Guidebook for Melbourne

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Guidebook for Melbourne

Shopping

If you're here in Summer, the QVM Night Market on Wednesday nights is a must - street food, free live music and roving entertainers, specialty and vintage shopping and all the atmosphere of a summer festival.
630 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market station
630 locals recommend
If you're here in Summer, the QVM Night Market on Wednesday nights is a must - street food, free live music and roving entertainers, specialty and vintage shopping and all the atmosphere of a summer festival.

Sightseeing

You can't come to Melbourne and miss out on the street art. Nice to wander around, and plenty of cafes and bars in the area.
245 locals recommend
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier Ln
245 locals recommend
You can't come to Melbourne and miss out on the street art. Nice to wander around, and plenty of cafes and bars in the area.
Visit the Royal Arcade and Block Arcade for a trip back in time. Try the enormous hot chocolate at Koko Black and wander through the quirky, slightly old fashioned shops.
59 locals recommend
Royal Arcade
335 Bourke St
59 locals recommend
Visit the Royal Arcade and Block Arcade for a trip back in time. Try the enormous hot chocolate at Koko Black and wander through the quirky, slightly old fashioned shops.

Entertainment & Activities

If you're a sports fan, the MCG is a must-visit. The tours are fantastic and the museum is worth a visit.
976 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton Avenue
976 locals recommend
If you're a sports fan, the MCG is a must-visit. The tours are fantastic and the museum is worth a visit.
506 locals recommend
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke St
506 locals recommend
Smaller, well-equipped cinema with a good range of arthouse and mainstream films.
83 locals recommend
Kino Cinemas
45 Collins St
83 locals recommend
Smaller, well-equipped cinema with a good range of arthouse and mainstream films.
322 locals recommend
HOYTS
La Trobe Street
322 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

An oasis of green, right nearby. The perfect spot for a picnic.
312 locals recommend
Flagstaff Gardens
309-311 William St
312 locals recommend
An oasis of green, right nearby. The perfect spot for a picnic.
We love coming here for a walk along the foreshore.
113 locals recommend
Port Melbourne Beach
113 locals recommend
We love coming here for a walk along the foreshore.

Essentials

258 locals recommend
Coles Spencer St
201 Spencer St
258 locals recommend
Drugstore with a huge range.
12 locals recommend
Chemist Warehouse Spencer Outlet Centre
201 Spencer St
12 locals recommend
Drugstore with a huge range.
18 locals recommend
The Lonely Sock
11 Rose Ln
18 locals recommend

Getting Around

646 locals recommend
Southern Cross Station
646 locals recommend
20 locals recommend
Thrifty Car and Truck Rental Melbourne
20 locals recommend
155 locals recommend
Budget Car & Truck Rental Southern Cross Station
99 Spencer St
155 locals recommend

Food Scene

Amazing venue in an old sub-station. Get there before 10am on weekends if you want a table for brunch.
162 locals recommend
Higher Ground
650 Little Bourke St
162 locals recommend
Amazing venue in an old sub-station. Get there before 10am on weekends if you want a table for brunch.
Tasty and healthy Poke.
6 locals recommend
Pokéd
551 Little Lonsdale St
6 locals recommend
Tasty and healthy Poke.
Amazing croissants and pastries in a teeny, tiny little shop.
6 locals recommend
Agathé Pâtisserie Petite
335 Bourke St
6 locals recommend
Amazing croissants and pastries in a teeny, tiny little shop.
Awesome breakfast spot from iconic Melbourne coffee roasters.
104 locals recommend
Code Black Coffee
17 Weston St
104 locals recommend
Awesome breakfast spot from iconic Melbourne coffee roasters.
Great brunch spot right near the market, but away from the crowds.
13 locals recommend
Frances Food & Coffee
245 Franklin Street
13 locals recommend
Great brunch spot right near the market, but away from the crowds.