Holiday rentals in Melbourne

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Stay near Melbourne's top sights

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre27 locals recommend
University of Melbourne20 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne161 locals recommend
Marvel Stadium58 locals recommend
Rod Laver Arena61 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria308 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Melbourne

Guest favourite
Guest house in Olinda
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews

Olinda Church House Cottage Suite - Olinda Village

KeeganRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Lovely, tranquil little cottage that is perfectly furnished for a couple's getaway. We spent a weekend here and feel extremely refreshed. Tracey was an excellent host and made us feel special and welcomed upon arrival. Olinda main street of shops is a 2 minute walk away, with great food options. Plenty to do in and around the place.
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Home in Doncaster
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

Doncaster Leisure Holiday Home

ConnieRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Very clean and spacious for our family. Helpful and quick response from host. Plan to rent again when we travel again to Melbourne, thanks!
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Home in Greenvale
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Home in Greenvale, Victoria

MazliRating, 5 stars4 months ago
The house was great , good location, very clean.Just what we required for our family stay.Nearby supermarkets and restaurants. The host M.Ahsan however was not responsive to our messages.The house is handled by cohost Albert.
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Flat in Melbourne
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

"Hidden Gem" Amazing 2BR Apt Central Melbourne#3

EmanuelaRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago
Great location, well equiped kitchen, secure, safe and clean. Beds quite firm, the apartment had everything we required.
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Home in Skye
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

Feel at home while away from home

MichaelRating, 5 stars1 month ago
Our stay was exactly what we needed, close to our family and private to relax before a graduation ceremony and concert performance by our son. Cooking was a highlight to retain a sense of belonging after an intense travel experience from the other side of Australia. Thank you for sharing your space and making our first AirBnB experience enjoyable.
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Home in Portarlington
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Sun-drenched brand new family home with pool

Rea AndreaRating, 5 stars3 months ago
Wonderful stay. Everything was as described and as pictured. Perfect for large family groups, plenty of space to come together and separate for quiet time. We had 3 young children and they made good use out of the upstairs living space (“playroom”) and trampoline. The pool once we got it sorted was the perfect temperature. Rooms were very clean and very spacious. Great kitchen and welll stocked with cleaning products as was the laundry. Check in/out was easy and Anna was friendly and a very responsive host.
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Guest house in Epping
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Home away from home

MelissaRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
We had a lovely time at Robert and Jo’s place. The flat is very well-equipped and spacious and the location is convenient for catching the bus and the train into the city. Lots of beautiful hiking around as well. Robert and Jo are wonderful hosts and we felt right at home!
Guest favourite
Townhouse in Port Melbourne
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews

Large 3 level townhome, sleeps 10, 500m to beach

TerryRating, 5 stars1 month ago
location, location, location. Perfect spot, close to tram, beautiful restaurants, hotels and Albert Park. Really comfortable and super clean space.

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Melbourne

  • Total rentals

    20K properties

  • Total number of reviews

    678K reviews

  • Family-friendly rentals

    8.4K properties are a good fit for families

  • Pet-friendly rentals

    2.6K properties allow pets

  • Rentals with a pool

    5.8K properties have a pool

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    8K properties have a dedicated workspace

Your guide to Melbourne

All About Melbourne

Sitting on Port Phillip Bay in Australia, with sweeping beaches on its doorstep, Victoria’s capital boasts a diverse cultural heritage that’s reflected in its myriad food hubs. You can grab an Italian meal in Carlton, or tuck into pho from more than a mile of Vietnamese eateries in Richmond. In the city centre, Lonsdale Street is home to an array of Greek restaurants, while Chinatown is known for its dumpling houses and karaoke bars. Some of the best fine dining and innovative restaurants in the country sit alongside beloved coffee spots in Fitzroy and St Kilda.

Melbourne is also great for retail therapy. You’ll find high-end fashion brands in South Yarra’s Chapel Street, independent boutiques in Fitzroy’s Brunswick Street, and fresh produce and souvenirs at the famous Queen Victoria Market — the biggest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Camberwell Market is the place to go for vintage and secondhand treasures, and you’ll find one-of-a-kind handmade artisan pieces at the Rose Street Artists’ Market.

Regarded as Australia’s cultural and sporting capital, Melbourne is home to a host of international festivals and world-class events, including a huge tennis competition and a show-stopping auto race through Albert Park. Art lovers can explore contemporary works at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Southbank and the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen, home to fascinating works of art and architecture, in a metropolis where creative expression easily moves from gallery and museum walls to the city streets.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Melbourne

Melbourne has a reputation for having four seasons in one day. In summer (December through February), you can experience searing heat one moment and rain the next, so pack a waterproof layer along with your hat. In winter (June through August), the days are mostly cold, with frosty mornings, but it’s not surprising to see sunshine in the afternoon, so bring sunscreen regardless of season. The most pleasant times to holiday in a rental apartment are spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), when the weather is mostly mild.

The Royal Melbourne Show is 10 days of family fun and carnival rides in September, while a big international jazz festival takes place in early December. One of Australia’s most popular music festivals for indie and alternative acts happens in February, while one of the biggest comedy festivals in the world runs for a month across March and April.


Top things to do in Melbourne

Queen Victoria Market

This much-loved Melbourne institution is a lively spot to explore. Locals come to buy fresh produce, fish, and artisanal cheeses here from the rows upon rows of stalls. This is also the place to buy clothes and jewellery, souvenirs, homewares, and electrical goods, with a book fair on weekends. There are cafes to grab a coffee and a snack; in summer, you can browse the Wednesday night market and try street food from dozens of world cuisines.

Street Art

Melbourne is regarded as one of the street art capitals of the world, and the city has designated areas where artists can legally showcase their skills. The scene mostly centres on Melbourne’s famous laneways, with eye-catching pieces in Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane, and Centre Place, where you’ll find changing and topical work by big names and budding artists alike.

Royal Botanic Gardens

One of Australia’s finest inner-city parks, the Royal Botanic Gardens features expansive lawns, ancient trees, and serene lakes dotted with ducks and swans. The 99-acre park has more than 50,000 plants and is a haven for native wildlife, including turtles, possums, and swamp wallabies. The award-winning Aboriginal Heritage Walk provides an insight into the local Kulin Nation’s traditional medicinal uses for the native plants in the gardens.

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