Melbourne

A curated guide to Melbourne, Australia: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens 4.8★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Shrine of Remembrance 4.8★ (9,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. ACMI 4.7★ (6,400 reviews) · Art museum
  4. ArtVo 4.7★ (5,300 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Metartworld 4.7★ (2,200 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Fitzroy Gardens 4.7★ (7,100 reviews) · Park
  7. National Gallery of Victoria 4.7★ (26,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Melbourne Museum 4.6★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. Izakaya Domo 4.8★ (2,900 reviews) · Japanese
  2. Patricia Coffee Brewers 4.8★ (4,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  3. La Cucina Melbourne 4.7★ (4,600 reviews) · Italian
  4. Gimlet 4.6★ (2,200 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Brother Baba Budan 4.5★ (3,400 reviews) · Coffee shop
  6. Auction Rooms Cafe | Coffee North Melbourne 4.4★ (2,700 reviews) · Cafe
  7. Farmer's Daughters 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Brick Lane Melbourne 4.4★ (2,800 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Eau De Vie Melbourne 4.6★ (2,200 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. State of Grace 4.6★ (3,200 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. Rooftop Bar 4.4★ (1,700 reviews) · Bar
  4. Beneath Driver Lane 4.6★ (1,400 reviews) · Bar
  5. Union Electric Bar & Rooftop 4.6★ (1,100 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Melbourne?

With 21 notable sights and 18 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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