What is The Basin like?

Travellers to the The Basin neighbourhood in Melbourne will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenongs as part of your The Basin travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in The Basin, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available in The Basin.

What can I see and do in this Melbourne neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Dandenong Ranges National Park, Dandenongs and Wicks Reserve. A visit to Wicks East Nature Reserve is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around The Basin include Koolunga Native Reserve, Rainbow Gully Reserve and Sassafras G163 Bushland Reserve. While you're out sightseeing in Melbourne, make sure that you visit other sights such as Cream at Sassafras or Ferny Creek Bushland Reserve.

Top 10 The Basin Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in The Basin

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Quest is a good option if you are staying in brighton. Easy to find, clean and quiet lovely."

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Very comfortable and friendly staff "

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6 Jul - 7 Jul

"Enjoyable stay "

"The Cosmopolitans location ideally suits me, short walk to lovely Acland St."

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5 Jul - 6 Jul

"This hotel is good value. I liked that it is right on the tram line."

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1 Jul - 2 Jul

"Our room had everything we needed, beautiful paintings throughout, excellent location, def will be back 😊"

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

"Room was small but very nice."

"Great experience for my stays"

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4 Jul - 5 Jul

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Not very clean. Noises from the next room proved that the sound proof is not very good. There are restaurants nearby. Parking is not easy and you have to pay $20 per night."

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Nice hotel with excellent service."

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"The onsite locksmith was very friendly who helped to fix the door lock immediately much appreciated"

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

"Parking was a rip off.No security for $20 per night but shift into the street if you didn’t pay"

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23 Jun - 24 Jun

"Good place to stay, right on the tram line "

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17 Jul - 18 Jul

"Great value for money, large room size and staff willing to make your stay as stress free as possible."

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22 Jun - 23 Jun

"Stayed for three nights over Grand prix weekend would recommend highly"

"We enjoyed the location "

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29 Jun - 30 Jun

Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers

"Would definitely stay there again. Very convenient to the trams, 1 block away. "

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

"Was a beautiful room, super clean and lovely staff! - will rebook soon!! "

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23 Jun - 24 Jun

"I like the place,and price"

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30 Jun - 1 Jul

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

"Cozy and clean, perfect for a quick overnight stay."

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11 Jul - 12 Jul

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Where to stay in The Basin

Find the best The Basin areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Melbourne Central Business District

5 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Collins Street, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

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Southbank

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Skydeck.

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Docklands

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

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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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