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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.

1. The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

2.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Hayden

SAR 469

SAR 516 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

2. Quest Maribyrnong

2.7 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Ruben

SAR 316

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A staircase with a metal railing, surrounded by various framed artworks on the walls.

3. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

3.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Vanessa

SAR 235

SAR 258 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

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.

4. Plough Hotel

2.4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Valerie

SAR 379

SAR 417 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a small kitchenette, and a bathroom.

A modern living room with a black sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, a built-in dishwasher, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

5. Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

2.8 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Kimberly

SAR 271

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

6. Liberty One

1.9 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Averia

SAR 446

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

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

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

7. Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

2.5 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Julianne

SAR 300

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Footscray Motor Inn

1.9 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Nathalie

SAR 267

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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.

9. ReadySet Apartments on Altona

2.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Anonymous traveler

SAR 235

SAR 726 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

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

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and wall art.

A living room with a wooden coffee table, two white mugs, and a small potted plant.

10. A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking

2.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

SAR 309

SAR 1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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.

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.

11. Quest Moonee Valley

2.4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Darren

SAR 493

SAR 546 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 balcony with a glass table and metal chairs, overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

12. Quest Flemington Central

1.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Kim

SAR 388

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

13. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

5.1 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Natalie

SAR 401

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, comfortable seating, large windows offering a city view, and a hanging light fixture.

A woman sitting by a large window overlooking a cityscape.

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

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 5.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Shakeeb

SAR 1,375

SAR 1,513 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A lobby with six framed artworks on the wall, a round table with chairs, a potted plant, and a reception desk.

15. The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series

3.7 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Peter

SAR 377

SAR 415 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a balcony with chairs and tables.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a building and greenery.

A covered outdoor area with a variety of colorful flowers, a covered seating area, and a fenced pool.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a large blue canopy.

16. Discovery Parks - Melbourne

4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Haoariki Titema-Iti

SAR 294

SAR 294 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern living room with a large window offering a city view, a beige sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a black chair.

A modern apartment with a large window overlooking a cityscape and water.

A balcony with a wooden table, a bench, and a potted plant.

A high-rise building with a view of a marina and city skyline.

17. Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection

Docklands, 4.4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Lisa

SAR 586

SAR 697 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with two chairs and a table, overlooking a cityscape with a Ferris wheel and a parking area.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a living space, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a desk.

A modern high-rise building with multiple balconies and a ground-level entrance labeled "QUEST."

18. Quest NewQuay

Docklands, 4.4 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Bruno

SAR 401

SAR 442 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.

19. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

Docklands, 4.2 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Marissa

SAR 374

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a seating area with chairs, and a well-lit corridor.

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

20. Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

Yarra Riverfront, 4.9 km from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Nicholas

SAR 1,426

SAR 1,862 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds	9.4 Exceptional 337 reviews	View
Quest Maribyrnong	9.2 Wonderful 364 reviews	View
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social	9.0 Wonderful 225 reviews	View
Plough Hotel	8.2 Very good 339 reviews	View
Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments	8.0 Very good 1,006 reviews	View

Top Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Hotel Reviews

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Always good staff and comfortable clean rooms"

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good location and services"

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"Great location with easy access to City via trams and close to other activities/attractions eg golf and Zoo"

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

10/10 Excellent

"Great customer service. Lovely place to stay"

Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

8/10 Good

"Pleasant staff, clean amenities. Does need an update/refresh. Unfortunately the hot water didn’t work for me at 7am in the morning. But would stay at again if in the area. It only cost $140 for the night 1A2C so I’m not complaining as I’ve stayed at similar places with better reviews for more than this place."

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"The food was neutral."

Liberty One

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect except for the Wi-Fi"

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. The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

2. Quest Maribyrnong

3. Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

4. Plough Hotel

5. Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

6. Liberty One

7. Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

8. Footscray Motor Inn

9. ReadySet Apartments on Altona

10. A Cozy Apt Near to Flemington Races, Free Parking

11. Quest Moonee Valley

12. Quest Flemington Central

13. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

15. The Larwill Studio Melbourne - Art Series

16. Discovery Parks - Melbourne

17. Aerie Stays NewQuay Collection

18. Quest NewQuay

19. Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

20. Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

Compare popular hotels close to Royal Melbourne Showgrounds

Top Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Hotel Reviews

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Park Squire Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

Nesuto Docklands Apartment Hotel

The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds

Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

Liberty One

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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