Lonely PlanetSep 9
The Best Neighborhoods in Melbourne
Melbourne has a wonderful collection of neighborhoods, each with a distinct character. Here
nostalgia-inducing Art Deco-era theatre
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- 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