Stay In South Melbourne
Heritage Charm, Modern Comfort, Melbourne on Your Doorstep
South Melbourne is a perfect place to stay, combining heritage charm and village atmosphere with some of Melbourne’s best-connected accommodation. From quaint historic buildings and boutique stays to luxury high-rise hotels and budget-friendly options, there is something here for every traveller and every kind of visit.
Right next door to the Australian Grand Prix, minutes from the city and the beach, and home to the famous South Melbourne Market, you can wake up close to everything while enjoying the charm of a vibrant local neighbourhood.
Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, a major event, business or a longer Melbourne escape, discover some of the best places to stay in South Melbourne.
Apartment Accommodation
A home away from home, privacy self-contained accommodation
Budget-friendly Stays
Comfortable, convenient & great value places to rest and experience
Heritage Stays
Stay in beautifully restored heritage buildings in the heart of the village
Getting To & From South Melbourne
To Melbourne City
15-20 minute walk into the city, quick direct tram ride
To St Kilda Beach
Just 5 minutes by car or 25 minutes by foot
To Southern Cross Railway Station
10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by tram/light rail
To Melbourne Airport
25 minutes by car or 45 minutes by SkyBus
Close To Everything!
Minutes walk to South Melbourne Market
Australian Grand Prix Circuit
Right next door to Albert Park Lake & Grand Prix circuit
Melbourne City Center
Minutes to the heart of the city with a village feel
St Kilda Beach & Luna Park
25 minute walk or short tram ride to St Kilda & Luna Park
Melbourne Arts Center
20 minute walk to Arts Center Melbourne
Cafe’s, Restaurants & Historic Pubs all around you
Melbourne’s sport center minuted walk in Albert Park
Co working & Conference unique work spaces
Locals Tip
South Melbourne is a village in the city. You can walk to the market, catch a tram to the CBD, head to the beach or simply enjoy the local cafés, restaurants and leafy streets. Everything is close, making it an easy and convenient place to base yourself while exploring Melbourne.
Upcoming Events Southside
Apartments Melbourne Domain – South Melbourne
Self-contained apartments on Albert Road with a rooftop terrace, close to Albert Park Lake and the St Kilda Road business precinct.
City Park Hotel
A budget motel-style hotel on Kings Way with free on-site parking, an on-site restaurant and bar, and a 24-hour reception.
Clarion Apartments South Melbourne
A Choice Hotels-branded apartment hotel near Anzac Station, with clean, naturally lit rooms and consistently attentive front-desk staff.
Coppersmith Hotel
A boutique 15-room hotel above a bar and bistro on Clarendon Street, named after a 19th-century South Melbourne mayor and coppersmith.
Havana Lane
A one-bedroom apartment within a boutique 12-unit South Melbourne complex, booked as a private short-stay rental rather than a staffed hotel.
HV.Hotel South Melbourne
A sustainability-focused penthouse apartment atop the award-winning Ferrars & York building, 100 metres from South Melbourne Market.
Hyatt House South Melbourne
An extended-stay hotel on Palmerston Crescent with 97 kitchenette rooms, a 24-hour gym, pet-friendly policy and a lobby bar serving all-day drinks.
Lily Sands Inn
A boutique guesthouse near Albert Park Lake with 12-15 air-conditioned rooms, communal kitchen and whole-property buyouts for groups up to 26.
Melbourne City Apartments – Teri
A five-minute walk from South Melbourne Market, offering fully self-contained apartments with kitchens, laundry and city or garden views.
Nomads Market Inn
A budget hostel and bar a minute's walk from South Melbourne Market, formerly known as Nomads Market Inn, now trading as Market Tavern.
Quest on Dorcas
Quest on Dorcas offers modern serviced apartments near South Melbourne, ideal for business travellers, families and extended stays.
Seasons Botanic Gardens
Stay in spacious apartment-style accommodation opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens at Seasons Botanic Gardens Melbourne
The Clarendon Hotel
A 12-room boutique 4-star hotel above The Clarendon Restaurant and Hunter & Hound, with a rooftop bar and city views on Clarendon Street.
