Lee Ho Fook

Low-key rooms & suites in a casual hotel featuring a shared kitchen, a rooftop terrace & free Wi-Fi. Adjacent to Parliament train station, this modern budget hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Swanston Street shopping precinct and 11 minutes on foot from Federation Square. Laid-back rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as fans, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; bathrooms are shared. Studios add en suite bathrooms and kitchens; some have bunk beds. A sophisticated 1-bedroom apartment features a separate living room, a balcony and a washer/dryer. There's no air-conditioning. Amenities include a communal kitchen, guest laundry facilities and a rooftop terrace. Parking is available for a fee.

At Lucy Liu, indulge in vibrant Asian share plates and expertly crafted cocktails within a stylish backdrop where delicious food meets a lively atmosphere.

Trendy, industrial-chic basement space serving upscale Vietnamese fusion plates and set menus.

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

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

Jumping industrial-chic bar serving meat, fish or vegetarian balls, light bites and Italian wines.

Elegant hotel restaurant with upscale dishes and stunning city views through ceiling-high windows.

"Residential Apartment Building"

Light fare and coffee in a high-ceilinged, roomy cafe in the State Library, attracting uni students.

Specialty wines & creative bar bites in a chic space with floor-to-ceiling windows & a patio.