¥12,795
¥14,075 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (920 reviews)
"Location is fantastic. I stayed there 5 nights and the restaurant and all the hotel staff were very friendly and on the ball."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Prince
Quest St Kilda Bayside
Quest St Kilda Bayside
4 out of 5
1 Eildon Road, St Kilda, VIC
The price is ¥10,252 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
¥10,252
¥11,444 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (729 reviews)
"The place a bit hard to find like located in a small road. There is easy to follow late check in instruction. There is only one lift and it is quite shaky. Carpark need to pay AUD 25 per day."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Quest St Kilda Bayside
Saint Kilda Beach Hotel (formerly Rydges St Kilda)
Saint Kilda Beach Hotel (formerly Rydges St Kilda)
4 out of 5
35-37 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is ¥10,955 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
¥10,955
¥12,051 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Saint Kilda Beach Hotel (formerly Rydges St Kilda)
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments
3.5 out of 5
6 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is ¥9,203 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
¥9,203
¥10,123 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Great location clean rooms"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments
Tolarno Hotel
Tolarno Hotel
4 out of 5
42 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is ¥6,634 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
¥6,634
¥7,405 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a computer station, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Goid kidseuj"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Tolarno Hotel
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Jam Factory showing heritage elements

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

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Southbank
Richmond which includes a playground and a garden

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

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Yarra Riverfront


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