The Best Hotels Closest to Melbourne Zoo in Melbourne for 2026

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A restaurant with round tables, brown leather booths, and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

2.2 km from Melbourne Zoo

Ellen

￥16,985

￥18,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass cabinets, and a central island with a hanging light fixture.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a tiled backsplash.

A modern room with large windows offering a city view, a white chair, and two round ottomans.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large red umbrella.

2. The StandardX, Melbourne

Fitzroy, 2.6 km from Melbourne Zoo

Steven

￥18,319

￥20,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles, glasses, and plates.

A modern bathroom with a large oval mirror, a wooden vanity, and a view of trees through a window.

A modern living room with a brick fireplace, a round wall light, a bookshelf, and a comfortable seating area.

A gym area with kettlebells and dumbbells on racks, a black wall with vertical wooden slats, and a green plant in the background.

3. Zagame's House

2.7 km from Melbourne Zoo

Sophie

￥24,973

￥27,470 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A room with a large window overlooking a city skyline at dusk, a small table with books and a plant, and a chair with a pillow.

A modern building with a glass facade, a central courtyard with trees, and a clear sky.

A lobby with six framed artworks on the wall, a round table with chairs, a potted plant, and a reception desk.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

4. The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series

1.2 km from Melbourne Zoo

Peter

￥16,985

￥18,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern outdoor area with a circular water feature, wooden deck, and a building with a unique architectural design.

A modern multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a parking lot.

5. Melbourne City Apartment Hotel

2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo

Ciela

￥21,560

￥24,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a small table, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern high-rise building with a prominent glass facade and a curved structure on the right.

A modern reception area with a receptionist at a desk, surrounded by shelves with plants and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A wall with multiple shelves holding various potted plants and decorative items.

6. Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.2 km from Melbourne Zoo

Aaron

￥15,196

￥16,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent vertical element and illuminated windows.

A balcony with a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a wall with abstract art pieces.

7. Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street

3.2 km from Melbourne Zoo

Scott

￥19,196

￥21,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A cityscape through large windows, a chair, a table, a cup of coffee, and a croissant.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a dining table, and large windows offering city views.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, a sofa, and a small table.

An outdoor terrace with seating, a dining area, and a city view.

8. Courtyard By Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens

2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo

Brett Anthony

￥21,005

￥23,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by modern buildings.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a living space with a sofa and a lamp.

A modern hotel courtyard with palm trees, outdoor seating, and a covered area with a lattice design.

A modern building with a unique facade, palm trees, and a well-lit outdoor area with stone pathways.

9. Turnkey Accommodation – North Melbourne

1.9 km from Melbourne Zoo

Poh Geok

￥24,255

￥24,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a brick wall on one side, and a concrete edge.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a staircase.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

10. Veriu Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.7 km from Melbourne Zoo

Richard

￥22,613

￥24,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with a large TV, a round mirror, a sofa with blue cushions, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a nightstand, a framed artwork, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a view through a glass door to the outside.

A modern apartment with a living area, kitchen, and a balcony with a city view.

11. The Marker Apartments Melbourne

2.6 km from Melbourne Zoo

Fadi

￥23,655

￥26,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A modern hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, a TV, a wardrobe, and a small green stool.

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings and a mix of older structures.

A modern lobby with a marble wall, an elevator, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with wooden tables and chairs, a reception desk, and a mounted sign indicating it's the Best Western Victoria Market Hotel.

12. Best Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel

2.5 km from Melbourne Zoo

Neil

￥13,467

￥14,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A large outdoor amphitheater with a stage and audience seating, set against a city skyline.

A modern indoor pool area with a glass barrier, lounge chairs, and potted plants.

A modern living room with a large TV, a comfortable sofa, a small round table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, green cushions, a potted plant, and a dining table with fruit.

13. Lumina Suites

3 km from Melbourne Zoo

VIJAYANT

￥17,990

￥19,789 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern kitchen with a double sink, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a neutral color palette.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A sign for Moonee Valley Racing Club with a horse silhouette.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained exterior.

14. Quest Moonee Valley

2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo

Darren

￥22,980

￥25,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A high-rise building with a distinctive blue facade, surrounded by various other buildings in a cityscape.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a visible reception area, and a sign for Novotel.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a white table, surrounded by potted plants and a large tree.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a grid-patterned ceiling.

15. ibis Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central Business District, 3.2 km from Melbourne Zoo

Melanie

￥14,070

￥15,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A couple standing on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with modern buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a city view, and a modern design.

A modern cafe interior with a counter, seating area, menu boards, and a refrigerator.

A modern hotel room with a desk, laptop, and a sofa with a view of a cityscape.

16. Brady Hotels Central Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3 km from Melbourne Zoo

Cedric

￥15,196

￥16,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern apartment with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round table with a vase of flowers. A kitchen with white cabinets and a large window offering a city view is visible.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

A swimming pool with a 1.2m depth sign, tiled walls, and a wooden floor.

17. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo

Wing ting

￥13,155

￥14,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, a round table with two champagne flutes, and a glass railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, bar area, and seating.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, and large windows offering a city view.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a flat roof and a uniform facade.

18. Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 2.9 km from Melbourne Zoo

alan

￥21,482

￥23,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, exposed ductwork, and a view of the cityscape. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates, and yellow chairs are arranged around them.

A rooftop pool with a city skyline view, metal railings, and a wooden deck.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a cityscape through large glass doors.

A bar area with a marble counter, multiple shelves of bottles, and bar stools.

19. Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 3 km from Melbourne Zoo

Lisa

￥17,186

￥18,905 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and tables, a sign for The Jazz Corner Hotel, and a glass entrance with a view of the street.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves of bottles, and a stage with lighting equipment.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating space with a wall of album covers.

A gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and a mirrored wall.

20. Avani Melbourne Jazz Corner Residences

Melbourne Central Business District, 3 km from Melbourne Zoo

Jayamini Buddhika Anuradhi

￥16,985

￥18,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Melbourne Zoo

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG	10.0 Exceptional 18 reviews	View
The StandardX, Melbourne	9.8 Exceptional 324 reviews	View
Zagame's House	9.6 Exceptional 641 reviews	View
The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Melbourne City Apartment Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 384 reviews	View

Top Melbourne Zoo Hotel Reviews

Meriton Suites Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"For a mini the room is bigger than I thought it would be, all the staff were lovely and helpful. Would definitely stay again"

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8/10 Good

"Easy check in with friendly staff!"

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

8/10 Good

"The staff were friendly and professional and the room was very clean and quiet It was a really nice stay"

Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Caretaker couldn't have been more helpful. We arrived very late and he was more than accomodating. Great location for our needs. Awesome city views from our room. Wide secure car parking. Apartment had everything you need. Only suggestion (albeit very minor) would be...some coffee mugs would be nice in lieu of tea cups given there was a coffee machine available to use and another towel rack in the bathroom. 5 🌟"

Rydges Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, new and amenities great."

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Helpful staff and clean"

Dorsett Melbourne

8/10 Good

"Yeah, it was nice. Real nice. Breakfast was a real letdown though. They have a drink machine in the arcade area next to the foyer that is amazing, from coffees, to energy drinks, dessert frappes and bubble tea! I’d come back just for that alone! I’d just have breakfast elsewhere. Great staff too. Very helpful, kind and courteous- 10x ⭐️’s for the staff!"

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great location with easy access to City via trams and close to other activities/attractions eg golf and Zoo"

Parkville Motel

8/10 Good

"I stayed here on AFL grand final weekend, where all the CBD hotels were absurdly priced. This motel is well placed a short tram trip from the CBD and close to the Melbourne Zoo. The room is a typical motel room, with a bed, bathroom and tv and has everything you need for a short stay. The room was clean and despite being a really old building, was in reasonable shape. It presented a good value for money option"

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9.8/10 (9 reviews)

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State Netball Hockey Centre

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Princes Park

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Ikon Park

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Bergy Bandroom

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Stay Gold

Stay Gold is just one of the places to see in Melbourne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its shops.

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Brimbank Park

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Melbourne Pavilion

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Melbourne Zoo?

Melbourne Zoo is located in a vibrant area of Melbourne known for its picturesque gardens and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Melbourne Zoo?

Park Inn By Radisson Melbourne Carlton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and parking. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Melbourne Zoo. Another good option is Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites, located just 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Melbourne Zoo?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Melbourne Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Melbourne Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Melbourne Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Melbourne Zoo?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Melbourne Zoo, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Melbourne Zoo?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Melbourne Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol, or Immigration Museum. Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Cricket Ground are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Comedy Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, and Princess Theatre.

How can I get to Melbourne Zoo?

Head over to Royal Park Station to catch metro transit. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Melbourne Zoo hotels

1. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

2. The StandardX, Melbourne

3. Zagame's House

4. The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series

5. Melbourne City Apartment Hotel

6. Brady Hotels Jones Lane

7. Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street

8. Courtyard By Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens

9. Turnkey Accommodation – North Melbourne

10. Veriu Queen Victoria Market

11. The Marker Apartments Melbourne

12. Best Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel

13. Lumina Suites

14. Quest Moonee Valley

15. ibis Melbourne Central

16. Brady Hotels Central Melbourne

17. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

18. Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

19. Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne

20. Avani Melbourne Jazz Corner Residences

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Top Melbourne Zoo Hotel Reviews

Meriton Suites Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

Rydges Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

Parkville Motel

Other attractions near Melbourne Zoo

Royal Park

State Netball Hockey Centre

Princes Park

Ikon Park

Bergy Bandroom

Stay Gold

Brimbank Park

Melbourne Pavilion

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