Title: South Melbourne Travel Guide: Best of South Melbourne, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Melbourne-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n55419-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Melbourne Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Melbourne.d55419.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Melbourne Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Melbourne.d55419.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Melbourne Travel Guide ## Melbourne ![South Melbourne which includes railway items and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55419/5c3a2a94-e930-4591-a184-bd721c76bf4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Melbourne which includes railway items and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55419/5c3a2a94-e930-4591-a184-bd721c76bf4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Melbourne which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55419/ccc51c87-3a6e-4511-a7d5-c53aa43bc0ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Melbourne featuring street scenes and railway items](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55419/74137581-fbcf-4ec1-855e-ee09158942cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alamy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55419/47fc2ce6-813f-49a4-9403-67c4ae2f96f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Melbourne Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Cute cafés line outside South Melbourne markets ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/55419/1d96293d-7e05-4390-950b-ee5a4ea9a50e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Melbourne Market 4/5(4 reviews) During your trip to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at South Melbourne Market. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Melbourne-Market-South-Melbourne.d6159246.Attraction) ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Casino 4/5(61 reviews) Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Casino-Southbank.d6159118.Attraction) ![Aerial view of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159162/277ef7db-f566-4dd7-9e9e-3390cd8cb978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Central 4.5/5(172 reviews) You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Central-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159162.Attraction) ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marvel Stadium 4.5/5(24 reviews) Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marvel-Stadium-Melbourne.d6125921.Attraction) ![Rod Laver Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159156/ef11c65d-90f4-49f8-a392-dcb18baedeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rod Laver Arena 4/5(38 reviews) Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rod-Laver-Arena-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159156.Attraction) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground showing autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501726/e0a5e565-f67a-4307-a3af-3643ad6c9c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground 4.5/5(68 reviews) Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cricket-Ground-East-Melbourne.d501726.Attraction) ### Things to do ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171973/ae16dc84-9d6d-4f68-b500-539429cf48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets £26 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.activity-details) ![Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49888517/ed1788ee-6de1-4898-9a85-bde0803bc250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-tour-of-melbournes-best-kept-secrets.a49888517.activity-details) ![Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/687732/0ea885ab-35e6-4460-af35-93a62b3545a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River £97 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spirit-of-melbourne-dinner-cruise-on-the-yarra-river.a687732.activity-details) ![1 Hour Yarra River Melbourne Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47326540/e16e7db7-8ba0-416f-a79b-77e6a5e2a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel £17 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-sight-seeing-melbourne-river-cruise-on-historic-vessel.a47326540.activity-details) ![Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Pass with Lunch Credit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48297196/b4910933-1b8a-4f98-abbd-011da96a5a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fingal-peninsula-hot-springs-entry-with-lunch-credit.a48297196.activity-details) ![Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1307549/4f19ce22-52aa-4d82-a13b-8fac7838434c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Melbourne and Docklands Sightseeing Cruise £20 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/port-of-melbourne-and-docklands-sightseeing-cruise.a1307549.activity-details) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Melbourne ![Hyatt House South Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109040000/109039700/109039607/w3178h3840x3y0-f4fc92f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt House South Melbourne 30 Palmerston Crescent South Melbourne VIC £105 9 Mar - 10 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rod Laver Arena and Crown Casino ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews) The staff member who greeted us was extremely helpful and professional. She was friendly and made us feel welcome. The room was very spacious, clean and had great facilities, such as a microwave and cutlery. The location was amazing and easy walking distance to the tennis. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=109039607&PinnedHotelID=109039607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55419) ![The Langham, Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2112/cf035210_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Langham, Melbourne One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC £155 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,206 reviews) The absolute best hotels to stay in Melbourne. Gorgeous views of the yard river and the crew teams practicing daily super convenient to central Melbourne, theater, District, restaurants, and The, Australian Open Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2112&PinnedHotelID=2112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55419) ![View Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/449400/449362/bbabe7b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### View Melbourne 562 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC £75 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,225 reviews) Clean rooms with great staff and yummy breakfast 😋 Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=449362&PinnedHotelID=449362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55419) ![The Victoria Hotel Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18300/18225/8d8562e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Victoria Hotel Melbourne 215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC £68 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,216 reviews) Staff were helpful Room was spotless Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=18225&PinnedHotelID=18225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55419) ![Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/864500/864494/c4185d4c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne 300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC Fully refundable £66 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,069 reviews) Yes room was clean and we received a early check in with extra cost,which was greatly appreciated Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=864494&PinnedHotelID=864494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55419) ![Meriton Suites Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95452500/95452496/3555ffc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites Melbourne 140 King St Melbourne VIC £99 10 Mar - 11 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (875 reviews) The staff are so helpful, friendly, great room and facilities and clean Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=95452496&PinnedHotelID=95452496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=55419) [See all 6,284 properties in South Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=55419) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check South Melbourne hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55419&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55419&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55419&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55419&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55419&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=55419&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South Melbourne ![Southbank featuring a bridge, a sunset and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601789/d9cd006d-3c16-4376-af9c-eceb24a3441c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Southbank.dx601789) ![Southbank which includes city views, a high-rise building and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601789/16e40b18-3cc1-439c-8a40-28c64cc9e7a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yarra Riverfront The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Yarra-Riverfront.dx6160403) ![Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052020/e2977acc-edaa-4773-a179-045bf0cd239e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melbourne Central Business District 4.5/5(400 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.dx6052020) ![Docklands which includes a bay or harbour, night scenes and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6131565/bee6cd96-81c2-4b5d-a650-24aca3b342a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Docklands 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Docklands.dx6131565) ![Jam Factory showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159242/010cecc7-8144-4776-babc-1cde6320bbf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Yarra Prahran Market and Chapel Street are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-South-Yarra.dx6052026) ![Fitzroy Gardens featuring heritage architecture, a house and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508161/65801585-3da3-4372-97d2-03b4560908ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Melbourne Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in East Melbourne. Top attractions like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Collins Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city. 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