Sandy beach

Which city has wooden beach huts as one of its biggest tourist attractions? Yes, Melbourne! At Brighton Beach, tourists admire 82 identically sized wooden bathing boxes, but their owners have embellished them with colourful paintings. This makes the row of wooden cabins very photogenic and varied, despite their uniformity in size. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Sandy beach, Harbour, Promenade, For kids

St. Kilda Pier is one of Australia's most famous urban beaches and a very popular leisure district. In St. Kilda, you can enjoy the wide beaches with fine, light sand, stroll along St. Kilda Pier for views of Melbourne's distant city centre and, if you're lucky, see penguins! [btn "View Melbourne beachfront hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-kilda-pier] Just about a 10-minute walk from the…

Monument, Museum, Lookout

The huge "Shrine of Remembrance", with its museum and observation deck, is one of the most important monuments in Australia. It is a war memorial built in 1918 to honour the men and women of Victoria who served in the First World War. Over time, the memorial has expanded to include other wars involving the citizens of Victoria. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Lookout, Skyscraper

The Melbourne Skydeck is the highest observation deck in the city and is located in the Eureka Tower. The observation deck offers spectacular 360° views of the whole of Melbourne. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-skydeck] Tower height and viewpoint Completed in 2006, Lotte World Tower is the 3rd tallest building in Australia at 297 metres. The main…

Promenade

The Yarra River meanders like a silver ribbon between the skyscrapers of Melbourne's city centre, making the bustling urban environment much more pleasant. The two banks of the Yarra River are beautifully landscaped as pedestrian promenades with many restaurants and bars, offering great views of Melbourne's skyscraper-filled skyline. The Yarra River is one of the symbols of the city and its embankments are one of the main tourist attractions. …

Promenade

You'll find an interesting attraction on the Southbank Promenade in central Melbourne. One of Australia's most famous casinos Crown as part of its self-presentation, every night provides a fire show on the waterfront for all passers-by. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-gas-brigades] Fireballs from 8 towers Along the entire Crown Casino grounds, 8 towers…

Botanical garden

Covering over 38 hectares, the Royal Botanic Gardens is Melbourne's largest park and a beautiful oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of a metropolis of 5 million people. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-botanic] The Botanic Gardens holds more than 2 million specimens of trees, flowers or rare herbs. There are other parks directly adjacent to the…

Park

Fitzroy Gardens is the largest park in the city centre and covers 26 hectares. Its size and beauty have contributed to Melbourne's nickname as the garden city. Fitzroy Gardens is the second most visited park in Melbourne after the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-fitzroy] Established in 1848, the gardens are one of the oldest…

Sandy beach

South Melbourne Beach, which is directly adjacent to the very similar Port Melbourne Beach, is the closest sea bathing option to the city centre. In total, South Melbourne and Port of Melbourne beaches measure over 3km in length and connect to the popular St. Kilda area at the southern end. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-south-plaz] Beaches and facilities …

Aquarium, For kids

Dive symbolically into the depths of the Southern Ocean and the waters around Antarctica and discover a magical underwater world right in the heart of Melbourne. The Aquarium Sea Life will offer a breathtaking spectacle divided into several rooms and categories. It's one of the smaller aquariums in comparison to other aquariums around the world, but you're sure to spend at least 45 minutes here. [btn "Best family hotels in Melbourne" https:/…

Amusement park, For kids

Luna Park Melbourne is a historic amusement park located in St. Kilda near the famous St. Kilda Pier. Right next to the theme park is the Palais Theatre, a historic multi-function theatre building. [btn "Top cheapest hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-luna-park] Attractions in Luna Park Luna Park in St. Kilda was established in 1912 and is one of the oldest in Australia. Most…

Museum, Historic building

The magnificent building, located in Carlton Gardens, was built in 1880 as the main site of the International Exhibition of 1880-1881. The building was constructed in a lavish Victorian style that was heavily influenced by Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-royalexhibition] UNESCO World Heritage Site In 2004, the Royal…

City Quarter, Promenade, For kids

The modern and extremely popular district was built on the site of the old docks and old harbour west of Southern Cross main station. The area began to change in the early 1990s and massive construction of apartments, offices, restaurants and parks took place, particularly between 2000 and 2020. Today, Docklands is one of the best and most expensive addresses in Melbourne. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au…

City Quarter

Arts Precinct is a popular neighbourhood located in Southbank on the south bank of the Yarra River in central Melbourne. The precinct lies between Flinders Street Station and the Shrine of Remembrance. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-arts-precinct] Galleries, theatres and concert halls The Arts Precinct has the highest concentration of arts institutions of…

Gallery

The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. The institution was founded in 1861 and today is housed in a huge modern building in the Southbank or Melbourne Arts Precinct, which houses other museums, galleries and theatres. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-ngv] Gallery collections The…

Sandy beach, Harbour, City Quarter, Museum, Lighthouse

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of central Melbourne and head to the quiet suburbs of historic Williamstown. Grab a coffee or lunch at one of the many cafes in the city centre, snap a photo of the distant Melbourne skyline and the retired military ship HMAS Castlemaine at Gem Pier, then take a dip at Williamstown Beach. [btn "View the top hotels near the beaches" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p…

Cathedral

St Patrick's Church is the main cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the Australian state of Victoria and is one of the most beautiful historical monuments. The cathedral was built between 1858 and 1939 in the Neo-Gothic style. [btn "10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-patrik] Amazing play of colours The facade of the cathedral is very interesting, combining the…

Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral is the main sanctuary of the Church of England in the state of Victoria and is one of Melbourne's most significant historical landmarks. The church is built in the Neo-Gothic style and opened in 1891, but the towers were not completed until 1932. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-st-paul] The Cathedral is right in the heart of Melbourne at…

Market

Queen Victoria Market is one of the most popular places not only for tourists but especially for locals. At over 7 hectares, it is the largest marketplace in the southern hemisphere. [btn "View Melbourne hotel prices" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-vicotira-market] The market was built gradually from 1860 and was completed to its present form in 1878. Hundreds of stalls selling all sorts of …

Street

Stroll down the famous street-art alley Hosier Lane and admire the street art that has made Melbourne famous around the world. [btn "Book your hotel in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-hosier] Hosier Lane is a symbol of Melbourne's art scene and open-air galleries. Melbourne's street-art scene is one of the most respected in the world, and Hosier Lane is the place to confirm this. The…

Street

AC/DC Lane is, along with nearby Hosier Lane, one of the centres of Melbourne's famous street-art scene. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-acdc] A short and narrow unassuming lane in Downtown near Flinders Street Station pays homage to one of the world's most famous music bands through street-art and paintings on buildings. AC/DC is still one of the most…

Street

Hardware Lane is a narrow alleyway transformed into a pedestrian zone located right in the middle of the Central Business District. The street is popular for its large number of restaurants, pub bars and is one of the liveliest places in Melbourne especially in the evening. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-hardware] The centre of nightlife Rags Lane and the…

Museum

Discover Melbourne's dark criminal history and visit the old prison where the worst criminals were imprisoned and executed for almost 80 years. Melbourne Prison was the largest in the state of Victoria and operated between 1845 and 1924. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-gaol] What will you see at the museum? Melbourne Old Gaol has been preserved to its…

Museum

The Melbourne Museum is the largest part of the Museums of Victoria institution and has been voted the best tourist attraction in the city several times. The main building sits on the site of the International Exhibition held in 1881 directly opposite the historic Royal Exhibition Building. [btn "Book a hotel in Melbourne city centre" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-museum] Museum collections -…

Museum

Australia is a country largely built on immigration, and the vast majority of the current population is made up of descendants and ancestors of immigrants from Europe and Asia. This is one of the reasons why the Museum of Immigration in Melbourne is one of the most important museums in the city. [btn "Find the best downtown hotels" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-immigration] What will you see…

Parliament, Historic building

The magnificent and monumental Vicotria State Parliament Building is one of Melbourne's most important historical landmarks. The building was built in the Victorian style in 1855 and still serves its purpose today. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-parliament] Between 1901 and 1927, the building even served as the National Parliament of Australia. During this…

Theatre, Gallery, Cinema

Arts Centre Melbourne is a centre for the performing and dynamic arts and is one of the most popular venues in the Melbourne Arts Precinct. At the same time, the building itself is one of the symbols of Melbourne - in fact, it is adorned with a distinctive slender 162-metre-high spire that is illuminated in different colours at night and is perfectly visible, for example, from the Skydeck. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www…

National Park

The ideal place to take a half-day trip from central Melbourne into the countryside without renting a car is the small Dandenong Mountains. The Dandenong Ranges is the closest national park to the city centre, and the entirety of it extends right into the Melbourne city limits. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Melbourne" https://www.booking.com/city/au/melbourne.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-melbourne-dandenong] Hiking: leisurely trails through the…