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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
Contemporary rooms, some offering river views, plus a bar, a restaurant & a 24/7 gym.
The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series
Chic suites in an art-filled lodging with trendy restaurants, a spa and a glass-bottomed pool.
Clarion Suites Gateway
Chic rooms in a polished hotel offering 24/7 room service, an indoor pool and hip dining with views.
Roamer St Kilda
Trendy hostel featuring a restaurant & a communal kitchen, plus a screening room.
The Cullen Melbourne - Art Series
Hip, artist-inspired boutique hotel offering a casual bistro, a dumpling bar & a gym.
1 Hotel Melbourne
Where to Stay in Docklands, Melbourne.
Quest Collingwood
Where to Stay in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Zagame's House
Chic rooms & suites in a trendy hotel offering a restaurant/cafe, a wine bar & a gym.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne
Where to Stay in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds
Laid-back apartment hotel featuring a fitness room & an international bar/restaurant.
The Sebel Melbourne Docklands
Polished, bright apartments with harbour views, plus a spa, a gym, a rooftop garden & a cinema.
Grand Hotel Melbourne
Polished apartment hotel offering an indoor pool , a spa & a sauna, plus a restaurant/bar.
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Upscale lodging offering polished rooms with kitchenettes, plus a pool, a gym & a casual eatery.
Dorsett Melbourne
Where to Stay in Footscray, Melbourne.
voco Melbourne Central by IHG
Sophisticated hotel offering an outdoor infinity pool & a gym, plus a steakhouse with a bar.
Novotel Melbourne Central
Relaxed quarters in a modern hotel featuring a polished Italian steakhouse, a casual bar & a gym.
Quest Docklands Apartment Hotel
Modern studios and airy apartments with kitchen facilities and free Wi-Fi, plus a gym.
Fitzroy Private Rooms @ 132 Nicholson Homestay
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.