Title: The Patch Travel Guide: Best of The Patch, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Patch](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Patch-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n6343863-0.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)[The Patch Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Patch.d6343863.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Patch Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Patch.d6343863.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Patch Travel Guide ## Melbourne ## Visit The Patch Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![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 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 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 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 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 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) ![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 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) ### 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) ![Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/514948/38afaca7-96a0-4aa8-a58b-e3219a8305c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL) £29 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-melbourne-airport-mel.a514948.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) ![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) ![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) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in The Patch ![Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33770000/33764300/33764279/66542fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection 1341 Dandenong Road Chadstone VIC £132 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (630 reviews) Fantastic hotel and location. Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=33764279&PinnedHotelID=33764279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343863) ![The Chen Melbourne - Art Series](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19980000/19971900/19971816/df03d254_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Chen Melbourne - Art Series 850 Whitehouse Rd Box Hill VIC £81 2 Mar - 3 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (740 reviews) Extremely friendly, kind, and helpful staff. Lovely clean, relaxing and quiet room & amenities. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=19971816&PinnedHotelID=19971816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343863) ![Sage Melbourne Ringwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549900/19549899/7098254a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sage Melbourne Ringwood 211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC £103 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (839 reviews) Yes up to standard Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=19549899&PinnedHotelID=19549899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343863) ![Canterbury International Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/451900/451838/38d7ea96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Canterbury International Hotel 326-330 Canterbury Road Forest Hill VIC £63 26 Feb - 27 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews) 👌 Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=451838&PinnedHotelID=451838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343863) ![PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65510000/65508500/65508453/7ef8e624_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne 872 Blackburn Road Clayton VIC £121 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews) clean room and staff but it will be good if at least microwave is provided by default Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=65508453&PinnedHotelID=65508453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343863) ![Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73474000/73473975/6342ea02_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park 38 DALMORE DRIVE Scoresby VIC Fully refundable £105 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews) Excellent service for our stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=73473975&PinnedHotelID=73473975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6343863) [See all 1,270 properties in The Patch](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6343863) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Yarra River Walk or O'Shannassy Trail while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Warburton.dx6034526) ![Richmond which includes a park and a playground](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178451/1cb8820f-421b-4f7b-a468-6f22cdf09c94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Richmond Travellers choose Richmond for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Bridge Road. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Richmond.dx178451) ![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) ![St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181708/61f3ac02-287c-4baf-bc4b-d897238416d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St Kilda St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-St-Kilda.dx181708) ![Frankston showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7213/d8b46483-f4bd-4e15-a058-61930443d3db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankston Well liked for its spas and golf courses, Frankston is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Beach, and jump on the metro at Frankston Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Frankston.dx7213) ![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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