StayAreasWhere to stay near Melbourne Cricket Ground
Richmond is the closest area we cover, about 19 minutes' walk from the MCG. If you'd rather stay in town, South Yarra is 29 minutes home at 22:45 by metro Frankston.
- What it is
- Stadium, about 100,000 people
- What's on
- AFL games including the Grand Final, the Boxing Day Test and stadium concerts
- Nearest stations
- Jolimont and Richmond (trains), and trams 48 and 75 along Wellington Parade
Where to stay for a match or concert at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Door to door by public transport or on foot, planned on the published timetables for a weekday: there at 18:00, home at 22:45. Quickest home first. Event nights add queues.
| Area | There, 18:00 | Home, 22:45 | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|---|
| RichmondThe MCG, Swan Street and Victoria Street, minutes from the CBD | 24walk | 24walk | $130 |
| South YarraChapel Street, shopping & the Botanic Gardens | 20metro Frankston, tram 70 | 29metro Frankston | $170 |
| SouthbankRiver views, arts precinct & big hotels | 32walk | 32walk | $200 |
| Melbourne CBDLaneways, cafés & free trams | 23tram 67, metro Alamein, tram 70 | 32walk | $170 |
| Fitzroy & CollingwoodVintage shops, bars & street art | 43walk | 43walk | $160 |
| CarltonItalian cafés, museum & gardens | 36metro Sunbury, tram 70 | 46walk | $145 |
| DocklandsWaterfront towers next to Marvel Stadium and Southern Cross | 50tram 30, metro | 49tram 70 | $145 |
| St KildaBeach, pier & penguins | 51tram 16, tram 5, metro Sandringham | 77bus 246 | $150 |
Minutes, door to door. Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near the MCG cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Walking back to the CBD through Yarra Park takes 15 to 20 minutes.
Before you book
- CBD hotels around Flinders Street are walkable.
Hotels near Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Staying near Melbourne Cricket Ground: questions
What is the best area to stay near the MCG?
Richmond is the closest area we cover, about 19 minutes' walk from the MCG. If you'd rather stay in town, South Yarra is 29 minutes home at 22:45 by metro Frankston.
How long does it take to get back after a match or concert at the MCG?
Planned at 22:45 on a weekday: Richmond 24 minutes, South Yarra 29 minutes, Southbank 32 minutes, Melbourne CBD 32 minutes. On event nights add time for queues: Walking back to the CBD through Yarra Park takes 15 to 20 minutes.
How much do hotels near the MCG cost?
In Richmond, typical doubles are about $100 budget, $130 mid-range and $230 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to the MCG?
Jolimont and Richmond (trains), and trams 48 and 75 along Wellington Parade.