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Our top choices for Essendon hotels

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Punthill Essendon North

Punthill Essendon North
4.0 star property
Essendon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Beautiful view from our room- inside and out, comfortable bed, great shower, wonderful working in room facilities. "
Australia
Emily
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Punthill Essendon North
Front of property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments
3.0 star property
Essendon
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"good value spot to stay -- room could do with a microwave but otherwise clean and comfortable"
Australia
Murray
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments
Bar (on property)

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social
3.0 star property
Essendon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (201 reviews)
"staff were great, food was wonderful and facilities suited us to a tee"
Australia
Paul
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social
Restaurant

Punthill Essendon

Punthill Essendon
4.5 star property
Essendon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (384 reviews)
"Clean spacious room. Very handy location for transport, shopping and dining options."
Australia
Craig
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Punthill Essendon
Indoor pool

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park

Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park
5.0 star property
29.3 km from Essendon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (944 reviews)
"Amazing smell in the lobby, room was small but super cute and comfy. Clean, beautiful and staff were very nice. Breaky was tasty. "
Canada
Klara
The price is €168
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Lancemore Mansion Hotel Werribee Park
Front of property

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes
4.5 star property
11.3 km from Essendon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (681 reviews)
"Location, clean room"
Australia
Athena
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes
Studio Executive Apartment

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Oakwood Premier Melbourne
4.0 star property
Southbank, 9.4 km from Essendon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (936 reviews)
"Very happy with our stay, thankyou "
Australia
Nicole
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Oakwood Premier Melbourne
Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
4.0 star property
9.1 km from Essendon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay "
Australia
Jen
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
Lobby

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 12.6 km from Essendon
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Wonderful stay staff were great"
Australia
Joshua
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Terrace/patio

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 12.4 km from Essendon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
Australia
Vaviano
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel
Exterior

View Melbourne

View Melbourne
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 12.2 km from Essendon
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,246 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay!"
Australia
Stan
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
View Melbourne
Lobby

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
4.0 star property
Docklands, 8.4 km from Essendon
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location "
Australia
Bobbi-Jo
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Exterior

Quest St Kilda Road

Quest St Kilda Road
4.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 11.8 km from Essendon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (649 reviews)
"Great staff extremely helpful and hotel us in a great location 👍"
United Kingdom
michael
The price is €87
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Quest St Kilda Road
Exterior

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG
4.5 star property
Yarra Riverfront, 9 km from Essendon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Nice room good breakfast "
Australia
Ashley
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG
Lobby

Hyatt House South Melbourne

Hyatt House South Melbourne
4.0 star property
10.7 km from Essendon
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (110 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay here, nice and friendly staff, surprisingly nice fitness room. "
Canada
Yijiao
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
Hyatt House South Melbourne
Reception

Best Western Melbourne City

Best Western Melbourne City
3.5 star property
Yarra Riverfront, 8.8 km from Essendon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location and nice clean comfy room, comfy beds - nice staff and everything you could need close by!"
Australia
Alexander
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Best Western Melbourne City
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG
4.5 star property
Yarra Riverfront, 8.7 km from Essendon
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (808 reviews)
"great location & excellent room condition!! enjoyed my stay a lot"
United States
So myung
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 8.7 km from Essendon
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (2,455 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, comfortable and in an excellent location! "
Australia
Annabelle
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Front of property

The Kinson

The Kinson
5.0 star property
Melbourne Central Business District, 11.4 km from Essendon
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (835 reviews)
"Staff were friendly, room was nice, everything was clean and as advertised. Happy to rebook here when I’m back in Melbourne."
Australia
Julian
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
The Kinson
Meeting facility

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Hyatt Centric Melbourne
5.0 star property
Yarra Riverfront, 8.8 km from Essendon
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (865 reviews)
"The room was spacious and very clean. Excellent breakfast in a restaurant with views of the city. Staff were helpful throughout our stay.Close to bus station and tram stops and only a short walk to the river. "
United Kingdom
Stephen
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hyatt Centric Melbourne
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Where to stay in Essendon

Find the best Essendon areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Federation Square showing street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Melbourne Central Business District

Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

Southbank featuring a bridge, a sunset and a river or creek

Southbank

The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

Sorrento showing a sandy beach and water sports

Sorrento

With a pretty bay on one side and rugged ocean on the other, this heritage seaside town is ideal for exploring the coast, seeing local art and spotting dolphins.

Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula near Rye is a beautiful place to relax and watch the sunset. Try to visit during low tide #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia
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Open Photo by Steph Dobson

Rye

Beaches, spas and hot springs are just a few things travellers enjoy about Rye. Check out Rye Beach or The Dunes Golf Links while you're exploring the area.

Docklands showing a bay or harbour, a skyscraper and a city

Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

Top Essendon Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Well situated in the heart of Melbourne. All new and spotless. We had a great stay. "
Axel 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is Essendon like?
Essendon is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and shopping.
What's the best accommodation in Essendon?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Punthill Essendon North is the highest ranked property in Essendon. This hotel offers a restaurant and in-room kitchens. Another favourite option in the neighbourhood is Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social.
How many hotels will I find in the Essendon area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, choose from one of Expedia's 13 hotels and other accommodation options in Essendon.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essendon, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Essendon.
What is there to do around this Melbourne neighbourhood?
A few places to visit in the area around Essendon include DFO Essendon Shopping Center, Moonee Valley Racecourse and Afton Street Conservation Reserve. While you're out sightseeing, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Highpoint Shopping Centre are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.
How can I get around Essendon and the greater Melbourne area?
Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Glenbervie Station and Strathmore Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Essendon Station.

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