Budget Hotels in Melbourne

A visit to Australia is incomplete without a stay in its cultural capital Melbourne. This cosmopolitan city is known for its theatres, galleries, music and jazz clubs, and has some of the best bars and nightclubs in the country. Its myriad sports, food and cultural events, beautiful beaches, parks and Victorian buildings are sure to make you want to stay for long!

Here is a list of 5 hotels in Melbourne that will help you plan a wonderful stay, without an inch of strain on your pocket:

Best Western Melbourne’s Princes Park Motor Inn

This 4 Star hotel in Carlton North offers a relaxed stay and is in close proximity to popular tourist attractions like the Melbourne Zoo, University of Melbourne, Moonee Valley and Flemington Racecourse, and Melbourne’s historic Queen Victoria Market. In addition to these, the Carlton Football Ground, State Hockey and Netball Centre, golf courses, lawn bowls and tennis courts are also at a walking distance from the hotel.

Here one has the option of staying in a studio apartment, a one-bedroom apartment or a spa room, complete with electric blankets, free Wi-Fi, Foxtel, in-house movies, air conditioning, ironing facilities, and lots more. This hotel is also among the Melbourne hotels that are rider friendly and offer on-site parking and access to a cleaning station to Harley Davidson riders.

Location: 2 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC 3056

Space Hotel Melbourne

Space Hotel is among the top budget-friendly Melbourne hotels. Dorm rooms, Private rooms as well as Ensuite rooms available at affordable prices, to suit the needs of every traveller. These include facilities like iPod docking stations, personal lockers, high-quality mattresses and flat screen TVs. This hotel is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, and is just minutes away from Melbourne Central train station, Queen Victoria Market, RMIT University and Old Melbourne Gaol Museum.

That’s not it! The hotel’s rooftop terrace called Space Deck offers some of the best views of Melbourne city and is a great place to sunbathe or relax in the swim spa. A fitness centre, internet café and a 24-seat cinema are other facilities offered here. With a designated kitchen space, you can cook and enjoy your own meal on days you are craving home cooked Indian food!

Location: 380 Russell street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Glen Inn Melbourne

Situated in Melbourne’s business district, this 4-Star motel has a good variety of accommodation options at reasonable prices. Its rooms and apartments are equipped with modern facilities like refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, tea and coffee making machines, sitting areas, work desks, free Wi-Fi and free parking for all guests. Microwave can also be provided free of charge on request. The smorgasbord lunch and dinner buffet at the Glen Inn is a must have and includes a wide variety of Asian, Mediterranean, carvery, salads and dessert options!

The M1 Monash Freeway exit close to the hotel provides easy access to the city of Melbourne, Federation Square, the Opera and Southbank. The Monash University, Great Monash Aquatic Centre and other sporting locations are also in close proximity. Indulge in some retail therapy at the Brandon Park Shopping Centre right across, or at Chadstone Shopping Centre and Glen and Knox City, both only a few kilometres away.

Location: 605 Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley, Melbourne VIC 3150

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Oaks on William Hotel Melbourne

If you are willing to spend a little more, the Oaks on William Hotel offers serviced apartments with chic interiors and modern facilities. These apartments have fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers, private balconies, sitting areas with flat screen TVs and Wi-Fi. The close proximity of this hotel to the Central Business District as well as to the city’s best shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, make it an ideal choice for stay.

While here, do enjoy their state-of-the-art gymnasium and lobby café and bar. With the train station and free City Circle tram line nearby, this hotel also serves as a convenient base to tour the city. The fun doesn’t end here! The Flagstaff Gardens on the opposite street are perfect for a picnic lunch. So what are you waiting for? 

Location: 350 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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With various things to do in Melbourne, these Melbourne hotels are great options to save time, money and effort to explore the city. Make sure you book well in advance to get the best deals and the rooms with the best views!

*Prices may vary