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Hotels in South Melbourne, Melbourne

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South Melbourne - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
13 Dec — 14 Dec2
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Tips for booking hotels in South Melbourne

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in South Melbourne. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 6 December 2024.
Cheapest month:April
Most expensive month:October
Average price in South Melbourne:£121/night
Cheapest price found:£64/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
£65 - £200
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
£86 - £183
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in South Melbourne, Melbourne

Discover affordable stays in South Melbourne that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in South Melbourne can be found for as low as £60 per night. There is currently one property in South Melbourne that can be booked for this price. City Park Hotel is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in South Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2024
These South Melbourne properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
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308-310 Kings Way, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.6 mi from city centre
Parking
£60
Avg. per night
335 Moray Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
£61
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 mi from city centre
Air conditioning
£81
Avg. per night
209-215 Clarendon Street., Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£81
Avg. per night
435 Clarendon Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
£91
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in South Melbourne

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in South Melbourne to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in South Melbourne at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
We've come across the following hotels in South Melbourne with different price and hotel class options. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
435 Clarendon Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3 stars
335 Moray Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
209-215 Clarendon Street., Melbourne, VIC, Australia
308-310 Kings Way, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Where to stay in South Melbourne

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within South Melbourne to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 6 December 2024.
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About South Melbourne

The suburb of South Melbourne is located two kilometres from the central business district of Melbourne. Formerly known as Emerald Hill, the area is just five kilometres from the beautiful, Victorian style seaside playground of St. Kilda Beach and home to the majestic Royal Botanic Gardens, world-class art galleries, and the popular and vibrant foodie paradise of South Melbourne Market.

A hub for lovers of gastronomy, verdant natural gardens and beach days out, South Melbourne has it all. The Royal Botanic Gardens showcase over 8,500 plant species which are displayed next to tranquil lakes and sculpted lawns for all to admire. Alternatively, spend the day browsing South Melbourne Market, with produce talks and tastings it is the ideal place to get a true flavour of Australian cuisine. For sports fanatics Melbourne Sports and Aquatic centre has it all, nestled in Albert Park this venue is home to several Olympic size swimming pools and multi-purpose halls for volleyball, basketball and badminton. Lovers of art should not miss a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria, and with an impressive 73,000 works of art on display, the gallery accommodates important indigenous works of art and a plethora of ancient artefacts. However, for a fun day out , a trip to St. Kilda Beach and pier is the perfect place for joyful pursuits. The Victorian seaside mansions, variety of restaurants and charming old world ambience will tempt city dwellers from all over the world.

South Melbourne is easy to reach from the city centre, at just over 2 kilometres away there are buses, trams, cycle and walking routes available. Regular trams run from the city and the northern river suburbs, with the number 96 tram route arriving at Melbourne Museum, the Sports and Aquatic Centre, South Melbourne Market and St. Kilda Beach. There are also frequent bus services departing from Melbourne CBD and several bicycle routes to enjoy.

South Melbourne is a fascinating suburb and was comprised of a single hill before the first Europeans arrived in the area and named Emerald Hill by Aboriginal tribes. The hill was used as a ceremonial meeting place at the time, with the rest of the area surrounded by swamps. Today, South Melbourne is a dynamic, important suburb of the city. Where once stood Emerald Hill is now a thriving, bustling streetscape of Victorian architecture, colourful markets, contemporary art galleries and lush emerald gardens.

Facts about staying in South Melbourne, Melbourne

Find useful tips and insights about staying in South Melbourne to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 6 December 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in South Melbourne?

    South Melbourne is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Oakwood Premier Melbourne, which has a current rating of 8.9. For other potential stays, consider AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank and Melbourne City Apartments - Teri, which can also be great places to stay in South Melbourne.

  • What is a good hotel near St. Kilda Beach?

    Tolarno Hotel is a good hotel close to St. Kilda Beach - it has scored 7.6 over 1,794 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in South Melbourne near Collins Street?

    The most popular hotel near Collins Street is Atlantis Hotel Melbourne, with 6,073 HotelsCombined users scoring it 8.3/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Marvel Stadium?

    If you’re planning to stay near Marvel Stadium, you should consider Atlantis Hotel Melbourne, which has a score of 8.3 from 6,073 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in South Melbourne cost?

    South Melbourne hotels have an average price of £49/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in South Melbourne?

    Prices for South Melbourne hotels have been found for as low as £46/night over the last 3 days.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in South Melbourne?

    The most popular landmarks in South Melbourne are St. Kilda Beach (in Melbourne), Collins Street (in Melbourne), and Marvel Stadium (in Melbourne) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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