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Crown Melbourne stands on the southern bank of the Yarra, a short walk from the city centre. Three hotels are part of the complex and five more stand in Southbank and South Wharf.

See the staysPlan the evening
Rowers on the Yarra River with parkland and Melbourne city towers behind
Photo: Donaldytong, CC BY-SA 3.0

The city in short

The evening precinct in Melbourne is Crown Melbourne, on the southern bank of the Yarra River and a short walk from the central city by the venue's own account. It opened in June 1994 and has three hotels of its own.

Five more stays in this guide stand in Southbank and South Wharf, between 10 and 13 minutes away on foot. Arts Centre Melbourne, NGV International and the Melbourne Skydeck are in the same part of town.

Getting there

  • Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is 22 km from the city.
  • No train or tram runs to the airport. The Skybus links it with Southern Cross Station every 15 minutes between 4 am and 1 am, and the trip takes about 35 minutes.
  • Trams are free inside the central city and Docklands zone. Outside it you need a myki, a reusable smart card.
  • Trains and some trams and buses run through the night on Fridays and Saturdays.

Where to stay

Closest to the venue first. Walking times are measured routes, not the hotel's own claim.

Side by side

An empty cell means we could not confirm it from an official source.

StayWhere it sitsWalkRoomsPoolParking
Crown Towers MelbournePart of the complex3 min481Indoor, heatedPaid
Crown Metropol MelbournePart of the complex5 min658Indoor, 27th floorPaid
Crown Promenade MelbournePart of the complex6 min465IndoorPaid
Adina Melbourne SouthbankA walk away10 min220Indoor, heatedOff-site, paid
Pan Pacific MelbourneA walk away10 minPaid
Novotel Melbourne South WharfA walk away11 min347Paid
The Langham, MelbourneA walk away11 min387Indoor, heatedValet or public
Quay West Suites MelbourneA walk away13 min100Lap poolUndercover

Evening plan

A Southbank evening at Crown Melbourne

Champagne at three, dinner by the river, mini golf or karaoke and a lounge that stays open late.

Sources

  1. Tourism Australia: Guide to Melbourne
  2. City of Melbourne: Travel essentials
  3. City of Melbourne: Public transport
  4. Crown Melbourne: About us
  5. Crown Melbourne: Dress standards
  6. Crown Melbourne: Atrium Bar
  7. City of Melbourne: Arts Centre Melbourne
  8. City of Melbourne: NGV International
  9. City of Melbourne: Melbourne Skydeck

Pages opened on 13 October 2026. Hours and rules change, so confirm with the venue or hotel before you go.