Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Budget friendly, wide selection of chinese food, open till late each day, excellent snack/supper for guests who arrived into apartment late and want to have a quick meal
39 locals recommend
China Bar
235 Russell StBudget friendly, wide selection of chinese food, open till late each day, excellent snack/supper for guests who arrived into apartment late and want to have a quick meal
Local owned 24 hours greek restaurant serving delicious and budget friendly greek food 24 hours a day. Local favourite for place where friends and family meet for a chat up. Definitely a must try since guests are in town
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StLocal owned 24 hours greek restaurant serving delicious and budget friendly greek food 24 hours a day. Local favourite for place where friends and family meet for a chat up. Definitely a must try since guests are in town
Located on the second floor, this place is budget friendly and good for guests who want to have a quick sushi for lunch or dinner.
6 locals recommend
Sushi Hotaru
200 Bourke StLocated on the second floor, this place is budget friendly and good for guests who want to have a quick sushi for lunch or dinner.
Excellent Mexican food serviced in a little tucked away shop located on second floor, this place offers wide selection of Mexican food. A great place to go with friends and family. Prices are reasonable.
Taco Bill
142 Russell StExcellent Mexican food serviced in a little tucked away shop located on second floor, this place offers wide selection of Mexican food. A great place to go with friends and family. Prices are reasonable.
Located just next door to the apartment on level 4 of Emporium shopping complex, this place offers wide selection of chinese food such as dumplings, noodles. Prices are pretty good if you were to share with friends and family.
13 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
287 Lonsdale StLocated just next door to the apartment on level 4 of Emporium shopping complex, this place offers wide selection of chinese food such as dumplings, noodles. Prices are pretty good if you were to share with friends and family.
This place is excellent choice for guests who want to go out at night for drinks and a cigar. Supper club is well known for its wide selection of cigars and alcoholic drinks, an excellent hang around place in the city after dark. Prices are reasonable and food is amazing. Worth the go and visit when guests in town to experience a local's night out.
37 locals recommend
The Melbourne Supper Club
161 Spring StreetThis place is excellent choice for guests who want to go out at night for drinks and a cigar. Supper club is well known for its wide selection of cigars and alcoholic drinks, an excellent hang around place in the city after dark. Prices are reasonable and food is amazing. Worth the go and visit when guests in town to experience a local's night out.
This Thai fusion restaurant offers a good selection of Thai/asian food with affordable prices and have great selection of dishes to share amongst friends and family. Worth the experience to try the food. Best to book before going as it gets booked out most of the nights.
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnThis Thai fusion restaurant offers a good selection of Thai/asian food with affordable prices and have great selection of dishes to share amongst friends and family. Worth the experience to try the food. Best to book before going as it gets booked out most of the nights.
St Ali is a local cafe that offers great selection of coffee to its customers, with barristers well trained and groomed, the coffee is definitely a must try whilst coffee lovers almost daily regime to get a takeaway coffee when going past the area. It offers breakfast and brunch at reasonable price and good place for friends and family.
201 locals recommend
St Ali Coffee Roasters
12-18 Yarra PlSt Ali is a local cafe that offers great selection of coffee to its customers, with barristers well trained and groomed, the coffee is definitely a must try whilst coffee lovers almost daily regime to get a takeaway coffee when going past the area. It offers breakfast and brunch at reasonable price and good place for friends and family.
This place offers amazing tasty vegetarian food and is quite popular with the menu they offers amongst the local. A must try for a vegetarian or vegan.
185 locals recommend
Vegie Bar
380 Brunswick StThis place offers amazing tasty vegetarian food and is quite popular with the menu they offers amongst the local. A must try for a vegetarian or vegan.
Uniquely designed cafe just 1 street away from the apartment, this cafe offers good quality coffee to all coffee lovers and great place for friends to have a coffee and chat up. It is budget friendly.
277 locals recommend
Brother Baba Budan
359 Little Bourke StUniquely designed cafe just 1 street away from the apartment, this cafe offers good quality coffee to all coffee lovers and great place for friends to have a coffee and chat up. It is budget friendly.
Famous for its bbq selection, Shou Sumiyaki offers a wide selection of meat for bbq and banquets for 2-4 people. It definitely a must go to experience local life as locals who go there are normally there with friends and family for catch up or a good meal out. Need to place reservations before hand as it gets booked during the dinner time.
9 locals recommend
Sugarcane Thai Restaurant
268 Park StFamous for its bbq selection, Shou Sumiyaki offers a wide selection of meat for bbq and banquets for 2-4 people. It definitely a must go to experience local life as locals who go there are normally there with friends and family for catch up or a good meal out. Need to place reservations before hand as it gets booked during the dinner time.
Famous for its Korean bbq, Yeonga is well known for its quality of bbq meat. A great local hang around after dark as friends and family enjoy a night out in town. Definitely a must go.
39 locals recommend
Yeonga Korean BBQ Restaurant
1 Cobden StreetFamous for its Korean bbq, Yeonga is well known for its quality of bbq meat. A great local hang around after dark as friends and family enjoy a night out in town. Definitely a must go.
This restaurant is well known to local for its cheap prices and wide selection of food and is open till late at night. Locals go there and have a simple meal out, budget friendly restaurant.
29 locals recommend
Supper Inn Chinese Restaurant
15 Celestial AveThis restaurant is well known to local for its cheap prices and wide selection of food and is open till late at night. Locals go there and have a simple meal out, budget friendly restaurant.
The ramen menu is demarcated into three sections: signature pork tonkotsu, Tokyo-famous chicken shoyu and speciality broths. But if you’re worried you won't be able to eat ramen with any dignity, there are also four stock standard Japanese rice dishes like teriyaki beef and stir-fried pork belly that are easier going for fumbling fingers. However, nothing matches a bowl of noodle soup when applied at the witching hour, for the power to straighten you out, warm you up and keep you going. Open till late.
Musashi Ramen
181 Russell StThe ramen menu is demarcated into three sections: signature pork tonkotsu, Tokyo-famous chicken shoyu and speciality broths. But if you’re worried you won't be able to eat ramen with any dignity, there are also four stock standard Japanese rice dishes like teriyaki beef and stir-fried pork belly that are easier going for fumbling fingers. However, nothing matches a bowl of noodle soup when applied at the witching hour, for the power to straighten you out, warm you up and keep you going. Open till late.
How Melbourne ever made it for so long without a an all-night ramen joint, we will never know, but Shujinko's presence smack bang in the CBD and a stone's throw away from some of the city's most popular late-night venues is a god send. Night city dwellers will no longer have to resort to a greasy kebab or mysteriously long-lasting burger from the golden arches. Perhaps not so surprisingly, a soothing bowl of soup and perfectly slurpy noodles is great fuel after a late night jaunt.
Shujinko Elizabeth
427 Elizabeth StHow Melbourne ever made it for so long without a an all-night ramen joint, we will never know, but Shujinko's presence smack bang in the CBD and a stone's throw away from some of the city's most popular late-night venues is a god send. Night city dwellers will no longer have to resort to a greasy kebab or mysteriously long-lasting burger from the golden arches. Perhaps not so surprisingly, a soothing bowl of soup and perfectly slurpy noodles is great fuel after a late night jaunt.
Whatever the size of your night, you really can’t go wrong with a late-night souva. Luckily, Stalactites is open 24 hours, and their giro rotisserie set-up doesn’t stop spinning day and night. They’ve got their prep game down to an art here: souvas arrive at the table or ready for takeaway in five minutes or less. The lamb souva comes with copious amounts of crunchy lettuce and yoghurt sauce – just the hit of freshness you need with the smoky lamb. The same speedy service applies even when you order something a little less portable. Take a load off and sit under the ceiling adorned with actual plaster stalactites and order a small mixed lamb and chicken giro platter. The grilled meats are charred from the spit, but you’re going to need sides to go with the protein-only platter.
119 locals recommend
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StWhatever the size of your night, you really can’t go wrong with a late-night souva. Luckily, Stalactites is open 24 hours, and their giro rotisserie set-up doesn’t stop spinning day and night. They’ve got their prep game down to an art here: souvas arrive at the table or ready for takeaway in five minutes or less. The lamb souva comes with copious amounts of crunchy lettuce and yoghurt sauce – just the hit of freshness you need with the smoky lamb. The same speedy service applies even when you order something a little less portable. Take a load off and sit under the ceiling adorned with actual plaster stalactites and order a small mixed lamb and chicken giro platter. The grilled meats are charred from the spit, but you’re going to need sides to go with the protein-only platter.
Dips, enchiladas, tacos, taquitos, frijoles, rice and slow-cooked meat dishes are local favourites in the restaurant. Reasonable priced, this place offers great ambience for a friend's catch-up or a family dinner outing.
Taco Bill
142 Russell StDips, enchiladas, tacos, taquitos, frijoles, rice and slow-cooked meat dishes are local favourites in the restaurant. Reasonable priced, this place offers great ambience for a friend's catch-up or a family dinner outing.
Sensory Lab is a bunch of dedicated coffee professionals who eat, sleep and make coffee. They roast, pack and sell coffee on a daily basis and definitely a good place to get a quick quality coffee on the run.
190 locals recommend
Sensory Lab
310 Little Collins StSensory Lab is a bunch of dedicated coffee professionals who eat, sleep and make coffee. They roast, pack and sell coffee on a daily basis and definitely a good place to get a quick quality coffee on the run.
Drinks & Nightlife
Crown Casino is an entertainment complex, with cinema, night clubs and restaurants located within the casino., this place is open 24 hours. Locals go there for a night out and enjoy time together with friends and family.
578 locals recommend
Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex
8 Whiteman StCrown Casino is an entertainment complex, with cinema, night clubs and restaurants located within the casino., this place is open 24 hours. Locals go there for a night out and enjoy time together with friends and family.
Whisky and Alement have been paving Melbourne nights with precious amber distills since 2010 – they knew that we would grow into that rare Finlaggan that tastes like salt water and fishing nets and, oddly, banana lollies. Ever-changing menu of over 1000 whiskies features everything from the classics to independent bottlings, right through to some of the rarest whiskies in the world. Pair that with tasty cocktails and a rotating list of amazing local and international craft beers, and our friendly, cosy bar has you covered.
A must go place for local whisky bar experience ~~
57 locals recommend
Whisky and Alement
270 Russell StWhisky and Alement have been paving Melbourne nights with precious amber distills since 2010 – they knew that we would grow into that rare Finlaggan that tastes like salt water and fishing nets and, oddly, banana lollies. Ever-changing menu of over 1000 whiskies features everything from the classics to independent bottlings, right through to some of the rarest whiskies in the world. Pair that with tasty cocktails and a rotating list of amazing local and international craft beers, and our friendly, cosy bar has you covered.
A must go place for local whisky bar experience ~~
A sophisticated, late night venue that encourages the appreciation of fine wine, spirits and cocktails in a luxurious, distinctly European setting.
37 locals recommend
The Melbourne Supper Club
161 Spring StreetA sophisticated, late night venue that encourages the appreciation of fine wine, spirits and cocktails in a luxurious, distinctly European setting.
Ending an evening with an espresso and an Italian cake at Brunetti is pretty much a Lygon Street rite of passage (the creamy ganache inside the brightly coloured macarons is perfection). These days, this famous pasticceria is a triple threat with a café, piazza and restaurant.
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StEnding an evening with an espresso and an Italian cake at Brunetti is pretty much a Lygon Street rite of passage (the creamy ganache inside the brightly coloured macarons is perfection). These days, this famous pasticceria is a triple threat with a café, piazza and restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Nova cinema is located in the heart of Lygon Street, rather known as Italian street to local, this cinema offers wide selection of movies. A great place to hang around at night with local restaurants and bars offering affordable food and drinks, a definite local go to place over the weekend and after work.
321 locals recommend
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StNova cinema is located in the heart of Lygon Street, rather known as Italian street to local, this cinema offers wide selection of movies. A great place to hang around at night with local restaurants and bars offering affordable food and drinks, a definite local go to place over the weekend and after work.
Held every year at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the last Saturday in September or the first Saturday in October, the AFL Grand Final is the most momentous game in the season as it determines the Premiership champion. A parade has been held in Melbourne on the Friday before the game since 1977 and in 2015 the day was declared a public holiday. The game itself attracts 110,000 spectators with a further 3.3 million home viewers.
Australian Football League (AFL)
140 Harbour EsplanadeHeld every year at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the last Saturday in September or the first Saturday in October, the AFL Grand Final is the most momentous game in the season as it determines the Premiership champion. A parade has been held in Melbourne on the Friday before the game since 1977 and in 2015 the day was declared a public holiday. The game itself attracts 110,000 spectators with a further 3.3 million home viewers.
Organised annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria the Royal Melbourne Show has been delighting Melbournians since 1848. The show not only showcases the agricultural industry but also features blue ribbon competitions, amusement, arts, and crafts, pop up restaurants, and a variety of pavilions. The Royal Melbourne Show is also famous for its wide selection of show bags. A family friendly place for families with kids.
51 locals recommend
Melbourne Showgrounds
Epsom RoadOrganised annually by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria the Royal Melbourne Show has been delighting Melbournians since 1848. The show not only showcases the agricultural industry but also features blue ribbon competitions, amusement, arts, and crafts, pop up restaurants, and a variety of pavilions. The Royal Melbourne Show is also famous for its wide selection of show bags. A family friendly place for families with kids.
Known as the race that stops a nation, the Emirates Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington Race Course. The most-anticipated race of the Spring Racing Carnival, the Melbourne Cup is the ‘richest two-mile handicap’ thoroughbred horse race and is celebrated in Victoria with a public holiday.
25 locals recommend
Melbourne Cup Carnival
448 Epsom RoadKnown as the race that stops a nation, the Emirates Melbourne Cup is run on the first Tuesday in November at Flemington Race Course. The most-anticipated race of the Spring Racing Carnival, the Melbourne Cup is the ‘richest two-mile handicap’ thoroughbred horse race and is celebrated in Victoria with a public holiday.
The zoo has a simulated African village, with educational and entertaining features, including a mock scenario of an African ranger and his adventures tracking lions, and an interactive soundscape walk with simulated lion sounds surrounding the walker. There are two independent trails that visitors may follow: the Pula Reserve Walking Trail which focuses on African animals, including lions, vervet monkeys, cheetahs and meerkats, and the Australian Journey Walk, which focuses on Australian animals, like the koala, emu and kangaroo as well as the cassowary.
There is a Learning Centre, which teaches more about the history and geography of animals in their environments.
161 locals recommend
Werribee Open Range Zoo
K RoadThe zoo has a simulated African village, with educational and entertaining features, including a mock scenario of an African ranger and his adventures tracking lions, and an interactive soundscape walk with simulated lion sounds surrounding the walker. There are two independent trails that visitors may follow: the Pula Reserve Walking Trail which focuses on African animals, including lions, vervet monkeys, cheetahs and meerkats, and the Australian Journey Walk, which focuses on Australian animals, like the koala, emu and kangaroo as well as the cassowary.
There is a Learning Centre, which teaches more about the history and geography of animals in their environments.
The zoo contains more than 320 animal species from Australia and around the world, and is accessible via Royal Park station on the Upfield railway line, and is also accessible via tram routes 58 and 19, as well as by bicycle on the Capital City Trail.
119 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo/Royal Park station
Poplar RoadThe zoo contains more than 320 animal species from Australia and around the world, and is accessible via Royal Park station on the Upfield railway line, and is also accessible via tram routes 58 and 19, as well as by bicycle on the Capital City Trail.
Sightseeing
Penisula Hot Springs is well known for its hot spa. A local go to place with friends and family to getaway from a tedious city life, it offers a weekend get-together option to family for time together with kids and friends. A must go if guests are in town for a while. A good place to catch a good sunset.
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnPenisula Hot Springs is well known for its hot spa. A local go to place with friends and family to getaway from a tedious city life, it offers a weekend get-together option to family for time together with kids and friends. A must go if guests are in town for a while. A good place to catch a good sunset.
A must go if guests are in town for more than 5 days, Puffing Billy offers a heritage train ride and guests can enjoy stunning views whilst on the train.
234 locals recommend
Puffing Billy Railway
1 Old Monbulk RdA must go if guests are in town for more than 5 days, Puffing Billy offers a heritage train ride and guests can enjoy stunning views whilst on the train.
Guests can see penguins right before their eyes as the penguins come upon the shore after sundown, and its for free.
75 locals recommend
St. Kilda Pier Penguin Colony
Guests can see penguins right before their eyes as the penguins come upon the shore after sundown, and its for free.
Located just opposite of the apartment, this church is a must go as it is one of the oldest churches being built in Melbourne. Regular daily mass times can be checked at the entrance of the church.
16 locals recommend
St. Francis Church
326 Lonsdale StLocated just opposite of the apartment, this church is a must go as it is one of the oldest churches being built in Melbourne. Regular daily mass times can be checked at the entrance of the church.
The Queen Victoria Market has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. An historic landmark spread over two city blocks, it’s a vibrant and bustling inner-city Market where you can shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs.
The Market is open five days a week – Tuesday, and Thursday to Sunday.The Night Market runs seasonally over Summer and Winter, Wednesdays from 5pm. Go to https://qvm.com.au/about/ for more information. It is a must go for first time travellers into Melbourne.
630 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market station
The Queen Victoria Market has been the heart and soul of Melbourne for more than a century. An historic landmark spread over two city blocks, it’s a vibrant and bustling inner-city Market where you can shop for everything from Australian fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs.
The Market is open five days a week – Tuesday, and Thursday to Sunday.The Night Market runs seasonally over Summer and Winter, Wednesdays from 5pm. Go to https://qvm.com.au/about/ for more information. It is a must go for first time travellers into Melbourne.
Parks & Nature
This park is located just outside of Melbourne city, well known for its peace and quiet, locals enjoy a lunch out sitting on the grass and enjoying the peace and quiet amongst the busy life within the city.
166 locals recommend
Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
100 Birdwood AveThis park is located just outside of Melbourne city, well known for its peace and quiet, locals enjoy a lunch out sitting on the grass and enjoying the peace and quiet amongst the busy life within the city.
This park offers hiking trails and a good getaway experience for locals away from the busy Melbourne city life. A must go to experience the peace and quietness in the midst of busy Melbourne city.
66 locals recommend
Dandenong Ranges National Park
School RoadThis park offers hiking trails and a good getaway experience for locals away from the busy Melbourne city life. A must go to experience the peace and quietness in the midst of busy Melbourne city.
Arts & Culture
NGV is just besides Flinders Street Station, it always have an exhibition on and sometimes locals and guests can go in and have a walk around for free. For more information, contact ngv on their website.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdNGV is just besides Flinders Street Station, it always have an exhibition on and sometimes locals and guests can go in and have a walk around for free. For more information, contact ngv on their website.
Shopping
Located just 1 minute away from the apartment, Emporium offers not only massive shops options but also welcome known local restaurants. A definite local hang around place for a walk around and a good place to get cheap food in the food court located within the shopping mall.
773 locals recommend
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StLocated just 1 minute away from the apartment, Emporium offers not only massive shops options but also welcome known local restaurants. A definite local hang around place for a walk around and a good place to get cheap food in the food court located within the shopping mall.
Melbourne Central shopping mall has a train station within the mall. Locals spent time in this place as it offers cinema, wide selection of boutique and restaurants. This place is definitely worth the go and definitely budget friendly for guests who are in town.
849 locals recommend
Melbourne Central Station
Melbourne Central shopping mall has a train station within the mall. Locals spent time in this place as it offers cinema, wide selection of boutique and restaurants. This place is definitely worth the go and definitely budget friendly for guests who are in town.