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Hotels & Apartments near Rod Laver Arena

Rod Laver Arena sits in the Melbourne Park precinct on the edge of the CBD, so you can stay within a short walk of it in the city, East Melbourne, Richmond or Southbank.

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The short answer

The closest apartments to Rod Laver Arena are in East Melbourne, Jolimont, Richmond and the eastern end of the CBD — most are a 10–20 minute walk, and trams on Flinders Street run straight past the precinct.

Where to stay for concerts and the Australian Open

Melbourne Park hosts the Australian Open each January and concerts at Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena all year. The precinct is next to the MCG, so on big nights the whole area is busy.

For a walk home after a late show, East Melbourne and Jolimont are the quietest option, the eastern CBD around Flinders and Exhibition streets has the most choice, and Richmond and Cremorne put you on the Swan Street dining strip.

Getting there

Trams 70 and 75 run along Flinders Street and stop at Rod Laver Arena; the free CBD tram zone covers the city end. Richmond station and Jolimont station are each a short walk away.

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Guest questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest accommodation to Rod Laver Arena?

Apartments in Jolimont, East Melbourne and on Flinders Street at the eastern end of the CBD are the closest, roughly a 10–15 minute walk.

Is it easy to walk from the CBD to Rod Laver Arena?

Yes. From Flinders Street Station it is about a 15-minute walk along the river through Birrarung Marr.

When should I book for the Australian Open?

Book as early as possible — apartments near Melbourne Park fill quickly for January, especially for the second week and finals.

Reviewed 3 November 2026 by the Melbourne Penthouse Apartments editorial team · How we review stays