Queen Victoria Market

Posh high-rise property offering refined quarters with city views, plus an indoor pool & a spa. Near shops and restaurants in the Central Business District, this posh high-rise hotel is a 7-minute walk from buzzy Federation Square, and a 14-minute walk from the National Gallery of Victoria. Refined rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows with city views, plus Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screens, iPod docks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free Wi-Fi and breakfast. Suites add living and dining areas; some have kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. There's a fine-dining restaurant and a bistro, along with several bars. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, a gym and a spa.

Contemporary shopping mall offering a variety of upscale retailers, plus restaurants & a food court.

Stylish art-drizzled bar with a long absinthe menu, plus modern Australian snacks and mains.

Lively, brightly-lit diner with outdoor tables and a low-key vibe for Malaysian and Chinese cuisine.

Stylish and contemporary setting for creative Middle Eastern fine dining meals by chef Shane Delia.

Stylish 1- to 3-bedroom quarters with kitchens & washer/dryers, plus a gym & river views. Offering views of the Yarra River, this modern apartment hotel in the CBD is an 8-minute walk from the landmark Flinders Street Railway Station, and a 10-minute walk from the entertainment and cultural venues at Federation Square. Sleek 1- to 3-bedroom apartments offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, along with living rooms, kitchens and washer/dryers. Most also have balconies; some feature river views. On-site amenities include a gym and meeting facilities. Parking is available for a surcharge.

Spring Street Grocer in Melbourne CBD is a cozy European-style haven, offering divine gelato, artisanal goods, and friendly service in a warm ambiance.

Pellegrini’s, a Melbourne classic since the '50s, serves up hearty Italian comfort food and espresso in a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere that never disappoints.

Modern pick offering stylish units with kitchens and laundry facilities, plus a business centre. Set in the Central Business District, these modern serviced apartments are 8 minutes' walk from Flinders Street railway station, 500 m from Federation Square and 2.1 km from Queen Victoria Market. The stylish modern units range from studios to 3-bedroom apartments and come with Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs and separate living areas, along with dining rooms, kitchens and laundry facilities. Some offer room service and/or sofabeds, and others are stair-access only. The property has a business centre, and parking is available (surcharge).

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.