Carlton Gardens, Melbourne

Lonely PlanetSep 9

The Best Neighborhoods in Melbourne

Melbourne has a wonderful collection of neighborhoods, each with a distinct character. Here

leafy gardens with UNESCO-listed building

25 things in this story

DocklandsNeighborhoodmini-city of high-rise apartments, restaurants, plazas
CBDNightclubhighest concentration of accommodation options
St KildaNeighborhoodtattered bohemian heart, former seaside resort
NGV InternationalArts centreexemplary arts institution in Southbank
Carlton GardensParkleafy gardens with UNESCO-listed building
CarltonNeighborhoodhome to Italian expat community and students
SouthbankNeighborhoodriverside promenade with international restaurants and hotels
Boatbuilders YardBarriver bar in South Wharf
Ponyfish IslandBarriver bar in Southbank
Spice TempleRestaurantserves yum cha banquets
AbbotsfordNeighborhoodconvent gardens and children's farm
Naked for SatanBarrooftop bar with views over the neighborhood
Stomping GroundPubbrewery and beer hall with wood-fired pizza
Everyday CoffeeCaféCoffee shop and online store.
Proud MaryCaféProud Mary Coffee Australia.
Napier HotelPubpublic house stalwart for burgers and beers
The MoonRestaurantwine bar with a global wine list
Crystal BallroomSightvenue for gloriously chaotic gigs
Luna ParkTheme parkride on the vintage roller coaster
Palais TheatreSightnostalgia-inducing Art Deco-era theatre
The AstorSightnostalgia-inducing picture palace
CollingwoodNeighborhood
FitzroyNeighborhood
Smith StNeighborhood
Gertrude StNeighborhood

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Lonely PlanetAug 14

10 tips for seeing Melbourne on a budget

Ah, Melbourne...this city will enrich your soul but empty your bank account. Here

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St KildaNeighborhoodoffers inexpensive accommodation
Market Lane CoffeeCafécoffee culture
BounceHotelhostel room for $70
Olovo South YarraHotelbasic room for two at $320
Space HotelHotelhas dorm beds and private rooms
Ibis Budget Melbourne CBDHotelcompact and clean rooms
Nomads St KildaHotelhostel option in St Kilda
NGV InternationalArts centrestages annual "Winter Masterpieces" exhibition
Free Tram ZonePlacefree tram travel within the CBD
Myki cardPlacepublic transport card, costs $6
SkybusPlacefrequent service to the city center
Queen Victoria MarketMarketstalls and vans serving hot dishes
Flagstaff GardensParkgardens near Queen Victoria Market
South Melbourne MarketMarketOpened in 1867, it is the oldest continuously operating market in Melbourne.
Prahran MarketMarketLocated on Commercial Road near Chapel Street, it was established in neighbouring Prahran in the 1860s, before moving…
Preston MarketMarketIt is the second-largest market in Melbourne with over 80,000 visitors per week.
Royal Botanic GardensGardensprawling repository of nature
Royal ParkParknature reserve with native trees
Fitzroy GardensParkThe gardens are bounded by Clarendon Street, Albert Street, Lansdowne Street, and Wellington Parade with the Treasury…
Treasury GardensParkThe gardens are bounded by Wellington Parade, Spring Street, Treasury Place, and by the Fitzroy Gardens across Lansdowne…
Carlton GardensParkThe gardens are a popular picnic and barbecue area, and are home to an array of wildlife, including…
NGV AustraliaMuseumdisplays Australian art
Australian Centre for the Moving ImageMuseumcelebrates television and film
MV Tours appPlaceapp for walking tours of precincts
Footscray MarketMarket

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