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Up & coming North Melbourne is a sort after location. Closest suburb north of CBD it takes only 10 min by train or 15-20 to walk. Home to Errol St. and Victoria Markets. Great Bars/restaurants/shops
16 locals recommend
North Melbourne
Up & coming North Melbourne is a sort after location. Closest suburb north of CBD it takes only 10 min by train or 15-20 to walk. Home to Errol St. and Victoria Markets. Great Bars/restaurants/shops
Full of life, Errol Street is the main cafe area of North Melbourne, it's a short 5 min walk or tram on rainy days. Heaps of great restaurants/bars/shops
39 locals recommend
Errol Street
Errol StreetFull of life, Errol Street is the main cafe area of North Melbourne, it's a short 5 min walk or tram on rainy days. Heaps of great restaurants/bars/shops
Only 5-10 minute walk or take the tram. Easy location for visiting family/friends or Hospital staff and interns.
211 locals recommend
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan StOnly 5-10 minute walk or take the tram. Easy location for visiting family/friends or Hospital staff and interns.
My Apartment is only 5 mins by foot or tram. Great location for visiting families/friends or staff and interns needing to be close to the hospital.
28 locals recommend
The Royal Women's Hospital
20 Flemington RdMy Apartment is only 5 mins by foot or tram. Great location for visiting families/friends or staff and interns needing to be close to the hospital.
10-15 mins walk/tram to the universities. Apartment is great location for students and lecturers
24 locals recommend
Building 10
360 Swanston Street10-15 mins walk/tram to the universities. Apartment is great location for students and lecturers
10-15 mins walk/tram to the universities. Apartment is great location for students and lecturers
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin Alley10-15 mins walk/tram to the universities. Apartment is great location for students and lecturers
Quirky Kensington is a 5 min walk with it's quaint area with restaurants/bars/shops & 2 Train Stations that are both within walking distance from home. Macauley Street Station and Kensington Station
19 locals recommend
Kensington
Quirky Kensington is a 5 min walk with it's quaint area with restaurants/bars/shops & 2 Train Stations that are both within walking distance from home. Macauley Street Station and Kensington Station
Flemington Rd
Home to all the hospitals.
Tram ride away making it easy to get home when your feet can't take the high heels any longer. You can stumble off the tram and be home in a jiffy. Don't forget your best hat for Melbourne Cup
271 locals recommend
Flemington Racecourse
Tram ride away making it easy to get home when your feet can't take the high heels any longer. You can stumble off the tram and be home in a jiffy. Don't forget your best hat for Melbourne Cup
Take a stroll to nearby Flemington Road, home to some great cheap restaurants like 'I Love Dumplings' & 'Laksa King' also has a woolworths supermarket and the tram stops right at the door.
10 locals recommend
Flemington
Take a stroll to nearby Flemington Road, home to some great cheap restaurants like 'I Love Dumplings' & 'Laksa King' also has a woolworths supermarket and the tram stops right at the door.
One of the best parks in Melbourne - take your bike, take a walk or run or even join a group playing football in the park.
Royal Parade
One of the best parks in Melbourne - take your bike, take a walk or run or even join a group playing football in the park.
Walking distance to Melbourne Zoo, a must see if you love animals. Also take in a Melbourne concert in the zoo during summer months.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueWalking distance to Melbourne Zoo, a must see if you love animals. Also take in a Melbourne concert in the zoo during summer months.
Biggest markets in Melbourne - Walk or tram. Markets are a must see. Buy some souvenirs, an outfit or two, get fresh fruit & veg and don't miss the food hall and deli sections.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetBiggest markets in Melbourne - Walk or tram. Markets are a must see. Buy some souvenirs, an outfit or two, get fresh fruit & veg and don't miss the food hall and deli sections.
This is the nearest of 3 close by train stations that can take you all over Melbourne and beyond.
Macaulay Road
Macaulay RoadThis is the nearest of 3 close by train stations that can take you all over Melbourne and beyond.
20 min walk or quick bus or tram, Lygon St is home to some of Melbourne's busiest Italian hawkers. Run the gauntlet, don't eat till Melbourne's busiest hawkers off you a free wine with your meal.
57 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon Street20 min walk or quick bus or tram, Lygon St is home to some of Melbourne's busiest Italian hawkers. Run the gauntlet, don't eat till Melbourne's busiest hawkers off you a free wine with your meal.
Take the bus to Melbourne's arty and eclectic Brunswick St. Shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. If you like alternative shops/bars this is a must see.
135 locals recommend
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetTake the bus to Melbourne's arty and eclectic Brunswick St. Shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. If you like alternative shops/bars this is a must see.
Take the tram or walk to Melbourne Central for a spot of shopping. You can get through most of your shopping undercover from Melbourne Central through Emporium and into Myers and into Bourke St Mall
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetTake the tram or walk to Melbourne Central for a spot of shopping. You can get through most of your shopping undercover from Melbourne Central through Emporium and into Myers and into Bourke St Mall
Just at the end of the street if you feel like lazying around a pool or getting in a few laps before dinner. Open in Summer only
19 locals recommend
North Melbourne Pool
39 Macaulay RdJust at the end of the street if you feel like lazying around a pool or getting in a few laps before dinner. Open in Summer only
This gym is the hang-out of North Melbourne footy team.
9 locals recommend
North Melbourne Football Club
204-206 Arden StThis gym is the hang-out of North Melbourne footy team.
Limerick Castle Hotel
161 Errol Stjust around the corner, have a few drinks or a cheap meal.
Newly built state of the art fitness centre, home to the North Melbourne football team. Has casual group classes or use the gym. Casual pricing available. Just around the corner.
14 locals recommend
North Melbourne Recreation Reserve
204-206 Arden StNewly built state of the art fitness centre, home to the North Melbourne football team. Has casual group classes or use the gym. Casual pricing available. Just around the corner.
Woodfire pizza and other great meals to be had at this local restaurant on Errol Street.
10 locals recommend
Rubicon Bar Restaurant
861 Mt Alexander RdWoodfire pizza and other great meals to be had at this local restaurant on Errol Street.
Fish & Chips directly across the road - for those nights you don't feel like going out or cooking
12 locals recommend
North Melbourne Fish and Chips
38 Haines StFish & Chips directly across the road - for those nights you don't feel like going out or cooking
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
24 locals recommend
Harker St/Flemington Rd station
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
Just a few stops on the tram or a 15min walk away - this is the closes suburb outside of the CBD
162 locals recommend
Melbourne
Just a few stops on the tram or a 15min walk away - this is the closes suburb outside of the CBD
Don your best dress or suit and head to Melbourne's 'Race that stops the Nation' - Spring Carnival is a Melbourne must if you happen to be here in early November. Even if you don't like horse racing.
25 locals recommend
Melbourne Cup Carnival
448 Epsom RoadDon your best dress or suit and head to Melbourne's 'Race that stops the Nation' - Spring Carnival is a Melbourne must if you happen to be here in early November. Even if you don't like horse racing.
Hosier Lane and nearby Rutledge Lane is home to some of Melbourne's best Street Art. Get lost in the lane ways here and don't forget to stop for a coffee & cake - this area is home to great coffee
245 locals recommend
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnHosier Lane and nearby Rutledge Lane is home to some of Melbourne's best Street Art. Get lost in the lane ways here and don't forget to stop for a coffee & cake - this area is home to great coffee
Hardware lane is full of local bars/restaurants that are a must to see. Walk down the lane in Spring and Summer and you'll see street bands and lot's of great restaurants - hard to choose which one
151 locals recommend
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneHardware lane is full of local bars/restaurants that are a must to see. Walk down the lane in Spring and Summer and you'll see street bands and lot's of great restaurants - hard to choose which one
One of Melbourne's largest parks 5mins walk away. Home to Melbourne's zoo and sporting facilities, tennis, golf, football, baseball, cricket, netball, hockey, cycling or just a walk or picnic lunch
38 locals recommend
Royal Park
Lot 1 Flemington RdOne of Melbourne's largest parks 5mins walk away. Home to Melbourne's zoo and sporting facilities, tennis, golf, football, baseball, cricket, netball, hockey, cycling or just a walk or picnic lunch
AFL - Melbourne's most famous sport - The minute you arrive you will be asked who your team is - careful how you pick your favourite! Etihad Stadium is walking distance. Don't forget your beenie!
506 locals recommend
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StAFL - Melbourne's most famous sport - The minute you arrive you will be asked who your team is - careful how you pick your favourite! Etihad Stadium is walking distance. Don't forget your beenie!
Walking distance to RMIT campus' - great base if you want to be nearby. You can also take the tram straight from the door to the campus. Perfect location for students or lecturers.
31 locals recommend
RMIT University/ Franklin St station
Walking distance to RMIT campus' - great base if you want to be nearby. You can also take the tram straight from the door to the campus. Perfect location for students or lecturers.
North Melbourne Library
66 Errol StBorrow a book or just sit inside and read away
Melbourne's Laneways are a great place to get lost, have a coffee and see some local commissioned graffiti. Start at Fed square and lose yourself between Flinders Lane & Bourke street.
49 locals recommend
Degraves St
Melbourne's Laneways are a great place to get lost, have a coffee and see some local commissioned graffiti. Start at Fed square and lose yourself between Flinders Lane & Bourke street.
This beach precinct is a must for visiting while in Melbourne. Change trams on Collins Street to get there and enjoy grungy bars, upmarket restaurants, stroll along the beach or check out the markets
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
This beach precinct is a must for visiting while in Melbourne. Change trams on Collins Street to get there and enjoy grungy bars, upmarket restaurants, stroll along the beach or check out the markets
Food Scene
Queen Victoria Markets (walking distance or take the tram) have Night Market in Summer. Celebrate different cultures with the international foods on display, listen to live music and enjoy the shops
16 locals recommend
Suzuki Night Market Queen
513 Elizabeth StreetQueen Victoria Markets (walking distance or take the tram) have Night Market in Summer. Celebrate different cultures with the international foods on display, listen to live music and enjoy the shops
Right across the road from the block of flats is LimeFlower Thai take away - they do a mean chicken curry
12 locals recommend
LimeFlower Thai Take-Away Restaurant
362 Abbotsford StRight across the road from the block of flats is LimeFlower Thai take away - they do a mean chicken curry
Cheapest pizza in North Melbourne - $8.00 pizza and drink. Directly across the road from home
11 locals recommend
Papa Giuseppe Pizza
348 Abbotsford StCheapest pizza in North Melbourne - $8.00 pizza and drink. Directly across the road from home
Do you want something different for your next night out? Witches in Britches is a creepy and kooky theatre restaurant in West Melbourne.
8 locals recommend
Witches In Britches
84 Dudley StDo you want something different for your next night out? Witches in Britches is a creepy and kooky theatre restaurant in West Melbourne.
Hot Poppy
9 Errol StHang out at Hot Poppy with the locals - they do a great brunch
Coffee, Egg Tarts, Muffins, Bagel, Bagels, Salad, Salmon Bagel, Pumpkin Bagel - open for breakfast to lunch
11 locals recommend
Pocket Cafe
29 Melrose StreetCoffee, Egg Tarts, Muffins, Bagel, Bagels, Salad, Salmon Bagel, Pumpkin Bagel - open for breakfast to lunch
This eclectic award winning cafe used to be home to Auctions rooms in North Melbourne. Great Menu and well worth a breakfast or two.
335 locals recommend
Auction Rooms
103-107 Errol StThis eclectic award winning cafe used to be home to Auctions rooms in North Melbourne. Great Menu and well worth a breakfast or two.
Di Bella coffee supplies a lot of Melbourne with great coffee brewed in house. This cafe won't disappoint - great menu for breakfast and lunch and the atmosphere is great.
107 locals recommend
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
19-21 Leveson StDi Bella coffee supplies a lot of Melbourne with great coffee brewed in house. This cafe won't disappoint - great menu for breakfast and lunch and the atmosphere is great.
Fandango on Errol street is a great place to hang out for Brunch and watch the world go by.
22 locals recommend
Fandango
97 Errol StFandango on Errol street is a great place to hang out for Brunch and watch the world go by.
Another of the many pizza places for take away or home delivery.
9 locals recommend
chicago pizza & pasta
217 Abbotsford StreetAnother of the many pizza places for take away or home delivery.
In the heart of North Melbourne's burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
42 locals recommend
Sosta Cucina
12 Errol StIn the heart of North Melbourne's burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
The ultimate burger place right in the heart of North Melbourne
10 locals recommend
Urban Burger North Melbourne
47 Errol StreetThe ultimate burger place right in the heart of North Melbourne
This local asian restaurant is great for a cheap eat - mainly Malaysian cuisine.
9 locals recommend
Baba House -
34 Errol StreetThis local asian restaurant is great for a cheap eat - mainly Malaysian cuisine.
This french patisserie is worth a visit for coffee and cake. Just a few blocks away.
10 locals recommend
The French Quarter Patisserie
570-574 Queensberry StThis french patisserie is worth a visit for coffee and cake. Just a few blocks away.
Errol’s Licenced Cafe, Restaurant and Patisserie is located right in the heart of vibrant Errol Street. Breakfast till 3pm on the weekends. Lunch and dinner every night. Coffee & Cakes to die for
13 locals recommend
Errol's
69/71 Errol StErrol’s Licenced Cafe, Restaurant and Patisserie is located right in the heart of vibrant Errol Street. Breakfast till 3pm on the weekends. Lunch and dinner every night. Coffee & Cakes to die for
Take a short walk or the 57 tram to Melbourne's famous Laksa King - Laksa's from $10 or a range of other yummy asian delights.
125 locals recommend
Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresTake a short walk or the 57 tram to Melbourne's famous Laksa King - Laksa's from $10 or a range of other yummy asian delights.
Mouth watering and super succulent dishes. Enjoy with awesome cocktails, tequila, sangria & great wine selection with your authentic Mexican meal
17 locals recommend
El Sabor - Mexican Restaurant
500 Victoria StMouth watering and super succulent dishes. Enjoy with awesome cocktails, tequila, sangria & great wine selection with your authentic Mexican meal
Drinks & Nightlife
Settle in for some laid-back drinks and tapas-style nibbles at the cute and quirky Red Monkey Tea House in North Melbourne
Red Monkey Tea House
470 Victoria StSettle in for some laid-back drinks and tapas-style nibbles at the cute and quirky Red Monkey Tea House in North Melbourne
Three Crowns Hotel
365 Victoria StOne of the many pubs nearby
Enjoy dinner and drinks or just drinks at The Courthouse Hotel
20 locals recommend
The Courthouse Hotel
86-90 Errol StEnjoy dinner and drinks or just drinks at The Courthouse Hotel
The Royal Park Hotel is a quiet little pub complete with a fire place. It is a place that attracts regular customers. They offer hearty bistro style meals that are good value of money.
The Royal Park Hotel
399 Queensberry StThe Royal Park Hotel is a quiet little pub complete with a fire place. It is a place that attracts regular customers. They offer hearty bistro style meals that are good value of money.
The Bodega is a great little bar in North Melbourne which offers a cosy atmosphere in a great location. The Bodega has a great beer list and many spirits on offer. The Bodega offers free function and
The Bodega
315 Victoria StThe Bodega is a great little bar in North Melbourne which offers a cosy atmosphere in a great location. The Bodega has a great beer list and many spirits on offer. The Bodega offers free function and
This quirky hotel on Errol street is definitely worth visiting for a drink or two.
40 locals recommend
North Melbourne Town Hall
33 Errol StThis quirky hotel on Errol street is definitely worth visiting for a drink or two.
A block away this is a bit of a locals pub but good for a beer or a great pub meal.
13 locals recommend
Albion Hotel
171 Curzon StreetA block away this is a bit of a locals pub but good for a beer or a great pub meal.
The Leveson, is a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which caters fbusy Saturday nights with a resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard with a large restaurant
21 locals recommend
The Leveson
46 Leveson StThe Leveson, is a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which caters fbusy Saturday nights with a resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard with a large restaurant
Arts & Culture
Newly re-developed this old Meat Market is now home to innovative art galleries
12 locals recommend
Meat Market
3 Blackwood StNewly re-developed this old Meat Market is now home to innovative art galleries
Walking distance the Art house in North Melbourne town hall puts on some quirky and interesting plays & entertainment. Take in a play then head to one of the many restaurants and bars in Errol Street.
30 locals recommend
Arts House
521 Queensberry StWalking distance the Art house in North Melbourne town hall puts on some quirky and interesting plays & entertainment. Take in a play then head to one of the many restaurants and bars in Errol Street.
Laughter is the best medicine - walk to Errol street and take in a comedy show at 'The Comic's Lounge. It attracts some big international stand ups but the local stand up is pretty amazing too.
37 locals recommend
The Comic's Lounge
26 Errol StLaughter is the best medicine - walk to Errol street and take in a comedy show at 'The Comic's Lounge. It attracts some big international stand ups but the local stand up is pretty amazing too.
Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. Some of the most famous bands have played here from the Beetles to Powder finger.
17 locals recommend
Festival Hall station
Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. Some of the most famous bands have played here from the Beetles to Powder finger.
Shopping
Catch the 59 tram Northbound (on Flemington Rd - 500m) and you end up at Westfield Airport West - this is a much more human sized shopping centre if the huge expanse of Highpoint scares you.
39 locals recommend
Westfield Airport West
35 Louis StCatch the 59 tram Northbound (on Flemington Rd - 500m) and you end up at Westfield Airport West - this is a much more human sized shopping centre if the huge expanse of Highpoint scares you.
At the end of the tramline 57 (at the door) is one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres. Set yourself a budget or you just might over-spend.
129 locals recommend
The Bavarian Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond RdAt the end of the tramline 57 (at the door) is one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres. Set yourself a budget or you just might over-spend.
Essentials
IGA in walking distance to home for all your groceries. Although Woolworths is a quick tram ride away and a bit cheaper.
13 locals recommend
IGA Melrose
23 Melrose StIGA in walking distance to home for all your groceries. Although Woolworths is a quick tram ride away and a bit cheaper.
One of our main grocery stores, you can walk the 10mins to this store or catch the tram to save carrying home your shopping.
80 locals recommend
Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse RdOne of our main grocery stores, you can walk the 10mins to this store or catch the tram to save carrying home your shopping.
Pick up some groceries on the way home at the IGA in Errol Street
81 locals recommend
IGA North Melbourne Plus Liquor
26 Errol StPick up some groceries on the way home at the IGA in Errol Street
On the other side of the markets you'll find Aldi - Melbourne's cheapest grocery store. You can get your fruit & veges from the markets on the way past then catch the tram home with all your shopping
128 locals recommend
ALDI Melbourne CBD
501 Swanston StOn the other side of the markets you'll find Aldi - Melbourne's cheapest grocery store. You can get your fruit & veges from the markets on the way past then catch the tram home with all your shopping
Sightseeing
Wander through China Town in Little Burke Street (on the tramline) and enjoy authentic asian cuisine. Just a short tram ride away.
464 locals recommend
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnWander through China Town in Little Burke Street (on the tramline) and enjoy authentic asian cuisine. Just a short tram ride away.
Home to Melbourne information centre, at the end of the tramline from North Melbourne, this is home to live entertainment and events and a great meeting place. Pick up some deals from the info centre
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Home to Melbourne information centre, at the end of the tramline from North Melbourne, this is home to live entertainment and events and a great meeting place. Pick up some deals from the info centre
Visit the Melbourne Star to take a trip above Melbourne - you can see all of Melbourne from Melbourne's Star in Docklands.
262 locals recommend
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayVisit the Melbourne Star to take a trip above Melbourne - you can see all of Melbourne from Melbourne's Star in Docklands.