Guidebook for Melbourne
Sightseeing
The State Library of Victoria is the central library of the state of Victoria, Australia
568 locals recommend
State Library Victoria
328 Swanston StThe State Library of Victoria is the central library of the state of Victoria, Australia
Chinatown is a distinctive and well known area of Melbourne which dates back to the gold rush days of the 1850s. Chinatown Melbourne is the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world.
464 locals recommend
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnChinatown is a distinctive and well known area of Melbourne which dates back to the gold rush days of the 1850s. Chinatown Melbourne is the longest continuous Chinese settlement in the western world.
Queen Victoria Market is the heart and soul of Melbourne. Eat, shop, explore and discover your way through our iconic food halls and heritage Sheds where the banter is as fresh as the produce.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetQueen Victoria Market is the heart and soul of Melbourne. Eat, shop, explore and discover your way through our iconic food halls and heritage Sheds where the banter is as fresh as the produce.
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located on Russell Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StThe Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum and former prison located on Russell Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard
Flinders Street railway station is a railway station on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne, Australia. It serves the entire metropolitan rail network
710 locals recommend
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetFlinders Street railway station is a railway station on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets in Melbourne, Australia. It serves the entire metropolitan rail network
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Melbourne
79 locals recommend
St Paul's Cathedral
Flinders StreetSt Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Melbourne
Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building
Museums Australia -Victoria
11 Nicholson StreetMelbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building
The Carlton Gardens is a World Heritage Site located on the northeastern edge of the Central Business District in the suburb of Carlton, in Melbourne
235 locals recommend
Carlton Gardens
The Carlton Gardens is a World Heritage Site located on the northeastern edge of the Central Business District in the suburb of Carlton, in Melbourne
Federation Square is a mixed-use development in the inner city of Melbourne, covering an area of 3.2 hectares and centred on two major public spaces
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Federation Square is a mixed-use development in the inner city of Melbourne, covering an area of 3.2 hectares and centred on two major public spaces
Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars.
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StSprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars.
The Melbourne Star is a giant Ferris wheel in the Waterfront City precinct in the Docklands area of Melbourne
262 locals recommend
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayThe Melbourne Star is a giant Ferris wheel in the Waterfront City precinct in the Docklands area of Melbourne
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War
341 locals recommend
Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance, located in Kings Domain on St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia was built as a memorial to the men and women of Victoria who served in World War
The National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne. Founded in 1861, it is the oldest public art museum in Australia.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe National Gallery of Victoria, popularly known as the NGV, is an art museum in Melbourne. Founded in 1861, it is the oldest public art museum in Australia.
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
537 locals recommend
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayGold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
Parliament House in Melbourne, located at Spring Street in East Melbourne at the edge of the Melbourne city centre, has been the seat of the Parliament of Victoria, Australia, since 1855.
91 locals recommend
Parliament Gardens
531 Albert StParliament House in Melbourne, located at Spring Street in East Melbourne at the edge of the Melbourne city centre, has been the seat of the Parliament of Victoria, Australia, since 1855.
The Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc. is an Australian history museum located in Melbourne's Chinatown. The Museum was established in 1985 with a charter to present the history of Australians
17 locals recommend
Museum of Chinese Australian History
22 Cohen PlThe Museum of Chinese Australian History Inc. is an Australian history museum located in Melbourne's Chinatown. The Museum was established in 1985 with a charter to present the history of Australians
Shopping
Melbourne Central railway station is an underground station on the metro network in Melbourne, Australia. It is one of five stations on the City Loop, which encircles the Melbourne CBD.
849 locals recommend
Melbourne Central Station
Melbourne Central railway station is an underground station on the metro network in Melbourne, Australia. It is one of five stations on the City Loop, which encircles the Melbourne CBD.
Myer, is an Australian department store chain. Myer retails a broad range of products across women's, men's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories; cosmetics and fragrance; homewares
284 locals recommend
Myer Melbourne
336 Bourke StMyer, is an Australian department store chain. Myer retails a broad range of products across women's, men's and children's clothing, footwear and accessories; cosmetics and fragrance; homewares
David Jones Limited, trading as David Jones, is an Australian department store
102 locals recommend
David Jones
310 Bourke StDavid Jones Limited, trading as David Jones, is an Australian department store
Emporium Melbourne hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StEmporium Melbourne hosts Australia’s first Uniqlo, the largest Australian designer precinct in the country and 30 unique food icons, all in the heart of the CBD.
Louis Vuitton stores, and Collins St is the branded street in Melbourne
10 locals recommend
Louis Vuitton Melbourne Collins Street
139 Collins StLouis Vuitton stores, and Collins St is the branded street in Melbourne
QV has something for everyone including those with a taste for boutiques, enlightening entertainment and cosmopolitan bars and restaurants. Shop, have a coffee, grab a drink or sit in QV Square
153 locals recommend
QV Melbourne
Swanston StreetQV has something for everyone including those with a taste for boutiques, enlightening entertainment and cosmopolitan bars and restaurants. Shop, have a coffee, grab a drink or sit in QV Square
Essentials
Big W is a chain of discount department stores in Australia. It is a division of Woolworths Limited.
19 locals recommend
BIG W Queen Victoria Village
Lonsdale StreetBig W is a chain of discount department stores in Australia. It is a division of Woolworths Limited.
Woolworths Supermarkets is a supermarket/grocery store chain in Australia
211 locals recommend
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetWoolworths Supermarkets is a supermarket/grocery store chain in Australia
Laguna Oriental Supermarket
1-11 Jane Bell Lnits asian groceries
Everything Else
RMIT University is an Australian public university of technology and design based in Melbourne, Victoria.
205 locals recommend
RMIT University
124 La Trobe StRMIT University is an Australian public university of technology and design based in Melbourne, Victoria.
The University of Melbourne is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria.
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyThe University of Melbourne is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria.
Food Scene
The Italian restaurant district synonymous with Lygon Street occupies the few blocks between Victoria Street and Elgin Street in Carlton.
15 locals recommend
French Connection Lygon St
356 Lygon StreetThe Italian restaurant district synonymous with Lygon Street occupies the few blocks between Victoria Street and Elgin Street in Carlton.
24 hours! Classic Greek dishes served in dining room with exposed stone walls and striking stalactite ceiling
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale St24 hours! Classic Greek dishes served in dining room with exposed stone walls and striking stalactite ceiling
24 hours!! Classic Japanese soups dished up in a cosy restaurant with traditional decor and a lively vibe.
18 locals recommend
Shujinko
225 Russell St24 hours!! Classic Japanese soups dished up in a cosy restaurant with traditional decor and a lively vibe.
Late-night, bustling Chinese restaurant with live seafood and large share plates in a modest space.
29 locals recommend
Supper Inn Chinese Restaurant
15 Celestial AveLate-night, bustling Chinese restaurant with live seafood and large share plates in a modest space.
Eclectic cocktails, beers and Thai dishes served in a cool, bustling bar with murals on the walls.
381 locals recommend
Cookie
252 Swanston StEclectic cocktails, beers and Thai dishes served in a cool, bustling bar with murals on the walls.
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnThai, Asian, Fusion
Melbourne’s macaron specialist patisserie. La Belle Miette means the “beautiful crumb” or, more broadly, “beautiful small thing.
8 locals recommend
La Belle Miette
30 Hardware LnMelbourne’s macaron specialist patisserie. La Belle Miette means the “beautiful crumb” or, more broadly, “beautiful small thing.
Fun setting with illustrations on the walls and a vintage vibe, offering coffee and creative cakes
12 locals recommend
Little Rogue
12 Drewery LnFun setting with illustrations on the walls and a vintage vibe, offering coffee and creative cakes
Representing some of central Melbourne's most charming late 19th century history, the Block Arcade site was purchased for 18 pounds in 1891 and a small tea room was set-up for the Victorian Ladies
38 locals recommend
Hopetoun Tea Rooms
421 Bourke StRepresenting some of central Melbourne's most charming late 19th century history, the Block Arcade site was purchased for 18 pounds in 1891 and a small tea room was set-up for the Victorian Ladies
Italian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.
84 locals recommend
Tipo 00
361 Little Bourke StItalian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.
Laid-back chain with stylish decor, doling out traditional Malaysian meals, drinks and desserts.
17 locals recommend
PappaRich
Lonsdale StreetLaid-back chain with stylish decor, doling out traditional Malaysian meals, drinks and desserts.
Range of classic American mains, platters, drinks and punchbowl cocktails in eclectic 1920s setting.
185 locals recommend
Father's Office Speakeasy Bar and Restaurant
249 Little Lonsdale StreetRange of classic American mains, platters, drinks and punchbowl cocktails in eclectic 1920s setting.
Retailer offering a range of chocolate & related novelties, most branches with a restaurant or cafe.
16 locals recommend
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
210 Lonsdale StRetailer offering a range of chocolate & related novelties, most branches with a restaurant or cafe.
Korean share plates and drinks served in a hidden basement with private booths and a wood interior.
16 locals recommend
Joomak
409 Swanston StKorean share plates and drinks served in a hidden basement with private booths and a wood interior.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy rooftop terrace bar with Parliament House views, serving cocktails, wine and gourmet snacks.
115 locals recommend
Siglo
161 Spring StClassy rooftop terrace bar with Parliament House views, serving cocktails, wine and gourmet snacks.
Arts & Culture
HOYTS
La Trobe StreetHoyts is a cinema, just opposite QV apartment.
Innovative electronic darts games in a buzzing sports bar with neon lighting and futuristic decor.
31 locals recommend
iDarts HIVE
243 Little Lonsdale StInnovative electronic darts games in a buzzing sports bar with neon lighting and futuristic decor.