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Our top choices for South Melbourne LGBT-friendly hotels

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "QUEST on Dorcas."

1. Quest on Dorcas

Quest on Dorcas
4.5 star property
South Melbourne
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (680 reviews)
"We had a very good stay thanks"
Australia
Andrew
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quest on Dorcas
A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower structure.

2. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
4.0 star property
Southbank
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
Lisa
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
A modern building entrance with a glass canopy, large stone columns, and potted plants.

3. View Melbourne

View Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,503 reviews)
"Great place to stay , central location plenty of transportation… clean amenities nice rooms friendly staff … l keep going back👌"
Australia
philip
The price is £63
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
View Melbourne
A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, one with a prominent 'C' logo.

4. Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street

Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Very Helpful and Polite reception staff. Spotless rooms and Great location. We will stay here again"
Canada
Dhanasagren S
The price is £81
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street
A modern kitchen with a city view, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a bar area with a wine bottle and glass.

5. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
4.0 star property
South Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great experience, am planning to go again - highly recommend to others"
Australia
James
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a lamp, and two armchairs.

6. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Oakwood Premier Melbourne
4.0 star property
Southbank
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful view from the rooms, very clean and spacious."
Australia
Stephanie
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Oakwood Premier Melbourne
An indoor pool with a city skyline view, modern architecture, and potted plants.

7. AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank
4.0 star property
Southbank
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (726 reviews)
"Lovely modern rooms, friendly staff and great breakfast."
Australia
Sarah
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank
A modern building with a sign reading "QUEST" at the entrance.

8. Quest St Kilda Road

Quest St Kilda Road
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (735 reviews)
"Nice staff, clean rooms, very spacious, good location to MSAC, carpark very cramped."
Australia
Simon
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Quest St Kilda Road
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a staircase.

9. Pan Pacific Melbourne

Pan Pacific Melbourne
5.0 star property
South Wharf
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A great location and a lovely place to stay."
Australia
Andrea
The price is £139
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Pan Pacific Melbourne
A reception area with a reception desk, two staff members, a bicycle, and seating area.

10. Best Western Melbourne City

Best Western Melbourne City
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, staff were lovely"
United Kingdom
Charlotte
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Melbourne City
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Compare popular hotels in South Melbourne

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "QUEST on Dorcas."
Quest on Dorcas
4.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
680 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large window overlooking a cityscape at night, featuring a prominent tower structure.
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
View
A modern building entrance with a glass canopy, large stone columns, and potted plants.
View Melbourne
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,503 reviews
View
A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, one with a prominent 'C' logo.
Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
24 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a city view, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a bar area with a wine bottle and glass.
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View

Top South Melbourne Hotel Reviews

A modern hotel entrance with a prominent sign reading "QUEST on Dorcas."
Quest on Dorcas

Quest on Dorcas

Quest on Dorcas
South Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff and clean apartment with everything we needed.
United Kingdom
Daniel
Reviewed October 20, 2025
Quest on Dorcas

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for gay-friendly accommodation in South Melbourne?

If you’re looking for a place that will welcome you to South Melbourne, Expedia has all the gay-friendly hotels you'd wish for. Discover the people, places and traditions found only in South Melbourne.

What are the top places to visit in South Melbourne?

During your trip, get out and enjoy everything South Melbourne has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit Crown Casino, Melbourne Central and Rod Laver Arena. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with a stop at South Melbourne Market.

What is an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in South Melbourne?

LGBTQ-friendly hotels, also known as gay-friendly hotels, welcome all travellers who identify as LGBTQIA+. We have worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of gay-friendly hotels worldwide. In South Melbourne, hotels affiliated with IGLTA will provide lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adventurers with the information needed to design the trip of a lifetime.

What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly South Melbourne hotel?

Take a holiday from the ordinary; stay at an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in South Melbourne, and the staff will help you explore the local gay scene and the LGBTQ+ culture. Many of our LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options offer concierge services that provide information about nearby LGBTQ restaurants and local events.

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