Guidebook for Melbourne
Food Scene
Hakata Gensuke Tonkotsu Ramen
168 Russell StHands-down the best ramen place!
French toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe.
413 locals recommend
The Hardware Société Melbourne
10 Katherine PlFrench toast and baked eggs are staples at this compact, rustic-chic breakfast cafe.
Seven Seeds Coffee Roasters
114 Berkeley StGreat coffee
Tiamo
303 Lygon StPizza and pasta place on the iconic Little Italy of Melbourne, Lygon Street
Great South East Asian fusion food. Always packed so get a reservation before going!
552 locals recommend
Chin Chin
125 Flinders LnGreat South East Asian fusion food. Always packed so get a reservation before going!
Rose Garden BBQ
435 Elizabeth StFavorite place for cheap, hearty Malaysian Chinese food
Top Paddock Cafe
658 Church StGreat coffee and food. Super friendly staff.
Gelato Messina Fitzroy
237 Smith StAmazing gelato, with wide assortments of flavors.
Manchester Press
8 Rankins LnBagels and coffee!
Operator25
25 Wills StAnother yummy brunch cafe/coffee hangout
Extremely smooth, fresh gelato made with liquid nitrogen.
14 locals recommend
N2 Extreme Gelato Melbourne
18 Sutherland StreetExtremely smooth, fresh gelato made with liquid nitrogen.
Artisanal donuts and organic coffee in a snug space with chic, minimalist decor
59 locals recommend
Shortstop Coffee & Donuts
12 Sutherland StArtisanal donuts and organic coffee in a snug space with chic, minimalist decor
Amazing Korean fried chicken. There's always a queue, so get there early!
46 locals recommend
Gami Chicken and Beer
100 Little Lonsdale StAmazing Korean fried chicken. There's always a queue, so get there early!
Pidapipó
299 Lygon StAwesome, authentic, artisanal gelato with eclectic flavours.
Everything Else
Fresh produce, stalls and restaurants in a historic venue. The night market is on Wednesday nights during summer and winter!
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetFresh produce, stalls and restaurants in a historic venue. The night market is on Wednesday nights during summer and winter!
Flinders Street Railway Station
Flinders StreetThe main train station
Lots of restaurants, shops and has a big Woolworths for groceries.
99 locals recommend
Republic Boutique
22 Albert Coates LnLots of restaurants, shops and has a big Woolworths for groceries.
Loads of Asian food. We love Juicy Bao and also recommend trying Royal Custard Puff located in Midcity Arcade, directly opposite the apartment
464 locals recommend
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnLoads of Asian food. We love Juicy Bao and also recommend trying Royal Custard Puff located in Midcity Arcade, directly opposite the apartment
Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus some amazing restaurants (Nobu, Rockpool, etc) and bars.
615 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman StSprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus some amazing restaurants (Nobu, Rockpool, etc) and bars.
Sightseeing
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism, exceptional array of restaurants, bars, specialty stores and has become the city's meeting place.
Entertainment & Activities
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
King StreetExotic marine life, great for children
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueHas over 320 species of animals, great for kids
Shopping
DFO South Wharf
20 Convention Centre PlGo shopping at a bargain at the Direct Factory Outlet
You'll find two of Melbourne's main department stores here, Myer & David Jones. You'll also find H&M, Zara and plenty of other flagship stores (e.g. Forever New, Sportsgirl).
412 locals recommend
Bourke Street Mall
Bourke Street MallYou'll find two of Melbourne's main department stores here, Myer & David Jones. You'll also find H&M, Zara and plenty of other flagship stores (e.g. Forever New, Sportsgirl).
Always bustling, one of the main shopping areas other than Bourke Street Mall. Loads of shops, restaurants and a train station that can take you to wherever you want to go!
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetAlways bustling, one of the main shopping areas other than Bourke Street Mall. Loads of shops, restaurants and a train station that can take you to wherever you want to go!
Arts & Culture
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StGreat museum, IMAX theatre also located close by :)
Essentials
Woolworths QV
Swanston Street