Where to Stay in Melbourne
Melbourne alternatives
Offers a home away from home
Melbourne Holiday AccommodationMelbourne is studded with just about all the international, four and five star hotels, one could hope to find in a big city. They offer a smorgasbord of surprisingly affordable price deals, in glamorous surroundings, with imposing views of the City’s skyline, manicured heritage parks, gardens, the Yarra River, the Bay and a whole lot more. All are centrally located and close to a wide range of major attractions and places of interest; museums, art galleries, theatres, sports arenas, shopping and dining; which always bodes well for the start of any new adventure.  Places to please everyoneThe alternatives are just as great, with a plethora of ultra modern, chic boutique Cottages , stylish serviced apartments, good quality budget hotels and a dizzying array of B&B (Bed and Breakfast) offerings, from quaint 19th century cottages, with geranium and wisteria trimmed doorways, to grand double storey Georgian mansions, with combined City skyline and Bay views, through to middle class, inner suburban Tudor style homes, where you can meet and eat with the family, or do your own thing. Home-style accommodation provides a wonderful opportunity for the visitor to experience Melbournehospitality at its best, and get a better understanding of what makes us tick. It’s a great way to make new friends, integrate into the local scene and feel part of the action, and take away a few timeless memories. Self catering accommodation often allows more freedom. The diversity is just as great, and many are pet friendly, often at no extra cost to the usual tariff. Timeshares, in particular, offer a wide array of self catering suites that are great for visitors with children and pets. So you can bring the whole family on holiday. | Prices vary greatly, and it’s always best to check them, before committing yourself to a booking, but general research (2008), indicates that some four and five star Melbourne hotels offer variable deals from about $100-$120 per night, and budget hotels from a around $85 per night. Chic boutique cottages start from $360 and upwards, and B&Bs from about $120-$222 per night, for a double room, with ensuite and a cooked breakfast, seems to be the norm. Children are welcome, usually by arrangement, and there will be extra costs involved. Pets are also by arrangement. High and low season tariffs also vary significantly so please check prices. High season seems to differ throughout accommodation types. For example, low season, for the City hotels slots neatly between May and August, and high season starts in September at the same time as the start of major events, such as Football Grand Finals, Melbourne Racing Carnival, Christmas and New Year celebrations and Moomba. March hosts a whole range of other activities including the Food and Wine Festival, the Grand Prix, and the Air Show. Melbourne festivals and events are extensive, only a few have been mentioned here, but they do have an effect on accommodation prices, which makes the City’s eight month ‘High Season’ from September through to April. This contrasts from the smaller independent boutique style and B&B accommodation where high season is generally October to April and low season May to September.  In general Melbourne accommodation is clean, comfortable, close to facilities and reasonably priced. It always pays both your pocket and your peace of mind to ask questions and check all issues before you make any decisions, which will make for a much better Melbourne experience. 
Wineries near Melbourne  There is always something on in Melbourne & Victoria  Melbourne is a foodies delight |
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