Hotels near Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Exploring Exhibition and Convention Center

One of Australia’s premier convention centres is located in Melbourne. The Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre is regularly host to special events and conferences within its vast space. It enjoys an excellent location right on the southern edge of downtown Melbourne. Visitors can access all the amenities and attractions of central Melbourne with ease from the convention centre.

With hotels like the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf and the Crowne Plaza Melbourne within walking distance of the convention centre, there are plenty of incentives to stay on site. The exciting Crown Casino complex is just across the water and the newly-built entertainment Docklands district is minutes away. Thanks to an excellent tram system, there’s little need to have a car if you plan to stay around the downtown area and in the convention centre neighbourhood.

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Sights nearby

Virtually all of Melbourne’s attractions and amenities are located within minutes of the exhibition and convention centre. Hop across the water to the Crown Casino or grab a tram to the Docklands where the Etihad Stadium hosts big events and a heady nightlife.

- Crown Casino

You can see the huge Crown Casino complex just across the water from the convention centre. It’s one of Melbourne’s most popular destinations for a fun night out of gambling, entertainment, or dining. Besides all the gambling, the Crown Casino offers several top-notch restaurants, sophisticated nightclubs, and luxury brand retailers on site. It’s a little piece of Las Vegas right in Australia, and to add to the fun there are three amazing hotels within the complex, including the Crown Metropol.

- Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne’s most enchanting commercial space dates back to the city’s Victorian-era origins. The Queen Victoria Market sits along the street to the north of the convention centre and offers a step back in time to an era of fresh produce stalls and tempting bakeries. Situated within a lovely Victorian-era building, the market is best visited in the morning when vendors sell freshly baked food. Other stalls sell handmade goods and artwork, so there is always something to tempt buyers in this popular shopping spot.

- The Docklands

Just to the west of the convention centre is Melbourne’s hottest spot for a night out, a meal, or some high-end shopping. The Docklands was built on reclaimed land along the waterfront a decade ago and has burst onto the scene with trendy shops, restaurants, and bars. The Etihad Stadium is also here, hosting huge concerts and sporting events on a regular basis. It’s easy to stay at a hotel here, like the Docklands Executive Apartments, and then commute to the convention centre.

Eating and drinking and shopping nearby

Within minutes by boat, tram, or taxi you can reach hundreds of options for a meal, a drink, or some shopping. The Docklands is the premier destination for a fun night out, though the Crown Casino across the water is a superb choice for its celebrity restaurants, hot nightclubs, and luxury retail shops. Check out Collins Street for even more luxury boutiques or venture into Chinatown for a more exotic atmosphere. With dozens of excellent hotels to choose from in downtown Melbourne, like the Grand Mercure Apartments Docklands, it is easy to find the right accommodation to suit your needs.

Public transport

The convention centre is well-connected to the rest of Melbourne by tram and bus. The city’s tram network is the largest in the world and a genuine joy to ride. This will be the most useful form of public transportation for visitors staying around the convention centre, but there are plenty of taxis, buses, and trains on hand to provide even more extensive transport.