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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…