Best Where to Stay in Melbourne (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 180 of the best where to stay in Melbourne. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
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180 spots
Little Drifter North Melbourne
Where to Stay in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Posh high-rise property offering refined quarters with city views, plus a restaurant & a gym.
Quest NewQuay, Docklands
Contemporary units with balconies in a sophisticated apartment hotel with a gym & a terrace.
Quay West Suites Melbourne
Polished hotel with a laid-back restaurant/bar, an indoor pool & a gym, plus a sauna & a hot tub.
Melbourne City Apartment Hotel
Compact units in a polished apartment hotel featuring an outdoor pool & hot tubs.
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
Airy quarters, some with bay views, in a modern hotel offering dining, a bar & 24-hour fitness room.
Crown Towers Melbourne
High-end hotel with luxurious rooms & suites, plus an indoor pool, a gym & a sophisticated bar.
Turnkey Accommodation
Chic units with balconies, some with city views, in a trendy apartment hotel with a rooftop pool.
The Langham, Melbourne
Elegant lodging with river & city views, plus a spa, an indoor pool & a refined buffet restaurant.
The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series
Trendy rooms with original artwork in an upmarket artist-themed hotel featuring chic dining & a bar.
Quest Prahran
Informal apartment hotel with 1- to 3-bedroom units offering kitchens, living areas & free Wi-Fi.
Crown Metropol Melbourne
Posh high-rise lodging offering refined around-the-world dining, plus a spa & a 27th-floor pool.
Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
Polished quarters with wood floors and balconies, plus a relaxed restaurant & bar.
Crown Promenade Melbourne
Contemporary property with an upscale restaurant, plus a pool, a gym & meeting space.
The Motley Hotel Richmond, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Where to Stay in Richmond, Melbourne.
Veriu Queen Victoria Market
Contemporary all-suite hotel featuring an indoor pool & a gym, plus event space.
1 Hotel Melbourne
Where to Stay in Docklands, Melbourne.
The StandardX, Melbourne
Where to Stay in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Where to Stay in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 180 where to stay across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.