Within walking distance of Melbourne's city centre, located directly in the CBD, these ... more
self-catering apartments impress with panoramic views of Carlton Gardens as well as various quality services.Part of a modern high-rise building, Mantra On The Park ...
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Price is per double room per night and may vary depending on date booked...
Quay West Suites Melbourne is superbly located on the Yarra River, Melbourne set amongst ... more
the shops, restaurants and bars of cosmopolitan Southgate and just minutes from the Melbourne Arts precinct and city centre.Our luxury 5 star Melbourne apartment a...
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Advantages: The Most Liveable City in the World Disadvantages: A long way away from practically everywhere else!
/cafe beside the lake at its centre. These Gardens house large colonies of furry fruit bats, which resemble little winged mice, and can be spotted during the day, suspended in great numbers from the claw-like branches of enormous Moreton Bay fig trees. The Yarra's south bank also houses the Victorian Arts Centre with its spider-web inspired spire, which looks stunning at night, when lit up & encircled by spiralling seagulls. There's also the National Gallery of Victoria, which boasts enviable collections of both Australian and International Art, and then of course there's the Crown Casino.
CASINO: I worked as a cocktail waitress in one of the so-called 'high-roller' gambling suites in this establishment for a couple of years, whilst a student at Melbourne University. The tips were great. Problem is that you tend to feel pretty morally awkward ...
Advantages: Friendly Hostel, clean and cheap Disadvantages: Can get noisy
The Melbourne International Backpackers
The Melbourne International Backpackers is in a great location for the CBD. Located on Elizabeth and Franklin Street, the nearest station is Melbourne Central just 5 mins away and Flinders Street station is only (15 mins away).
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Hostel dorm rooms are available from 4 ? 10 bed, these are all priced the same, the winter prices are $24 a night or $143 for a week. You will need to give a refundable $20 deposit for your key card.
All rooms are bunk bed style with free linen and blankets, all rooms have a full length mirror and lockers.
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This hostel has a large kitchen which was part of the appeal for me, clean and tidy with enough pots and pans for everyone. You can get a cutlery box from reception; you just have to make a $20 deposit which you will receive back ...
Advantages: Lots to do Disadvantages: Hard to see it all
I?ve complained before to all the good people on Ciao about not being much of a fan of Melbourne. It?s just one of those cities that doesn?t grab me. There is a local tension between Sydney people and Melbourne people, each side saying their city is the best and it?s true that Melbourne was once voted the most liveable city in the world. Although it?s got many things going for it, it?s just not for me.
It was with some reluctance then that I spent a few days there last week for work. On Thursday night I had a colleague with me so when we?d finished the daily drudge of meetings we thought we?d have a night on the town.
Crown Casino is the jewel in Melbourne?s crown (excuse the pun) of night life. Standing resplendent on the south bank of the Yarra River in the heart of the city, the casino, built in 1996 is a must see. The 39 ...
