Melbourne Central Business District Travel Guide

Don’t miss Melbourne Central Business District’s top attractions!

Eureka Tower

Go to the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere at this soaring residential tower, which also offers fine dining with breathtaking views.

Federation Square

See the edgy architecture of Melbourne’s main civic space, a great place to take in an event, explore a museum or simply people-watch.

National Gallery of Victoria

See blockbuster international touring exhibitions and the world’s largest collection of Australian art at this revered cultural institution.

Princess Theatre

Considered by some to be Melbourne's most spectacular landmark, this majestic theater has been entertaining audiences since it opened more than 150 years ago.

State Library of Victoria

Delve into Melbourne’s fascinating heritage when you explore this cultural landmark and architectural treasure, containing over 150 years of state history.

St Paul's Cathedral

Appreciate the peaceful atmosphere when you explore the interior of this vast neo-Gothic cathedral and architectural anchor in Melbourne’s inner-city streetscape.

St Patrick's Cathedral

Rising from the edge of downtown Melbourne, Australia’s tallest cathedral is an oasis of serenity and a towering example of old-world artistry and craftsmanship.

Melbourne Museum

Explore Victoria, from the rich heritage of its First Peoples to its diverse natural environments, in one of Australia’s premier museums.

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.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Lovers of classic cinema, budding film makers and avid gamers will all delight in one of the world’s leading moving image museums.

Bourke Street Mall

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

Carlton Gardens

These charming gardens and antique buildings are an ideal spot to relax within a gentle walking distance of the city.

Eureka Skydeck 88

Rise above the city when you visit the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and look out across the sprawling Melbourne skyline.

Forum Theatre

One of Melbourne's best-loved performance spaces offers the latest live music, comedy and theater in a spectacular old-world setting.

Immigration Museum

This museum commemorates the extraordinary journeys of settlers who came from all over the world to make Victoria home.

QV Centre

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

Royal Arcade

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

Where to stay in Melbourne Central Business District

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.

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.

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.

Things to do in Melbourne Central Business District

Uncover Hidden Laneway Bars

By Walks 101

Tour the speakeasies, pubs and bars that make Melbourne unique Melbourne makes you work to find its best bits. It’s most interesting bars aren’t on the

Duration: 3h

Yarra Valley Small-Group Wine Tour from Melbourne

By Australian Wine Tour Company

Recommended 98% by Travellers

Escape to the picturesque Yarra Valley on this small-group day tour from Melbourne and visit 4 of the regions top wineries. Indulge yourself with a delicious

Duration: 7h 20m+

2 Day Great Ocean Road Mornington & Penguin Parade Tour

By Autopia Tours

Enjoy Victoria’s most popular sightseeing destinations with our 2 day Great Ocean Road Phillip Island Tour. We start our journey by travelling the National

Duration: 2d

Barbecue Tapas Master Class

By The BBQ Cooking School

Learn to mix just the right spices to create the perfect barbecue tapas meal in this fun and interactive master class. Achieve a nuanced understanding of

Duration: 3h

Full Day Yarra Valley & Wineries Motorcycle Trike Tour for 2

By Trike Tours Melbourne

Take a tour to Melbourne's glorious Yarra Valley with its magnificent valleys and vineyards and surrounding national parks and State Forests. Walk along the

Duration: 8h

2 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Melbourne to Adelaide

By Autopia Tours

Spend a stunning 2 days travelling Melbourne to Adelaide going along the Great Ocean Road and through the Grampians National Park on route to Adelaide. Visit

Duration: 2d

Wotif's insider tips for Melbourne Central Business District

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Anyone and everyone, Couples, Foodies

Once a steam railway train platform, now a spacious bar and restaurant alongside the Yarra, the Arbory has something very special about it. The old Platform 13 of Flinders Station is now an all-day eatery and beer garden that serves delicious meals ranging from burgers and hot dogs to the lighter, finer fare. The atmosphere is brilliant - and, for whatever it's worth, at 120 meters long it is Melbourne's longest bar.

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Melbourne Central Business District

A maze of laneways and arcades unfolds before you in Melbourne CBD. Get a little lost – you never know what you’ll find.

Don’t miss Melbourne Central Business District’s top attractions!

Where to stay in Melbourne Central Business District

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Pan Pacific Melbourne

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Oaks Melbourne on Collins Hotel

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel

City Tempo - Queen St

Things to do in Melbourne Central Business District

Wotif's insider tips for Melbourne Central Business District