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Heralded as Australia’s “Culture Capital”, Melbourne is a beguiling and beautiful city, where European style and Australiana go hand in hand. Post-war, it saw a heavy influx of European and Mediterranean immigrants – it has the largest Greek community in the world, outside of Greece itself – their influence making it a city with a distinct vibe of its own. Yet, so too, is it the home of AFL, as well as being the flourishing creative epicentre of the Australian literary and arts community. The result is a rich cultural tapestry with something for everyone – largely why it has been the fastest growing major Australian city in the past five years. And with Melbourne hotels and accommodation providing some of the best in the land, experiencing this world famous city will be a holiday you’ll never forget!

The main metropolis of Melbourne lies on and around Port Phillip Bay. Each suburb or district has a distinct feel of its own, making a holiday in Melbourne a selection of tantalising choices from a smorgasbord of cultural flavours and delights.

There’s the famous seaside suburb of St Kilda, where you can catch some live music in one of its many iconic pubs, spend a lazy afternoon in the cafes with the local bohemia, or ride the timeless wooden rollercoaster of Luna Park!
On the waters of Victoria Harbour, you’ll find Melbourne’s newest and fastest growing suburb, Docklands. It’s modern, award-winning architecture, chic shopping, stylish dining and pulsating club-life have made this the place to be for the city’s young professionals.

The main city itself is situated at the estuary of the beautiful Yarra River, acting as the perfect base from which to explore the many places and pleasures on offer. It’s also home to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground); where sports fans can catch a true blue game of Aussie Rules Football, or an international cricket match; while music fans can catch stadium shows from some of the biggest names in the world (Madonna, Robbie Williams and U2 have all played to packed houses).

The city also boasts some of the country’s best galleries and museums, some beautiful parklands along the glistening river banks, and some of the best shopping in the world! The famous Bourke Street Mall is almost impossible to explore in a single afternoon. Or for some European-inspired style and glamour, Collins St and Little Collins Street are not only beautiful and vibrant thoroughfares, but home to the ultimate names in both haute couture and contemporary chic. You’ll find flagship stores for Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vitton and much more.

However, make sure you find what has become one of Melbourne’s most beloved idiosyncrasies, and one of its edges over its rival, Sydney: it’s hidden laneway shops, bars and arcades. Off almost every major street, you’ll find some truly unique treasures, where the local hipsters and artists meet in intimate and charismatic bars, the people in the know dine alfresco with some of the best chefs in the country, and the shoppers in the know search out those bargains you simply won’t find anywhere else. It really isn’t a characteristic any other Australian city possesses – however hard some are now trying, thanks to Melbourne’s increasing popularity as a result of this laneway culture! You really haven’t known Melbourne, til you’ve ventured of the beaten tracks!

There really is something for everyone in Melbourne; and we’ve got the best in Melbourne hotel and accommodation for you to choose from. Browse from budget to opulent, and book a holiday today in Australia’s most stylish city. Find out about the great Melbourne Tours and Attractions available.

See also: South Yarra Hotels, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Stamford Plaza Melbourne, Crowne Plaza Melbourne  Marriot Hotel Melbourne.