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Perfectly located in Melbourne CBD, near popular local attractions like Rod Laver Arena, Federation Square, the Regent Theatre and the Princess Theatre, Novotel Melbourne on Collins is the perfect choice of accommodation for experiencing everything this vibrant capital city has to offer.
Most attractions, including Etihad Stadium, Her Majesty's Theatre and variety of shopping and dining destinations, are just a short walk or tram ride from the hotel. See also our GUIDE MAP
If you would like further recommendations on things to see and do or require assistance with arranging tours, tickets and transportation or simply where to go for sightseeings around Melbourne, our friendly Concierge is at your service.
Popular nearby local attractions include:
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Collins234
Shop like a local in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Just a few steps from the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, Collins234 is small enough to make short visits easy, and large enough to find that special item you’ve been searching for. Browse iconic local and international fashion…MORE INFOCollins234
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
The birthplace of Australian Football and Test Cricket was built in 1853 and remains today Australia’s most iconic sporting venue. Nearly four million people per year visit to take in Test matches and…MORE INFOMelbourne Cricket Ground
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St. Collins Lane
The Food Hall has just arrived at St. Collins Lane - check out the new restaurants by visiting today! We’re welcoming Sushi Boto , Saint Dreux , Meat the Challenge and Poke Workshop to the new Food Hall. St Collins Lane is Melbourne's…MORE INFOSt. Collins Lane
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Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere where you can find fresh meat, fish and dairy products, seasoned fruits and get some lunch. Try your luck and find a…MORE INFOQueen Victoria Market
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Block Arcade
This heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne CBD was built in 1891 with opulently designed indoor spaces meant to resemble the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. Listed as a National Trust and on the register of the National Estate, it…MORE INFOBlock Arcade
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National Gallery of Victoria
Housed in a magnificent stone and concrete building protected by a moat, Australia’s oldest public art museum features ancient and modern works from the Eastern and Western hemispheres, including paintings…MORE INFONational Gallery of Victoria
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Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne is both a defining Melbourne landmark and Australian largest performing arts centre. It consists of Theatres Building, the Hamer Hall concert venue and the Sidney Myer Music Bow,…MORE INFOArts Centre Melbourne
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Royal Exhibition Building
The grand Royal Exhibition Building is the only surviving Great Hall in the world; it was constructed as an exhibition space and still being used for that purpose. The design for the dome over Royal…MORE INFORoyal Exhibition Building
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Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance was opened in 1934 in memory of Australians who served in global conflicts throughout nation’s history. It was inspired by a classical architecture and build by veterans of…MORE INFOShrine of Remembrance
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State Library of Victoria
Melbourne’s landmark, the State Library is a stunning 19 th - century building with some of the city’s most beautiful heritage interiors. The State Library…MORE INFOState Library of Victoria
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Chinatown Melbourne
Chinatown represents Asian culture with its restaurants, cultural venues, businesses and places of worship since the arrival of Chinese immigrants back in 1850s during the Victorian gold rush.MORE INFOChinatown Melbourne
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Royal Botanic Gardens
Boasting nearly a hectare of stunning, meticulously landscaped gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens showcases a fascinating variety of plants from Australia and around the world. There is also a shop where visitors can purchase gardening tools,…MORE INFORoyal Botanic Gardens
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Eureka Skydeck
Ascend nearly 1,000 feet to the top of the iconic Eureka Tower to take in stunning panoramic 360-degree views of Melbourne and beyond. The highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere also features the jaw dropping Edge Experience…MORE INFOEureka Skydeck
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Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is a great destination if you travel to Melbourne with kids. It will take you on an interactive adventure all the way to the depths of the…MORE INFOSea Life Melbourne Aquarium
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ACMI
ACMI is one of the Australia’s major learning, cultural, leisure and tourism destinations. Located two steps away from the Novotel Melbourne on Collins right in the middle of Federation Square, ACMI is an iconic for celebrating moving images…MORE INFOACMI
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Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria from the natural environment to culture and history. Melbourne Museum is famous for hosting a complete skeleton of a blue whale, a living rainforest, an Aboriginal…MORE INFOMelbourne Museum
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Collins234
Shop like a local in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Just a few steps from the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, Collins234 is small enough to make short visits easy, and large enough to find that special item you’ve been searching for. Browse iconic local and international fashion brands, enjoy a coffee and a book at one of Australia’s largest bookstores, get alterations made on a favourite outfit, or visit one of the many specialty stores for a last-minute gift.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
The birthplace of Australian Football and Test Cricket was built in 1853 and remains today Australia’s most iconic sporting venue. Nearly four million people per year visit to take in Test matches and AFL (Australian Football League) games. It's also been a top place to catch concerts by stars like Madonna, the Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson. Enjoy your favorite game at the MCG
St. Collins Lane
The Food Hall has just arrived at St. Collins Lane - check out the new restaurants by visiting today!
We’re welcoming Sushi Boto, Saint Dreux, Meat the Challenge and Poke Workshop to the new Food Hall.
St Collins Lane is Melbourne's upscale shopping destination for luxury international and local brands.
Located on the former Australia On Collins site, the centre creates a pedestrian link between Collins Street and Little Collins Street and features luxury brands including Furla, TAG Heuer and Coach, MJ Bale to name but a few.
Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere where you can find fresh meat, fish and dairy products, seasoned fruits and get some lunch. Try your luck and find a treasure among locally-made clothing, jewellery, handcrafts, homewares and souvenirs.
Block Arcade
This heritage shopping arcade in Melbourne CBD was built in 1891 with opulently designed indoor spaces meant to resemble the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. Listed as a National Trust and on the register of the National Estate, it is most well known for housing the largest mosaic floor area in Australia and a magnificent etched glass roof with decorative wrought iron and timber supports. Today, the Arcade is home to a range of high-end retailers, cafés and restaurants.
National Gallery of Victoria
Housed in a magnificent stone and concrete building protected by a moat, Australia’s oldest public art museum features ancient and modern works from the Eastern and Western hemispheres, including paintings by Picasso, Renoir, and van Gogh. Vist the National Gallery of Victoria.
Arts Centre Melbourne
Arts Centre Melbourne is both a defining Melbourne landmark and Australian largest performing arts centre. It consists of Theatres Building, the Hamer Hall concert venue and the Sidney Myer Music Bow, where it stages more than 4400 performances.
Royal Exhibition Building
The grand Royal Exhibition Building is the only surviving Great Hall in the world; it was constructed as an exhibition space and still being used for that purpose.
The design for the dome over Royal Exhibition Building was inspired by Brunelleschi’s cathedral dome in Florence. The dome is occasionally lit at night, and could be seen for miles hovering over Melbourne’s rooftops.
Shrine of Remembrance
The Shrine of Remembrance was opened in 1934 in memory of Australians who served in global conflicts throughout nation’s history. It was inspired by a classical architecture and build by veterans of the First World War.
State Library of Victoria
Melbourne’s landmark, the State Library is a stunning 19th- century building with some of the city’s most beautiful heritage interiors.
The State Library holds a collection of over two million books, hundreds of thousands of newspapers, manuscripts, pictures and maps, masses of video, audio and digital material.
You can also visit one of the free galleries: the Keith Murdoch Gallery, Cowen Gallery and Dome Galleries.
Chinatown Melbourne
Chinatown represents Asian culture with its restaurants, cultural venues, businesses and places of worship since the arrival of Chinese immigrants back in 1850s during the Victorian gold rush.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Boasting nearly a hectare of stunning, meticulously landscaped gardens, the Royal Botanic Gardens showcases a fascinating variety of plants from Australia and around the world. There is also a shop where visitors can purchase gardening tools, accessories and home decor.
Eureka Skydeck
Ascend nearly 1,000 feet to the top of the iconic Eureka Tower to take in stunning panoramic 360-degree views of Melbourne and beyond. The highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere also features the jaw dropping
Edge Experience – a glass-bottomed cube that suspends visitors almost 300 meters above the sidewalk.
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne Aquarium is a great destination if you travel to Melbourne with kids. It will take you on an interactive adventure all the way to the depths of the ocean.
Created in collaboration with Disney Pixar Finding Dory and Friends is the first aquarium exhibit that features magical moments from the popular kid’s movie Finding Dory.
ACMI
ACMI is one of the Australia’s major learning, cultural, leisure and tourism destinations. Located two steps away from the Novotel Melbourne on Collins right in the middle of Federation Square, ACMI is an iconic for celebrating moving images in all its forms – film, games, television and digital culture.
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum explores life in Victoria from the natural environment to culture and history. Melbourne Museum is famous for hosting a complete skeleton of a blue whale, a living rainforest, an Aboriginal Cultural Centre and an IMAX theatre on site.
