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Handpicked venues, honest write-ups and our own Spot Score — across every suburb.
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Explore the best of Melbourne, sorted into the things people actually search for.
Standout spots in Melbourne right now
A rotating pick of our highest-scoring, hand-checked spots — fresh every day.
The Heart of Carlton
A highly rated café on Elgin Street in Carlton, Melbourne.
Rush Escape Game - Escape Room South Yarra
Rush Escape Game is an escape room venue located on Toorak Road in South Yarra, offering puzzle-based gaming experiences.
Healthland West Melbourne
Highly rated wellness spa in West Melbourne offering treatments to North Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
A 36-hectare botanic garden in Richmond featuring Australian native species and international plant collections, established in 1846.
Bellboy Cafe | Brunswick Cafe
Highly rated cafe on Nicholson Street in Brunswick East serving coffee and brunch to a loyal local following.
The George on Collins
$$Upmarket restaurant and bar on Collins Street serving contemporary dishes with Asian-inspired flavours.
Trending suburbs
Where Melbourne is eating, drinking and hanging out.
Events in Melbourne
Gigs, sport, theatre and things to do over the coming weeks.
Wed, 2 Sept, 9:00am
Marvel Stadium Tour
Marvel Stadium
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ROME: Empire, Power, People
Melbourne Museum
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EventWed, 2 Sept, 10:00am
Lead the Way Conference 2026 - Strengthening Safety & Wellbeing
Rydges Melbourne
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VSA CANDLELIGHT
Alto Event Space
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The latest spots added to our Melbourne guide.
Miami Hotel Melbourne
Humble rooms in a low-key budget hotel offering a shared kitchen & dining area, plus free Wi-Fi.
RNR Serviced Apartments North Melbourne
Unfussy units with kitchenettes in a relaxed apartment hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
Queen Victoria Hostel
Where to Stay in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Turnkey Accommodation
Chic units with balconies, some with city views, in a trendy apartment hotel with a rooftop pool.
Quality Apartments North Melbourne
Laid-back hotel offering contemporary studios featuring kitchenettes, plus a coin-operated laundry.
Best Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel
Where to Stay in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Arden Motel
Simple rooms in a down-to-earth property offering complimentary continental breakfast & parking.
Riversdale Hotel
$$Standard pub bistro meals in a bustling Victorian watering hole with TV sports and a late licence.
Best-of lists
Our definitive, regularly-updated rankings.
Read up before you go
roundupMelbourne Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From hidden CBD cocktail bars to jazz, karaoke, craft beer and Yarra-side drinks, find the Melbourne nightlife venue that fits your night.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Melbourne
From grand gardens and riverside lawns to a bayside lookout and the 1000 Steps, these are Melbourne's best free outdoor days.
Read guide →roundupMelbourne With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
From nature play and riverside parks to escape rooms and VR, these are Melbourne family outings worth planning around.
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