South Yarra

Melbourne
St Maarten and St Martin featuring a park and city views
Some of Melbourne’s best designer shopping can be found in this historically affluent inner-city suburb bordered to the north by the winding Yarra River.

Shop, dine and experience premier entertainment in South Yarra, one of Melbourne’s oldest suburban precincts. The suburb is renowned for its designer fashion stores, upmarket boutiques, fantastic dining precincts and large shopping malls. Stroll South Yarra’s tree-lined streets and admire the spectacular mansions and historic estates that earned the suburb its reputation of exclusivity.

South Yarra’s major commercial strips can be found along its two arterial roads, Chapel Street and Toorak Road. On Chapel Street, you’ll find the Jam Factory entertainment complex, as well as several large shopping complexes and malls. Check out the stylish labels in the designer retail stores and refresh your wardrobe with an item from a local Australian designer.

Grab a coffee or sit down to a lavish meal at one of the restaurants and cafés that line South Yarra’s major streets. Try locally roasted coffee and delicious seasonal produce at many of the suburb’s establishments. Join local revellers at South Yarra’s bars and clubs as night falls.

If you want to see some of South Yarra’s architectural treasures, go on a stroll around the leafy residential streets. You’ll see stunning art-deco apartment complexes and splendid Victorian-era mansions. Como House is a historic mansion that is open to the public.

Relax amid the greenery of the Yarra River, which borders South Yarra to the north. The riverside parkland is a great spot to stretch out on the grass and watch rowboats cruising past. From here, you can also join up with the Capital City Trail. This walkway and bicycle track loops around Melbourne’s inner-city suburbs. To the west of South Yarra, you’ll find the spacious greenery of Fawkner Park.

Be sure to check out the neighbouring suburb of Prahran, which features the historic Prahran Market and more excellent shopping.

South Yarra is located 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) southeast of Melbourne’s central business district. It is easily accessible by car, train, tram and bus. Stay in an elegant Victorian-era hotel or take a room in a modern vacation apartment in South Yarra and enjoy being within walking distance of the suburb’s fantastic shopping, cafés and nightlife.


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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥9,182 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
¥9,182
per night
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,136 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series
The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series
5 out of 5
637-641 Chapel Street, South Yarra, VIC
The price is ¥14,444 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
¥14,444
per night
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,013 reviews)
"Great hotel. The only criticism is we paid for parking but there was no availability in the car park and we were forced to find overnight street parking."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

The Olsen Melbourne – Art Series
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥11,546 per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
¥11,546
per night
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,686 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff and comfortable room. Our only issue was condensation dripping from the ceiling in the shower which was annoying . As we were only staying one night we reported it to the front desk upon leaving"

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne
4.5 out of 5
186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥20,207 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥20,207
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews)
"Newly renovated, clean, cosy, excellent location."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Rydges Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥11,675 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
¥11,675
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,193 reviews)
Very central to get around
"It was very central and the staff were pleasant. The room was clean there were a few thinks that need attending to - the pillow's need replacing and tv set is hard to use and you have to work most if it if apps which is not what I want in holidays just want to turn it on and it works air conditioning ..."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Stamford Plaza Melbourne
5 out of 5
111 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ¥18,750 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥18,750
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (993 reviews)
"Good quality hotel great location"

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Stamford Plaza Melbourne
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Richmond

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Richmond
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Albert Park

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

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Fitzroy Gardens featuring a house, heritage architecture and a garden

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

Southbank

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