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Hotels in Melbourne rated best by other travellers

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Yarra Gables
51.15 km from city centre
$238
Per night
Quest Collingwood
2.17 km from city centre
$211
Per night
The StandardX, Melbourne
2.31 km from city centre
$199
Per night
Yarra Gables
51.15 km from city centre
$238
Per night
Quest Collingwood
2.17 km from city centre
$211
Per night
The StandardX, Melbourne
2.31 km from city centre
$199
Per night
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Luxury stay or budget getaway?

Whether you're after 5-star comfort or ease on your wallet, we do the searching so you can sleep easy during your stay in Melbourne.

3-star hotels

80 properties
from
$95
per night

4-star hotels

121 properties
from
$111
per night

5-star hotels

39 properties
from
$161
per night

3-star hotels

80 properties
from
$95
per night

4-star hotels

121 properties
from
$111
per night

5-star hotels

39 properties
from
$161
per night

Find a Melbourne hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Melbourne attractions by staying close to them.

State Library of Victoria

Yarra River

St Kilda Beach

State Library of Victoria

Yarra River

St Kilda Beach

Fast facts

Sleep easy, armed with the stuff that's good to know before you go.
Highest rated hotelYarra Gables – 4.8
Cheapest month to bookJune
Average 4 star hotel price$210 per night
Average 5 star hotel price$315 per night

What's the best month for weather in Melbourne?

March

Temperature12°C - 23°C
RainfallDry
(21–60mm)
Cheapest return flight$743
Cheapest 3-star hotel$85
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April

Temperature10°C - 19°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$554
Cheapest 3-star hotel$91
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May

Temperature8°C - 15°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$549
Cheapest 3-star hotel$91
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June

Temperature6°C - 12°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$549
Cheapest 3-star hotel$91
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July

Temperature5°C - 11°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$558
Cheapest 3-star hotel$98
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August

Temperature6°C - 12°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$557
Cheapest 3-star hotel$98
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September

Temperature7°C - 15°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$558
Cheapest 3-star hotel$97
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October

Temperature8°C - 17°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$580
Cheapest 3-star hotel$104
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November

Temperature10°C - 20°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$565
Cheapest 3-star hotel$95
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December

Temperature11°C - 23°C
RainfallModerate
(61–120mm)
Cheapest return flight$623
Cheapest 3-star hotel$98
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How to find the best hotel deals in Melbourne

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Finding cheap hotels in Melbourne

Currently the average price of a hotel in Melbourne is $257, but that doesn't mean you can't find a better deal.

We price check hundreds of hotel brands and booking sites, so you don't have to search each one individually. Then we sort by price, meaning you can find the cheapest time to bag the perfect hotel at the best price, in seconds.


The best hotels in Melbourne, according to travellers

Rated by travellers, for travellers like you. We don't just pull in the cheapest hotel prices from across the internet. We also gather independent reviews and ratings from thousands of guests, to help you make the right choice.

Travellers who recently visited Melbourne rated Yarra Gables, Quest Collingwood, and The StandardX, Melbourne the best in terms of location, amenities and customer service.

You can also use the popular filters at the top of the page to filter by Melbourne hotels with 3 or 4 stars. Later in the search results you can filter by any star rating.


Where to stay in Melbourne

If you're staying in Melbourne to visit somewhere specific, search by landmarks including popular shopping areas, tourist attractions, zoos, parks and sports stadiums to find a hotel nearby. You can also use the map below to see a map of hotels in Melbourne by location or browse hotels nearest to some of Melbourne's major attractions below...

  • Dandenong Ranges

  • Dandenong Ranges

  • Olinda Falls


Tips for searching for the perfect Melbourne hotel

  • Visiting Melbourne with your family, or looking for a romantic getaway? Or maybe your visit is business, not pleasure. Whatever the purpose of your stay, we can help you find the perfect hotel when you use our 'Popular with' filters.

  • Tick "free cancellation" in the search controls at the top of the page to only see hotels that offer free cancellation in Melbourne.

  • Tick "pay on arrival" later on in the search results to only see Melbourne hotel results where you can pay when you arrive at the hotel.

  • Are you looking for a hotel in Melbourne with pool or perhaps parking? Once you've clicked "search hotels" you will be able to filter by hotels that offer specific amenities.

  • You can choose to filter for everything from apartments to hostels under "Accommodation type" later in the search results.

  • Filter the search results for Melbourne hotels according to a specific price range to ensure you find accommodation according to your budget.

  • Find a hotel in the perfect area of Melbourne for you. Search or filter by neighbourhood to make sure you're staying exactly where you want to be.

Finding cheap hotels in Melbourne: FAQs

In Melbourne, the expected average temperature in March is 18°C. The warmest month is typically February, which averages 26°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September, and the driest month is March.
You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Melbourne with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $67 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $68 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $329 per night, and the average price on weekends is $339. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Melbourne could be Monday.
The nearest airport to Melbourne is Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), which is 10.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, which is 18.8km from the city centre.
Melbourne Avalon Airport, which is 50.1km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Monday is the cheapest day to stay in Melbourne. And the most expensive day seems to be Saturday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Melbourne is currently around $174 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $85 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Melbourne is currently around $230 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $102 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Melbourne is currently around $352 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $132 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Melbourne is August, with an average price of $312 per night. The most expensive month is October, when the average room rate can rise to $431 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is $329 per night, which is around 0% higher than the rest of the year.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Melbourne are Hotel Chadstone Melbourne - MGallery Collection, Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank and East Brunswick Hotel.

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