Carlton South Travel Guide

Melbourne

A park with trees, a bench, and modern buildings in the background.
A city street lined with modern buildings, a tram, and a bus stop.
A street scene with cyclists, a building labeled 'The Vault 389,' and a sign for 'City Hall.'
A street intersection with vintage buildings, a traffic light, and parked cars.
A park with grass, trees, and a cityscape in the background.

Stay near popular Carlton South attractions

A large dinosaur skeleton exhibit in a museum.
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Melbourne Museum

9.0/10 (655 reviews)
Explore Victoria, from the rich heritage of its First Peoples to its diverse natural environments, in one of Australia’s premier museums.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

฿942
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour

฿3,254
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

฿5,001
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
Edge Experience Package

Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets

฿735
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets
Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge

฿1,860
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

฿3,037
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
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Top hotels in Carlton South

Arrow on Swanston

Arrow on Swanston

3.5 out of 5
488 Swanston Street Carlton VIC
The price is ฿2,196 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,196
฿2,415 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (2,778 reviews)
"This hotel is very convenient to public transport with a Swanston street tram stop virtually out the front door. The beds are good, no sag, I'd estimate reasonably new. The room had a kitchenette with fridge, cook top & microwave. Toaster & electric kettle. Private bathroom, good water pressure, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Arrow on Swanston
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,776 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,776
฿3,054 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿3,207 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,207
฿3,527 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,271 reviews)
"Great location and nice hotel."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC
The price is ฿7,198 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿7,198
฿7,917 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,278 reviews)
"Comfortable, clean room with helpful staff and excellent amenities. Large, relaxing bar area. Spa experience was great."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

The Langham, Melbourne
Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

5 out of 5
19 Walker Street Southbank VIC
The price is ฿6,838 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿6,838
฿7,522 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Hannah St Hotel Melbourne
Meriton Suites Melbourne

Meriton Suites Melbourne

5 out of 5
140 King St Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿4,276 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,276
฿4,704 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
Meriton Suites Melbourne
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Where to stay in Carlton South

Find the best Carlton South areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A red double-decker bus with 'City Sightseeing Melbourne' branding parked in front of a modern glass building.

Melbourne Central Business District

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge over a river, modern skyscrapers, and historic buildings.

Southbank

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Recital Centre.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Melbourne City Marina while you're in town.

A beach with a pier extending into the water, boats docked at the pier, and a seagull on the shore.

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

A rocky outcrop on a beach with waves crashing nearby during sunset.
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Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

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