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
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands
Chic rooms in an upmarket riverfront hotel with a rooftop infinity pool, plus a restaurant & bars.
Quest Maribyrnong
Polished units with balconies & city views in a contemporary apartment hotel offering a gym.
Melbourne Studio Apartments Hotel @ 138 Elgin Carlton
Where to Stay in Collingwood, Melbourne.
lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne
$$Hip hotel offering unassuming rooms & suites, as well as a restaurant, a gym & free Wi-Fi.
Nomads St Kilda
Basic dorms & private rooms in a casual hostel offering a shared kitchen, a TV lounge & a bar.
The Best Western Plus Travel Inn Hotel
Stylish hotel featuring a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a courtyard, plus free Wi-Fi.
Quest Flemington Central
Contemporary units with balconies in a sophisticated apartment hotel, plus a rooftop terrace & pool.
Mantra Southbank Melbourne
Modern apartment hotel offering an indoor pool & hot tub, plus a Mediterranean restaurant & bar.
United Places Hotel Botanic Gardens
Streamlined suites with kitchens in an ultrahip boutique hotel with fine dining & butler service.
Quest Southbank
Unfussy units with kitchens in a relaxed apartment hotel offering a gym & a restaurant.
Urban Rest Lanbruk (Richmond)
Warmly furnished studios & apartments in a casual hotel offering Wi-Fi, a cafe & a rooftop terrace.
Lumina Suites
Where to Stay in Docklands, Melbourne.
Caroline Serviced Apartments Richmond
Where to Stay in Richmond, Melbourne.
The Sebel Melbourne Kew
Where to Stay in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
The Eminence Apartments by CLLIX
Sleek units with floor-to-ceiling windows in an upscale apartment hotel offering a rooftop terrace.
381 Cremorne Accommodation
Upmarket serviced apartments with city views, washer/dryers & kitchens with espresso machines.
Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens
Where to Stay in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Mantra on Jolimont Melbourne
Informal apartment hotel featuring a restaurant/bar with a terrace, plus an outdoor pool & a gym.
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.