Looking for an intimate stay? Discover the best small boutique hotels in Melbourne, picked for their unique charm and highly-rated service.
Looking for an intimate stay? Discover the best small boutique hotels in Melbourne, picked for their unique charm and highly-rated service.
An intimate boutique property in South Melbourne, the Clarendon Hotel combines modern design with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Its proximity to the Arts Precinct and Southbank makes it a cultural haven....
The Adelphi is famous in Melbourne for its glass-bottomed pool extending over Flinders Lane. It is located inside the city’s densest laneway dining precinct, meaning Supernormal and Chin Chin are quite literally at your doorstep. The interiors are bold black-and-white, with a heavy focus on the dessert menu at the ground floor Om Nom kitchen....
Set within a historic St Kilda building, Tolarno Hotel showcases contemporary art and vibrant design. With its quirky personality and proximity to the beach, it offers a creative, boutique experience by the bay....
This boutique aparthotel offers a blend of modern design and residential comfort, located near the city’s sporting district. Its chic, minimalist interiors and rooftop terrace provide a peaceful urban retreat....
The Prince Hotel is in St Kilda, meaning you are completely out of the CBD and down by the beach. It is a restored Art Deco building wrapped around a highly regarded dining room and a public bar that gets incredibly loud on weekends. Choose this if you want the bayside lifestyle and don’t mind a 25-minute tram ride into the city center....
Lyall Hotel is in the affluent suburb of South Yarra, removed from the CBD but completely surrounded by the high-end boutiques and cafes of Toorak Road. It is a quiet, apartment-style setup with deep soaking tubs and a highly regarded day spa on the ground floor....
Laneways by Ovolo is tucked into the eastern end of Little Bourke Street, placing you extremely close to the Parliament train station and the Spring Street theater district. The design is a throwback to 1980s Memphis style with bright primary colors throughout the rooms. They offer heavily stocked, complimentary in-room mini-bars....
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Peppers Docklands occupies the concourse of Marvel Stadium. You book this for one of two reasons: you have tickets to an AFL game, or you are arriving late via Southern Cross Station, which is directly connected via a pedestrian footbridge. The rooms are modern and functional in a master-planned precinct that lacks the historic grit of the central laneways....
In the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, this boutique aparthotel offers a unique cultural experience with contemporary design. The vibrant neighborhood and sleek, modern interiors make it a stylish urban retreat....
Nestled near Flemington Racecourse, this boutique aparthotel blends stylish interiors with stunning city views. Ideal for long stays, it offers a modern, self-contained retreat close to Melbourne’s sporting heart....
The Jazz Corner Hotel is located directly above Bird’s Basement jazz club on the western edge of the CBD, overlooking Flagstaff Gardens. If you are catching the SkyBus from the airport, it is an easy walk from Southern Cross Station. The rooms are apartment-style with full kitchens, decorated with vintage vinyl covers and music photography....
Set in a former Rolls-Royce showroom, The Royce Hotel exudes timeless elegance. Its opulent interiors, combined with personalized service and a chic atmosphere, make it a premier boutique choice in Melbourne....
Zagame’s House is located in Carlton, just north of the CBD. This places you immediately next to the Italian dining strip on Lygon Street. The rooms lean dark and moody, featuring extensive soundproofing and high-end touches like proper cocktail stations instead of standard minibars....
Melbourne is a major city in southeastern Australia and the capital of Victoria state. It is known for its arts, sports, and education institutions, with landmarks such as Federation Square and the Royal Botanic Gardens. The city has an extensive tram, bus, and train network.
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Melbourne's CBD is not just for business; it's a warren of graffiti-covered laneways filled with tiny cafes and hidden bars. It sits on the free tram grid and offers the best access to the Queen Victoria Market and major theaters. It’s vibrant, walkable, and coffee-obsessed.
Fitzroy is the undisputed hipster capital of Australia. Just north of the CBD, it’s a grid of Victorian terrace houses covering a scene of vintage stores, rooftop bars, and vegan eateries. It’s gritty, cool, and artistically vibrant. It’s where the locals hang out.
Melbourne's seaside playground. St Kilda is famous for its beach, Luna Park, and cake shops on Acland Street. It has a faded glory charm, acting as a magnet for backpackers and musicians. It feels like a separate beach town with a slightly edgy vibe.
South of the river, this is the domain of the stylish and affluent. Chapel Street is the famous fashion strip that runs through it. It’s polished, green, and renowned for its high-end dining and buzzing nightlife. Ideal for shoppers and luxury lovers.
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