Guidebook for Carlton
Sightseeing
Marché de la Reine Victoria
Queen StreetMelbourne Icon!
Carlton Gardens
Great picnic spot!
Vieille prison de Melbourne
377 Russell StInteresting place to visit.
Victoria St/Swanston St station
Swanston StreetTram stop on our doorstep
Parliament Gardens
531 Albert StState Parliament of Victoria is a great building to see
There are often cultural events and the visitor centre that is located at Fed Square
797 habitants recommandent
Federation Square
There are often cultural events and the visitor centre that is located at Fed Square
From the same builders that build our apartment the Eureka towers is the highest point in Melbourne and the Skydeck's Edge experience is a must do experience
537 habitants recommandent
Eureka Skydeck
7 Riverside QuayFrom the same builders that build our apartment the Eureka towers is the highest point in Melbourne and the Skydeck's Edge experience is a must do experience
Yes you can see this giant ferris wheel from the apartment and similar to the London Eye, this will give you a great view of the city!
262 habitants recommandent
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayYes you can see this giant ferris wheel from the apartment and similar to the London Eye, this will give you a great view of the city!
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum’s five floors showcase the heritage and culture of Australia’s Chinese community
17 habitants recommandent
Museum of Chinese Australian History
22 Cohen PlLocated in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum’s five floors showcase the heritage and culture of Australia’s Chinese community
The Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street is a magnificent heritage building and historical treasure in the heart of the city.
34 habitants recommandent
Melbourne Town Hall
130 Swanston StThe Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street is a magnificent heritage building and historical treasure in the heart of the city.
Over the last 200 years people have journeyed from all over the world to make Australia their home. Hear their moving stories at the Immigration Museum.
96 habitants recommandent
Musée de l'Immigration
400 Flinders StOver the last 200 years people have journeyed from all over the world to make Australia their home. Hear their moving stories at the Immigration Museum.
Everything Else
Great place to start your shopping, while you're in town
313 habitants recommandent
Centre de Melbourne
Swanston StreetGreat place to start your shopping, while you're in town
Melbourne Central Station
Closest train station
RMIT University/ Franklin St station
RMIT University
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyMelbourne University
Great health and wellness centre with a aquatics, squash, massage services and a gym.
28 habitants recommandent
Melbourne City Baths
420 Swanston StGreat health and wellness centre with a aquatics, squash, massage services and a gym.
Swanston Street Medical Centre
255 Bourke StMedical Center within walking distance to the apartment
Republic Boutique
22 Albert Coates LnShopping and cafes
Melbourne Central Station
Groceries
Dinkums Print & Design
460 Swanston StIf you need to print anything, it is just opposite the road
St. Francis Church
326 Lonsdale StIf you want to go to church on Sunday
For a bit of fitness and family fun walk across the road to Hardrock for some rock climbing
29 habitants recommandent
Hardrock Climbing
8 Franklin StFor a bit of fitness and family fun walk across the road to Hardrock for some rock climbing
Go here if you need to send a postcard, a letter or need a passport photo and other stationary
Australia Post - Melbourne Bourke Street
15 Southern Cross LnGo here if you need to send a postcard, a letter or need a passport photo and other stationary
Artisanal gelato with an open attitude to new spices and flavours. Housed in beautiful pozzetti storage tubs and made using fresh seasonal fruit and highest quality ingredients.
51 habitants recommandent
Spring Street Grocer
157 Spring StArtisanal gelato with an open attitude to new spices and flavours. Housed in beautiful pozzetti storage tubs and made using fresh seasonal fruit and highest quality ingredients.
Hertz Car Rental Melbourne Flinders Street
114 Flinders StIf you need to rent a car.
Europcar Melbourne City
89 Franklin StIf you need to rent a car
Australia Post
650 Chapel StClosest Post Office
Food Scene
Lygon Street
Lygon StreetLittle Italy where Melbourne's cafe culture was born...
Ying Thai 2
110 Lygon StreetCheap and cheerful Thai food!
A Melbourne institution. A must visit for some great coffee and cake!
164 habitants recommandent
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StA Melbourne institution. A must visit for some great coffee and cake!
Dessert House
Local Eatery
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnGreat variety of restaurants and shopping
Melbourne is famous for its lane ways, enjoy a great coffee at one of the many little cafes down Degraves Street
164 habitants recommandent
Degraves Street
Degraves StreetMelbourne is famous for its lane ways, enjoy a great coffee at one of the many little cafes down Degraves Street
Witches In Britches
84 Dudley StA theatre restaurant that is entertaining
Just a block a away is the famous Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant
105 habitants recommandent
Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant Melbourne
100 Victoria StreetJust a block a away is the famous Dracula's Cabaret Restaurant
Coconut House
477 Warrigal RdGreat Malaysian food a short walk away
Meatmaiden
195 Little Collins StStop here for some serious steak!
San Telmo
14 Meyers PlBook here for some traditional Argentinian food!
Elegant, old-fashioned, European-style cafe. Breakfast is excellent, and an ideal way to have a European experience…
58 habitants recommandent
The European
161 Spring StElegant, old-fashioned, European-style cafe. Breakfast is excellent, and an ideal way to have a European experience…
Cheery Chinese dumpling house over 2 levels, with standard mains, pink walls and basic seating. It has mythical status among us Melbournians! Don't expect anything other than just great dumplings!!!
8 habitants recommandent
Little Bourke Street
Little Bourke StreetCheery Chinese dumpling house over 2 levels, with standard mains, pink walls and basic seating. It has mythical status among us Melbournians! Don't expect anything other than just great dumplings!!!
Famous for dishing up some of the best dumplings in Melbourne's CBD. Go for the dumpling banquet if you're in the mood to chow down, or opt for the peking duck or drunken chicken they're renowned for.
89 habitants recommandent
HuTong
14-16 Market LnFamous for dishing up some of the best dumplings in Melbourne's CBD. Go for the dumpling banquet if you're in the mood to chow down, or opt for the peking duck or drunken chicken they're renowned for.
One of Melbourne's longest established & well known Greek restaurants. Owned by the same Greek family since 1978. Good for a late night Souvlaki!
119 habitants recommandent
Stalactites Restaurant
183 Lonsdale StOne of Melbourne's longest established & well known Greek restaurants. Owned by the same Greek family since 1978. Good for a late night Souvlaki!
Meals cooked on mini charcoal BBQs at the table in an industrial-chic spot with graffitied walls.
101 habitants recommandent
Hwaro Korean BBQ Restaurant
562 Little Bourke StMeals cooked on mini charcoal BBQs at the table in an industrial-chic spot with graffitied walls.
Allegro Restaurant
205 Collins StUnwind with The Westin Melbourne's Contemporary High Tea.
Italian Lunch, pre-theatre, dinner and supper seven days a week.
Their focus is on producing artisan handmade pastas as well as a mouth-watering selection of delicacies.
ARTUSI
3 Southgate AveItalian Lunch, pre-theatre, dinner and supper seven days a week.
Their focus is on producing artisan handmade pastas as well as a mouth-watering selection of delicacies.
A great place for finding good quality food, great taste, friendly service and OK prices. Menu tends towards the meaty end but the fish is great too, superbly grilled and even filleted if you wish.
9 habitants recommandent
Becco
25 Crossley StA great place for finding good quality food, great taste, friendly service and OK prices. Menu tends towards the meaty end but the fish is great too, superbly grilled and even filleted if you wish.
Bistro Guillaume
Whiteman StreetFresh, simple and delicious French food.
Bluestone
349 Flinders LnModern Australian - Beautiful presentation and friendly, not overly attentive service.
Convenient location and is well worth a visit when in the City. The "fusion" menu has something for everyone.
Bok Choy Tang
Convenient location and is well worth a visit when in the City. The "fusion" menu has something for everyone.
The chef is most certainly an artist as the combination of ingredients made each mouth full a sheer delight.
Bottega Restaurant
74 Bourke StThe chef is most certainly an artist as the combination of ingredients made each mouth full a sheer delight.
Burma Lane is located in the eastern part of Melbourne's downtown area near the financial district of the city. Food is Burmese inspired Asian food.
Burma Lane
118 Little Collins StBurma Lane is located in the eastern part of Melbourne's downtown area near the financial district of the city. Food is Burmese inspired Asian food.
Easy access. Menu varies offering house specials with wine for reasonable prices. Tucked away in one Melbourne's better known laneways.
15 habitants recommandent
Campari House
23-25 Hardware LnEasy access. Menu varies offering house specials with wine for reasonable prices. Tucked away in one Melbourne's better known laneways.
Huge range of food, and they cater to food allergies very well. Great for breakfast too!
Collins Kitchen
123 Collins StHuge range of food, and they cater to food allergies very well. Great for breakfast too!
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is a restaurant which operates from a converted fleet of three vintage trams in Melbourne. A tourist must do!
88 habitants recommandent
The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
125 Normanby RdThe Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is a restaurant which operates from a converted fleet of three vintage trams in Melbourne. A tourist must do!
The Courthouse Hotel is a classically styled Hotel offering a broad range of modern cuisine.
20 habitants recommandent
The Courthouse Hotel
86-90 Errol StThe Courthouse Hotel is a classically styled Hotel offering a broad range of modern cuisine.
Light setting with a chesterfield couch and a terrace, plus a broad menu from brekkie to tapas.
17 habitants recommandent
Downstairs Bistro & Lounge
215-217 Sturt StLight setting with a chesterfield couch and a terrace, plus a broad menu from brekkie to tapas.
Carefully-presented Modern Australian meals and tasting menus in a sleek, basement space with bar
19 habitants recommandent
EZARD
187 Flinders LnCarefully-presented Modern Australian meals and tasting menus in a sleek, basement space with bar
Mediterranean and Modern Australian food in a stylish dining area or on a terrace with river views.
Feddish Cafe/ Bar & Restaurant
Mediterranean and Modern Australian food in a stylish dining area or on a terrace with river views.
Modern pub grub with global flavours, served in a fashionable, warmly lit bar with exposed beams.
Jimbo & Rex
8 Whiteman StModern pub grub with global flavours, served in a fashionable, warmly lit bar with exposed beams.
Roomy, bright venue with casual vibe, tablecloths and coloured walls, for share plate-style dining.
KRI KRI Greek Restaurant
41 Little Bourke StRoomy, bright venue with casual vibe, tablecloths and coloured walls, for share plate-style dining.
Arts & Culture
HOYTS
La Trobe StreetClosest cinema. Visit hoyts.com.au to book.
Ponyfish Island
Cool bar on the river
Princess Theatre
163 Spring StCatch the latest performances
Drinks & Nightlife
The Queensberry Pour House
210 Queensberry StLocal pub
Cookie
252 Swanston StGreat little bar and restaurant
Rooftop Cinema
252 Swanston StIn the summer enjoy a roof top movie and a nice beverage!
Great pub to visit if you want to have a relaxing drink a short walk from the apartment
Prince Alfred Rooftop & Bar
191 Grattan StreetGreat pub to visit if you want to have a relaxing drink a short walk from the apartment
Melbourne Central Lion Hotel
211 La Trobe StAn interesting bar in Melbourne Central
Bridie O'Reilly's
62 Little Collins StMost cities in the world have an Irish bar why not sample one of Melbournes
The Elephant & Wheelbarrow
94-96 Bourke StA relaxed bar in the city
Little Red Pocket
422 Little Collins StA great cocktail bar with heaps of entertainment
RedLove
401 Swanston StreetWithin walking distance is this trendy club with great music
BaroqHouse
9-13 Drewery LnA great bar to have a sophisticate night out
Spice Market
Beaney LaneGood club if you are looking to meet new people
Hairy Canary
212 Little Collins StreetLovely Melbourne bar to enjoy some nice cocktails!
Madame Brussels
59 Bourke StA rather fancy terrace and public house!
An iconic institution... one of Melbourne's founding rooftop bars!
13 habitants recommandent
The Red Hummingbird
246 Russell StAn iconic institution... one of Melbourne's founding rooftop bars!
Hidden away just off of Little Bourke St (China Town) is Berlin Bar- an intimate little place to commune with some friends for pre-drinks, or even to end the night. East meets west at Berlin!
188 habitants recommandent
Berlin Bar
16 Corrs LnHidden away just off of Little Bourke St (China Town) is Berlin Bar- an intimate little place to commune with some friends for pre-drinks, or even to end the night. East meets west at Berlin!
Located within iconic George's building - a popular place on Friday and Saturday night. It's quite a nice place to go dancing and just chill out. It is cosy and comfortable.
8 habitants recommandent
Longroom
162-168 Collins StLocated within iconic George's building - a popular place on Friday and Saturday night. It's quite a nice place to go dancing and just chill out. It is cosy and comfortable.
Loop Roof is a rooftop cocktail bar and cafe/restaurant in an open air, exotic garden setting. With it's cutting-edge panoramic views, serving eclectic, modern food and inventive cocktails, a must see
27 habitants recommandent
Loop Roof
23 Meyers PlLoop Roof is a rooftop cocktail bar and cafe/restaurant in an open air, exotic garden setting. With it's cutting-edge panoramic views, serving eclectic, modern food and inventive cocktails, a must see
Melbourne's finest dedicated live jazz venue. Intimate, dimly lit room for live jazz and performing arts, plus cocktails and tapas.
22 habitants recommandent
Paris Cat Jazz Club
6 Goldie PlMelbourne's finest dedicated live jazz venue. Intimate, dimly lit room for live jazz and performing arts, plus cocktails and tapas.
Modern, 2-storey pub with polished timber floors, a stylish lounge bar and relaxed terrace seating.
146 Flinders St
146 Flinders StreetModern, 2-storey pub with polished timber floors, a stylish lounge bar and relaxed terrace seating.
Vast hall with cool, art deco-style design flourishes, dishing up German food with a twist.
8 habitants recommandent
Hophaus Euro Bar Bistro
3 Southgate AveVast hall with cool, art deco-style design flourishes, dishing up German food with a twist.
Essentials
Historic building and you can get free wifi if you are out and about
568 habitants recommandent
Bibliothèque d'État de Victoria
328 Swanston StHistoric building and you can get free wifi if you are out and about
ALDI Melbourne CBD
501 Swanston StAffordable groceries
Woolworths QV
Swanston StreetGroceries
Hometown Asian Supermarket
440 Elizabeth StAsian Groceries
KT Mart
515 Whitehorse RdSmall grocery store
If you wander down the other side of the city and need free wifi this is a great spot
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City Library
253 Flinders LnIf you wander down the other side of the city and need free wifi this is a great spot
Shopping
Emporium Melbourne
287 Lonsdale StMelbourne's latest shopping centre
San Churro QV
Swanston StreetRestaurant