Vacation rentals in Melbourne

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Apartment in Fitzroy

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 287 reviews

Top Floor Home in Award-Winning New Fitzroy Building

An open kitchen, dining and living area that incorporates a protected sun-drenched outdoor terrace. A big bedroom and a modern sleek bathroom with washer and dryer. New and super comfy bed and bedding and lots of wardrobe space for longer stays. Stylish decor throughout filled with quirky design and happy heathy plants. Fully equipped with quality crockery, cutlery, glassware and every kitchen utensil, pot and pan has been considered. This apartment is set on the border of Fitzroy and Collingwood - meters away from the vibrant Smith St and Brunswick St. This neighbourhood is filled with hidden cafes, restaurants, bars and quirky shops. The CBD is a short tram or bus ride away. In the heart of vibrant Fitzroy and Collingwood, everything is within walking distance. The apartment is on the top floor (5th) of a new and award winning building and every detail has been considered for a complete stay. Overlooking all the little cottages, homes and former factories with views all the way to the mountains. The pictures I've posted here really speak for themselves - you'll feel spoilt in this warm, comfortable home. Ask the host, a hospitality professional, for recommendations of must-go, must-see, and must-eat-at places in this lively neighbourhood. Set on the border of Fitzroy and Collingwood, vibrant Smith Street and Brunswick Street are only metres away. I will check you in personally - 24/7 late in to the night/after midnight - AT NO EXTRA COST. You will just have to inform me and I will be there to check you in. Sometimes, an early check-in before 3pm is available too as long as the cleaners have finished and the apartment is ready.

2 – 9 Sept

$1,640 AUD total
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Loft in Richmond

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 239 reviews

Warehouse Loft Convenient location. Late checkout

Entire open-plan loft apartment in the heart of Richmond. *Late checkout availabe on request, no extra charge. Set back from Bridge Rd is this hidden gem with a magnificent communal courtyard with fountains and sitting areas for you to enjoy. Perfect base for exploring inner city Richmond and beyond. Walking distance to cafes, restaurants, nightlife, supermarket, gourmet foods, farmers market and trams. Easy access by tram to Melbourne CBD, MCG, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena and Tennis Centre

23 – 30 July

$1,199 AUD total
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Apartment in Fitzroy

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 599 reviews

Fantastic Fitzroy Garden Apartment

THE SPACE Ground floor light filled inner city Fitzroy apartment located in the Heritage Listed Cairo Building with private courtyard garden in central but quiet location. Modern equipped kitchen, heater/cooling fan & polished timber floors. The bathroom has a shower over bath, vanity & washing machine. The private courtyard contains outdoor furniture, market umbrella and a lush garden. Stroll to the CBD, MCG, Queen Vic Market etc. Serviced by 3 tram routes and minutes from the Free Zone.

20 – 27 Aug

$1,250 AUD total

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Stay near Melbourne's top sights

Melbourne Central313 locals recommend
Crown Melbourne615 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market957 locals recommend
Melbourne Cricket Ground976 locals recommend
Royal Exhibition Building189 locals recommend
South Melbourne Market431 locals recommend

Other great accommodation in Melbourne

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Apartment in Melbourne

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

Shopping, Cafes, Lovable Melbourne - Spacious Apt.

19 – 26 May

$1,228 AUD total
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Apartment in Richmond

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 396 reviews

Sunny Warehouse Studio with NYC Vibe near Swan Street

14 – 21 June

$1,124 AUD total
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Apartment in Melbourne

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews

Apartment Melbourne CBD Liverpool Street

15 – 22 Sept

$1,395 AUD total
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Guest suite in Fitzroy

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 300 reviews

Bach Lane studio apartment, on the park in Fitzroy

10 – 17 May

$943 AUD total
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Guesthouse in Fitzroy North

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 339 reviews

The Stables, Fitzroy Nth - spacious, light filled

14 – 21 Mar

$968 AUD total
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Apartment in Melbourne

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 344 reviews

Comfortable Studio Apartment near Parliament House

8 – 15 Sept

$1,254 AUD total
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Loft in Melbourne

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 434 reviews

Central City Warehouse Apartment

11 – 18 Sept

$1,825 AUD total
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Apartment in Fitzroy

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Comfy and bright apartment ...when location counts

24 – 31 Aug

$1,142 AUD total
Guest favourite

Apartment in Fitzroy

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 159 reviews

65sqm New modern apartment, close to everything.

7 – 14 Aug

$961 AUD total
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Apartment in Melbourne

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

Elegant & Stylish Apartment on St Kilda Road

20 – 27 June

$1,008 AUD total
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Apartment in Southbank

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviews

Tallest building in Australia - 62nd floor 1BR

27 Aug – 3 Sept

$1,444 AUD total
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Guesthouse in Carlton North

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Rathdowne Retreat

17 – 24 July

$1,147 AUD total

Quick stats about holiday rentals in Melbourne

Total rentals

20K properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

7.5K properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

5.7K properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

2.5K properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

8.6K properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

561K reviews

Your guide to Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne

The second-biggest city in Australia after Sydney, Melbourne is the capital of Victoria as well as being widely considered the cultural capital of Australia. The city is home to scores of edgy contemporary art galleries, plenty of striking street art, and an arts precinct that encompasses world-class galleries and museums, ballet and theatre companies, and performing arts centres. Melburnians would argue their hometown is the food capital of the country as well, with thousands of hip cafés, destination restaurants, and locavore wine bars to choose from.

Melbourne’s city centre is a tight grid of grand Victorian-era buildings and modern high rises, while its suburbs spread out along the shores of Port Phillip Bay and sprawl far inland. Check out the famous laneways between city blocks to discover a tiny hidden bar, or head to inner-city neighbourhoods such as Carlton to soak up fine Italian food and coffee; upmarket Toorak and South Yarra for designer shopping; the funky adjoining suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood for more cool bars and indie fashion; or beachside St Kilda.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Melbourne

Melbourne’s weather is notoriously unpredictable. The local joke is that you can experience four seasons in one day. What starts as a warm sunny morning could turn cold and rainy by lunchtime, then hot and bright in the late afternoon. In summer, you’ll enjoy a string of warm to hot days, but come prepared for all weather. The heat usually lingers into March, when the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival draws food lovers from around the country.

By the time the Melbourne International Comedy Festival opens in late March, the autumnal days will be brisk and the nights chilly. While it rarely snows, Melbourne’s winter is still icy. It’s the season for taking in a show in the city’s theatre district; an arts performance at the Rising festival, from late May; or new cinema at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August.


Top things to do in Melbourne

Chapel Street shopping precinct

This shopping street in Melbourne’s inner east is so long it runs through three suburbs. You could easily spend the day drifting along Chapel Street checking out everything from thrift stores to high-end fashion and homewares stores, with plenty of cool bars and cafés for breaks along the way.

The markets

Melburnians are mad for markets. You’ll find the city’s artists and designers showcasing their handiwork at the Rose Street Market in Fitzroy on Saturdays and Sundays. The St Kilda Esplanade Market features arts and crafts every Sunday, then there are council-run markets in Prahran for organic food from Tuesday to Sunday.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

A 35-minute drive from central Melbourne, this leading art museum brings together some amazing Australian modern and contemporary art in striking modernist galleries. There’s also a sculpture park and plaza set within heritage-listed gardens.

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