Best Where to Stay in Carlton
Looking for the best where to stay in Carlton? We've gathered 12 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Carlton has its own character, and the where to stay here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
12 spots in Carlton
Zagame's House
Chic rooms & suites in a trendy hotel offering a restaurant/cafe, a wine bar & a gym.
Carlton Lygon Lodge
Low-key hotel offering functional rooms & apartments, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne
$$Hip hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, as well as a restaurant, a gym & free Wi-Fi.
The Eminence Apartments by CLLIX
Sleek units with floor-to-ceiling windows in an upscale apartment hotel offering a rooftop terrace.
Melbourne Carlton Central Apartment Hotel
Contemporary serviced studios & apartments featuring complimentary Wi-Fi & kitchenettes.
Urban In The Sky Melbourne
Lookouts in Carlton, Melbourne.
Clocktower Apartment Hotel Melbourne
Informal 1- to 2-bedroom serviced apartments offering kitchens, washer/dryers & flat-screens.
Arrow On Swanston
Relaxed studios to 2-bedroom apartments in a casual hotel with a pool and a fitness room.
Essence Hotel Carlton
Straightforward rooms in a laid-back hotel featuring a Thai restaurant & an airy cafe.
Mercure Melbourne Therry Street
Stylish studios with kitchenettes, minibars & free Wi-Fi in an upscale hotel featuring a chic cafe.
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG
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Where to Stay in Carlton — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Carlton?+
The where to stay in Carlton listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many where to stay are there in Carlton?+
We currently feature 12 where to stay in Carlton, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Carlton in Melbourne?+
Carlton is one of Melbourne's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.