Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia (by population). It is located on the south east of Australia around Port Philip Bay. Every year, thousands of tourists make their way to Melbourne. The city boasts an impressive collection of tourist attractions.

The list of Melbourne tourist options includes Melbourne Zoo, Brighton beach, Melbourne Maritime museum, Flinders street, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sandringham beach and Royal Exhibition building. All these and more are accessible from most hotels using the tram or other public means of transport.

Whether you are traveling to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup, for business or visiting family, you will be pleased with the array of accommodation options.

1. Melbourne Hotels

There are many hotels within Melbourne CBD and the surrounding areas. On one hand you could to stay in high end hotels such as the Mercure Hotel or Crown Plaza. On the other hand, if you are on budget, you could opt for the pocket friendlier budget hotels.

It is best to plan for your Melbourne hotel accommodation early especially during sporting weekends, holidays and major events such as the Melbourne Cup.

A wide variety of Melbourne hotels are available to meet your needs. Melbourne hotels are great value for money; you can secure Melbourne 5 star hotels for anywhere from under $400 per night to under $200 per night.

The top Melbourne hotels are likely to be among the first choice of accommodations for most visitors. These Melbourne hotels are located includes in Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, St Kilda, East Melbourne, North Melbourne, Docklands.

Melbourne has some of the best hotel options in Australia including hotels like Rydges, Marriot Hotel, Medina Grand and the Victoria hotel. Most of the major hotels are located near the tourist circuit and Melbourne attractions.

2. Serviced Apartments

Many people increasingly find serviced apartments to be the better option. This is due to the luxuries and homely environment in those apartments. They are comparatively cheaper than luxury hotels. Renting hotel rooms can be expensive if you plan to stay for more than a week.

Serviced apartments provide good security, ambience, and flexibility without compromising on quality. Serviced apartments also come with all the communication facilities that you may need for your stay in Melbourne e.g. broadband internet access, telephone, postal address etc.

You can enjoy home cooked food, without having to queue up for breakfast or call room service. You can enjoy your preference of cuisine and can even save a small fortune by visiting the local supermarkets and fruit & vegetable markets scattered around Melbourne.

Melbourne serviced apartments are spread throughout the metro area. If you are going to be in Melbourne for more than a few days, it is worth considering hiring a serviced apartment. Check out iTravelAustralia.com for a list of self contained apartments and holiday units.

4. Backpackers

Backpackers in Melbourne have many choices, within the CBD and in areas such as St Kilda. Backpackers love Melbourne because of the beautiful beaches and efficient public transport system. For this reason, backpacking hostels are spread from the city to the beach suburbs.