Chinatown Travel Guide

Melbourne

A colorful mural of a wolf wearing a suit on a wall.
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings.
The Princess Theatre with illuminated marquee and ornate architecture.
A theater with ornate architecture and a large marquee.
A historic building with ornate architecture and a large illuminated sign.

Stay near popular Chinatown attractions

A historic theater with ornate architecture and a large marquee.

Princess Theatre

8.6/10 (2,057 reviews)
Considered by some to be Melbourne's most spectacular landmark, this majestic theater has been entertaining audiences since it opened more than 150 years ago.
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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 Chinatown

Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿5,110 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,110
฿5,621 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (935 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, room was clean, nice and quiet with good blockout curtains, and comfy bed. Was close to all the action Melbourne has to offer. Staff were friendly as well and the buffet breakfast was great. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Rydges Melbourne
Mantra on Russell Melbourne

Mantra on Russell Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
222 Russell Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿3,767 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,767
฿4,144 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,534 reviews)
"Clean room easy check in process great location in CBD"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Mantra on Russell Melbourne
Le Méridien Melbourne

Le Méridien Melbourne

5 out of 5
20 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿5,700 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,700
฿6,270 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (494 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Le Méridien Melbourne
Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne

Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne

5 out of 5
51 Little Bourke St Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿4,646 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿4,646
฿5,110 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (660 reviews)
"Our go to place to stay in CBD - great comfortable and clean rooms, hosted drinks, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
328 Flinders Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿3,682 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿3,682
฿4,050 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very handy to trams and trains. The bed was a king with 2 singles pushed together, there needed to be a thick underlay so you didn't feel the join in the beds."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,591 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,591
฿2,850 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,265 reviews)
"Excellent location"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
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Where to stay in Chinatown

Find the best Chinatown 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 Skydeck.

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with illuminated high-rise buildings and a marina with yachts.

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 modern shopping mall with prominent stores like Chanel, Dior, and Clarins.
Photo by Melbourne Airport
Open Photo by Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

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