amenities include barbecue facilities, meeting rooms and guest laundry facilities. set in a bustling shopping village, this relaxed apartment hotel is 4 km from both yarra bend park and the heide museum of modern art, and 10 km from melbourne zoo. laid-back, modern studios offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and work desks, plus kitchenettes, and tea and coffeemakers. the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments add full kitchens and separate living areas, as well as washer/dryers; some feature furnished balconies. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is available for a fee Melbourne Airport 30 min
Old Melbourne Gaol (17 min) Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates. National Gallery of Victoria (19 min) Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts. Crown Melbourne (21 min) Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars. Fed Square (18 min) Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues. Melbourne Museum (15 min) Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits. Shrine of Remembrance (19 min) Shrine with colonnaded porticos, commemorating World War I with memorials, exhibitions and gardens. Melbourne Zoo (17 min) Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world. Eureka Skydeck (20 min) Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (21 min) Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles. Melbourne Cricket Ground (16 min) Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens (17 min) 36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens. Royal Exhibition Building (16 min) Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens. Flinders Street Railway Station (18 min) Iconic, domed railway and metro hub, opened in 1909, with a yellow facade and an arched entrance. Queen Victoria Market (18 min) Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks. St Kilda beach (27 min) This famous city beach features a boardwalk, the St. Kilda Pier, swimming & various water sports. |