South Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne
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Popular places to visit
South Melbourne Market
During your trip to Melbourne, you can enjoy retail therapy at South Melbourne Market. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Crown Casino
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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Melbourne Central
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Marvel Stadium
Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
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.
Rod Laver Arena
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.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Melbourne Small-Group Tour: Queen Victoria Market & Local Flavors
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets
Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Top hotels in South Melbourne
Hyatt House South Melbourne
The staff was lovely, breakfast so great and fresh and the room was modern, clean and tidy.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Langham, Melbourne
The hotel is lovely. Traditional and well equipped. The only reason it’s not a 5* review is a couple of areas that fell short. In the gym, not all of the equipment is working which means access is difficult at busy times. We only ate in the hotel for breakfast on the day we checked out and were greeted ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
We had a lovely stay! Easily accessible to all city sights..
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
The room could have used some attention re: cleaning. The smell of must was strong. The split system was very noisy and unpleasant to run if anyone wanted to have a conversation without yelling. The tv’s internet didn’t work and when I reported it was told they were trying to fix it, but when I checked ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
A fave for a quick Melbourne getaway
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
The standout are the staff and Collins place breakfast. Rooms were loud as you could hear others in their rooms and bathrooms. Very warm room and aircon don’t seem to work. Could hear lifts move up and down despite being a few rooms away. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Melbourne
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.
Yarra Riverfront
The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or SEA LIFE Melbourne while you're exploring the area.
Melbourne Central Business District
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 Rod Laver Arena, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.
Docklands
Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.
South Yarra
Jam Factory and Prahran Market 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.
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 Bridge Road are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
