Melbourne’s busiest week: the Boxing Day Test at the MCG and New Year’s Eve fireworks over the city. Here’s where to stay for both.
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Real 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments closest to the MCG, nearest first. Walking times are approximate. Tap any stay to check live prices and availability for your dates.
Serviced apartmentAbout 8-minute walk to the MCG. Self-contained apartments across three buildings in leafy East Melbourne, a short walk through Yarra Park to the MCG.
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Apartment hotelAbout 8-minute walk to the MCG. Beside Yarra Park in Jolimont, minutes on foot from the MCG; one-bedroom suites plus two-bedroom dual-key family layouts.
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Serviced apartmentAbout 9-minute walk to the MCG. Small boutique building near Fitzroy Gardens with two-bedroom family and deluxe apartments sleeping four.
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Apartment hotelAbout 12-minute walk to the MCG. Punt Road aparthotel near Richmond station, a short walk to the MCG, AAMI Park and Swan Street.
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Serviced apartmentAbout 17-minute walk to the MCG. Small apartment property in central Richmond between the Bridge Road and Swan Street shopping strips.
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Apartment hotelAbout 17-minute walk to the MCG. Paris end of Flinders Lane, with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments of up to 86 sqm.
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Serviced apartmentAbout 18-minute walk to the MCG. One-bedroom apartments with sofa beds, some with city views, close to Yarra Park and the MCG.
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Apartment hotelAbout 20-minute walk to the MCG. Paris-end Exhibition Street apartments with designer kitchens, separate lounge-dining areas and laundries.
See rates on Booking.com →Serviced apartmentAbout 20-minute walk to the MCG. Bridge Road apartments with two- and three-bedroom options that include parking.
See rates on Booking.com →Serviced apartmentAbout 21-minute walk to the MCG. Flinders Lane two-bedroom apartments, including penthouses, with full kitchens and in-unit laundry.
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Apartment hotelAbout 21-minute walk to the MCG. Pet-friendly suites with full kitchens on Victoria Street, including a three-bedroom family suite.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 23-minute walk to the MCG. At the Spring Street end of Little Bourke Street; studios plus one- and two-bedroom apartments.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 23-minute walk to the MCG. In the Bourke Street theatre precinct near Parliament House, with one- and two-bedroom apartments.
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Apartment hotelAbout 24-minute walk to the MCG. Apartment hotel with one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments a short walk from Southbank Promenade.
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Apartment hotelAbout 24-minute walk to the MCG. 83-apartment Quest opened in 2023 near Smith Street; bedroom apartments have full kitchens and laundry.
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Apartment hotelAbout 24-minute walk to the MCG. One- and two-bedroom apartments on City Road, close to Southgate and the Arts Precinct.
See rates on Booking.com →Holiday apartmentAbout 25-minute walk to the MCG. Furnished one-bedroom queen apartments in the Southpoint building on Kavanagh Street.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 25-minute walk to the MCG. Standard and executive one- and two-bedroom apartments on the South Melbourne side of Southbank.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 25-minute walk to the MCG. Mid-CBD Flinders Lane laneway location with studios, one-bedroom and open-plan two-bedroom apartments.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 25-minute walk to the MCG. Tucked off Little Bourke Street in Chinatown, with one-bedroom units and adjoining two-bedroom apartments.
See rates on Booking.com →Serviced apartmentAbout 25-minute walk to the MCG. Serviced residence on Elizabeth Street near Melbourne Central, with one-bedroom executive apartments.
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Holiday apartmentAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. Furnished two-bedroom apartment in a St Kilda Road residential building near Albert Park.
See rates on Booking.com →Holiday apartmentAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. Three-bedroom holiday apartment inside Eureka Tower with an extra fold-out bed.
See rates on Booking.com →Holiday apartmentAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. One- and two-bedroom apartments on the upper levels of the Elm building.
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Holiday apartmentAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. One- to three-bedroom apartments in Eureka Tower, Melbourne's landmark residential skyscraper.
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Serviced apartmentAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. On the Swan Street dining strip, an easy walk to the MCG, AAMI Park and Rod Laver Arena.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. One-bedroom and two-bedroom two-bathroom apartments with full kitchens.
See rates on Booking.com →Apartment hotelAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. Russell Street tower beside Chinatown; one- and two-bedroom apartments with king beds.
See rates on Booking.com →Serviced apartmentAbout 26-minute walk to the MCG. One- and two-bedroom apartments, including sky-high floors, in the Australia 108 tower.
See rates on Booking.com →For the Boxing Day Test (Australia v New Zealand, 26–30 December 2026), stay in the CBD east end — Adina Flinders Street is about 15 minutes’ walk to the MCG. For New Year’s Eve, choose a high floor: the level-87 Eureka Tower penthouse and the level-40 Shadow Play sub-penthouse in Southbank look over the city, and Docklands apartments sit beside the Victoria Harbour celebration area. Book a stay covering both and you get cricket and fireworks in one trip.
| Stay | Bedrooms | Walk to the MCG | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adina Flinders Street | 3 | About 15 min | Opposite Federation Square, through Birrarung Marr |
| Sofitel Melbourne on Collins | – | About 15 min | Via Treasury and Fitzroy gardens |
| Flinders Landing Penthouse | 2 | About 18 min | Flinders Lane dinners after stumps |
| Richmond Penthouse with City Views | 2 | Tram or train | Close to the MCG with secure parking |
Midnight fireworks in recent years have been launched from rooftops across the CBD, so a high floor facing the city gives the best chance of seeing several at once. Exact views depend on which way the apartment faces — ask the host before you book.
| Stay | Floor | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Tower Top-Floor Penthouse | Level 87 | Highest residential view over the CBD skyline |
| Shadow Play Sub-Penthouse (Level 40) | Level 40 | City and bay outlook from western Southbank |
| Panoramic Skyview Penthouse | Level 51 | Sweeping skyline views |
| Flinders Street Panoramic Penthouse | Level 15 | City, river and bay views plus a terrace |
| Collins Street Waterfront Sub-Penthouse | Top floor | Beside the Victoria Harbour celebration area |
PenthouseThree bedrooms and three bathrooms on level 87 of Melbourne’s best-known residential tower.
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Sub-penthouseTop-floor three-bed sub-penthouse with harbour and bay views.
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Rooftop penthouseFour-bedroom rooftop penthouse next to Marvel Stadium.
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PenthouseThree-bedroom penthouse in the Prima Pearl tower, steps from Crown and the river.
View apartment →Apartment hotelTop-floor three-bed penthouse opposite Federation Square.
View apartment →Photo: The original uploader was Decryption512 at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Australia play New Zealand at the MCG from 26 to 30 December 2026.
In recent years there have been family fireworks at 9.30pm in Celebration Zones and the main display at midnight. Check the City of Melbourne website for the confirmed 2026 times and locations.
Usually not. Most apartment buildings and hosts prohibit parties, especially on New Year’s Eve, and can charge penalties or cancel the stay.
Reviewed 31 October 2026 by the Melbourne Penthouse Apartments editorial team · How we review stays
