The best places to stay in Melbourne in 2026

With huge growth in recent years, the hotel scene in Melbourne has become as diverse and extensive as the city itself. Whether you are looking to stay somewhere grand or boutique, quirky or conventional, budget or indulgent in the Victorian capital, you’ll find options galore, with these 10 among the best in a good bunch.

The StandardX, Melbourne

Perfect for: northern souls, cool cats

The Standard’s first Australian outpost occupies a striking but not dominating low-rise building, an important positioning for this proudly heritage pocket of the city. The 125-room hotel draws on the neighbourhood’s creative history without overplaying it, pairing warm timbers with considered detailing. Many rooms have balconies, while higher categories offer broader views across Fitzroy’s rooftops toward the city. A ground-floor restaurant and bar Bistro X encourages interchange between guests and locals, while the rooftop provides a more elevated setting for drinks and dinner. Brunswick Street’s long-standing institutions and newer wine bars are all within reach.

From $300 a night. 62 Rose Street, Fitzroy, (03) 9124 4800. See standardx.com

Voco Melbourne Central

Perfect for: Open-air aficionados, sustainability stalwarts

Voco’s outdoor pool, warmed to 28C, comes with an impressive cityscape panorama, as does the hotel’s Blacksmith Bar & Grill. Both share an extensive terrace, affording guests access to the outdoors up on the seventh floor of the 380 Melbourne tower on Lonsdale Street (the hotel’s entrance is off Timothy Lane). So do Voco’s 252 rooms, which all have windows that open. The decor is groovy, there’s lots of greenery, and the sustainability measures embedded in the hotel are great.

From $280 a night. 18 Timothy Lane, Melbourne, (03) 9122 5500. See ihg.com

Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne

Perfect for: e-vehicle enthusiasts, history hunters

Northern Melbourne’s historic neo-Gothic bluestone complex, Pentridge Prison, has, like the suburb of Coburg surrounding it, undergone an incredible gentrification. In addition to residences, shops and a cinema it’s now home to the new Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne, with 106 accommodation options across rooms, studios with kitchenettes, and one- and two-bedroom apartments. Only eight kilometres from the city, there’s plenty of guest parking and electric vehicle charging.

From $259 a night. 1 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg, (03) 9100 9100. See adinahotels.com

1 Hotel Melbourne

Perfect for: eco-luxury lovers, riverfront roamers

On the once-gritty north bank of the Yarra River, heritage-listed Goods Shed No. 5 has been transformed into a nature-led luxury hotel. More than 7000 living plants weave through reclaimed timber, bluestone pavers, and commissioned artworks. Biophilic design extends to 277 rooms and 36 suites in earthy tones, with filtered water on tap and recycled wine-bottle tumblers. There’s an inviting indoor pool and day spa, plus regular lobby happenings designed to foster connection. Restaurant From Here by Mike champions hyper-local produce and standout Victorian wines. EV charging and pet-friendly stays add to the hotel’s feel-good credentials.

From $350 a night. 9 Maritime Place, Docklands, (03) 7053 0888. See 1hotels.com

Hannah St Hotel, Melbourne

Perfect for: cool creatives, chic techies

TFE Hotels’ latest design-forward opening, the 188-room Hannah St Hotel brings luxe with an edge to Southbank. Designed by Flack Studio and housed within a striking triangular tower, the 10-storey hotel’s rooms are warm and tactile, with layered textures and a distinctly Melbourne sensibility. Facilities include an indoor pool and Coupette Corner Bistro & Bar, a marble-clad Franco-Italian diner. A podcast studio and rotating art program underscore ambitions to position the hotel as a cultural hub.

From $335 a night. Walker Street, Southbank, (03) 9944 6000. See tfehotels.com

Laneways By Ovolo

Perfect for: design devotees, space savourers

Laneways by Ovolo pops with colour and design elements inspired by Melbourne’s hidden laneways and street art. The Memphis design-inspired interiors include 43 rooms with studio, suite and terrace options, and the unique Suite 303 designed in collaboration with Neale Whitaker (the brand’s frequent guest curatorial partner). Its central location near Chinatown and the theatre district makes it a handy base for exploring cafes, galleries and shows on foot. Free Wi-Fi, complimentary minibar, and a social lobby bar help round out the practical details of a stay here. The hotel is pet-friendly and close to public parking options.

From $250 a night. 19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, (03) 8692 0777. See ovolohotels.com

Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins

Perfect for: shop hoppers, laneway lingerers

Set between Queen and Elizabeth streets, Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins places you squarely in the CBD’s most walkable pocket. Bourke Street Mall is moments away, the Block Arcade and Royal Arcade are around the corner, and Melbourne’s network of graffiti-splashed laneways unfurls in every direction. The recently opened flagship MECCA store is also nearby. Part of IHG’s dual-branded development alongside the adjacent Holiday Inn, the 179-room property wraps preserved heritage facades into a contemporary build. Rooms range from efficient kings to larger premium options, some with balconies overlooking Little Collins Street.

From $259 a night. 288 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, (03) 9968 8699. See ihg.com

Ibis Melbourne Central

Perfect for: family funsters, smart savers

Budget doesn’t need to mean uninspiring, a point the fun Ibis Melbourne Central makes definitively. Small but cleverly designed rooms have all the comfort and tech you need in a great position, near the city’s buzzy Hardware Lane. But it’s in the common areas that this budget hotel punches above – it shares them with the higher scale Novotel, which in turn shares the footprint of a purpose-built property that comprises 483 rooms across 35 floors and the two brands.