Victoria, Australia
Hotels in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a megacity in Victoria, Australia with about 5.4 million residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here, with member prices from $68 a night when we checked on 2026-10-09. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), about 11 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and March, with average highs around 23–26°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member price from
- $68
- 1 night, 2026-11-08
- Nearest airport
- MEB · 11 km
- Melbourne Essendon Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
$72 member · $79 guest
7.9
Good
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
$122 member · $133 guest
9.1
Exceptional
Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$124 member · $137 guest
9.0
Exceptional
Atlantis Hotel Melbourne
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
$68 member · $74 guest
8.3
Very good
ibis Styles Kingsgate Melbourne
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$77 member · $84 guest
7.6
Good
Best Western Melbourne City
★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
$85 member · $94 guest
8.2
Very good
Oaks Melbourne on William Suites
★★★★Aparthotelsunder 1 km from centre
$101 member · $111 guest
8.6
Excellent
Movenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
$126 member · $138 guest
8.9
Excellent
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
8.5
Excellent
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
★★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.3
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Melbourne?
| 5-star | 23 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 69 |
| 3-star | 23 |
| 2.5-star | 1 |
| 2-star | 7 |
| Apartments | 102 |
|---|---|
| Hotels | 45 |
| Aparthotels | 12 |
| Villas | 1 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 1 |
| Condos | 1 |
When to go
Weather in Melbourne by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| Low °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 45 | 49 | 46 | 61 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 70 | 61 | 61 | 74 | 60 |
Things to see
Famous places in Melbourne
Art museum · 1.1 km from centre
National Gallery of Victoria
Museum · 1.4 km from centre
Melbourne Museum
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Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Melbourne
- MEB · Melbourne Essendon Airport11 km
- MEL · Melbourne Airport19 km
- MBW · Melbourne Moorabbin Airport22 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Melbourne at a glance
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Victoria
- Population
- 5,435,590 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 25 m
- Time zone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates
- -37.814, 144.963
About
About Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-square-kilometre area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 30 local government areas.
From the Wikipedia article “Melbourne”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Melbourne hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Melbourne?
Search Melbourne on book.maqami.co and sign in with a free MAQAMI account before you book. Signed-in members see member prices, which are up to 10% below the guest price shown to visitors who are not signed in. Prices are live and change with dates and availability.
How many hotels can I book in Melbourne?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Melbourne (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Melbourne?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and March usually offer the most comfortable weather in Melbourne. January is the warmest month (average high 26°C) and November is the wettest (74 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Melbourne?
Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB) is about 11 km from the centre of Melbourne. Melbourne Airport (MEL) is 19 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Melbourne?
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What are the most famous sights in Melbourne?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Melbourne are Melbourne Cricket Ground, Carlton Gardens, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
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