Melbourne's budget accommodation options can be found in two main areas, namely in the City Centre and in the seaside suburb of St Kilda. However, outside these two areas, there are also several popular budget options in bohemian Fitzroy, South Melbourne, and Windsor.

    * Melbourne Metro YHA is an award winning hostel located on the city fringe, close to major attractions including the Queen Victoria Market and Zoo. This funky hostel is a great place to stay when visiting Melbourne.

    * Melbourne Oasis YHA is an oasis in a bustling city, with no bunk beds you are guaranteed a good nights sleep. Enjoy the sunny gazebo garden, regular $2 pancake breakfasts and weekly activities.

    * Nomads Melbourne Backpackers Hostel & Industry Bar & Lounge, 196-198 Beckett St, 9328 4383, Free phone 1800 666237, [66]. Shared dorm accommodation from $19, Doubles from $70. Comes with a free meal every night. bookings@nomadsmelbourne.com

    * All Nations Backpackers Hostel, 2 Spencer St, 9620 1022, 1800 666237 (info@allnations.com, fax 9620 1033), [67]. 24-hour reception. Dorm beds from $19, single $38, double $48.

    * Claremont Guest House, in an historic 1886 building. Rated a 3 Star Guest House by AAAT, and is a multiple winner of Hostelworld's monthly 'Best Hostel in Australia' award as voted by backpackers. Free Wi-fi. Free breakfast. Public transport at the door. [68]

Please note that around the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix (late March) and other international events, hostel accommodation is booked out and some hostels raise their prices. Be sure to book ahead.

Mid-range

Accommodation in this price bracket can mostly be found in the city centre. There are however options scattered throughout the suburbs.

    * Jika International Motel - Melbourne - Fairfield, Melbourne 3078. Located just 6km from Melbourne CBD. [69] Phone +61 3 9481 2822 Fax +61 3 9489 8819 [70].
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    * Golden Chain Motels - Melbourne' has many locations in Melbourne and surrounding area serving quality accommodation at affordable prices. Map [71]

    * Travelodge Southbank Melbourne Hotel, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006. Great location, quality accommodation at affordable prices. Parking available. Telephone: +61 3 8696 9600, Facsimile: +61 3 9690 1160 [72]

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The City Centre remains the main area for this category of accommodation.

The Blackman - An Art Series Hotel, 452 ST.KILDA ROAD, Melbourne, +61-3-"9039 1444.[73] Located on St. Kilda Road, The Blackman Hotel is a five-star luxury boutique with 207 rooms. The hotel was named for Artist Charles Blackman and was built within and above the historic Airlie Mansion.

    * The Como Melbourne, 630 Chapel Street, ☎ +61 3 9825 2222. This chic South Yarra hotel is located on fashionable Chapel Street, only minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Providing easy access to a lively array of dining, entertainment and boutique shopping.  Como Melbourne
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    * Citigate Melbourne, 270 Flingers Street, ☎ +61 3 9654 6888,  Citigate Melbourne hotel offers contemporary Melbourne city accommodation on Flinders Street, opposite the historic Flinders Street Station. The Flinders Street hotel is close to all Melbourne’s has to offer.  Citigate Melbourne
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    * Citadines on Bourke Melbourne, 131–135 Bourke Street, ☎ +61 3 9039 8888 (fax: +61 3 9039 8899). Located in the heart of the city's CBDwith easy access to major business offices, shopping precints, popular attractions and well-knowned restaurants. Apartments available ranges from studios to two-bedroom executives, have separate living and dining areas. It also offers a flexible menu. 

    * The Langham Melbourne Hotel, 1 Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC 3006, ☎ +61 3 8696 8888. The Langham Melbourne hotel offers luxurious Melbourne city accommodation behind the high end Southgate shopping mall, opposite the historic Flinders Street Station. The Langham Melbourne Hotel was the only Australian hotel in Travel and Leisure magazine's list of the world's 100 best hotels (2009). The Langham's Chuan Spa also achieved 'Top Hotel Spa' status in Travel + Leisure USA's 2009 World’s Best Awards readers survey. 

    * Hotel Lindrum, 26 Flinders Street, ☎ +61 3 9668 1111. Hotel Lindrum is a luxurious Melbourne boutique hotel offering stylish accommodation and facilities located in the heart of cosmopolitan Melbourne. Close to all fashion, dining, sporting and cultural attractions.  Hotel Lindrum Melbourne
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    * Quay West Suites Melbourne, 26 Southgate Avenue, ☎ +61 3 9693 6000. Quay West Suites Melbourne
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    * The Sebel Melbourne, 394 Collins Street, ☎ +61 3 9211 6600. Melbourne CBD hotel located on the corner of Queens Street and Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne’s business district. Elegantly restored this 19th century former bank is now an historic Melbourne CBD hotel.  Sebel Hotel Melbourne
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    * Clarion Suites Gateway, 1 William Street, ☎ +61 3 9296 8888. checkin: 14:00; checkout: 11:00. Recently refurbished Melbourne CBD hotel which is overlooking the Yarra River and is located in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district. All suite and 4,5 stars Melbourne CBD hotel. (-37.819375,144.9598) edit

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