East Melbourne Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events.
Fitzroy Gardens
Explore charming natural spaces in this Victorian-style garden, which features tree-lined avenues and intriguing monuments just minutes from Melbourne's central business district.
St Patrick's Cathedral
Rising from the edge of downtown Melbourne, Australia’s tallest cathedral is an oasis of serenity and a towering example of old-world artistry and craftsmanship.
Treasury Gardens
Treasury Gardens is just one of the places to see in Melbourne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Cooks Cottage
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Cooks Cottage in Melbourne. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital
If The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Melbourne.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise
Puffing Billy Railway: Heritage Steam Train Journey
Top hotels in East Melbourne
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Room was great, bathroom was enormous and all the factualities worked well. Room was super clean - rare to stay in a top quality place and feel that it truly justified the money.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Pullman Melbourne on the Park
Clean room friendly staff and perfect location for the Australia Open…..10 min easy walk to Rod Laver
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Langham, Melbourne
Great location. Staff very friendly. Hotel clean and nice lobby area etc. Great coffee each morning before we head out for the day!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The room was clean and a good size. You had everything you needed without any extras.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
I love art deco, and this hotel provided not only the architecture but also the mood of an 1930s hotel. The room was nice and the amenities were all fine. And the location was also excellent. The Tram stop was literally outside an the main streets less than 100m away. Perfect.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
It was excellent.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Melbourne
Richmond
Travellers choose Richmond for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Bridge Road.
Melbourne Central Business District
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Rod Laver Arena, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.
Yarra Riverfront
The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or SEA LIFE Melbourne while you're exploring the area.
South Yarra
Prahran Market and Chapel Street are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area.
Southbank
Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Skydeck.
Docklands
Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.
