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

฿938
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

฿3,102
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

฿6,003
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
Melbourne Great Ocean Rd Reverse Tour London Bridge Wildlife

Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge

฿1,852
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road DeepTour 10 Stops 12 Apostles London Bridge
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Day Tour with Bilingual Driver

Great Ocean Road Classic Tour 10 Stops&London Bridge Sunset

฿1,852
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Great Ocean Road Classic Tour 10 Stops&London Bridge Sunset
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour

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

฿3,025
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 ฿2,287 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,287
฿2,515 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (2,798 reviews)
"We stayed in the Penthouse apartment for one night and really enjoyed it. Well done the Arrow on Swanston team. Thanks"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Arrow on Swanston
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿3,070 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,070
฿3,377 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (2,279 reviews)
"Great price and location for the Melbourne CBD,"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,584 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,584
฿2,843 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC
The price is ฿6,521 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,521
฿7,173 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,281 reviews)
"Could not recommend enough!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Langham, Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,217 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿2,217
฿2,439 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (2,499 reviews)
"Booked a twin room for my son and I. At check in I got told they had upgraded me to a family room so two double beds. The room I got was a room with one queen bed and a sofa bed. She must have given me the wrong room because at 1am in the morning a man burst in and turns on the light. Luckily he ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
15-21 Therry Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,337 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,337
฿2,570 total
21 Oct - 22 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 helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Stayed only for one night -"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments
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Where to stay in Carlton South

Find the best Carlton South areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city skyline with a prominent cathedral, modern skyscrapers, and a bridge over a reflective river.

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 modern cityscape with a river, a bridge, and several high-rise 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 pier extending into calm waters with a sunset in the background.

Sorrento

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

An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, dense vegetation, and scattered buildings.

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.

Carlton South Travel Guide