Buzz
Despite not being the capital, Melbourne stands out as the largest cultural hub, once voted one of the most livable places globally. In this modest-sized city, you can attend high-profile music performances, enjoy lively bars, participate in festivals, visit museums, and engage in many other exciting activities. Mytour will provide you with useful information for your upcoming trip to Melbourne.
Hotels in Melbourne
Luxury Hotels
Park Hyatt
Address: 1 Parliament Square
Mid-range Accommodation
Hotel Lindrum
Address: 26 Flinders St., Melbourne
Budget-friendly Hotels
Brooklyn Arts Hotel
With a modest budget (under 100 USD/night), you can stay in a small yet artistically rich hotel in the northern part of Melbourne.
Address: 48-50 George St., Fitzroy
Dining Out
Vue de Monde
Address: Level 55, 525 Collins, Melbourne; +61 3 9691 3888; Open Tuesday – Friday and Sunday from afternoon to 2:00 AM; Saturday open from 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM. Price Range: Expensive; www.vuedemonde.com.au.
Bar Lourinhã
Address: 37 Little Collins Street; +61 3 9663 7890; Monday – Thursday open from afternoon to 11:00 PM, Friday open from afternoon to 1:00 AM, Saturday open from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM; Price Range: Moderate; www.barlourinha.com.au.
Address: 15 Celestial Ave., Melbourne; +61 3 9663 4759; open daily from 5:30 PM - 2:30 AM; Price Range: Moderate.
I Love Pho
Address: 264 Victoria St., Richmond; +61 3 9427 7749; open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Price Range: Budget-friendly.
Rita’s Cafeteria
This café offers visitors a variety of traditional Australian pizzas. Additionally, there are enticing choices such as salads, pasta, Italian rice, and more.
Address: 239 Johnston Street, Abbotsford; +61 3 9419 8233; open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM; Price Range: Budget-friendly.
Night Out
The LuWow
Address: 62-70 Johnston Street, Fitzroy; +61 3 9417 5447; Wednesday – Sunday open from 5:00 PM - late; Price Range: Expensive; www.theluwow.com.
Black Pearl
This is the ultimate spot to savor cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere when in Melbourne.
Address: 304 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy; +61 3 9417 0455; open daily from 5:30 PM - 3:00 AM; Price Range: Mid-range and upscale.
The Toff in Town
Address: Level 2, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne; +61 3 9639 8770; Price Range: Moderate; www.thetoffintown.com
Bar Ampere
Address: 16 Russell Place, Melbourne; +61 3 9663 7557; Monday – Friday open from 8:00 AM - 3:00 AM, Saturday open from 10:00 AM - 3:00 AM, Sunday: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM; Price Range: Moderate – High; www.barampere.com.
The Gasometer Hotel
Address: 484 Smith Street, Collingwood; +61 3 9417 5538; Open Monday – Friday from 4:00 PM - late, Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 PM - late; Price Range: Budget-friendly; www.gasometerhotel.com.
Shopping
Metropolis Bookshop
Address: Level 3, 252 Swanston Street, Melbourne; +61 3 9663 2015; Price Range: Moderate to High; Monday – Thursday and Saturday open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday open from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday: afternoon – 5:00 PM; www.metropolisbookshop.com.au.
Alice Euphemia
Address: Shop 6, Cathedral Arcade, 37 Swanston Street; +61 3 9650 4300; Monday – Thursday and Sunday open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday open from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sunday open afternoon until 5:00 PM; Price Range: High; www.aliceeuphemia.com.
Third Drawer Down
Address: 93 George Street, Fitzroy; +61 3 9534 4088; Price Range: Moderate – High; www.thirddrawerdown.com.
Camberwell Market
Established in 1976, this market usually operates from 7:00 AM. The market offers a variety of locally crafted products at affordable prices.
Address: Station Street, Camberwell; [email protected]; www.sundaymarket.com.au.
Sightseeing Spots
The Astor Cinema
Address: 1 Chapel Street, St Kilda; +61 3 9510 1414; Monday – Saturday (closed on Tuesdays) open from 6:30 PM - late, Sunday open from 1:00 PM - late; www.astortheatre.net.au.
Australian Centre for the Moving Image
Showcasing exceptional art collections in Melbourne.
Address: Federation Square, Melbourne; +61 3 8663 2200; Monday - Friday open from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday open from 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM; www.acmi.net.au.
Abbotsford Convent
Address: 1 St. Heliers, Abbotsford; +61 3 9415 3600; www.abbotsfordconvent.com.au.
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Source: Mytour Travel Guide – Featured on CNN Travel
List of Hotels in Melbourne, Australia
MytourJune 27, 2013
