Prahran Travel Guide

Melbourne

Prahran which includes street scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Prahran showing street scenes
Prahran which includes outdoor art and touring
Prahran featuring signage
Prahran featuring signage and heritage elements

Deck yourself out in fresh designer gear or vintage threads in this slick southeastern suburb, famous for its fashion, food and exciting nightlife.

Known for its upscale shopping strip, fine-dining restaurants and labyrinthine vintage bazaar, glamorous Prahran is an exciting suburb to the southeast of central Melbourne. Update your wardrobe with a shopping trip along Chapel Street, delve into retro treasure troves in vintage boutiques, experience some of Melbourne’s latest food trends at cool cafés or grab some simple fresh produce at the local market.

Prahran’s main road, Chapel Street, has a reputation for being “the longest catwalk in the Southern Hemisphere.” Beginning in Windsor and stretching north to the Toorak Road intersection, Chapel Street is a stylish strip with well-known designer names, boutique shops and specialty stores. Pick up clothing and accessories created by local designers or big-name brands. Eveningwear, denim and leather goods make up some of the specialist stores. Prahran features a wide range of architectural styles, from Edwardian terraces and turn-of-the-century emporiums to modern developments.

Don’t miss a trip to the Chapel Street Bazaar, an indoor vintage market where retro clothing, accessories and homewares await discovery. Explore the Jam Factory shopping centre to find more big-name shops, as well as a cinema complex.

Once a hub for alternative culture in Melbourne, Greville Street contains an eclectic collection of boutique fashion stores, cafés and music shops. Go hunting for hard-to-find records or relax in Grattan Gardens, a small park with a heritage pavilion and children’s playground.

Grab some lunch at one of the stylish cafés that line Chapel Street. Experiment with new trends in food and coffee or sit back and relax with a meal at a traditional pub, burger joint or bustling Thai restaurant.

The Prahran Market is not to be missed. At Australia’s oldest continuously operating food market, you can find fresh fruit and vegetables, local produce, artisanal smallgoods and excellent coffee.

Stay until the evening to enjoy cocktails on open terraces during summer nights. Dance all night in the nightclubs on Chapel Street or the gay clubbing venues on Commercial Road.

Prahran is located approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. Reach the suburb via train to Prahran Station or connect with one of several tramlines that service the area. Car parking is also readily available.


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Top hotels in Prahran

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is Rp937.014 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
Rp937.014
Rp1.030.715 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,210 reviews)
Great stay
"We had a lovely stay, very friendly on check-in and the continental breakfast was great and very reasonably priced"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is Rp1.654.116 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp1.654.116
Rp1.819.528 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,552 reviews)
"Location is relatively near to Airport bus drop off and train station. Abt 10 mins walk. Otherwise not much going on in the hotel’s vicinity. Walking back to hotel at night can get pretty dark and quiet. Surrounding street and passageway leading to hotel entrance is not well-lit. Has to lookout for ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Dorsett Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne

4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is Rp1.929.005 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.929.005
Rp2.121.905 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,440 reviews)
"Good location Dark room for sleeping in"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Dorsett Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.230.547 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.230.547
Rp1.353.602 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,147 reviews)
"Internet great, no passwords, bed good, lots of food places close by"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.402.652 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.402.652
Rp1.542.917 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,991 reviews)
Overnight staycation
"Breakfast buffet good value for money. Nice pool but not heated. Slept very well in the room considering faces a busy Melbourne street. Front reception very helpful and fast check out @10am. Overall really great value for money and close proximity to Southern Cross station."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue, Southbank, VIC
The price is Rp2.882.751 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.882.751
Rp3.171.026 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,168 reviews)
"Good relaxing time"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Langham, Melbourne
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Prahran

Jam Factory showing heritage elements

South Yarra

Jam Factory and Prahran Market 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.

South Yarra
St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building

St Kilda

St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne.

St Kilda
Richmond which includes a park and a playground

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.

Richmond
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South Melbourne

Travellers enjoy South Melbourne for its spas and zoo. Consider checking out South Melbourne Market while you're in the area.

South Melbourne
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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.

Southbank
Southbank which includes city views, a high-rise building and a 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 Collins Street while you're exploring the area.

Yarra Riverfront


Prahran Travel Guide