Docklands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with illuminated high-rise buildings and a marina with yachts.
A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.
A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.
A waterfront promenade with a view of the city skyline, including a tall building and a bridge.
A city skyline with modern buildings and a calm waterfront at sunset.

Stay near popular Docklands attractions

A marina with several boats docked in front of the Marvel Stadium.

Marvel Stadium

8.6/10 (2,683 reviews)
Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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Activities

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

NZ$48
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

NZ$167
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

NZ$268
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Melbourne: Puffing Billy and Penguin Parade Combo Tour
Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket

Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket

NZ$46
per adult
Melbourne Museum: Ancient Rome Exhibition Entry Ticket
Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Melbourne: Yarra River Sightseeing Cruise
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

NZ$42
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
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Our pick of the best Docklands Hotel Deals

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Waterfront Way, 80 Docklands VIC
The price is NZ$205 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$205
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (615 reviews)
"The ammenties are nice here, facilities, easy parking always available, and you leave feeling like yob ehad a value for money experience every time. But what sets Nesuto apart.from others, for me .is the staff and how accommodating, professional, available , any issues get solved so quickly that ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

4 out of 5
443 Docklands Drive Docklands VIC
The price is NZ$197 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$197
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands
1 Hotel Melbourne

1 Hotel Melbourne

5 out of 5
9 Maritime Place Docklands VIC
The price is NZ$510 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$510
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Crown Casino and Marvel Stadium are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (264 reviews)
"This is purely a review of the reservations team, not the hotel itself or the amenities, etc. - I had to cancel my reservation last minute due to a family emergency. I had a non-refundable rate and did not expect a refund. However, after a request through Expedia the onsite hotel manager initially ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

1 Hotel Melbourne
Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

4.5 out of 5
1-5 Spencer Street Docklands VIC
The price is NZ$252 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$252
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

5 out of 5
15 Waterfront Way Docklands VIC
The price is NZ$291 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$291
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands
Quest Docklands

Quest Docklands

4 out of 5
750 Bourke Street, Melbourne Docklands VIC
The price is NZ$206 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$206
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,619 reviews)
"Amazingly easy check-in.. friendly staff.. clean rooms and the best access to Marvel Stadium. Can’t recommend Quest Docklands highly enough"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Quest Docklands
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Our guide on where to stay in Docklands

Find the best Docklands areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Docklands
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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 Skydeck.

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 beach with paddleboarders, a lighthouse, and a large building with a green roof.

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 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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