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.
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180 spots
Adina Melbourne Southbank
Sleek apartment hotel featuring an exercise room, a restaurant/bar & an indoor pool.
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
Minimalist rooms in an upmarket hotel offering an indoor pool, a modern restaurant & bay views.
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park
Modern rooms in a polished property offering regional dining, meeting space & a breezy cocktail bar.
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Contemporary hotel offering an airy restaurant & a bar, plus an indoor pool & a gym.
Atlantis Hotel
Contemporary rooms in a high-rise property featuring a gym, a sauna and an indoor pool.
lyf Collingwood Melbourne
Where to Stay in Collingwood, Melbourne.
SoYa Apartment Hotel
Streamlined 1–2 bedroom units in a trendy apartment hotel offering a courtyard with a BBQ.
The Lyall Hotel
Elegant 1- and 2-bedroom suites with kitchens, plus a spa, a gym & complimentary Wi-Fi.
Tyrian Serviced Apartments - Fitzroy
Stylish serviced apartments offering kitchenettes or kitchens, plus free Wi-Fi & parking.
ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments
Laid-back hotel with functional rooms & apartments with kitchenettes, plus a restaurant & a bar.
Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Contemporary lodging with a casual bar & city views, plus a breakfast eatery & free Wi-Fi.
Hyatt House South Melbourne
Where to Stay in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Summer House Melbourne
Modest hostel offering a communal kitchen, a rooftop bar & a TV lounge, plus free breakfast & Wi-Fi.
View Melbourne
Polished quarters, some with city views, in an upmarket property offering dining, a pool & a gym.
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands
Chic rooms in an upmarket riverfront hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, plus a restaurant & bars.
Carlton Lygon Lodge
Low-key hotel offering functional rooms & apartments, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers
Plush units in a premium apartment hotel featuring a restaurant, a gym & a rooftop pool.
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
Low-key rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a relaxed restaurant, a bar & a fitness centre.
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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.