Essendon Fields Travel Guide

Melbourne

Stay near popular Essendon Fields attractions

DFO Essendon Shopping Center

7.8/10 (19 reviews)
During your visit to Melbourne, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at DFO Essendon Shopping Center. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

฿928
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Edge Experience Package

Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets

฿724
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour

฿5,146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

฿812
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)

฿1,339
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour

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

฿3,015
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
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Top hotels in Essendon Fields

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,822 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,822
฿3,104 total
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

5 out of 5
25 DOWNIE STREET Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿4,918 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,918
฿5,410 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (981 reviews)
"Good location for MCEC but on the CBD side of the river. One star off for the $100 AUD per night "deposit" which seems to be becoming the new standard...some poor couple checking in next to me were having to fork over $500 to be allowed to stay in the room they'd already paid for!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hyatt Centric Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne

The Langham, Melbourne

5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC
The price is ฿6,550 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿6,550
฿7,205 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,284 reviews)
"Comfortable, Luxurious Stay. 5 star service as always, from checkin, to checkout. Beautiful corner river room"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

The Langham, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,407 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,407
฿2,648 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (3,200 reviews)
"Excellent location, clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
View Melbourne

View Melbourne

4 out of 5
562 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿2,763 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿2,763
฿3,039 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
View Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC
The price is ฿3,929 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,929
฿4,322 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 ...
Rydges Melbourne
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Where to stay in Essendon Fields

Find the best Essendon Fields 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 Collins Street, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a historic church.

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 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 Collins Street while you're in town.

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.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers, a historic cathedral, and a river with a bridge.

Yarra Riverfront

The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area.

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