Where to Stay for the Australian Open
The year's first tennis Grand Slam, now a three-week festival in Melbourne's summer. It takes place at Melbourne Park, on the edge of Melbourne's center, beside the Yarra River. Free trams run from the city; it's walkable from many central hotels. The 5 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.
Dates by year
Opening Week runs January 11–16; main-draw play begins January 17, with the finals on January 30–31.
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Where to stay
- CBD — walk or tram
- Southbank — river views
- Richmond — local
Hotels
#1 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk · 0.7 mi
★★★★★
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Hotel beside St Patrick's Cathedral.
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#2 · Walkable · about a 20-minute walk · 0.7 mi
★★★★★
The Langham, Melbourne
Southbank hotel on the Yarra River.
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#3 · Short ride or transit · about 10 minutes by tram · 1.1 mi
★★★★★
W Melbourne
Flinders Lane hotel.
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#4 · Short ride or transit · about 10 minutes by car · 1.1 mi
★★★★★
Crown Towers Melbourne
Southbank luxury hotel.
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#5 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk · 0.6 mi
★★★★★
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
High-floor hotel on Collins Street.
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Getting there
Free trams run from the city; it's walkable from many central hotels.
Free trams from the CBD.
Hotel prices
Australian Open fortnight rates are high.
Before & after the game
Southbank and Fitzroy.
Tips
- Visit tip
- Night sessions are livelier and cooler.
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