Osteria Ilaria

Tucked away on Collins Street, this cozy Japanese spot serves up heavenly, made-to-order onigiri and affordable bowls, perfect for a quick lunch fix.

Experience exquisite Cantonese cuisine at Flower Drum, a Melbourne staple where elegant decor meets impeccable flavors in a refined atmosphere.

Modern hotel with park views & a sophisticated restaurant, plus a sauna, a gym & a hot tub. Overlooking Flagstaff Gardens, this contemporary hotel in the former Victorian Police headquarters is a minute's walk from a tram stop, a 4-minute walk from Queen Victoria Market and 1 km from Marvel Stadium. Refined rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add espresso machines and/or park views; suites have living rooms, whirlpool baths, iPod/iPhone docks and kitchenettes. Room service is available 24/7. There's a sophisticated restaurant and a bar, plus a fitness room, a sauna and a hot tub. Breakfast, parking and massages are available for a surcharge.

Airy, industrial-chic cafe and micro-roaster serving brunch, sandwiches and specialty teas.

Relaxed restaurant with an Asian-inspired menu & local art exhibits above a cocktail bar with DJs.

Shared dorms & private rooms in a low-key hostel with a fitness room, a kitchen & a rooftop hot tub. A 20-minute stroll from the abstract buildings of lively Federation Square, this relaxed hostel is a minute's walk from the Old Melbourne Gaol museum, and a 6-minute walk from Melbourne Central train station. The spartan dorms feature bunk beds, shared bathrooms and Wi-Fi (fee). The private rooms have flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Upgraded rooms add en suite bathrooms, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some rooms have views of the city. Amenities include a movie room and a fitness room, along with a guest lounge and an internet cafe. There's also a shared modern kitchen, plus a rooftop deck with a hot tub.

Discover a vibrant maze of over 70,000 pieces of indigenous and contemporary art, complete with interactive exhibits and free entry that makes it a must-visit in Melbourne.

Warm, low-lit cafe in converted warehouse with exposed brick and furniture made from old lift doors.

Lively pedestrian- & tram-only road lined with department stores, boutiques & eateries.

Spanish tapas plates, sangria and wines served in a bustling bar with a trendy urban vibe.