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
Hyatt House South Melbourne
Where to Stay in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Oaks Melbourne Southbank Suites
Upmarket hotel in an ultramodern tower offering elegant apartments with kitchens & city views.
Mantra Southbank Melbourne
Modern apartment hotel offering an indoor pool & hot tub, plus a Mediterranean restaurant & bar.
Urban Rest Lanbruk (Richmond)
Warmly furnished studios & apartments in a casual hotel offering Wi-Fi, a cafe & a rooftop terrace.
Caroline Serviced Apartments Richmond
Where to Stay in Richmond, Melbourne.
Quest Flemington Central
Contemporary units with balconies in a sophisticated apartment hotel, plus a rooftop terrace & pool.
Lumina Suites
Where to Stay in Docklands, Melbourne.
United Places Hotel Botanic Gardens
Streamlined suites with kitchens in an ultrahip boutique hotel with fine dining & butler service.
Melbourne Studio Apartments Hotel @ 138 Elgin Carlton
Where to Stay in Collingwood, Melbourne.
The Best Western Plus Travel Inn Hotel
Stylish hotel featuring a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a courtyard, plus free Wi-Fi.
The Sebel Melbourne Kew
Where to Stay in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Nomads St Kilda
Basic dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel offering a shared kitchen, a TV lounge & a bar.
Quest Southbank
Unfussy units with kitchens in a relaxed apartment hotel offering a gym & a restaurant.
lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne
$$Hip hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, as well as a restaurant, a gym & free Wi-Fi.
Best Western Melbourne City Hotel
Laid-back hotel featuring a cafe/bar & a rooftop terrace, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
No-nonsense lodging with a casual restaurant, plus flat-screens in down-to-earth rooms.
St Georges Motor Inn
Unpretentious motel offering a casual restaurant/bar, as well as Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens
Where to Stay in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
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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.