What is Melbourne Central Business District like?

Melbourne Central Business District is a metropolitan neighbourhood known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. Experience the best of Melbourne Central Business District with a visit to Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market and Rod Laver Arena.

What's the best accommodation in Melbourne Central Business District?

Based on our traveller data, The Victoria Hotel Melbourne is one of the top choices for your stay in Melbourne Central Business District. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Collins Street, and it offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne and Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne .

How many hotels are there in the Melbourne Central Business District area?

Expedia has 1684 hotels and other accommodation options in Melbourne Central Business District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Melbourne area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Melbourne Central Business District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Melbourne Central Business District.

What can I see and do in this Melbourne neighbourhood?

Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market and Regent Theatre are some local landmarks to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. You could also plan a visit to Rod Laver Arena or Bourke Street Mall while you're in the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Crown Casino, Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Cricket Ground. While you're out sightseeing, Melbourne's GPO and Royal Arcade are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

How can I get around Melbourne Central Business District and the greater Melbourne area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Melbourne Central Station and Flagstaff Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at Flinders Street Station.

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A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by walls with a stone-like texture.

1. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Luc Jean-Paul

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern apartment with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round table with a vase of flowers. A kitchen with white cabinets and a large window offering a city view is visible.

2. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District

Wing ting

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

3. Meriton Suites Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple pendant lights, and a city view through large windows.

4. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A grand lobby with two escalators, a central fountain, and ornate wall panels.

5. The Langham, Melbourne

Southbank, 0.7 km from Melbourne Central Business District

Peter

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and hanging plants.

6. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Sabrina

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa set, a wooden coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

7. Clarion Suites Gateway

Melbourne Central Business District

Fadela

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand lobby with a central staircase, a large chandelier, and a reception desk.

8. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Craig

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with wooden accents, a counter with bar stools, and shelves of bottles.

9. Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District

Kenneth

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The entrance to the Hotel Grand Chancellor with a public parking sign.

10. Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Richard

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A high-rise building with a distinctive blue facade, surrounded by various other buildings in a cityscape.

11. ibis Melbourne Central

Melbourne Central Business District

Melanie

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with leather seating and a variety of bottles on shelves.

12. Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

INGA

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building entrance with a glass canopy, large stone columns, and potted plants.

13. View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Ursula

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a central circular reception desk, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

14. Rydges Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Jennifer

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with wicker furniture.

15. Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Melbourne Central Business District

Jim

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, clear water, and exercise equipment in the background.

16. Mantra on Russell Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Samantha

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, string lights, and a view of modern buildings.

17. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

SIMON LEIGH

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor swimming pool with a skylight ceiling, lounge chairs, and a hot tub area.

18. Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Sydney

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a balcony with a city view, and a large window with curtains.

19. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

Docklands, 2.1 km from Melbourne Central Business District

Jitendra Kumar

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a central staircase, glass walls, and a large chandelier.

20. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District

Alma

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Melbourne Central Business District

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Lane House	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins by IHG	4.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 106 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 224 reviews	View
The Royce	5.0 star property	9.8 Exceptional 204 reviews	View
Meriton Suites Melbourne	5.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,108 reviews	View

Where to stay in Melbourne Central Business District

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Southbank

The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

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Docklands

A gorgeous harbour with waterfront dining and jaw-dropping city skyline views… this might sound more like another popular Australian city, but surprise – it’s Melbourne!

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Sorrento

When it comes to waterfront, Sorrento takes the prize. Check out bayside or ocean coastlines – Sorrento spoils you like that.

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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

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Top Melbourne Central Business District Hotel Reviews

View Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Staff very helpful. Location on a main trolley in to the city"

Meriton Suites Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"If Melbourne is looking for ambassadors to give a good impression of their city they should start here. The amazing staff at the lobby were just the beginning. We loved our room, we loved the location, we loved the quick response when we asked for something. I would absolutely recommend this hotel and I will definitely stay again when I have the opportunity."

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

8/10 Good

"Hotel was quite good, with some quirks/problems. Room was very clean, well-appointed and a good layout. Bathroom was very modern with a good-sized shower, room had both a desk and a couch-like chair for relaxing spaces other than the bed. Staff were very helpful, breakfast was pretty solid (quite busy, but plenty of food and pretty decent quality), and the gym is pretty decent and available 24 hours. However, the experience was not perfect. Most prominently, the bed was quite bad, being somehow too firm and too springy at the same time, made worse by awful pillows (the soft may as well have been empty, the "firm" was still comically soft). Likewise, the kettle in our room was the only kitchen appliance available but it was slow, loud, and spilled water every time we used it. Also, the shower was large and okay to use but getting the water in a human-habitable temperature range was an exercise in frustration. Overall, very solid hotel in an absolutely incredible location, but not without it's drawbacks."

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Our top choices for Melbourne Central Business District hotels

1. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

2. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

3. Meriton Suites Melbourne

4. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

5. The Langham, Melbourne

6. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

7. Clarion Suites Gateway

8. The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

9. Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

10. Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne

11. ibis Melbourne Central

12. Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

13. View Melbourne

14. Rydges Melbourne

15. Novotel Melbourne on Collins

16. Mantra on Russell Melbourne

17. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

18. Stamford Plaza Melbourne

19. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

20. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

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