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A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A modern hotel entrance with a large glass facade, a sign reading "QUEST", and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table inside.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bench, and a wall-mounted artwork.

1. Quest Maribyrnong

2.7 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Ruben

SAR 335

SAR 368 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a glass door leading to a balcony, a small table, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

A multi-story hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a ground-level open area with seating and a crosswalk.

2. The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

2.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Hayden

SAR 419

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with a counter, shelves of bottles, and hanging lights.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a blue umbrella, and a green wall with plants.

A modern hotel lobby with yellow sofas, a round coffee table, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.

A modern restaurant with a dining area, kitchen, and a theatre sign.

3. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Vanessa

SAR 210

SAR 234 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A laundry room with two front-loading washing machines, a sink, and a laundry powder dispenser.

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

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

4. Plough Hotel

2.4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Valerie

SAR 435

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and large windows offering a city view.

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

5. Liberty One

1.9 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Zoe

SAR 359

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A reception desk with a black counter, wooden cabinets, and a mounted air conditioner.

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

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

6. Footscray Motor Inn

1.9 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Nathalie

SAR 249

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a round dining table with chairs, a sofa, a bed, and a kitchenette.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.

An outdoor patio with a seating area, a grill, and a view of the city skyline.

7. Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

2.5 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Julianne

SAR 299

SAR 329 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with a glass table, black leather chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern multi-story residential building with a stone facade, balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a built-in faucet, and a window overlooking a balcony.

A residential area with a well-maintained garden, a staircase leading to a higher level, and a fence surrounding the property.

8. ReadySet Apartments on Altona

2.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Anonymous traveler

SAR 189

SAR 676 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern kitchen with a double sink, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a neutral color palette.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small kitchen area, and a door to the left.

A sign for Moonee Valley Racing Club with a horse silhouette.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

9. Quest Moonee Valley

2.4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Darren

SAR 455

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A restaurant with round tables, brown leather booths, and a bottle of champagne.

A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

A modern building with a sign reading 'CROWNE PLAZA BY IHG.'

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

10. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

5.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Ellen

SAR 400

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a large window overlooking a city skyline at dusk, a small table with books and a plant, and a chair with a pillow.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, large windows, and potted plants.

A modern restaurant with a brick wall, a wooden counter, and a patterned floor.

A modern building with a glass facade, a central courtyard with trees, and a clear sky.

11. The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series

3.7 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Peter

SAR 359

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with clear glass railings, a central seating area, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A room with a view of a cityscape at sunset, a round table with a glass, and two chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the city and sea.

A woman sitting by a large window overlooking a cityscape.

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 5.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Shakeeb

SAR 1,582

SAR 1,740 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A sports bar with multiple viewing screens displaying a soccer match, tables numbered for seating, and a large window with a view of the field.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a shower area with glass doors, a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A pool table area with two pool tables, chairs, and a bar area with a television screen.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception desk, and a sign indicating the accommodation section.

13. Nightcap at Ashley Hotel

4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Fiti

SAR 248

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern hotel room with a desk, chair, and a bed.

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

14. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

Docklands, 4.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Jitendra Kumar

SAR 407

SAR 448 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room, featuring large windows with a city view.

A modern apartment with a staircase, a living area with a sofa and coffee table, and large windows offering a city view.

A marina with boats docked, a city skyline in the background, and a modern building with a unique roof structure.

A spacious living room with a city view, a dining area, and a large window.

15. Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

Yarra Riverfront, 4.9 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

James Christopher

SAR 1,312

SAR 1,739 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 dining table set with candles, glassware, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern building with a curved facade and multiple balconies.

16. Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

Docklands, 4.3 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Pramod

SAR 597

SAR 657 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A rooftop terrace with a view of a stadium and a modern building.

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

A modern hotel building with the name "QUEST" on the facade, featuring multiple floors with balconies and a prominent entrance.

17. Quest Docklands

Docklands, 5.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Rebecca

SAR 439

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 bar area with a marble counter, bar stools, and seating.

A modern restaurant interior with a long counter, booths, and tables.

18. Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 4.3 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

CARLO EDWARD BELLO

SAR 444

SAR 488 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern high-rise building with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a glass exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a no-diving sign, and a tiled floor.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a cityscape view, and a city skyline painting.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel oven, and a glass dining table with white chairs.

19. Kula Docklands

Yarra Riverfront, 5.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Courtney

SAR 432

SAR 515 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a high ceiling with unique lighting fixtures.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern outdoor area with a circular water feature, wooden deck, and a building with a unique architectural design.

20. Melbourne City Apartment Hotel

4.5 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Ciela

SAR 447

SAR 499 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Maribyrnong	9.2 Wonderful 373 reviews	View
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds	9.4 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social	9.0 Wonderful 226 reviews	View
Plough Hotel	8.2 Very good 339 reviews	View
Liberty One	7.8 Good 360 reviews	View

Top Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Hotel Reviews

The Langham, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"great location and great sauna and steam room. The breakfsst was expensive so I opted out as there were many restaurants and cafea nearby."

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel and excellent value for money. We moved here after a disappointing stay elsewhere, and were so happy. Great location, very clean, well maintained, warm staff, spacious room with everything you need. Such a comfortable stay. Definitely worth paying a little extra for. Would happily stay again."

Quest Flemington Central

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very clean, as was the room. The room was very spacious. Great hot water in the shower, friendly reception staff and cleaners. Parking was easy and well priced. We didn’t have time to use the pool but it looked lovely!"

Liberty One

8/10 Good

"There was rubbish on our balcony and the shower had hair in it from the previous persons. Otherwise it was really good to stay for what we needed and the view from the balcony was great."

Meriton Suites Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great apartment style hotel in the Melbourne CBD. Loved the in unit laundry. Was a life saver on our two week trip. Lots of space in the unit. Location within the CBD was great."

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great accom for short stay"

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"So close to Royal Melbourne hospital. Very clean"

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8/10 Good

"A short walk from Southern Cross station so is very convenient when travelling by train or plane.Staff were pleasent. Room was quiet and had everything needed for short stay. Restaurant available for dinner and breakfast..Only critisism was room was located on level 1 which required negotiating a number of stairs to get to/from it. Difficult with large suitcase and if any mobility issues. Will request room on elevator level in future"

Quest Maribyrnong

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and very comfortable rooms. Located near a large sho pping centre. 100 metres from a fantastic Italian Restaurant. Large family room. Secure parking. Very good service"

Other attractions near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Flemington Racecourse

8.8/10 (495 reviews)

You can take time to visit Flemington Racecourse during your travels to Melbourne. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Victoria Pavilion

Learn about the events happening at Victoria Pavilion during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the area's festivals and shops.

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Ascot Vale Leisure Centre

Enjoy an outing to Ascot Vale Leisure Centre during your stay in Melbourne.

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Australian Racing Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Australian Racing Museum during your travels in Melbourne. Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

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Frog's Hollow Wetlands

Explore the great outdoors at Frog's Hollow Wetlands, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Footscray Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Footscray Market during your trip to Melbourne. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Highpoint Shopping Centre

8.0/10 (1 review)

During your trip to Melbourne, you can do some window-shopping at Highpoint Shopping Centre. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Footscray Community Arts Centre

Enjoy an outing to Footscray Community Arts Centre during your stay in Melbourne. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Royal Melbourne Showgrounds?

Royal Melbourne Showgrounds is located in a vibrant area of Melbourne known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 42 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds?

Quest Flemington Central is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers an outdoor pool and private balconies. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. Other good options within a few miles include Liberty One and Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne.

How many hotels are there near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds?

Expedia has 42 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds?

Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Museum, and Immigration Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Cricket Ground are landmarks to visit in the area. You can watch performances at Comedy Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre, and Athenaeum if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Newmarket Station, Showgrounds Station, and Flemington Racecourse Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Our top choices for Royal Melbourne Showgrounds hotels

1. Quest Maribyrnong

2. The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

3. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

4. Plough Hotel

5. Liberty One

6. Footscray Motor Inn

7. Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

8. ReadySet Apartments on Altona

9. Quest Moonee Valley

10. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

11. The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series

12. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

13. Nightcap at Ashley Hotel

14. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

15. Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

16. Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands

17. Quest Docklands

18. Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

19. Kula Docklands

20. Melbourne City Apartment Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Top Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Hotel Reviews

The Langham, Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Quest Flemington Central

Liberty One

Meriton Suites Melbourne

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Quest Maribyrnong

Other attractions near Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Flemington Racecourse

Victoria Pavilion

Ascot Vale Leisure Centre

Australian Racing Museum

Frog's Hollow Wetlands

Footscray Market

Highpoint Shopping Centre

Footscray Community Arts Centre

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