Prahran

Melbourne

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Deck yourself out in fresh designer gear or vintage threads in this slick southeastern suburb, famous for its fashion, food and exciting nightlife.

Known for its upscale shopping strip, fine-dining restaurants and labyrinthine vintage bazaar, glamorous Prahran is an exciting suburb to the southeast of central Melbourne. Update your wardrobe with a shopping trip along Chapel Street, delve into retro treasure troves in vintage boutiques, experience some of Melbourne’s latest food trends at cool cafés or grab some simple fresh produce at the local market.

Prahran’s main road, Chapel Street, has a reputation for being “the longest catwalk in the Southern Hemisphere.” Beginning in Windsor and stretching north to the Toorak Road intersection, Chapel Street is a stylish strip with well-known designer names, boutique shops and specialty stores. Pick up clothing and accessories created by local designers or big-name brands. Eveningwear, denim and leather goods make up some of the specialist stores. Prahran features a wide range of architectural styles, from Edwardian terraces and turn-of-the-century emporiums to modern developments.

Don’t miss a trip to the Chapel Street Bazaar, an indoor vintage market where retro clothing, accessories and homewares await discovery. Explore the Jam Factory shopping centre to find more big-name shops, as well as a cinema complex.

Once a hub for alternative culture in Melbourne, Greville Street contains an eclectic collection of boutique fashion stores, cafés and music shops. Go hunting for hard-to-find records or relax in Grattan Gardens, a small park with a heritage pavilion and children’s playground.

Grab some lunch at one of the stylish cafés that line Chapel Street. Experiment with new trends in food and coffee or sit back and relax with a meal at a traditional pub, burger joint or bustling Thai restaurant.

The Prahran Market is not to be missed. At Australia’s oldest continuously operating food market, you can find fresh fruit and vegetables, local produce, artisanal smallgoods and excellent coffee.

Stay until the evening to enjoy cocktails on open terraces during summer nights. Dance all night in the nightclubs on Chapel Street or the gay clubbing venues on Commercial Road.

Prahran is located approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. Reach the suburb via train to Prahran Station or connect with one of several tramlines that service the area. Car parking is also readily available.


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Dorsett Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne

4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P6,135 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P6,135
P6,749 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,413 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Dorsett Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P5,922 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,922
P6,514 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,537 reviews)
"The easy check-in and checkout, the luggage room and the staff were excellent. The complimentary breakfast was a nice touch too."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P6,562 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
P6,562
P7,218 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,978 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG

4 out of 5
35-47 City Road, Southbank, VIC
The price is P5,442 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
P5,442
P5,987 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Above and beyond"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P3,081 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P3,081
P3,389 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,183 reviews)
"Convenient & comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P4,374 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P4,374
P4,812 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,138 reviews)
"Quite and easy to get to"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne
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