St Kilda

Melbourne

St Kilda showing a coastal town, a sandy beach and a city
St. Kilda featuring outdoor art
St Kilda which includes a bay or harbor
Luna Park showing signage and rides as well as a large group of people
St Kilda

Just behind Melbourne’s iconic St. Kilda Beach, this historic suburb is famous for its art scene, live music venues, mouth-watering cakes and the wild rides of Luna Park.

Long established as one of Melbourne’s creative hubs, St. Kilda is the city’s beachfront cultural hub, where the suburb’s bohemian roots mingle with new urban developments. Check out St. Kilda’s palm-lined beach and learn to kitesurf in the bay. Spend the day wandering along one of St. Kilda’s bustling main streets and experience stylish cafés, excellent restaurants, art galleries and boutique fashion stores.

A good way to start your day in St. Kilda is with a walk along the Esplanade. Stroll along the waterfront and take in views of the bay, dotted with ships coming and going from Docklands. Join the joggers, cyclists and skaters on the Bayside Cycling Trail, take a refreshing dip in the ocean or relax in the heated and filtered seawater at St. Kilda Sea Baths.

Explore Acland Street or Fitzroy Street to find a wide selection of casual cafés, upscale restaurants, fish and chip shops, gelatarias and cake shops. These streets are also filled with fashionable clothing shops, intriguing independent bookstores and a range of atmospheric bars. Stroll down Carlisle Street to experience the area’s European influence. Pick up a tasty bagel from one of the bakeries and learn about Melbourne’s Jewish heritage at the Jewish Museum of Australia.

No trip to St. Kilda is complete without a visit to Luna Park. Take in unbeatable views of the city and the bay from atop a rollercoaster or Ferris wheel or try your luck on the fun-filled carnival games for all ages.

As the sun sets, relax with a cold drink at the Esplanade Hotel, simply known as the Espy, a Melbourne mainstay in the rock ’n' roll scene. You might be able to see the colony of little penguins coming in to roost in their rookery by the St. Kilda Pier breakwater.

St. Kilda is easily reachable via the central city tram that runs through the Bourke Street Mall in the CBD. Visit St. Kilda in February to experience the wonderful St. Kilda Festival, a 9-day carnival of local music, arts and culture. Melbourne’s Pride March, which celebrates local gay and lesbian communities, also occurs in St. Kilda in February.


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Top hotels in St Kilda

Crest on Barkly

Crest on Barkly

4 out of 5
47 Barkly St, St Kilda, VIC
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Nothing special. A reasonably priced room. Service was great. Would I go back again?? I think I might try another Hotel.. cleanliness was ??"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Crest on Barkly
The Prince

The Prince

4.5 out of 5
2 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is P4,303 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P4,303
P4,733 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (929 reviews)
"Location is fantastic. I stayed there 5 nights and the restaurant and all the hotel staff were very friendly and on the ball."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Prince
Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments

3.5 out of 5
6 Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"She stayed at the Cosmopolitan as it was near the Palais Theatre. The room was nice and clean and the bed comfortable. The room was quiet even though it faved the main road. Extremely convenient to great bars and restaurants. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Cosmopolitan Hotel and Apartments
Saint Kilda Beach Hotel (formerly Rydges St Kilda)

Saint Kilda Beach Hotel (formerly Rydges St Kilda)

4 out of 5
35-37 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is P4,220 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P4,220
P4,642 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Great room layout. Nice to have windows that open for fresh air. Close to beach and restaurants."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Saint Kilda Beach Hotel (formerly Rydges St Kilda)
Quest St Kilda Bayside

Quest St Kilda Bayside

4 out of 5
1 Eildon Road, St Kilda, VIC
Fully refundable
The price is P5,469 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P5,469
P6,016 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (738 reviews)
"The apartment has everything you could need for a short or longer stay. It's close to alot of dining options and it's only a short walk to the St. Kilda pier. Secured parking for a fee."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Quest St Kilda Bayside
Tolarno Hotel

Tolarno Hotel

4 out of 5
42 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, VIC
The price is P2,971 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
P2,971
P3,268 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a computer station, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Bohemian punk hospitality at its St Kilda best
"Tolarno iS iconic in Melbourne. I remember it as an art gallery in the 1980s, when it was the scene of incredibly diverse exhibitions, managed by George Mora, the son of gallery founders, George and Mirka Mora. Mirka is renowned for her painting illustration work, with its distinctive patterning. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Tolarno Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around St Kilda

Jam Factory showing heritage elements

South Yarra

Jam Factory and Prahran Market are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area.

South Yarra
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South Melbourne

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South Melbourne
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Southbank

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Southbank
Brighton which includes a beach and a house

Brighton

Beaches, churches, and cafes highlight some notable features of Brighton. Make a stop by Brighton Beach or Elwood Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at North Brighton Station or Middle Brighton Station to get around town.

Brighton
Richmond featuring a playground and a park

Richmond

Travelers choose Richmond for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Bridge Road.

Richmond
Southbank featuring a river or creek, city views and a skyscraper

Yarra Riverfront

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Yarra Riverfront

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