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Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Best Where to Stay in Melbourne CBD

Looking for the best where to stay in Melbourne CBD? We've gathered 20 standout spots in this corner of Melbourne, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Melbourne CBD 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.

20 spots in Melbourne CBD

Grand Hyatt Melbourne — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
66Spot

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Where to Stay

Posh high-rise property offering refined quarters with city views, plus a restaurant & a gym.

4.5(5,346)View details →
Crown Metropol Melbourne
63Spot

Crown Metropol Melbourne

Where to Stay

Posh high-rise lodging offering refined around-the-world dining, plus a spa & a 27th-floor pool.

4.3(3,551)View details →
Crown Promenade Melbourne — Southbank, Melbourne
63Spot

Crown Promenade Melbourne

Where to Stay

Contemporary property with an upscale restaurant, plus a pool, a gym & meeting space.

4.3(2,797)View details →
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
63Spot

Brady Hotels Central Melbourne

Where to Stay

Polished quarters with wood floors and balconies, plus a relaxed restaurant & bar.

4.3(2,000)View details →
Veriu Queen Victoria Market
63Spot

Veriu Queen Victoria Market

Where to Stay

Contemporary all-suite hotel featuring an indoor pool & a gym, plus event space.

4.6(394)View details →
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
62Spot

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

Where to Stay

Contemporary rooms, some offering river views, plus a bar, a restaurant & a 24/7 gym.

4.3(1,651)View details →
ibis Melbourne Central — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
62Spot

ibis Melbourne Central

Where to Stay

Polished hotel featuring cosy rooms, as well as an airy restaurant, a simple bar & free Wi-Fi.

4.3(1,495)View details →
Novotel Melbourne Central — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
61Spot

Novotel Melbourne Central

Where to Stay

Relaxed quarters in a modern hotel featuring a polished Italian steakhouse, a casual bar & a gym.

4.3(1,130)View details →
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
61Spot

Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

4.4(557)View details →
Hyatt Centric Melbourne — Docklands, Melbourne
60Spot

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Where to Stay

Minimalist rooms in an upmarket hotel offering an indoor pool, a modern restaurant & bay views.

4.3(674)View details →
The Victoria Hotel — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
60Spot

The Victoria Hotel

Where to Stay

Modest hotel offering unfussy rooms, plus a pool, a sauna & a restaurant serving modern cuisine.

4.1(3,043)View details →
ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments — North Melbourne, Melbourne
59Spot

ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments

Where to Stay

Laid-back hotel with functional rooms & apartments with kitchenettes, plus a restaurant & a bar.

4.0(2,059)View details →
Novotel Melbourne on Collins — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
59Spot

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Where to Stay

Contemporary hotel offering an airy restaurant & a bar, plus an indoor pool & a gym.

4.0(3,186)View details →
Atlantis Hotel — Docklands, Melbourne
59Spot

Atlantis Hotel

Where to Stay

Contemporary rooms in a high-rise property featuring a gym, a sauna and an indoor pool.

4.0(2,693)View details →
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG — Southbank, Melbourne
58Spot

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Where to Stay

Low-key rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a relaxed restaurant, a bar & a fitness centre.

4.1(737)View details →
Best Western Melbourne City Hotel — Docklands, Melbourne
56Spot

Best Western Melbourne City Hotel

Where to Stay

Laid-back hotel featuring a cafe/bar & a rooftop terrace, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.

3.9(1,069)View details →
Mercure Melbourne Southbank — Southbank, Melbourne
55Spot

Mercure Melbourne Southbank

Where to Stay

Low-key rooms with Wi-Fi & wet bars in an informal hotel offering a restaurant & breakfast.

3.9(683)View details →
Aura on Flinders — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
54Spot

Aura on Flinders

Where to Stay

Casual, contemporary apartment hotel offering plain units with kitchens or kitchenettes, plus a gym.

3.7(1,210)View details →

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Where to Stay in Melbourne CBD — FAQs

What are the best where to stay in Melbourne CBD?+

The where to stay in Melbourne CBD 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 Melbourne CBD?+

We currently feature 20 where to stay in Melbourne CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.

How do I get to Melbourne CBD in Melbourne?+

Melbourne CBD 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.