Apartment hotelFlemington
Quest Flemington Central
1–2 bedrooms
About 13-minute walk to Flemington Racecourse. One-bedroom and two-bedroom executive apartments close to Flemington Racecourse and the Showgrounds.
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Accommodation near Flemington Racecourse
Flemington Racecourse is about 6 km north-west of the CBD, with a direct race-day train and trams along Racecourse Road, so you can stay in Flemington itself or anywhere along the tram and train lines.
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21 apartments within walking distance
Apartments near Flemington Racecourse
Real 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments closest to Flemington Racecourse, nearest first. Walking times are approximate. Tap any stay to check live prices and availability for your dates.
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Serviced apartmentParkville
Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments
1–2 bedrooms
About 12-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Near the Royal Melbourne and Children's hospitals, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.
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Apartment hotelDocklands
Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel
1–2 bedrooms
About 14-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Above Market Lane in The District Docklands, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.
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Serviced apartmentNorth Melbourne
Apartments on Flemington
1–2 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. One- and two-bedroom apartments with a tram stop at the door, near the Parkville hospitals.
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Holiday apartmentWest Melbourne
Spencer Street Apartments
1–2 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Apartments with balconies on Spencer Street, from one-bedroom executive to two-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts.
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Apartment hotelDocklands
Quest NewQuay
1–3 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Quest's largest Australian property, with apartments up to three bedrooms in the NewQuay precinct.
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The Sebel Residences Melbourne Docklands
1–3 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Residential-style apartments, including three-bedroom harbour-view apartments sleeping up to seven.
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Serviced apartmentDocklands
Accent Accommodation at Docklands
1–3 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. NewQuay waterfront apartments with full kitchens and laundries, in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts.
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Serviced apartmentNorth Melbourne
RNR Serviced Apartments North
1–2 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. One-bedroom, two-bedroom and premier two-bedroom apartments, plus accessible units.
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Docklands Prestige Apartments
1–3 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Apartments in a Caravel Lane building near Harbour Town, from one to three bedrooms.
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AKOM at Docklands
1–3 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. From executive one-bedrooms to three-bedroom, two-bathroom harbour-view units.
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ACD Apartments Docklands
1–3 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Self-contained serviced apartments near Harbour Town; three-bedroom units have two bathrooms.
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The Sebel Melbourne Docklands
1–2 bedrooms
About 15-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. One- and two-bedroom apartments, some with balconies and water views.
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Docklands Private Collection of Apartments
1–2 bedrooms
About 16-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Managed private apartments across NewQuay and Digital Harbour, including two-bedroom harbour-view apartments.
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Apartment hotelWest Melbourne
Melbourne City Apartment Hotel
1 bedroom
About 16-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. West Melbourne apartment hotel with one-bedroom king apartments.
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La Trobe Residences
2 bedrooms
About 16-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Two-bedroom serviced apartments next to Marvel Stadium, including family and penthouse layouts.
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Melbourne Private Apartments - 915 Collins Street
1–3 bedrooms
About 17-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Privately owned waterfront apartments at Collins Wharf, from one to three bedrooms.
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Serviced apartmentWest Melbourne
Lumina Suites
1–2 bedrooms
About 17-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. One- and two-bedroom apartments on Batman Street near Flagstaff Gardens.
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Melbourne Private Apartments - 883-889 Collins Street
2–3 bedrooms
About 17-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Two- and three-bedroom apartments with harbour or bay views, including a top-floor sub-penthouse.
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Holiday apartmentBrunswick
StayCentral Brunswick Vibe
2 bedrooms
About 17-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Two-bedroom apartment of about 65 sqm at the city end of Sydney Road.
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Quest Docklands
1–2 bedrooms
About 17-minute tram or taxi ride to Flemington Racecourse. Serviced apartment hotel on Bourke Street, a short walk from Marvel Stadium.
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The closest apartments to Flemington are in Flemington and North Melbourne; apartments in Parkville, West Melbourne and the CBD are a short tram or train ride away.
Getting to the races
On race days, special trains run from Southern Cross and Flinders Street to Flemington Racecourse station. Tram 57 runs along Racecourse Road, and trams 59 and 19 serve nearby streets.
When to book
The Melbourne Cup Carnival in early November is the busiest week — book months ahead. The Royal Melbourne Show at the Showgrounds next door runs in late September.
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Frequently asked questions
Where should I stay for the Melbourne Cup?
Flemington and North Melbourne are the closest; the CBD gives you the most choice and a direct race-day train.
How do I get from the CBD to Flemington Racecourse?
Take the race-day train from Southern Cross or Flinders Street, or tram 57 towards Racecourse Road.
Reviewed 3 November 2026 by the Melbourne Penthouse Apartments editorial team · How we review stays