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. Other favourite options in the area include Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social and Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments .

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 14 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, Ascot Vale Leisure Centre and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds 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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Our top choices for Essendon hotels

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Punthill Essendon North

Essendon

Peter

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Essendon

Jonson

includes taxes & fees

8 Apr - 9 Apr

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Essendon

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

Punthill Essendon

Essendon

Kyle

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Hyde Melbourne Place

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.7 km from Essendon

Naeem

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

The StandardX, Melbourne

Fitzroy, 7.7 km from Essendon

Sheridah

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 9.8 km from Essendon

Shon

includes taxes & fees

20 Apr - 21 Apr

The Lyall

South Yarra, 12 km from Essendon

Mireille

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.8 km from Essendon

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

10 Apr - 11 Apr

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 9.8 km from Essendon

Matt

includes taxes & fees

18 Apr - 19 Apr

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 10.4 km from Essendon

Caroline

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

The Hotel Windsor

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.8 km from Essendon

Francisco

includes taxes & fees

21 Apr - 22 Apr

2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.7 km from Essendon

Maria

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

8.7 km from Essendon

karl

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 11.8 km from Essendon

yvette

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Le Méridien Melbourne

8.7 km from Essendon

Kee

includes taxes & fees

16 Apr - 17 Apr

QT Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.7 km from Essendon

Lucy

includes taxes & fees

12 Apr - 13 Apr

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Melbourne Airport, 10.1 km from Essendon

Zack

includes taxes & fees

25 Apr - 26 Apr

Classic Two Bedroom Apartment with Balcony | Terrace/patio

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 12.4 km from Essendon

Mojtaba

includes taxes & fees

14 Apr - 15 Apr

Cocktail bar, al fresco dining, open daily

Rydges Melbourne

8.6 km from Essendon

Michael

includes taxes & fees

19 Apr - 20 Apr

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Where to stay in Essendon

Find the best Essendon areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Southbank

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

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Docklands

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

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Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

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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.

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Top Essendon Hotel Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

4/10 Poor

"Staff were friendly. However, the building turned the ac off for the entire hotel following complaints from a few guests of being cold one day due to the weather. When asked about this, they said they can't turn on ac in select rooms, and instead gave us a fan for our room. Additionally housekeeping only came the first day of our 5 day stay. "

The Langham, Melbourne

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very pleasant. Check-in was smooth and the room was clean and spacious. However, upon check-in, the television was on with the Langham introduction addressing me as Mr. despite my booking being for a female guest. This was an unacceptable oversight. I lodged a complaint after the second night and the issue was rectified. Apart from the hotel, the pool was underwhelming and was also very crowded. The highlight was the room and the attractive entrance decorated for Easter."

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Please ensure that you go to the correct Ibis. We were directed around the side of the airport to the Ibis Budget. We spent an hour negotiating our trolley with cases back around to the other side of the airport to the Ibis Styles.... Once there, the staff were great, excellent room. Had a first class meal the following evening. Checkout excellent. "

Rydges Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and tidy in both rooms and common areas with some lovely decorations up for Easter. Buffet breakfast had a good selection available and the chef was friendly and also happy to also cook omelette for guests if requested. The lifts are painfully slow even though there are 2 banks of lifts - it’s like it needs to power on each time you press the button. "

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Our top choices for Essendon hotels

Punthill Essendon North

Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Punthill Essendon

Hyde Melbourne Place

The StandardX, Melbourne

Novotel Melbourne Airport

The Lyall

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

The Hotel Windsor

InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto by IHG

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Quest St Kilda Road

Le Méridien Melbourne

QT Melbourne

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Rydges Melbourne

Where to stay in Essendon

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Melbourne Airport

Sorrento

Top Essendon Hotel Reviews

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

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