Southbank Travel Guide

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Southbank

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

From the building itself to the art inside, everything about Melbourne’s premier contemporary art center is designed to challenge and inspire.

Eureka Skydeck 88

Rise above the city when you visit the highest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere and look out across the sprawling Melbourne skyline.

Eureka Tower

Go to the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere at this soaring residential tower, which also offers fine dining with breathtaking views.

Immigration Museum

This museum commemorates the extraordinary journeys of settlers who came from all over the world to make Victoria home.

National Gallery of Victoria

See blockbuster international touring exhibitions and the world’s largest collection of Australian art at this revered cultural institution.

Yarra Riverfront

Centuries ago, settlers developed Melbourne around this river. Today it is the heart of the city with bars, shops and restaurants lining its banks.

St Paul's Cathedral

Appreciate the peaceful atmosphere when you explore the interior of this vast neo-Gothic cathedral and architectural anchor in Melbourne’s inner-city streetscape.

Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Lovers of classic cinema, budding film makers and avid gamers will all delight in one of the world’s leading moving image museums.

Where to stay in Southbank

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

66 Aurora Lane

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and DFO South Wharf. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Festival Hall are also within 15 minutes. Southern Cross Station is 5 minutes by foot and North Melbourne Station is 21 minutes.

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

300 Spencer Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Marvel Stadium, Melbourne Central, and Queen Victoria Market. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Bourke Street Mall are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 6 minutes by foot and Southern Cross Station is 7 minutes.

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Corner of Southgate Ave & Riverside Quay

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Melbourne Central, and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Royal Botanic Gardens and Marvel Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Flinders Street Station is 7 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 17 minutes.

Pan Pacific Melbourne

2 Convention Centre Place

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located on the riverwalk, just steps from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and DFO South Wharf. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 15 minutes. Southern Cross Station is 16 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 22 minutes.

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

131-135 Bourke Street

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Her Majesty's Theatre, Parliament House of Victoria, and Bourke Street Mall. Hosier Lane and Forum Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 11 minutes.

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

630 Little Collins Street

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex. Marvel Stadium and Melbourne Central are also within 1 mi (2 km). Southern Cross Station is only a 2-minute walk and Flagstaff Station is 12 minutes.

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

206 A'Beckett Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Central. Emporium Melbourne and Bourke Street Mall are also within 15 minutes. Flagstaff Station is only a 3-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 7 minutes.

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

328 Flinders Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria, and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Melbourne Central and Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex are also within 15 minutes. Flinders Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

270 Flinders Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Degraves Street and Federation Square. Bourke Street Mall and SEA LIFE Melbourne are also within 10 minutes. Flinders Street Station is only a 3-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes.

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

215 Little Collins Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is steps from Melbourne Town Hall and Collins Street. Melbourne Central and Princess Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is 8 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 9 minutes.

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

44 Spencer Street

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

111 Little Collins Street

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Regent Theatre, Princess Theatre, and Bourke Street Mall. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are also within 1 mi (2 km). Parliament Station is 5 minutes by foot and Flinders Street Station is 10 minutes.

Oaks Melbourne on Collins Hotel

480 Collins Street

Rated 3.8 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Collins Street and Melbourne Central. Queen Victoria Market and Princess Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 9 minutes by foot and Southern Cross Station is 7 minutes.

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

270 Collins Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, just steps from Degraves Street and Collins Street. Melbourne Central and Princess Theatre are also within 15 minutes. Flinders Street Station is 6 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 10 minutes.

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel

60 Market Street

Rated 4.2 / 5 by Guests

This family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel is located in the entertainment district, just steps from Flinders Lane and Collins Street. Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Melbourne Central are also within 15 minutes. Flinders Street Station is 9 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 11 minutes.

City Tempo - Queen St

353 Queen Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hardware Lane, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Central. Collins Street and Carlton Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is only a 4-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 5 minutes.

Things to do in Southbank

RAP Jumping Experience

By Tactical Abseil Group

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Step to the edge of a 7-story building and turn your world on its side as you dive into a rappelling experience with trained ropes professionals. Learn the

Duration: 2h

South Melbourne Market Food Walking Tour

By The Visitor Melbourne

Recommended 100% by Travellers

Treat yourself to an immersive food tour in South Melbourne as you join an expert guide who teaches you about the local gastronomic culture. Check out the

Duration: 4h 30m

Great Ocean Road Sunset Tour from Melbourne

By Go West Tours

Recommended 68% by Travellers

Our Great Ocean Road sunset tour is your opportunity to enjoy one of Australia’s most stunning views at its most beautiful time of day. The scenic journey

Duration: 13h

Great Ocean Road Day Tour Small Group(8) Start 6am Back 5 pm

By Ocean Road Tours

This small-group tour (8) of the Great Ocean Road departs at 6am and returns by 5pm so you are before other tour groups and have most of our photo stops to

Duration: 11h

4-Day Melbourne & Great Ocean Road Tour

By AAT Kings

Get to know the sights of Melbourne and outstanding natural landscapes along the Great Ocean Road on this 4-day tour through New South Wales. Meet koalas and

Duration: 4d

Baywatch Half Day Trike Motorcycle Tour for 2

By Trike Tours Melbourne

Immerse yourself in Melbourne's spectacular bay scenery and intriguing maritime history on this picturesque trike excursion for 2. Head out with a

Duration: 4h

Full Day Mornington Peninsula Motorcycle Trike Tour for 2

By Trike Tours Melbourne

Visit Melbourne's glorious Mornington Peninsula with its history, views, vineyards and vitality. Take in the views of Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay and the

Duration: 9h

Full-Day Great Ocean Road Motorcycle Trike Tour for 2

By Trike Tours Melbourne

Explore the wonders of the Great Ocean Road with an exhilarating and intimate road trip aboard a motorized trike. Take in the sights as you wind along coastal

Duration: 9h

Geelong & Queenscliff Trike Motorcycle Tour for 2

By Trike Tours Melbourne

Unlock the charms of Port Phillip Bay's coastal towns on this trike motorcycle tour from Melbourne. Hop into a 3-wheeled vehicle for a scenic ride with a

Duration: 6h

Melbourne Bites & Sights (with Eureka Skydeck) Tour

By Urban Adventures

Start your tour at the Eureka Skydeck, an 88-storey skyscraper that is home to stunning views of the city. Your guide will bring you to the top of the tower,

Duration: 3h

2 Day Great Ocean Road & Grampians Melbourne to Adelaide

By Autopia Tours

Spend a stunning 2 days travelling Melbourne to Adelaide going along the Great Ocean Road and through the Grampians National Park on route to Adelaide. Visit

Duration: 2d

Yarra Bend Park Guided Trike Motorcycle Tour for 2

By Trike Tours Melbourne

Explore inner Melbourne's largest remaining area of natural bushland as you cruise through the sprawling Yarra Bend Park on a trike motorcycle. Hop into the

Duration: 3h

Wotif's insider tips for Southbank

Type:

A la Carte

Perfect for:

Couples, Honeymooners, Foodies, The hard to impress

If you have cash to burn, Rockpool is well worth it. The steaks are something else, and the pavlova dessert is my favorite dessert in the world.

Archi, Adelaide

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Cost:

More than $20

Perfect for:

Anyone and everyone, Youngsters and the young-at-heart, The adventurous

Satisfy your inner thrill seeker by seeing Melbourne from the ultimate view point: the Eureka Skydeck. High up in the towering Eureka building at South Bank, you'll find this glass enclosed observation deck on the 88th floor. It juts out right over the city offering spectacular scenery and envy inducing selfie opportunities.

Mollie, 27.

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Cost:

More than $20

Perfect for:

Anyone and everyone, Date night, Culture vultures

The Arts Centre the place to see international and Australian music, opera, ballet, theatre and musicals. Theres bound to be something right up your alley in it's packed programme, with seasonal festivals showcasing world class talent. You'll even find something for the kids as well as special exhibitions at this beloved performing arts venue.

Mollie, 27.

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Cost:

Free or close to it

Perfect for:

Anyone and everyone

It's packed with tourists but who doesn't like a stroll along a waterfront. There's bars and cafes galore, a casino, buskers and numerous glorious parks. You can take a cruise or simply watch teams of rowers paddle by. And when you are done just hop on a tram back to your hotel.

Brad, 35. Buenos Aires

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Style:

Other

Perfect for:

Couples, Hipsters

When the weather is fine, buck the trend of rooftop bars and instead go down...stairs. You'll find Ponyfish Island (literally) floating under the Pedestrian Bridge in Southbank. Excellent spot for people-watching and catching some rays overlooking the Yarra, with a beer in hand.

Keryn, 27. Brisbane, Queensland

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Southbank

There’s no better introduction to Melbourne than Southbank, the city’s riverside arts and dining precinct.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Southbank

Where to stay in Southbank

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Pan Pacific Melbourne

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Oaks Melbourne on Collins Hotel

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel

City Tempo - Queen St

Things to do in Southbank

Wotif's insider tips for Southbank