Prahran

Melbourne

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Prahran showing street scenes
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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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Top hotels in Prahran

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 P6,721 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P6,721
P7,393 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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! (1,553 reviews)
"Location is relatively near to Airport bus drop off and train station. Abt 10 mins walk. Otherwise not much going on in the hotel’s vicinity. Walking back to hotel at night can get pretty dark and quiet. Surrounding street and passageway leading to hotel entrance is not well-lit. Has to lookout for ..."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Dorsett Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne

4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P6,561 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P6,561
P7,217 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,431 reviews)
"Comfortable, quiet and spacious"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Dorsett Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P4,134 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P4,134
P4,547 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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! (2,988 reviews)
2 day stay
"Easy check in check out with a great pool. Close to sky bus and lots of food options"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P3,107 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P3,107
P3,418 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (2,200 reviews)
"Loved the restaurant downstairs. Food great although cocktails weren't too good."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Great Southern 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
Fully refundable
The price is P5,370 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P5,370
P5,907 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Breakfast was very crowded and food barely warm"

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank by IHG
Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne

4.5 out of 5
186 Exhibition Street,, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P7,295 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P7,295
P8,025 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"Great hotel …."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Rydges Melbourne
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Jam Factory showing heritage elements

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