Destination Guide
Melbourne
Live it up with midweek cocktails, Friday night footy, Sunday brunch or gallery hopping.
Destination Guide Melbourne
How We See Melbourne
Live it up with midweek cocktails, Friday night footy, Sunday brunch or gallery hopping, Melbourne has a magnetic mix for exploration. Australia’s cultural hub, where the laneways fuel the energy of the city, from bold street art to hole-in-the-wall coffee haunts, hidden bars and original restaurants, limitless options await. Got wheels? More lies on the city’s doorstep with surf spots, wineries, and more foodie havens to seek out. This is a city that offers up back-lane access to the epic moments.
When In Melbourne, You Must
EAT
Lollo
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
DRINK
Pearl Diver
56 Little Bourke St, Melbourne Vic 3000
SEE
Hosier Lane
Hosier Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
DO
National Gallery Victoria
180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3000
Know Before You Go
To embrace the unexpected, preparedness is key - which is what we've done in response to COVID-19 pandemic. As part of Marriott International's family of brands, our elevated cleaning protocols have been implemented as part of 'Commitment to Clean' standards.
Talk Like A Local
Know the slang of the city.
Brekky
breh · kee noun
A phrase meaning Breakfast
For Brekky, I'll have the smashed avo and a soy latte, obviously
Melbourne, Australia
Live it up in Melbourne
1. Brunswick St, Fitzroy
Loud and proud, a fashion and music hub, dig for vintage clothes and obscure vinyl or bar hop down back lanes and up to rooftops for city views.
2. St Kilda Foreshore
For a seaside spark, walk along palm-lined boardwalks and you’ll soon find yourself sipping a margarita at one of the beach front bars and restaurants.
3. Melbourne CBD
W Melbourne is in the thick of the CBD, with an electric array of clubs, bars and eateries. Turn any corner and you'll find street-art-plastered laneways which house some of the city’s best kept secrets.
4. Carlton
Say "Ciao" to Lygon Street- Melbourne's Little Italy. Where the city’s coffee culture kicked off, and where you’ll get your double shot espresso and bowl of pasta done in such a way that it would make the Roman’s proud.
Ultimate Access To Melbourne
Rebel between the streets.
Entrecote
142-144 Greville St, Prahran
Melbourne's favourite French fun-house celebrates a Parisian brasserie with a roving trolley serving caviar bumps with vodka shots to kick start the night (or day).
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The half shell scallops will send you into a food coma, a personal favourite to start.
Curious Melbourne
408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Head down the spiral staircase to unmask a series of bold concoctions and a menu of small bites. The DJ will have the tracks spinning whilst you sip enchanted cocktails inspired by Melbourne's cultural pillars- Coffee, Fashion and Art.
Jacob Detering / Insider
Book a booth and let the tables illuminate the night. My favourite cocktail- 'Smoke on the runway'.
GoBoat Melbourne
Southbank Blvd, South Bank
Cheers your mates whilst you sail the Yarra River – picnic boat style. With scenic views of the city, pop a bottle and BYO your favourite food.
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Watch out for Melbourne's 'four seasons in one day' and book a time you won't mind being out on the water.
Warabi Melbourne
408 Flinders Lane. Melbourne VIC 3000
An Omakase Japanese dining experience, delivering a Kappo philosophy of cuisine. Let the chef guide you through a multicourse menu changing daily to serve the freshest, seasonal ingredients.
Jacob Detering / Insider
Say, yes please to the Saké beverage pairing which is carefully selected by the sommelier to elevate the palate of each dish.
Either/Or
DETOX
Bohdi & Ride
8 Goldie Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000
Turn up the volume with this high intensity spin class. It gets the heart racing and the blood pumping making you feel completely confident and unstoppable!
Packing List
What to pack for Melbourne.
1 Little Black Dress
This is Melbourne, black on black, all day, every day
2 White Sneakers
Style it up or down, downtown, uptown.
3 Sunglasses
The more of a statement, the better.
4 Leather Jacket
You can have any colour as long as it’s black.
W Melbourne
Revealing a playground where the early risers to the late-night revellers can turn up the tracks.