Title: South Wharf Travel Guide: Best of South Wharf, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Wharf](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Wharf-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n6139348-0.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 Wharf Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Wharf.d6139348.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Wharf Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Wharf.d6139348.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Wharf Travel Guide ## Melbourne ![Evil buildings #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139348/6a924e5d-3c25-40f0-9797-5703f1d3549c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Evil buildings #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139348/6a924e5d-3c25-40f0-9797-5703f1d3549c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Polly Woodside is a three masted iron hulled barque preserved in Melbourne Victoria. Belfast built and launched in December 1885 it has sailed 1.5 million km around the globe it is now a static display in South Wharf. Guided tours of the ship including below decks are available.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139348/a9d5e24b-ba55-4397-a9fc-34d3ba99703a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Between Docklands and Crown Plaza on South Wharf, Melbourne #Trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139348/fe9d032f-4129-4321-9594-61cd009df106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Life boat hanging off the Polly Woodside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139348/693bcab3-22ed-43d3-a45b-c4c3854e70b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Wharf Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Looking across Yarra River to Seafarers' Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061023/86e8fa3b-69b8-4286-8eac-101fa4bda560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 4.5/5(24 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a top convention centre in Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-South-Wharf.d6061023.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) ![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) ![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) ![Princess Theatre which includes theatre scenes, street scenes and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061031/65506624-a957-492e-acfe-dd992fbc8289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princess Theatre 4.5/5(3 reviews) Considered by some to be Melbourne's most spectacular landmark, this majestic theater has been entertaining audiences since it opened more than 150 years ago. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Princess-Theatre-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6061031.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 £21 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.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 £100 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spirit-of-melbourne-dinner-cruise-on-the-yarra-river.a687732.activity-details) ![Edge Experience Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47667024/40d9e60d-957c-4d39-b181-06588d601b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets £28 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-skydeck-experience-tickets.a47667024.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 £1 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-tour-of-melbournes-best-kept-secrets.a49888517.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 £18 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) ![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 £21 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 Wharf ![Novotel Melbourne South Wharf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19700000/19692900/19692893/5511660d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Melbourne South Wharf 7 Convention Centre Place South Wharf VIC £94 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean and comfortable Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=19692893&PinnedHotelID=19692893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139348) ![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 £153 10 Mar - 11 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! (1,211 reviews) Great room, great location, Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=2112&PinnedHotelID=2112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139348) ![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 £69 23 Feb - 24 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! (2,223 reviews) Very clean room....staff friendly. Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=18225&PinnedHotelID=18225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139348) ![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 £68 10 Mar - 11 Mar 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=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=449362&PinnedHotelID=449362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139348) ![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 £66 9 Mar - 10 Mar 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! (3,081 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F03%2F2026&endDate=10%2F03%2F2026&selected=864494&PinnedHotelID=864494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139348) ![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 £111 1 Mar - 2 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! (883 reviews) Great views great place Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=95452496&PinnedHotelID=95452496&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139348) [See all 6,256 properties in South Wharf](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6139348) 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. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Yarra-Riverfront.dx6160403) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-East-Melbourne.dx55522) ![Fitzroy showing signage and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508161/ebe1fcce-9c8b-4a19-a52c-b47950bedc26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fitzroy Gardens, bars and museums are some highlights of Fitzroy. Make a stop by Brunswick Street or Smith Street while you're exploring. 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