Guidebook for North Melbourne
Sightseeing
The night market is completely different to the traditional Queen Vic. Celebrating food from all over the world, live entertainment local gifts. Wednesdays - Summer from Nov - Mar & winter Jul - Aug
16 locals recommend
Suzuki Night Market Queen
513 Elizabeth StreetThe night market is completely different to the traditional Queen Vic. Celebrating food from all over the world, live entertainment local gifts. Wednesdays - Summer from Nov - Mar & winter Jul - Aug
Walking distance to Melbourne's spectacular zoo. Get up close and personal with Australia's favourite animals (not the drinking kind) or take in a twilight concert in summer or even spend the night.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueWalking distance to Melbourne's spectacular zoo. Get up close and personal with Australia's favourite animals (not the drinking kind) or take in a twilight concert in summer or even spend the night.
Walking distance to Melbourne famous and largest markets. Queen Vic Market - eat, shop and explore this amazing precinct. Also home to night markets in summer with live entertainment.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetWalking distance to Melbourne famous and largest markets. Queen Vic Market - eat, shop and explore this amazing precinct. Also home to night markets in summer with live entertainment.
Wander through China Town in Little Burke Street (on the tramline) and enjoy authentic asian cuisine. Just a short tram ride away.
465 locals recommend
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnWander through China Town in Little Burke Street (on the tramline) and enjoy authentic asian cuisine. Just a short tram ride away.
Home to Melbourne information centre, at the end of the tramline from North Melbourne, this is home to live entertainment and events and a great meeting place. Pick up some deals from the info centre
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Home to Melbourne information centre, at the end of the tramline from North Melbourne, this is home to live entertainment and events and a great meeting place. Pick up some deals from the info centre
Visit the Melbourne Star to take a trip above Melbourne - you can see all of Melbourne from Melbourne's Star in Docklands.
263 locals recommend
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayVisit the Melbourne Star to take a trip above Melbourne - you can see all of Melbourne from Melbourne's Star in Docklands.
Arts & Culture
Newly re-developed this old Meat Market is now home to innovative art galleries
12 locals recommend
Meat Market
3 Blackwood StNewly re-developed this old Meat Market is now home to innovative art galleries
Walking distance the Art house in North Melbourne town hall puts on some quirky and interesting plays & entertainment. Take in a play then head to one of the many restaurants and bars in Errol Street.
30 locals recommend
Arts House
521 Queensberry StWalking distance the Art house in North Melbourne town hall puts on some quirky and interesting plays & entertainment. Take in a play then head to one of the many restaurants and bars in Errol Street.
Laughter is the best medicine - walk to Errol street and take in a comedy show at 'The Comic's Lounge. It attracts some big international stand ups but the local stand up is pretty amazing too.
37 locals recommend
The Comic's Lounge
26 Errol StLaughter is the best medicine - walk to Errol street and take in a comedy show at 'The Comic's Lounge. It attracts some big international stand ups but the local stand up is pretty amazing too.
Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. Some of the most famous bands have played here from the Beetles to Powder finger.
17 locals recommend
Festival Hall station
Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. Some of the most famous bands have played here from the Beetles to Powder finger.
Everything Else
Newly built state of the art fitness centre, home to the North Melbourne football team. Has casual group classes or use the gym. Casual pricing available. Just around the corner.
14 locals recommend
North Melbourne Recreation Reserve
204-206 Arden StNewly built state of the art fitness centre, home to the North Melbourne football team. Has casual group classes or use the gym. Casual pricing available. Just around the corner.
Walking distance if you feel like a dip in a pool. This outdoor pool is open during Spring to end of Summer
19 locals recommend
North Melbourne Pool
39 Macaulay RdWalking distance if you feel like a dip in a pool. This outdoor pool is open during Spring to end of Summer
A few blocks up is North Melbourne's Errol Street, home to quirky restaurants, The comedy Lounge and bars. Enjoy coffee or a meal and any of the amazing restaurants.
39 locals recommend
Errol Street
Errol StreetA few blocks up is North Melbourne's Errol Street, home to quirky restaurants, The comedy Lounge and bars. Enjoy coffee or a meal and any of the amazing restaurants.
Woodfire pizza and other great meals to be had at this local restaurant on Errol Street.
10 locals recommend
Rubicon Bar Restaurant
861 Mt Alexander RdWoodfire pizza and other great meals to be had at this local restaurant on Errol Street.
Just across the road, the Limeflower does great Thai take away when you don't feel like cooking - the Green Chicken Curry is my fav!
12 locals recommend
LimeFlower Thai Take-Away Restaurant
362 Abbotsford StJust across the road, the Limeflower does great Thai take away when you don't feel like cooking - the Green Chicken Curry is my fav!
Located directly across the road is this cheap pizzeria - $8.00 for a medium pizza and soft drink. Perfect for pizza nights in.
11 locals recommend
Papa Giuseppe Pizza
348 Abbotsford StLocated directly across the road is this cheap pizzeria - $8.00 for a medium pizza and soft drink. Perfect for pizza nights in.
Fish & Chips directly across the road - for those nights you don't feel like going out or cooking
12 locals recommend
North Melbourne Fish and Chips
38 Haines StFish & Chips directly across the road - for those nights you don't feel like going out or cooking
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
28 locals recommend
The Royal Women's Hospital
20 Flemington RdWalking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
24 locals recommend
Harker St/Flemington Rd station
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
211 locals recommend
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan StWalking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
Just a few stops on the tram or a 15min walk away - this is the closes suburb outside of the CBD
162 locals recommend
Melbourne
Just a few stops on the tram or a 15min walk away - this is the closes suburb outside of the CBD
Don your best dress or suit and head to Melbourne's 'Race that stops the Nation' - Spring Carnival is a Melbourne must if you happen to be here in early November. Even if you don't like horse racing.
25 locals recommend
Melbourne Cup Carnival
448 Epsom RoadDon your best dress or suit and head to Melbourne's 'Race that stops the Nation' - Spring Carnival is a Melbourne must if you happen to be here in early November. Even if you don't like horse racing.
Spring Carnival is a MUST if you are here late October or early November. Once a month there's also a farmer's market that is quaint and quirky. A few stops on the tram and you're right at the door.
271 locals recommend
Flemington Racecourse
Spring Carnival is a MUST if you are here late October or early November. Once a month there's also a farmer's market that is quaint and quirky. A few stops on the tram and you're right at the door.
Hosier Lane and nearby Rutledge Lane is home to some of Melbourne's best Street Art. Get lost in the lane ways here and don't forget to stop for a coffee & cake - this area is home to great coffee
245 locals recommend
Hosier Lane
7-9 Hosier LnHosier Lane and nearby Rutledge Lane is home to some of Melbourne's best Street Art. Get lost in the lane ways here and don't forget to stop for a coffee & cake - this area is home to great coffee
Hardware lane is full of local bars/restaurants that are a must to see. Walk down the lane in Spring and Summer and you'll see street bands and lot's of great restaurants - hard to choose which one
151 locals recommend
Hardware Lane
Hardware LaneHardware lane is full of local bars/restaurants that are a must to see. Walk down the lane in Spring and Summer and you'll see street bands and lot's of great restaurants - hard to choose which one
One of Melbourne's largest parks 5mins walk away. Home to Melbourne's zoo and sporting facilities, tennis, golf, football, baseball, cricket, netball, hockey, cycling or just a walk or picnic lunch
38 locals recommend
Royal Park
Lot 1 Flemington RdOne of Melbourne's largest parks 5mins walk away. Home to Melbourne's zoo and sporting facilities, tennis, golf, football, baseball, cricket, netball, hockey, cycling or just a walk or picnic lunch
AFL - Melbourne's most famous sport - The minute you arrive you will be asked who your team is - careful how you pick your favourite! Etihad Stadium is walking distance. Don't forget your beenie!
506 locals recommend
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StAFL - Melbourne's most famous sport - The minute you arrive you will be asked who your team is - careful how you pick your favourite! Etihad Stadium is walking distance. Don't forget your beenie!
Brush up on your Italian and be prepared to be bribed to eat at one of Lygon's St Italian restaurants with hawkers offering a glass of wine if you eat in their restaurant. The walk is half the fun
57 locals recommend
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetBrush up on your Italian and be prepared to be bribed to eat at one of Lygon's St Italian restaurants with hawkers offering a glass of wine if you eat in their restaurant. The walk is half the fun
Walking distance to RMIT campus' - great base if you want to be nearby. You can also take the tram straight from the door to the campus. Perfect location for students or lecturers.
31 locals recommend
RMIT University/ Franklin St station
Walking distance to RMIT campus' - great base if you want to be nearby. You can also take the tram straight from the door to the campus. Perfect location for students or lecturers.
North Melbourne is a great area to live if you need to be near Melbourne's University City Campus' - 10min walk or tram ride right to the door. Great for students.
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyNorth Melbourne is a great area to live if you need to be near Melbourne's University City Campus' - 10min walk or tram ride right to the door. Great for students.
North Melbourne Library
66 Errol StBorrow a book or just sit inside and read away
North Melbourne is the closest suburb to the CBD within walking distance or take a tram. Home to Errol Street with it's range of restaurants & shops. Next door to Melbourne's hospitals & universities
16 locals recommend
North Melbourne
North Melbourne is the closest suburb to the CBD within walking distance or take a tram. Home to Errol Street with it's range of restaurants & shops. Next door to Melbourne's hospitals & universities
This is Melbourne's bohemian district. Lots of shops, galleries, bars and cafes. Take the bus from directly outside on Haines street to Brunswick street.
135 locals recommend
Brunswick Street
Brunswick StreetThis is Melbourne's bohemian district. Lots of shops, galleries, bars and cafes. Take the bus from directly outside on Haines street to Brunswick street.
This quirky neighbourhood is walking distance from home. It has many funky restaurants, cafes and take-aways. Also home to Kensington & MaCauley train stations (5min walk away).
19 locals recommend
Kensington
This quirky neighbourhood is walking distance from home. It has many funky restaurants, cafes and take-aways. Also home to Kensington & MaCauley train stations (5min walk away).
Melbourne's Laneways are a great place to get lost, have a coffee and see some local commissioned graffiti. Start at Fed square and lose yourself between Flinders Lane & Bourke street.
49 locals recommend
Degraves St
Melbourne's Laneways are a great place to get lost, have a coffee and see some local commissioned graffiti. Start at Fed square and lose yourself between Flinders Lane & Bourke street.
This beach precinct is a must for visiting while in Melbourne. Change trams on Collins Street to get there and enjoy grungy bars, upmarket restaurants, stroll along the beach or check out the markets
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
This beach precinct is a must for visiting while in Melbourne. Change trams on Collins Street to get there and enjoy grungy bars, upmarket restaurants, stroll along the beach or check out the markets
Shopping
Catch the 59 tram Northbound (on Flemington Rd - 500m) and you end up at Westfield Airport West - this is a much more human sized shopping centre if the huge expanse of Highpoint scares you.
39 locals recommend
Westfield Airport West
35 Louis StCatch the 59 tram Northbound (on Flemington Rd - 500m) and you end up at Westfield Airport West - this is a much more human sized shopping centre if the huge expanse of Highpoint scares you.
At the end of the tramline 57 (at the door) is one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres. Set yourself a budget or you just might over-spend.
129 locals recommend
The Bavarian Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond RdAt the end of the tramline 57 (at the door) is one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres. Set yourself a budget or you just might over-spend.
Catch the tram to Melbourne Central and go shopping or catch a movie at Hoyts.
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetCatch the tram to Melbourne Central and go shopping or catch a movie at Hoyts.
Drinks & Nightlife
This quirky hotel on Errol street is definitely worth visiting for a drink or two.
40 locals recommend
North Melbourne Town Hall
33 Errol StThis quirky hotel on Errol street is definitely worth visiting for a drink or two.
A block away this is a bit of a locals pub but good for a beer or a great pub meal.
13 locals recommend
Albion Hotel
171 Curzon StreetA block away this is a bit of a locals pub but good for a beer or a great pub meal.
Grab a bar snack or sit down for fine dining with a wine list that will have you pondering for quite a while. For wine and beer lovers there are also regular functions and events.
20 locals recommend
The Courthouse Hotel
86-90 Errol StGrab a bar snack or sit down for fine dining with a wine list that will have you pondering for quite a while. For wine and beer lovers there are also regular functions and events.
The Leveson, is a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which caters fbusy Saturday nights with a resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard with a large restaurant
21 locals recommend
The Leveson
46 Leveson StThe Leveson, is a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which caters fbusy Saturday nights with a resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard with a large restaurant
Essentials
IGA in walking distance to home for all your groceries. Although Woolworths is a quick tram ride away and a bit cheaper.
13 locals recommend
IGA Melrose
23 Melrose StIGA in walking distance to home for all your groceries. Although Woolworths is a quick tram ride away and a bit cheaper.
One of our main grocery stores, you can walk the 10mins to this store or catch the tram to save carrying home your shopping.
80 locals recommend
Woolworths Newmarket Plaza
338 Racecourse RdOne of our main grocery stores, you can walk the 10mins to this store or catch the tram to save carrying home your shopping.
Pick up some groceries on the way home at the IGA in Errol Street
81 locals recommend
IGA North Melbourne Plus Liquor
26 Errol StPick up some groceries on the way home at the IGA in Errol Street
On the other side of the markets you'll find Aldi - Melbourne's cheapest grocery store. You can get your fruit & veges from the markets on the way past then catch the tram home with all your shopping
128 locals recommend
ALDI Melbourne CBD
501 Swanston StOn the other side of the markets you'll find Aldi - Melbourne's cheapest grocery store. You can get your fruit & veges from the markets on the way past then catch the tram home with all your shopping
Woolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil StJust 300m walk away.
Woolworths South Melbourne
113 Cecil StJust a short 500m walk from my apartment
Food Scene
This eclectic award winning cafe used to be home to Auctions rooms in North Melbourne. Great Menu and well worth a breakfast or two.
335 locals recommend
Auction Rooms
103-107 Errol StThis eclectic award winning cafe used to be home to Auctions rooms in North Melbourne. Great Menu and well worth a breakfast or two.
Di Bella coffee supplies a lot of Melbourne with great coffee brewed in house. This cafe won't disappoint - great menu for breakfast and lunch and the atmosphere is great.
107 locals recommend
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
19-21 Leveson StDi Bella coffee supplies a lot of Melbourne with great coffee brewed in house. This cafe won't disappoint - great menu for breakfast and lunch and the atmosphere is great.
Fandango on Errol street is a great place to hang out for Brunch and watch the world go by.
22 locals recommend
Fandango
97 Errol StFandango on Errol street is a great place to hang out for Brunch and watch the world go by.
Another of the many pizza places for take away or home delivery.
9 locals recommend
chicago pizza & pasta
217 Abbotsford StreetAnother of the many pizza places for take away or home delivery.
In the heart of North Melbourne's burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
42 locals recommend
Sosta Cucina
12 Errol StIn the heart of North Melbourne's burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
A local's favourite to stop and watch the world go by while drinking coffee and enjoy a nice meal.
31 locals recommend
Hot Poppy
9 Errol StA local's favourite to stop and watch the world go by while drinking coffee and enjoy a nice meal.
The ultimate burger place right in the heart of North Melbourne
10 locals recommend
Urban Burger North Melbourne
47 Errol StreetThe ultimate burger place right in the heart of North Melbourne
This local asian restaurant is great for a cheap eat - mainly Malaysian cuisine.
9 locals recommend
Baba House -
34 Errol StreetThis local asian restaurant is great for a cheap eat - mainly Malaysian cuisine.
This french patisserie is worth a visit for coffee and cake. Just a few blocks away.
10 locals recommend
The French Quarter Patisserie
570-574 Queensberry StThis french patisserie is worth a visit for coffee and cake. Just a few blocks away.
Errol’s Licenced Cafe, Restaurant and Patisserie is located right in the heart of vibrant Errol Street. Breakfast till 3pm on the weekends. Lunch and dinner every night. Coffee & Cakes to die for
13 locals recommend
Errol's
69/71 Errol StErrol’s Licenced Cafe, Restaurant and Patisserie is located right in the heart of vibrant Errol Street. Breakfast till 3pm on the weekends. Lunch and dinner every night. Coffee & Cakes to die for
Take a short walk or the 57 tram to Melbourne's famous Laksa King - Laksa's from $10 or a range of other yummy asian delights.
125 locals recommend
Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresTake a short walk or the 57 tram to Melbourne's famous Laksa King - Laksa's from $10 or a range of other yummy asian delights.
Mouth watering and super succulent dishes. Enjoy with awesome cocktails, tequila, sangria & great wine selection with your authentic Mexican meal
17 locals recommend
El Sabor - Mexican Restaurant
500 Victoria StMouth watering and super succulent dishes. Enjoy with awesome cocktails, tequila, sangria & great wine selection with your authentic Mexican meal
Just at the end of Abbotsford st opposite Royal park 300 m from my home. Great brunch stop.
6 locals recommend
Thyme Square Café
243 Flemington RdJust at the end of Abbotsford st opposite Royal park 300 m from my home. Great brunch stop.