Melbourne Central Business District

Melbourne

Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating
Federation Square showing a city, modern architecture and street scenes
Melbourne Central Business District
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Melbourne Central Business District
Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

The tree-lined streets of Melbourne’s Central Business District may be laid out on a grid, but there’s much more than meets the eye behind the façades of stunning heritage buildings and in the maze of graffiti-covered laneways.

Melbourne CBD is the city’s inner hub for nightlife, shopping, dining, sightseeing and entertainment. A good place to begin is the historic icon, Flinders Street Station. The train station’s Swanston Street intersection includes the stunning neo-Gothic St. Paul’s Cathedral, the cultural hub of Federation Square and a classic Australian corner pub.

Wake up with a fresh cup of Melbourne’s famous coffee from a café in the narrow Degraves Street. Try local delicacies and fresh produce at the historic Queen Victoria Market. Enjoy a shopper’s paradise in Bourke Street Mall or Melbourne Central. Upmarket designer stores can be found in northern Collins Street, while factory outlet stores line Spencer Street.

Take in some of Melbourne’s finest collections of art at the Southbank riverside arts precinct, which includes the imposing National Gallery of Victoria, the Arts Centre and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as a magnificent collection of cutting-edge theatre venues. Admire the ever-changing murals in nearby Hosier Lane or check out the latest in cinema at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Don’t miss seeing a musical at one of the CBD’s historic theatres. Have a pre-show dinner at one of the fine-dining restaurants dotted around the city or make your selection from the dining precincts along Hardware Lane, Meyers Place, Curtin House, the Southbank Promenade and Chinatown on Little Bourke Street.

Look over modern Melbourne from the dizzying skydeck of the Eureka Building or see penguins and crocodiles at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, on the banks of the Yarra River. Birrarung Marr, by the Yarra, offers a peaceful oasis of Wurundjeri Aboriginal heritage in the city.

Melbourne CBD is accessible via major train, tram and bus lines and there are plenty of parking spaces. Explore on foot or catch free trams within the central network. Chat to the staff at the Melbourne Visitor Centre in Federation Square to find out what festivals and events are on during your visit.


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Melbourne Central Business District Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is NT$3,142 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$3,142
NT$3,456 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,549 reviews)
enjoyable stay
"It was in a very convenient location - a short walk from the bus station. Furthermore the gym was a handy bonus and the excellent complimentary breakfast all made it very good value."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Dorsett Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne

4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is NT$3,561 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$3,561
NT$3,918 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,421 reviews)
"We had a lovely 2 night stay. Internet access along with chromecast was great. Room was lovely (twin). Pool was great. Hot tub great but a little dangerous entering and exiting when the jets are on. Could do with a hand rail. Bed in room was hard but I’m used to a softer mattress. Linen was changed ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Dorsett Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is NT$2,590 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
NT$2,590
NT$2,849 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,992 reviews)
"Good to have gym pool and sauna"

Reviewed on 2025/8/7

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is NT$1,594 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$1,594
NT$1,754 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,194 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC
The price is NT$3,827 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$3,827
NT$4,209 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (631 reviews)
"Always a great nights sleep at the Rydges on Exhibition! Lovely rooms, great location!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Rydges Melbourne
View Melbourne

View Melbourne

4 out of 5
562 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC
The price is NT$2,526 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$2,526
NT$2,779 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

View Melbourne
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The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area.

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Docklands featuring a bay or harbor, night scenes and a skyscraper

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High-rise development dominates this inner-city suburb, featuring the Southbank Promenade and Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct. Enjoy the art and craft market on Sundays, and explore the area via tram lines or the Capital City Bicycle Trail.

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Melbourne Central Business District