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Where to Stay in South Yarra, Melbourne

Chapel Street shopping, Toorak Road boutiques, Prahran Market and fast trains to the city.

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Is South Yarra a good place to stay?

South Yarra suits visitors who want shopping, cafés and nightlife on Chapel Street and Toorak Road, with South Yarra Station putting the CBD about 10 minutes away by train. Our pick is Studio 8 Penthouse at 361 Chapel Street — a one-bedroom penthouse studio with a balcony, ideal for couples.

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What South Yarra is like

South Yarra is an upmarket inner suburb with Chapel Street’s fashion stores, bars and restaurants, Toorak Road’s boutiques and leafy residential streets running down to the Yarra. Prahran Market, one of Melbourne’s best food markets, is at the southern end of Chapel Street.

Things to do

  • Chapel Street shopping and nightlife
  • Prahran Market
  • Como House and Garden
  • Royal Botanic Gardens and the Tan running track (northern edge)
  • Fawkner Park

Getting to the CBD

South Yarra Station has frequent trains to Flinders Street (about 10 minutes). Trams run along Chapel Street, Toorak Road and Commercial Road.

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Is South Yarra close to the city?

Yes. South Yarra Station is about 10 minutes from Flinders Street by train.

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