Melbourne Accommodation

Elegant Victorian buildings with glittering modern skyscrapers give the city a unique character and seemingly boundless parks and beautiful colourful gardens provide a welcome open feel to the city, making Melbourne an undeniably attractive destination that is guaranteed to impress. When staying in convenient Melbourne accommodation all this and more is at your fingertips.

Despite being known as Australia’s cultural heart, ranked as one of the top ten Global University Cities and host to a large number of national and international corporations, Melbourne is an important destination for business people, bankers and intellectuals alike. Serviced Melbourne accommodation offers the perfect base, putting you within easy reach of the Central Business District, the University of Melbourne and more. And, after a long day at the office your comfortable accommodation in Melbourne offers a welcome retreat.

With our perfectly placed accommodation in Melbourne you are in the heart of the action so whatever you wish to do in this fantastic city – explore the excellent museums, shop till you drop or bask on a beach, sample some top notch cuisine, catch an Aussie-Rules game or admire the city’s attractive architecture – Melbourne has it all and it’s all within easy reach of your Melbourne accommodation.

Did You Know?

The iconic Australian spread Vegemite originates from Melbourne. Not only that but every jar ever made since its creation in 1922 has come from the Melbourne factory at Fisherman Bend.

Climate/Weather

Melbourne experiences four distinct seasons with cold winters and swelteringly hot summers. The weather is quite changeable in Melbourne with it being known to experience all four seasons in one day with soaring heat plummeting into drizzling rain in the space of an hour.

Sightseeing

There is so much to see and do in Melbourne that you will be spoilt for choice. Here is just some of what is on offer:

•    Federation Square – the 21st century dining, drinking and shopping hub is home to some of the finest example of modern architecture in the city and offers a great place to hang out.

•    Melbourne Museum – the oldest museum in Australia boasts an indoor rainforest, giant Rubik’s Cube shaped children’s museum amongst other attractions.

•    Eureka Skydeck 88 – this stunning observation deck sits on the 88th floor of the world’s tallest apartments building and offers 360° views of the city and beyond.

•    Ramsay Street – take a tour of the set of the hit Australian show Neighbours and maybe meet a cast member or two.

Getting Around

Melbourne benefits from a comprehensive transport network which consists of:

•    Tram – the largest network in the world is the most popular mode of transport in the city.

•    City Circle Tram – a free tram service that operates in both directions around the city centre.

•    Bus – an extensive network runs throughout the city and the suburbs. Limited night bus services run at weekends.

•    Train – services connect the city centre with the suburbs.

•    Taxi – available to hire on the street or outside train and bus stations.

Eat/Drink

With Melbourne being a melting pot for cultures from around the world there isn’t much you can’t find in the city. However there are some more traditional Australian foods that are worth a try:

•    Meat pies – small hand-sized pies filled with meat and gravy are very popular as a take away snack.

•    Pie floater – a meat pie served on a base of pea soup with tomato sauce on top.

•    Vegemite – black, savoury spread similar to Marmite. Enjoy on toast or plain bread.

•    Coffee – Melbourne has a rich coffee culture.

•    Beer – enjoy some of the finest local brews such as Victoria Bitter (VB).

•    Wine – the region of Victoria produces some of the finest Australian wines.