What's Melbourne Central Business District Like?

People go to Melbourne Central Business District to see famous places such as Melbourne Central, as well as its many attractions like SEA LIFE Melbourne. Enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's art scene and selection of shops. Bourke Street Mall and Princess Theatre are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Melbourne Central Business District?

We have 1626 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in Melbourne Central Business District:

Shadow Play 2Bed Ocean View Apartment

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Bar • Garden • Central location

The Langham, Melbourne

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • Health club • Central location

Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Brady Hotels Jones Lane

Upscale hotel with restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Luxury hotel with spa, indoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

How to Get to Melbourne Central Business District

Flying to:

• • Tullamarine Airport (MEL), 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from Melbourne Central Business District
• • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7 mi (11.2 km) from Melbourne Central Business District
• • Avalon Airport (AVV), 30.5 mi (49 km) from Melbourne Central Business District

Traveling to Melbourne Central Business District by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Flinders Street Station
• • Southern Cross Station

Getting to Melbourne Central Business District on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Melbourne Central Station
• • Flagstaff Station
• • Parliament Station

Things to See and Do in and around Melbourne Central Business District

What to See in Melbourne Central Business District

• • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
• • Marvel Stadium
• • State Library of Victoria
• • Federation Square
• • RMIT University

Things to Do in Melbourne Central Business District

• • Bourke Street Mall
• • Melbourne Central
• • SEA LIFE Melbourne
• • Princess Theatre
• • Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex

Other Popular Melbourne Central Business District Attractions

• • Hardware Lane
• • Flinders Lane
• • Regent Theatre
• • Forum Theatre
• • Her Majesty's Theatre

When Is the Best Time to Visit Melbourne?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 65°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 50°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, May, February, January (average 1 inches of rainfall)