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
Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne
Cosy upscale rooms in a polished lodging featuring a restaurant/bar, a gym & a heated outdoor pool.
Camberwell Serviced Apartment Hotel
Where to Stay in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Tolarno Hotel
Vibrant, art-filled rooms & suites in a former gallery, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
Rambla @ Solarino House
Where to Stay in Brunswick, Melbourne.
StayCentral Brunswick Vibe Parkville in Melbourne
Where to Stay in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Quest St Kilda Bayside
Laid-back apartment hotel offering a seasonal outdoor pool & a BBQ area, plus a gym.
Aura on Flinders
Casual, contemporary apartment hotel offering plain units with kitchens or kitchenettes, plus a gym.
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments
Contemporary hotel featuring bright quarters, plus Wi-Fi access, parking & meeting space.
HV.Hotel
Where to Stay in Footscray, Melbourne.
Quest East Melbourne
Informal apartment hotel offering fashionable studios, plus a rooftop terrace & complimentary Wi-Fi.
The Nunnery Accommodation
Quirky former convent featuring both simple budget rooms and stylish boutique accommodation.
South Yarra Stays
Where to Stay in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Punthill Apartment Hotels | Little Bourke
Unassuming apartments with kitchenettes or kitchens, plus an indoor pool and a fitness room.
Punthill Apartment Hotels | South Yarra
Sophisticated apartment hotel offering hip studios & apartments, plus a gym & free Wi-Fi.
Quest Royal Gardens
Warm quarters, some with balconies, in a casual apartment hotel featuring a pool & a BBQ area.
Crest on Park Apartments
Elegant apartments in a stylish hotel offering a luxe restaurant/bar & a cafe/bar.
Novotel St Kilda
Airy quarters in a relaxed hotel offering a cafe & a bar, plus meeting space & free Wi-Fi.
Melbourne CBD Central Apartment Hotel
Straightforward apartment hotel offering relaxed 1- and 2-bedrooms units, plus parking.
Where to Stay by suburb
Zoom in on the best where to stay in Melbourne's most popular neighbourhoods.
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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.