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East Melbourne - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
19 Feb — 20 Feb2
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Tips for booking hotels in East Melbourne

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in East Melbourne. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 12 February 2025.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:June
Average price in East Melbourne:€160/night
Cheapest price found:€10/night
Cheapest day:Thursday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
€47 - €290
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€80 - €262
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in East Melbourne, Melbourne

Discover affordable stays in East Melbourne that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in East Melbourne can be found for as low as €71 per night. There is currently one property in East Melbourne that can be booked for this price. Comfort Hotel East Melbourne is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in East Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025
Out of the hotels in East Melbourne we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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90 Albert Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€71
Avg. per night
179 Powlett Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€71
Avg. per night
133 Jolimont Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€86
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€108
Avg. per night
192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€156
Avg. per night
1 Parliament Square, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.9 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
€233
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in East Melbourne

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in East 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 East Melbourne at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
1 Parliament Square, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
€233
192 Wellington Parade, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
€156
133 Jolimont Road, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3 stars
90 Albert Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Where to stay in East Melbourne

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within East Melbourne to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 12 February 2025.
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About East Melbourne

The suburb of East Melbourne is located two kilometres east of the central business district of the city of Melbourne. The area is home to many significant buildings including the Parliament of Victoria, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Government of Victoria. The affluent streets and charming tree-lined avenues are home to some of the oldest Victorian parks, gardens and residences in the city.

There is much to see and do in East Melbourne, beginning in Fitzroy Gardens, a haven of peace and tranquillity inside a busy metropolis. Stroll through the historic gardens, admire the splendid floral displays in the Spanish Mission Conservatory and discover intricately carved sculptures, ornate fountains and a model Tudor village. For sports lovers, Melbourne Cricket Ground is a few blocks away where visitors can explore the National Sports Museum with its interactive displays, trophies and photographs, or take a tour of one of Australia’s most popular sporting stadiums. A short six-minute walk transports visitors to the Melbourne Museum and the majestic structure of the Royal Exhibition Building. With so many attractions, it’s easy to see why the area is so popular with both residents and visitors. Fine dining is also never far away in East Melbourne, as a variety of gastronomic delicacies are available ranging from creative Vegetarian cuisine to Italian food and trendy Australian eateries.

East Melbourne is a breeze to reach from central metropolitan areas, only a pleasant half hour stroll from the city centre or a bike ride via one of Melbourne’s many cycling routes. There are also several buses serving the suburb, and trams which stop at North and West Richmond and Jolimont. If arriving into the city from further afield Flinders Street Railway Station is an easy twenty-five-minute walk or local buses depart from the rail station which can take visitors into East Melbourne.

East Melbourne was originally planned as one of the first suburbs of the city in 1837, the first settlers arriving in the 1840’s after neighbouring zones of Victoria, Collingwood and Fitzroy became inhabited. One of the primary settlers was Charles La Trobe and many wealthy professionals followed his lead constructing elegant Victorian mansions along the tree-lined boulevards. Today, East Melbourne is home to the main government seats in the region and numerous upmarket hotels, apartments and bed and breakfast establishments. It’s close proximity to central Melbourne, exceptional transport routes and several popular local attractions nearby makes this suburban interesting quarter to visit.

Facts about staying in East Melbourne, Melbourne

Find useful tips and insights about staying in East Melbourne to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 12 February 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in East Melbourne?

    East Melbourne is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Park Hyatt Melbourne, which has a current rating of 9.0. For other potential stays, consider Georgian Court B&B Guest House and The Mansion Melbourne, which can also be great places to stay in East Melbourne.

  • What is a good hotel near Melbourne Arts Centre?

    Park Hyatt Melbourne is a good hotel close to Melbourne Arts Centre - it has scored 9.0 over 1,669 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

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

    View Melbourne is a hotel near St. Kilda Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.0 from 2,189 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Crown Casino?

    1,669 HotelsCombined reviews of Park Hyatt Melbourne score it 9.0/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Crown Casino.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in East Melbourne?

    HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap East Melbourne hotels have prices starting from as low as €27/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

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

    If your travel plans to East Melbourne are flexible, we recommend visiting at least one of the following most popular landmarks: Melbourne Arts Centre, St. Kilda Beach, or Crown Casino. Melbourne is the city you should stay in if you want to visit Melbourne Arts Centre. Staying in Melbourne is preferred if you want to visit St. Kilda Beach. To visit Crown Casino, it’s most convenient if you stay in Melbourne.

  • How much do hotels in East Melbourne cost?

    The average price of a hotel in East Melbourne is €28 per night, based on the last 3 days’ data.

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