set in a 19th-century house and 5 minutes' walk from kensington station, this warm b&b is also 7 km from the crown casino and entertainment complex and 11 km from the royal botanic gardens. the bright, casual rooms feature free wi-fi and shared bathrooms. other amenities include a lounge and a shared kitchen, in addition to bbq facilities and a furnished courtyard. continental breakfast is served in a bright breakfast room with a balcony and views towards melbourne. some rooms add fireplaces and/or private bathrooms. check-out time: 10:00 am. minimum stay requirements may apply Melbourne Airport 20 min
Fed Square (17 min) Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues. Shrine of Remembrance (15 min) Shrine with colonnaded porticos, commemorating World War I with memorials, exhibitions and gardens. Crown Melbourne (13 min) Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars. National Gallery of Victoria (15 min) Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts. Melbourne Star Observation Wheel (8 min) Enormous rotating observation wheel with 360-degree views & glass-enclosed cabins for up to 20. Eureka Skydeck (12 min) Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (12 min) Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens (15 min) 36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens. Melbourne Cricket Ground (18 min) Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more. Royal Exhibition Building (12 min) Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens. Melbourne Museum (12 min) Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits. Old Melbourne Gaol (13 min) Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates. Melbourne Zoo (10 min) Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world. Queen Victoria Market (9 min) Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks. Flinders Street Railway Station (16 min) Iconic, domed railway and metro hub, opened in 1909, with a yellow facade and an arched entrance. |