Tall London Plane trees, fascinating Art Deco architecture, and a small, peaceful beach give Elwood a great deal of character. This Melbourne suburb is home to many underrated cafes and wine bars, framed by a slower lifestyle than the rest of the vibrant city.

Looking for the best day spas in Melbourne? You’re far from alone, and you no longer need to leave the city for a luxury wellness experience out in Daylesford or the Mornington Peninsula.

Add these to your Melbourne itinerary to get a sense of the city’s intimate and endearing relationship with the arts.

You’re spoilt for choice if you’re after the best things to do in Melbourne. Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or you’ve lived here for years, Australia’s cultural capital offers an incredible mix of attractions, restaurants, galleries, sporting events, live music, family activities and more.

The best Melbourne walks and hikes are all sharp reminders that Victoria is full of some of Australia’s most picturesque moments.

Inner Studio has brought its popular wellness studio to South Yarra.

Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most polished and charismatic inner-city suburbs, with a strong cultural heart.

With a sophisticated air, eclectic inner-city neighbourhoods and some of the best restaurants in the country, Victoria has good reason to be proud of its culture hub capital.

Melbourne has never lacked great hotels, but the city’s spread of accommodation has expanded into an impressive range over the past few years. A wave of new openings has pushed local design to the forefront, doubled down on luxurious digs, highlighted the city’s cultural cache, and flourished outside of the CBD.

From chic boutique hotels in the ‘burbs to quirky stays in the city and dreamy cottage conversions, here are some of Melbourne’s best accommodations.

With a bold personality and richly layered design language by Flack Studio, plus a streetside coffee shop to boot, Hannah St Hotel is Melbourne’s hottest new hotel – and a microcosm of the city itself.

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

Delivering subdued decadence in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer is a pragmatic choice for inner city relaxation and exploring.

Australia’s only entry on LA LISTE’s 2025 best hotels list is edgy, arty and unfiltered – just like the city it calls home.

A new eco-luxury hotel is coming to Melbourne’s waterfront.

It’s the first of its kind in the world, so naturally, this Fitzroy hotel is setting its own standards.

The height of luxury accommodation can be found in world-renowned hotels sprinkled through Melbourne’s CBD and beyond but be mindful – an overnight stay can cost a pretty penny.

Melbourne’s cafe scene is second to none and these local favourites prove it.

Visitors are often curious about how to find the best bars in Melbourne, and in a city like this, secrecy is overrated.

No matter where you find yourself in Melbourne, a world-class meal is waiting for you in one of the city’s many fine dining restaurants or tucked down a hidden laneway; you just need to know where to look.

The best rooftop bars in Melbourne range from hidden terraces above laneways to sky-high cocktail bars overlooking the CBD.

Whether you’re searching for a quick flat white or a specialty filter coffee, it’s easy to find exceptional coffee in almost every Melbourne suburb.

One of the best 50 bars in the world resides behind a church in Melbourne's CBD.

Drawing from the Mahjong rooms of 1920s Shanghai, Moondrop Bar brings east-meets-west decadence to Fitzroy's Gertrude Street.

Your new late-night obsession has arrived on Melbourne’s Bourke Street.  

The StandardX, Melbourne has opened its rooftop to the public, bringing the buzz with cocktails on tap, DJ sets and skyline views.