Best Where to Stay in Melbourne (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 180 of the best where to stay in Melbourne. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Melbourne's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
Staying in Melbourne?
Find places to stay near Melbourne — hotels on Booking.com. Sort the rest of your trip too.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
Some links are affiliate links — if you book through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our Spot Score or what we recommend.
180 spots
Little Drifter North Melbourne
Where to Stay in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Quest NewQuay, Docklands
Contemporary units with balconies in a sophisticated apartment hotel with a gym & a terrace.
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Posh high-rise property offering refined quarters with city views, plus a restaurant & a gym.
Quay West Suites Melbourne
Polished hotel with a laid-back restaurant/bar, an indoor pool & a gym, plus a sauna & a hot tub.
Melbourne City Apartment Hotel
Compact units in a polished apartment hotel featuring an outdoor pool & hot tubs.
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
Airy quarters, some with bay views, in a modern hotel offering dining, a bar & 24-hour fitness room.
The Langham, Melbourne
Elegant lodging with river & city views, plus a spa, an indoor pool & a refined buffet restaurant.
Crown Towers Melbourne
High-end hotel with luxurious rooms & suites, plus an indoor pool, a gym & a sophisticated bar.
The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series
Trendy rooms with original artwork in an upmarket artist-themed hotel featuring chic dining & a bar.
Turnkey Accommodation
Chic units with balconies, some with city views, in a trendy apartment hotel with a rooftop pool.
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
Polished quarters with wood floors and balconies, plus a relaxed restaurant & bar.
Quest Prahran
Informal apartment hotel with 1- to 3-bedroom units offering kitchens, living areas & free Wi-Fi.
Crown Promenade Melbourne
Contemporary property with an upscale restaurant, plus a pool, a gym & meeting space.
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Posh high-rise lodging offering refined around-the-world dining, plus a spa & a 27th-floor pool.
Veriu Queen Victoria Market
Contemporary all-suite hotel featuring an indoor pool & a gym, plus event space.
The Motley Hotel Richmond, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Where to Stay in Richmond, Melbourne.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
Contemporary rooms, some offering river views, plus a bar, a restaurant & a 24/7 gym.
Roamer St Kilda
Trendy hostel featuring a restaurant & a communal kitchen, plus a screening room.
Where to Stay by suburb
Zoom in on the best where to stay in Melbourne's most popular neighbourhoods.
Where to Stay guides for Melbourne
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.
Read guide →Where to Stay in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 180 where to stay across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.