Guidebook for Melbourne
Essentials
History, variety and atmosphere. Cheap, fresh food.
Night market every Wednesday.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetHistory, variety and atmosphere. Cheap, fresh food.
Night market every Wednesday.
pop out the backdoor for milk, bread and everything else - open till late
9 locals recommend
IGA Xpress 370 Queen Street
370 Queen Streetpop out the backdoor for milk, bread and everything else - open till late
located at Melbourne Central underground railway station
849 locals recommend
Melbourne Central Station
located at Melbourne Central underground railway station
Entertainment & Activities
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William StOver 7 hectares of open space.
Etihad Stadium - Stop D1 station
let the games begin...
Football central!! Its why so many people love Melbourne!
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton AvenueFootball central!! Its why so many people love Melbourne!
In January Melbourne IS tennis! Don't miss it.
175 locals recommend
Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne Park station
In January Melbourne IS tennis! Don't miss it.
Australian Grand Prix
616 St Kilda Rdsmell those fumes !!!
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueWe love the elephant enclosure!
Flemington Racecourse
the home of the Melbourne Cup
Melbourne City Baths
420 Swanston StSwim and gym in this historic building
Hardrock Climbing
8 Franklin Stauto belay means you can climb alone
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StHistory and ghost tours
Getting Around
Flagstaff Station
Access to Melbourne city loop (underground rail system)
all the main rental companies - we prefer Eurocar for price, opening hours and ease of online booking
Franklin Street
all the main rental companies - we prefer Eurocar for price, opening hours and ease of online booking
Melbourne bike scheme at Flagstaff Gardens. remember to wear a helmet (available for $5 at any 7eleven)
William St station
Melbourne bike scheme at Flagstaff Gardens. remember to wear a helmet (available for $5 at any 7eleven)
If you need extra parking or have a vehicle which does not fit in our free onsite parking space then park right next door at reasonable rates.
A'Beckett Street
A'Beckett StreetIf you need extra parking or have a vehicle which does not fit in our free onsite parking space then park right next door at reasonable rates.
If you need extra parking or have a vehicle which does not fit in our free onsite parking space then park right right across the road next to Federal police building at reasonable rates.
Latrobe St Melbourne
If you need extra parking or have a vehicle which does not fit in our free onsite parking space then park right right across the road next to Federal police building at reasonable rates.
Shopping
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetFood courts, shopping, underground loop, Coles supermarket
shoes, clothes, bags, gifts - great brands, great prices
11 locals recommend
The Coffee Club Café - Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer Stshoes, clothes, bags, gifts - great brands, great prices
Arts & Culture
Art gallery, community space, restaurants, tourism hub. From Tai Chi in the mornings through to gigs in the evenings, there is always something happening at Fed square.
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Art gallery, community space, restaurants, tourism hub. From Tai Chi in the mornings through to gigs in the evenings, there is always something happening at Fed square.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tuxedo Cat Melbourne
293 La Trobe Streetcool bar just around the corner
Woolshed
161 Harbour EsplanadeWe love the food and the atmosphere here.
Great upmarket pub.
Food Scene
The Mint
318 William Stworth checking out
open all day serving food till 11pm.
gotta love the seafood pancake served with Asahi beer mmm
365 La Trobe St
open all day serving food till 11pm.
gotta love the seafood pancake served with Asahi beer mmm
Walk the length of the laneway and eat in a different spot every meal
151 locals recommend
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneWalk the length of the laneway and eat in a different spot every meal