Melbourne Hotels & Hostels (163)

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This cavernous old-school hostel has been going for aeons and still remains a traveller favourite. It's big, colourful and boisterous, and the staff are determined that guests will have a great s…

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'Small, clean and friendly' is their catch-cry, and it's pretty accurate. This 79-bed little charmer follows the small-is-better principle, offering simple, clean budget accommodation with super …

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Blessed be the Nunnery. Firstly a confession - this place is a fave, so bear with us while we sing hallelujah and wax a little lyrical. An absolute top-notch hostel epitomising great budget accom…

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A well-run 144-bed hostel that radiates good cheer, this place is renowned for its friendliness (indeed, it used to be called Friendly Backpacker). The rooms are a tad dim and sombre, but the sm…

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Parked on the city's fringe, just south of the river, this hostel is housed in a functional grey block monolith. Persevere though, once you get past the austere exterior you'll find a surprising…

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The Base chain squeezes backpackers of all nationalities into one seamless, chromium-plated mass. The St Kilda branch exemplifies the philosophy: everything's colour-coded and seamlessly integrat…

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This hostel has changed names and owners a dozen times in as many years but it's the current formula that appears to be winning travellers over.

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This charming Victorian guesthouse dates back to 1886 and in many ways retains the feel of an old boarding house. Compact rooms lead off long, narrow corridors over three floors. High ceilings a…

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The fresh rooms are all white-linen and light-filled, with working windows that allow real air in. Spread across two levels, all rooms share bathroom facilities and a super rooftop. This fabulous…

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Hotel Enterprize has a cosy, relaxed feel, exuding a familiarity both comforting and slightly disconcerting. The ground floor lounge is full of old leather armchairs and a huge stone fireplace ma…

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Ok, so you're here to shop and you just can't see the point in forking out top dollar for all the trimmings when every spare cent can be whacked straight onto the credit card. But you're not stup…

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The cold foyer of Atlantis belies the minimalist-chic wand that has been waved over the rooms. Bringing some glitz to the city's increasingly popular western fringe, there are some superb views o…

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Forget the fluffy pillows, baby-soft toilet roll and hints of fresh jasmine, the Kingsgate is a no-bullshit, inner-city hotel offering excellent value for money. You stay here for the central loc…

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From the outset things bode well at this four-star property; great location, bright and airy reception and friendly staff. But the slick makeover that swept through a few years ago is waning in s…

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The city of Melbourne was only 45 years old when this old-timer originally opened its doors in 1880. A city institution, the 430-room Victoria Hotel offers a flexible range of comfortable accommo…

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Clean, functional and well-located, the Bayview Eden manages to tick all boxes without excelling in any one area. It's a favourite with travelling suits though, so the hotel caters to people who …

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The Georgian Court is a gently crumbling mansion that still retains an elegant, relaxed appeal that's proven popular with families for many years. Rooms are diminutive, with tight corners, but th…

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The Savoy has funked up. Getting full marks for effort and not content to rest on its dated laurels, it's transformed itself into a contemporary, boutique-style hotel. We like a creative approach…

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The Hatton is one South Yarra building that's retained its charm. The facade is pure old-world South Yarra class and get a load of that verandah. Perch on high, people-watch with your coffee or j…

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The Bayview is one of many large, facility-ridden hotels lining Queens Rd that compete for the corporate dollar, but they tap into the pleasure principle, too, and the bird's-eye vistas of Albert…

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The Manhattan lives up to its name: stylish, well appointed, up-to-the-minute and sassy. Soho-style loft spaces populate this former warehouse (ask for a room at the back for an outlook) and all …

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This slick and funky apartment hotel in the heart of the city is value for money. It effortlessly combines old with new and is unashamedly environmentally friendly. Boasting four 'green stars' th…

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Style-cats prowl the corridors of this central Art Deco gem. Effortlessly dashing modish rooms exude a casual, laid-back ambience - if you can't relax here we'd suggest therapy. Elegant, intimate…

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Built in 1913, this regal property occupies a plum position on Flinders St and is blessed with the exclusive and personal ambience of a boutique hotel. The sweeping staircases, gracious interior …

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You'll probably wonder what you've gotten yourself into after you shuffle into the cramped lobby, but once you make your way upstairs and into your digs, those early fears should vanish. Think fu…

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The Sebel Melbourne has a grand sense of style, located in the old Bank of Australasia building. Actually, it doesn't have much choice: the building is heritage listed, which means that the forme…

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Spend some time at this deluxe establishment - formerly a pool hall - and you may just request the phone number of their interior designer. Surrounded by warm, rich tones, muted lighting and deli…

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Don't be too dismayed by the characterless reception area at the Hero; inside you'll find a collection of spacious and superbly equipped apartments. We can't lie - they are pretty clinical. Still…

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The Como is big, flashy and designed to impress. What choice does it have? It's in a plum location, right on the boundary where the flashy suburbs of Toorak and South Yarra meet, and right next d…

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A star among Melbourne's inner-city fine hotels, its spectacular atrium (a popular backdrop for newlyweds) and original Venetian architecture make this 19th-century beauty the ultimate in self-in…

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The sheer scale of the Grand Hotel is awe-inspiring. A beacon of Melbourne's 19th-century architecture, this imposing Italianate building once housed the Victorian Railways administration. Wedged…

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Guestrooms at the sophisticated Sofitel start on the 36th floor, so you're guaranteed views that'll have you itching to begin your sightseeing at ground level.

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One of Melbourne's finest, and certainly most aesthetic hotels, the Park Hyatt is the epitome of elegance and class, from the grand driveway to the gleaming marble and glass throughout.

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Grand in both scale and aesthetics, this city landmark hasn't broken the mould for top-end executive hotels. It does work hard to overcome its could-be-anywhere weaknesses - with a glitzy lobby a…

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The Downtowner is a friendly, popular, perpetually busy hotel on one of Melbourne's best streets. It's a happy kind of place with an easy manner and fashionable design. Stay here to escape the ci…

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The Adelphi was partly responsible for Melbourne's reputation for cutting-edge design from the 1990s on, and it's obvious that no expense was spared, as the diagonal lines, sharp edges and citrus…

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Reminiscent of an art deco ocean liner from the golden age of luxury travel, the Westin is easily one of the city's grandest and greatest hotels. The high-ceilinged lobby, with a sweeping central…

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This is where conspicuous consumption, and even more conspicuous everything else, combine to create one the country's most lavish places to sleep. Where other places have 'Superior' or 'Standard'…

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Above a corner pub and renowned for hosting stunningly popular Neighbours nights, the Ritz is always putting on something. This well-proportioned place has an excellent location, opposite an inne…

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This straight-up hotel is almost there: almost in town, almost at the Docklands, but not quite anywhere. It's a 10-minute tram ride to town, and a five-minute walk to Errol St's prized pub action…

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