Melbourne Hotels & Hostels (229)

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…

The Enterprize is a small and reasonably priced hotel. Don’t expect fireworks – the budget rooms are plain and well maintained and the ‘business’ rooms have faux-antique furnishings, baths and mo…

This early 1960s motel was once glamour and high-Californian style. It doesn’t quite get there in the 21st century, but some period charm does shine through. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows a…

The rooms at this conveniently situated hotel are an ocean of vanilla-sponge beige with subtle lighting and soothing decor. Spend a wise $20 to upgrade from a standard room and aim high for gobsm…

Clinical, functional and comfortable hotel in the ‘Paris’ end of town.

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…

The Bayview is one of many large, facility-ridden hotels lining Queens Rd that compete for the corporate dollar, but they occasionally tap into the pleasure principle, too. The rooms are clean an…

While not quite avoiding the serviced-apartment furnishing clichés, these loft spaces are set in a former warehouse and have original industrial-age details. Large marble bathrooms, granite-…

The Bayview Eden is indeed on the park, or just across the road, but is not to be confused with Bayview On The Park, a little further down Queen’s Rd. The Eden fronts Albert Park’s …

Built in 1913, this regal property occupies a plum position on Flinders St and has the exclusive and personal ambience of a boutique hotel but the convenience of more than 300 contemporary rooms.…

A sidestep from the Queen Victoria Market in the CBD’s north, Jasper plants relaxed diners at white tables or a long communal bench and dishes up commendable mains such as salmon and chive crumbe…

This lovely heritage building at Collins St’s western end has been given a bold makeover, though its grand proportions aren’t so in evidence in its somewhat truncated rooms. But the…

The hotel’s 80-odd rooms are housed in a ‘30s building with Deco details, although rooms are decked out rather blandly. That said, it’s simple and neat and perfectly position…

The Somerset’s smart, pint-sized apartments are concealed inside a prim heritage building at the top end of town. There’s a range from small studios to two-bedroom, all with kitchen…

Dowdy as the décor is, the Causeway Inn is always busy and often full. It’s a pretty simple set-up: small rooms and shower only, but with helpful staff and a lcoation bang in the midd…

The slick makeover that swept through this property a few years ago is waning a tad, but Batman’s is still ideal for travellers looking for central, comfortable and reasonably priced digs. Opt fo…

The brown-brick Hilton building, on the verge of stunning gardens, is a monument to ‘70s functionalism. Sadly, most guest rooms have some ‘90s rococo thing going on, but a progressi…

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 veranda. Perch on high, people-watch with your coffee or ju…

This opulent establishment is bathed in rich tones, suede furnishings and deliciously low lighting. Once the pool hall of legendary player Walter Lindrum, it now boasts a range of indulgent rooms…

This grand Italianate building housed the Victorian Railways administration back in the day when rail ruled the world. Its self-catering rooms were originally offices, and have high ceilings with…

Housed in an ornate 1920s hacienda-style building, the Royce’s successful mix of period details and stylish modern fit-out extends from bathroom to bed. Room types are not just a matter of scales…

The Stamford offers big rooms and suites and loads of facilities at reasonable rates. There’s an indoor and outdoor pool plus two ‘mini’ gyms. Space and professional staff are the draws here (and…

The Sebel is a low-key alternative in the grand Bank of Australasia building, right in the heart of the business district. The clean, minimalist rooms have self-catering facilities and washing ma…

Guestrooms at the Sofitel start on the 36th floor, so you’re guaranteed views that will make you giddy. Corner rooms get you double the panorama. The rooms are high international style, op…

This Art Deco gem, with a discreet entrance in covered arcade Howey Place, will appeal to those who’ve come to Melbourne to shop and barhop. It’s intimate in scale, so don’t …

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…

Located at the junction of the city’s most hyped fashion streets, Como is requisitely stylish and long beloved by local celebs. The rooms use an ever-reliable burnt umber palette – …

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…

Resembling a Californian shopping mall from the outside, the interior understands luxury to be about wood panelling, shiny surfaces and miles of marble. Rooms are elegantly subdued, and most come…

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

Conspicuous consumption and even more conspicuous everything else combine to create one the country’s most lavish places to sleep. Rooms pull out all the stops with views, gadgetry, origin…

This is Crown’s ‘diffusion line’ hotel and linked to the mother ship by an air bridge. It is much more laid-back than the Towers and offers large, modern and gently masculine…

Housed in a rather grand old building, Discovery offers standard hostel rooms with lots of extras such as a rooftop garden, ‘cinema’ and a great location just near Victoria Market. …

This friendly hostel sticks to the smaller-is-better mandate, and comes up trumps. Simple, clean and uncluttered dorms, twins and doubles all come with linen and shared bathrooms; the basement lo…

This kooky little guesthouse (with just 15 rooms) is on the city’s notoriously clogged Hoddle St, so light sleepers and asthmatics take note. But across the road are the MCG and some glori…

This rambling old-school backpackers has plenty of rooms, activities and years behind it. It has a travel desk, communal kitchen, bar, pool tables, lounge and TV room, plus a rooftop terrace with…

A backpacker institution, this hostel is five minutes’ walk from St Kilda’s heart. All rooms have wi-fi and private rooms have complimentary towels. There are freebies galore and the whole lot si…

Boutique-meets-budget: this flashy hostel is a well-run joint with a seamless interior. The facilities are excellent, there’s a whole floor devoted to female travellers, and the party vibe is war…

Housed in a functional grey block monolith, this hostel is surprisingly warm, colourful, bright and trendy on the inside. The alabaster dorms are neat and tidy, there’s a great bar downstairs (wi…

Easily one of Melbourne’s most atmospheric accommodation options, the Nunnery offers a range of non-en suite rooms in three different buildings. All are Victorian era, and sweeping staircases and…