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Where to Stay for the Australian Open 2027: Apartments and Penthouses Near Melbourne Park

The Australian Open 2027 runs from 11 to 31 January at Melbourne Park. Here is where to stay so you can walk to the tennis.

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Quick answer

Stay in the east end of the CBD, near Federation Square and Flinders Street, to walk to Melbourne Park in 12–20 minutes along the river through Birrarung Marr. Our closest pick is Adina Flinders Street’s three-bedroom skyline penthouse at 88 Flinders Street. Southbank (Eureka Tower) is about 20 minutes on foot, and Richmond is a short tram or train ride. Book early — the main draw (17–31 January) is Melbourne’s busiest fortnight for accommodation.

Australian Open 2027 dates

  • Opening Week (qualifying and events): Monday 11 – Saturday 16 January 2027
  • Main draw: Sunday 17 – Sunday 31 January 2027
  • Finals weekend: women’s final Saturday 30 January, men’s final Sunday 31 January
  • Venue: Melbourne Park — Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena and outside courts

Best apartments for walking to the tennis

These are the stays on our site closest to Melbourne Park, with approximate walking times from the building entrance to the Rod Laver Arena precinct.

StayBedroomsWalk to Melbourne ParkWhy it works
Adina Flinders Street3About 12 minOpposite Federation Square; balcony over the Yarra and gardens
Flinders Landing Penthouse2About 15 min100 m² penthouse among Flinders Lane restaurants
Stamford Plaza Penthouse Suite2About 20 minTwo-storey penthouse suite near the theatres
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins–About 20 minFive-star hotel at the Paris end of Collins Street
Eureka Tower Top-Floor Penthouse3About 20 minLevel 87 views; walk via Southbank and Birrarung Marr
Richmond Penthouse with City Views2Tram or trainSecure parking; Richmond dining after the night session

Getting to Melbourne Park

  • Walk: from Federation Square, follow the river through Birrarung Marr — the most pleasant route on a summer evening
  • Tram: route 70 runs along Flinders Street to the Rod Laver Arena stop; extra trams run during the tournament
  • Train: Richmond and Jolimont stations are a short walk from the precinct
  • Car: event parking is limited — choose an apartment with parking and walk or tram from there

Which area should you stay in?

CBD east end

Closest and most convenient: walk there and back for day and night sessions, with restaurants on the way home.

Southbank

Best views and a 20-minute walk; good for families who want a pool between sessions.

Richmond

Local feel and easy trains; great Vietnamese and Greek food on Victoria and Swan streets.

Docklands and western CBD

Further away, but cheaper on match days and linked by Flinders Street trams.

Booking tips for the Australian Open

  • Book now: apartments near the CBD east end fill first for the second week and finals weekend
  • Expect minimum stays of two or three nights on weekends during the main draw
  • Groups: a three-bedroom apartment usually costs less per person than three hotel rooms
  • Night sessions finish late — choose somewhere you can walk back from
  • Check the cancellation policy in case your session changes
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Guest questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the Australian Open 2027?

Opening Week runs 11–16 January 2027 and the main draw runs 17–31 January 2027 at Melbourne Park. The women’s final is on Saturday 30 January and the men’s final on Sunday 31 January.

What is the best area to stay for the Australian Open?

The east end of the CBD, around Federation Square and Flinders Street, is a 12–20 minute walk to Melbourne Park. Southbank and Richmond are also convenient.

Can you walk to the Australian Open from the CBD?

Yes. From Federation Square it is about a 12–15 minute walk along the Yarra through Birrarung Marr to Rod Laver Arena.

How early should I book accommodation for the Australian Open?

As early as possible. Central apartments, especially larger ones and penthouses, book out first for the second week and finals weekend.

Reviewed 31 October 2026 by the Melbourne Penthouse Apartments editorial team · How we review stays