Windsor Travel Guide

Melbourne

Windsor showing outdoor art and café lifestyle
Windsor featuring signage
Windsor featuring cycling
Windsor which includes touring and street scenes
Windsor showing outdoor art and signage

Prahran’s laid-back neighbour is a tiny suburb filled with vintage clothing shops, charming cafés, fascinating galleries and atmospheric bars.

Often overshadowed by dazzling Prahran, Windsor is an unpretentious neighbourhood based around the southern extension of fashionable Chapel Street. Snap up unique retro items at Windsor’s vintage clothing stores or spend some time relaxing with a cup of specialty coffee in one of the suburb’s cute cafés. You’ll also find galleries showing work by local artists, boutique fashion stores and timeless corner pubs.

Stroll down Chapel Street’s more bohemian end and discover an eclectic shopping strip, complete with second-hand clothing shops, independent designers and well-known label stores amid classic Victorian-era terrace shopfronts. Check out local galleries and welcoming artist-run spaces, such as the Windsor Workshop.

After a few hours of shopping, recline in one of Windsor’s fashionable cafés and peruse a menu offering seasonal produce, delicate sweets and locally roasted coffee. Windsor also has a selection of delicatessens, bakeries and simple fast-food restaurants.

In the evening, make the most of a warm summer night drinking local beers under the cabanas in the leafy Windsor Castle courtyard. Nightclubs, including gay clubs and chic lounges, can be found in the Prahran section of Chapel Street.

Located approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, Windsor is accessible via tram, train and car. Trains departing from Flinders Street Station will reach Windsor in around 20 minutes and a network of trams connect Chapel Street, High Street, Toorak Road and Commercial Road.

To the north of Windsor, find Prahran Market, a bustling marketplace that has been in operation since 1864. You can chat with the traders and stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables, artisanal cheeses and small goods. Windsor’s northern border, High Street, and its western border, Punt Road, also contain eclectic shopping precincts. Punt Road connects Windsor to colourful St. Kilda and tranquil Albert Park Lake.


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Top hotels in Windsor

Dorsett Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne

4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ฿3,429 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,429
฿3,772 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,414 reviews)
"Staff were absolutely delightful, venue was welcoming and felt like a luxury hotel!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Dorsett Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ฿3,309 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,309
฿3,640 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,540 reviews)
"Loved the hotel - room was so comfortable and quiet. Staff were amazing"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ฿2,806 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
฿2,806
฿3,087 total
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,974 reviews)
"Transport access was excellent, whether you choose to go on tram, train or skybus. Lots of shopping and eateries nearby. Very quiet rooms in a busy location."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

4 out of 5
35-47 City Road, Southbank, VIC
The price is ฿3,042 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿3,042
฿3,346 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Above and beyond"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ฿1,722 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿1,722
฿1,894 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,179 reviews)
"As expected."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is ฿2,445 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿2,445
฿2,689 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,138 reviews)
"Quite and easy to get to"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
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Other neighbourhoods around Windsor

St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building

St Kilda

St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne.

St Kilda
Jam Factory showing heritage elements

South Yarra

Jam Factory and Prahran Market are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area.

South Yarra
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Albert Park

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Albert Park. You might want to make time for a stop at Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre or Albert Park Lake.

Albert Park
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South Melbourne

Travellers enjoy South Melbourne for its spas and zoo. Consider checking out South Melbourne Market while you're in the area.

South Melbourne
Richmond which includes a park and a playground

Richmond

Travellers choose Richmond for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Church Street.

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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 Skydeck.

Southbank

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