Melbourne Shopping

Explore a maze of laneways, arcades and discount outlets to get your fashion fix

When it comes to shopping, Melbourne gets down to business. Experience the city's shopping precincts and discover fashion-forward boutiques and brand-name bargains. Independent retailers and well-known labels feature fresh-off-the-runway looks, while retro treasures await discovery in the city's vintage stores. Meet local designers, pick up unique finds and refuel at buzzing cafés.

In the heart of the city, QV is a shopper's paradise. This retail precinct contains four levels of exciting Australian labels and international designers. Check out Bourke Street Mall and Emporium to explore some of the city's biggest department stores and pick up the latest homewares, accessories and cosmetics. Take a trip down memory lane at Melbourne's Block Arcade and Royal Arcade, which house eclectic stores behind enchanting 19th-century façades. Meet local artisans and pick up fresh produce at the historic Queen Victoria Markets.

Head south of the city and visit South Yarra's family-friendly Jam Factory or the high-end retailers on Chapel Street in Prahran. In Richmond, Bridge Road is a well-known haunt for bargain hunters.

After a shopping trip in Melbourne, you might need to buy a bigger suitcase.

Melbourne shopping tours & more

Retail therapy is just the start, you’ll find all sorts of awesome tours to help you achieve optimal shop-life balance in Melbourne.

Coffee Lovers Walking Tour

By Walk Melbourne Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Spend 2 hours of your morning on a walking tour to 4 handpicked coffee shops. Learn crop-to-cup stories and sample some amazing coffee while you explore

Duration: 2h 30m

Melbourne City Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

By Hidden Secrets Tours

Recommended 50% by Travellers

Discover the locally loved eateries, cool shops, and off-the-beaten-path concert venues of Australia's cultural capital on this guided look at the secrets of

Duration: 3h+

Laneways of Melbourne Walking Tour

By MEL Tours

Recommended 94% by Travellers

Leave the orderly grid of central Melbourne behind and lose yourself in the pedestrian alleys and shop-lined arcades of the city's art-adorned laneways. A

Duration: 2h 30m

Melbourne Outlet Shopping Tour

By Outlet Shopping Tours

Recommended 76% by Travellers

Uncover discount outlets and difficult-to-find warehouses in one of Australia's finest cities for fashion and shopping, Melbourne. Relax as you spend a day in

Duration: 8h

Melbourne City Highlights Cruise

By Melbourne River Cruises

Recommended 80% by Travellers

Take a scenic cruise along the Yarra River and admire Melbourne’s stunning skyline. Enjoy this return cruise, passing by iconic landmarks accompanied by

Duration: 4h 10m

Melbourne Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Optional Attractions

By City Sightseeing International

Recommended 68% by Travellers

See all the major sights of Melbourne on a red double-decker bus that gives you full 360-degree views of the city. Enjoy unlimited rides within the validity

Duration: 1d+

City Afternoon Tour with Yarra River Cruise

By Gray Line

Recommended 94% by Travellers

See Melbourne's top attractions on this half-day guided tour. Experience this buzzing city, from its gardens to its trendy suburbs and historic buildings, in

Duration: 5h 30m

Melbourne Café Culture Walking Tour

By Hidden Secrets Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Indulge in the incredible foodie scene and café culture of Melbourne's metropolitan center. Move away from the main drag and follow your guide in and out of

Duration: 3h

City Highlights Tour

By Melbourne's Best Tours

Recommended 74% by Travellers

Embark on a leisurely tour around Melbourne city. Along the way, visit Melbourne Town Hall, Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market, and popular sports

Duration: 3h

Melbourne City Morning Tour

By AAT Kings

Recommended 68% by Travellers

Tour the bustling city of Melbourne as your driver shows you popular spots such as Parliament House, Queen Victoria Market, and Fitzroy Gardens on this

Duration: 4h+

Melbourne Central Cultural Walking Tour

By Melbourne By Foot

Recommended 88% by Travellers

Uncover the charms of Melbourne on this guided 3-hour walking tour. Learn about the city's history, architecture, and culture as you stroll through the

Duration: 3h

Dumplings Discovery Walking Tour

By Walk Melbourne Tours

Discover the best dumplings in Melbourne on this evening tour with an award-winning guide. Sample a variety of delicious dumplings at 4 different restaurants

Duration: 3h

Food Tour to Queen Victoria Market & Lygon Street

By The Visitor Melbourne

Experience Melbourne’s food scene at the Queen Victoria Market. Join an expert guide as you stroll around the vibrant market, sample locally produced foood

Duration: 4h 30m

Fitzroy & Collingwood Street Art Rickshaw Tour

By Bike Cabs

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Discover the underground art scene in Melbourne on a tour that takes you not to a museum or gallery, but out into the streets. Explore the suburbs of Fitzroy

Duration: 1h 30m

Melbourne Experience Walking Tour

By Walk Melbourne Tours

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Dive into Melbourne's hidden lanes and alleys on an insider tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Visit the city's top spots to sample tasty coffee drinks

Duration: 3h

Morning City Tour with Eureka Skydeck 88 Admission

By Gray Line

Recommended 90% by Travellers

Introduce yourself to the cosmopolitan charm of Melbourne on this guided half-day tour. Enjoy its stunning gardens, lively markets, sports venues, and arts

Duration: 3h 55m

Melbourne Progressive Restaurant Walking Tour

By Hidden Secrets Tours

Tease your taste buds in some of Melbourne’s best restaurants on a progressive restaurant walking tour. Experience Melbourne’s long-established food

Duration: 3h

Queen Victoria Market Ultimate Foodie Tour

By Queen Victoria Market

Recommended 50% by Travellers

Embark on the Ultimate Foodie Tour and get ready to satisfy your cravings. Indulge in an abundance of local, seasonal food as you wander through the Market's

Duration: 1h 30m

Rickshaw Tour of Fitzroy & Collingwood

By Bike Cabs

Recommended 94% by Travellers

Snag a seat in a rickshaw to be pedaled around artsy Fitzroy, scoping out cool boutiques, graffiti-adorned alleyways, and hip eateries. As your guide whisks

Duration: 1h

Self-Guided Marvellous Melbourne Audio Walking Tour

By Audio Tourist

Explore the charms of Melbourne at your own pace with this audio tour. Following your virtual guide, discover the city's most historic and well-known

Duration: 1h 30m

Shore Excursion: Melbourne Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

By City Sightseeing International

Recommended 60% by Travellers

Hop off your cruise ship and onto a double-decker bus to discover all the major sights of Melbourne. Enjoy unlimited rides within the validity of your pass,

Duration: 1d+

Small-Group Chocolate, Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour

By Chocoholic Tours

Recommended 96% by Travellers

Discover Melbourne’s chocolate hot spots, explore the beautiful lanes and arcades, and taste the most indulgent milk and dark coverture chocolate. Spend a

Duration: 2h 30m

Small-Group Melbourne City Tour with Eureka Skydeck

By Oceania Tours and Safaris

Recommended 100% by Travellers

With a small group of 12 people, explore Melbourne and see the renowned Melbourne Cricket Ground, St Kilda Beach, and the famed Eureka Tower. Admire the

Duration: 3h

South Melbourne Market Food Walking Tour

By The Visitor Melbourne

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Treat yourself to an immersive food tour in South Melbourne as you join an expert guide who teaches you about the local gastronomic culture. Check out the

Duration: 4h 30m

Where to shop in Melbourne

QV Centre

Melbourne’s humming open-air retail precinct contains over 120 stores, including fashion boutiques, department stores, cosmopolitan bars and great dining venues.

Acland Street

Everyone knows the way to Melbourne’s heart is through the stomach and this famous dining strip in St. Kilda has been winning hearts for nearly a century.

Bourke Street Mall

Melbourne’s premier retail precinct is filled with boutiques and big department stores set in charming heritage-listed arcades.

Royal Arcade

Envision 19th-century Melbourne at this magnificently restored shopping arcade in the heart of the CBD. Visit boutiques, confectioners and chocolatiers.

Block Arcade

Browse fashion goods, sample creamy chocolate and relax with a tea in this elegant arcade, which remains one of Melbourne's finest historic and architectural landmarks.

Queen Victoria Market

Explore this huge open-air market to enjoy Melbourne’s freshest produce and best bargain shopping.

Jam Factory

Pick up a fresh outfit, catch up with friends over lunch or watch a new film at this historic shopping, dining and entertainment complex in South Yarra.

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Where to stay in Melbourne

From five-star to art-house, heritage to business, you’ll find the perfect place to crash and relax here.

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

66 Aurora Lane

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and DFO South Wharf. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Festival Hall are also within 15 minutes. Southern Cross Station is 5 minutes by foot and North Melbourne Station is 21 minutes.

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

300 Spencer Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Central, and Queen Victoria Market. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Bourke Street Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 6 minutes by foot and Southern Cross Station is 7 minutes.

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Corner of Southgate Ave & Riverside Quay

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Melbourne Central, and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Royal Botanic Gardens and Marvel Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Flinders Street Station is 7 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 17 minutes.

Pan Pacific Melbourne

2 Convention Centre Place

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located on the riverwalk, just steps from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and DFO South Wharf. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 15 minutes. Southern Cross Station is 16 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 22 minutes.

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

131-135 Bourke Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Her Majesty's Theatre, Parliament House of Victoria, and Bourke Street Mall. Hosier Lane and Forum Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 11 minutes.

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

630 Little Collins Street

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southern Cross Station is only a 2-minute walk and Flagstaff Station is 12 minutes.

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

206 A'Beckett Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Central. Emporium Melbourne and Bourke Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. Flagstaff Station is only a 3-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 7 minutes.

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

328 Flinders Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria, and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Melbourne Central and Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex are also within 15 minutes. Flinders Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

270 Flinders Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Degraves Street and Federation Square. Bourke Street Mall and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 10 minutes. Flinders Street Station is only a 3-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes.

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

215 Little Collins Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is steps from Melbourne Town Hall and Collins Street. Melbourne Central and Princess Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is 8 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 9 minutes.

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

44 Spencer Street

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

111 Little Collins Street

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Regent Theatre, Princess Theatre, and Bourke Street Mall. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are also within 1 mi (2 km). Parliament Station is 5 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 10 minutes.

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

33 Ardlie Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Attwood, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Highpoint Shopping Centre, and Flemington Racecourse. La Trobe University and Royal Children's Hospital are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Oaks Melbourne on Collins Hotel

480 Collins Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Collins Street and Melbourne Central. Queen Victoria Market and Princess Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 9 minutes by foot and Southern Cross Station is 7 minutes.

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

270 Collins Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, just steps from Degraves Street and Collins Street. Melbourne Central and Princess Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Flinders Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 10 minutes.

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel

60 Market Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel is located in the entertainment district, just steps from Flinders Lane and Collins Street. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Melbourne Central are also within 15 minutes. Flinders Street Station is 9 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 11 minutes.

Mantra Tullamarine

2 Trade Park Drive

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Highpoint Shopping Centre, Flemington Racecourse, and Queen Victoria Market. Marvel Stadium and Her Majesty's Theatre are also within 12 mi (20 km).

City Tempo - Queen St

353 Queen Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hardware Lane, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Central. Collins Street and Carlton Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 5 minutes.

Mercure Welcome Melbourne

265 Little Bourke Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Central and Princess Theatre. Queen Victoria Market and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 1 mi (2 km). Melbourne Central Station is 6 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 9 minutes.

Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne

380 William Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. SEA LIFE Melbourne and Marvel Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is only a 2-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 9 minutes.

Rydges Melbourne Hotel

186 Exhibition Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Chinatown, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Her Majesty's Theatre, Collins Street, and Princess Theatre. Carlton Gardens and Melbourne Central are also within 15 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 12 minutes.

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

15-21 Therry Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 7 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 12 minutes.

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Arrival Drive

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne, this family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from URBNSURF Sports Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of DFO Essendon and Highpoint Shopping Centre. Flemington Racecourse and Moonee Valley Racecourse are also within 12 mi (20 km).

ibis Styles Kingsgate

131 King Street

Rated 3.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Bourke Street Mall. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Marvel Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southern Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Flagstaff Station is 9 minutes.

Melbourne Shopping

Explore a maze of laneways, arcades and discount outlets to get your fashion fix