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Luxury pick
The Langham, Melbourne
Why we like it: Classic hotel on the river with city views.
Typical luxury rate in Southbank: ~$460/night
Southbank
Melbourne
The south bank of the Yarra opposite the CBD, with the riverside promenade, the arts precinct, Eureka Tower and the Crown complex.
Best for Upscale · Families
- Transport
- 4/5
- Sights
- 4/5
- Value
- 2/5
- Quiet
- 3/5
- Food
- 4/5
Typical mid-range hotel ~$200/night · 5 min to Flinders Street
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What it's like
Southbank faces the city across the Yarra. The promenade is lined with restaurants and bars, the National Gallery of Victoria and Arts Centre Melbourne sit at its eastern end, and the Eureka Tower's Skydeck and the Crown casino complex are a short walk along the river.
It's a polished, comfortable base with many of Melbourne's big hotels and great views back to the skyline. The CBD is a bridge away, and the Botanic Gardens are a short walk. It can feel more like a resort than a neighbourhood, especially around Crown.
Best streets and sub-areas
Southbank Promenade
Riverside walk of restaurants and bars.
St Kilda Road
Arts precinct and the start of the boulevard south.
South Wharf
Quieter riverside bars by the convention centre.
Where to stay in Southbank
A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.
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Hotels in SouthbankMid-range from ~$200/night
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