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A two-story building with a balcony, a decorative entrance, and a well-maintained garden.

A room with a round glass table and two wooden chairs, a stack of books, and a view of the street through large windows.

A spacious living area with a dark coffee table, a leather sofa, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A rustic wooden door with intricate carvings, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

1. Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages

3.2 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Aminah

SAR 458

SAR 583 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and artwork on the walls.

A deck with two white chairs and a small round table, a red fence, and a tree in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a small side table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dishwasher, and a stove.

2. Punthill Williamstown

3.2 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

John

SAR 534

SAR 588 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and black pillows. There is a painting on the wall above the beds and a window providing natural light.

A conference room with tables, chairs, and a television screen.

A bar area with a glass of beer, a sports screen, and a menu board.

A plate with a steak, mushrooms, and a salad.

3. Guiding Star Hotel

5.3 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Kwok Kwong

SAR 300

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern building with a large billboard advertising the Miami Hotel.

A reception area with a patterned counter, a clock, and a pink flamingo decoration.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass door, potted plants, and a large 'MH' sign on the wall.

A living room with two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a vibrant painting of flamingos on the wall.

4. Miami Hotel Melbourne

5.7 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Sunniva

SAR 201

SAR 223 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, modern architecture, and a wooden deck with seating.

A hotel room with a large window, two orange chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

A modern building with a curved facade and multiple balconies.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings in the background.

5. Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

Docklands, 4.6 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Pramod

SAR 617

SAR 679 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including booths and tables.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightcap hotel sign, a TV, and a brick wall.

A billiards table in a restaurant with large windows and indoor seating.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, a large wall mural, and a patterned carpet.

6. Nightcap at Millers Inn

4 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Leanne

SAR 352

SAR 388 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a shaded canopy.

A modern hotel with a reflective pond, well-lit pathways, and a serene evening setting.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a grassy area with a pond and trees.

A modern kitchen with a large island, sliding glass doors leading to a patio, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

7. Quest Williamstown North

3.2 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

gary

SAR 553

SAR 609 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A large, two-story house with a grey facade, multiple windows, and a covered porch.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a plant.

A covered patio with wooden flooring, outdoor furniture, and potted plants.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

8. St Joseph's by the sea

4.3 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Cameron

SAR 514

SAR 558 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A waterfront hotel with a glass facade, a covered outdoor seating area, and a dock.

A modern living room with a dining area, kitchen, and a large window offering a view of the city.

A hotel room with three beds, a blue chair, and a view of greenery outside.

A large white yacht docked at a marina with a multi-story building featuring balconies and large windows.

9. MainStay Suites Williamstown

3.6 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Julie

SAR 544

SAR 557 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern living room with a large balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, and a dining area with white furniture.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a glass door, a chandelier, and two potted plants.

10. The Hamptons Apartments - Port Melbourne

4.1 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Janice

SAR 459

SAR 560 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and two lamps.

A kitchen with a refrigerator, sink, stove, microwave, and cabinets.

A kitchen with a built-in stove, oven, and a stainless steel range hood.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, and a sofa.

11. Footscray Motor Inn

4.1 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Nathalie

SAR 254

SAR 281 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A dining table set with plates of food and wine glasses, surrounded by chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a mirror, and a small refrigerator.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, a small potted plant, and a wooden fence in the background.

A narrow hallway with a carpeted floor, a red chair, and a door at the end.

12. Plough Hotel

3.6 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Valerie

SAR 437

SAR 480 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a pergola, and a city view.

A modern high-rise building with multiple balconies, surrounded by a landscaped park area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the city, and a skylight.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There is a large window offering a city view.

13. Liberty One

3.8 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Averia

SAR 443

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An indoor pool with a city skyline view, modern architecture, and potted plants.

A rooftop terrace with modern seating, a view of the city skyline, and a glass structure.

A tall, modern hotel with a distinctive geometric facade and a sign reading "AC BY MARRIOTT".

A modern room with a large window offering a cityscape view, a round table with chairs, and a vase with a plant.

14. AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Southbank, 5 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Danielle

SAR 475

SAR 522 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchen area, a balcony with a city view, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a large island, built-in appliances, and a city view.

A modern lounge area with wooden chairs, a round table, and a black chair. Shelves with decorative items and a stone wall are in the background.

15. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

Docklands, 4.7 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Marissa

SAR 363

SAR 402 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a reflective glass facade, a rooftop pool with blue tiles, and sun loungers along the poolside.

A modern outdoor seating area with glass walls, a sofa, and two armchairs.

A modern high-rise building with a glass facade, surrounded by other tall buildings and a tram line.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, bar stools, and seating.

16. Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 4.4 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

CARLO EDWARD BELLO

SAR 445

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A rooftop infinity pool with a city view, a wooden deck, and a lounge area with cushions.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a purple chair, and a patterned rug.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with chairs, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

17. Quest Flemington Central

5.6 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Kim

SAR 384

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a lamp, and two armchairs.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, and a bed.

A modern dining area with a city view, a vase with flowers, and a cup on the table.

A modern hotel room with a city view, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a dining area with a vase of flowers.

18. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 5 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Stephanie

SAR 473

SAR 520 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with a city view, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a bar area with a wine bottle and glass.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a seating area with a sofa, and a city view through large windows.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, a city view, and a large cylindrical light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a view of the city at night, a large wall with letters, and a yellow chair.

19. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

5.1 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Leon

SAR 449

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a staircase.

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city skyline view at dusk.

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A modern lobby with a wooden ceiling, a marble reception desk, and a staircase.

20. Pan Pacific Melbourne

5.2 km from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

James

SAR 795

SAR 875 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages	9.6 Exceptional 308 reviews	View
Punthill Williamstown	9.0 Wonderful 514 reviews	View
Guiding Star Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 235 reviews	View
Miami Hotel Melbourne	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands	9.0 Wonderful 408 reviews	View

Top Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium Hotel Reviews

Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean as per advertisement. I highly recommend to friends and family."

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay. Excellent accommodating staff. Great breakfast included. Clause to everything"

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Overall excellent experience, thank you! Would stay here again."

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff. No complaints."

MainStay Suites Williamstown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean , great price, convenient to my needs as l was volunteering at an event at Seaworks"

Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Front bedroom a bit noisy but other options to sleep at rear"

Liberty One

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect except for the Wi-Fi"

Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

10/10 Excellent

"I received the check in details on the day of my arrival. Was already in Melbourne before I received them. The apartment was lovely. Water front - nice views. Nice quiet neighbourhood. Great food nearby. Great pool."

Punthill Williamstown

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean accommodation. Staff were extremely helpful. Easy parking and good access to transport into Melbourne."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium?

Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium is located in a vibrant area of Melbourne known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 7 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium?

Liberty One is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchens and a rooftop terrace. It's located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium. Other good options within a few miles include Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne and Meriton Suites Melbourne.

How many hotels are there near Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium?

Expedia has 7 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium?

To access more information about updating your stay near Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium?

You'll want to browse the collections at Immigration Museum, National Gallery of Victoria, and Old Melbourne Gaol. While you're exploring, swing by Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, and St Paul's Cathedral to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Melbourne Arts Centre, Athenaeum, and Regent Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium?

Make your way to Spotswood Station to catch metro transit. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium hotels

1. Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages

2. Punthill Williamstown

3. Guiding Star Hotel

4. Miami Hotel Melbourne

5. Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

6. Nightcap at Millers Inn

7. Quest Williamstown North

8. St Joseph's by the sea

9. MainStay Suites Williamstown

10. The Hamptons Apartments - Port Melbourne

11. Footscray Motor Inn

12. Plough Hotel

13. Liberty One

14. AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

15. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

16. Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

17. Quest Flemington Central

18. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

19. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

20. Pan Pacific Melbourne

Compare popular hotels close to Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Top Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium Hotel Reviews

Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

MainStay Suites Williamstown

Captain's Retreat Apartments and Cottages

Liberty One

Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

Punthill Williamstown

Other attractions near Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium

Westgate Park

Sandridge Beach

Westgate Bridge

Sun Theatre

The Timber Yard

Williamstown Railway Museum

PICA

Ferguson Street

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