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Where to Stay in South Melbourne, Melbourne

South Melbourne Market, Clarendon Street cafés and Albert Park, right next to Southbank.

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Is South Melbourne a good place to stay?

South Melbourne is a great base for food lovers and Grand Prix visitors: South Melbourne Market (open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), Clarendon Street cafés and Albert Park Lake are all close, and Southbank and the convention centre are walkable. Our pick is the three-bedroom, four-bathroom bay-view penthouse at 85 Market Street.

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Places to stay in South Melbourne

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What South Melbourne is like

South Melbourne mixes Victorian terraces, warehouse conversions and newer towers. Its market has traded since 1867 and is known for dim sims, produce and specialty stores.

Things to do

  • South Melbourne Market (Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
  • Clarendon Street shopping and cafés
  • Albert Park Lake and the Grand Prix circuit
  • Southbank, Crown and the convention centre nearby

Getting to the CBD

Trams 12, 96 and 1 run to the CBD. Southbank is a 10–20 minute walk.

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When is South Melbourne Market open?

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check the market website for current hours.

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