What is South Wharf like?

South Wharf is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its stunning river views and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit DFO South Wharf and Polly Woodside as part of your South Wharf travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in South Wharf?

Based on our traveller data, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf is one of the top choices for your stay in South Wharf. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Wharf, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in South Wharf.

What is there to do around this Melbourne neighbourhood?

Sights like Polly Woodside and Plenary - MCEC can be part of your cultural tour of South Wharf. A visit to DFO South Wharf is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Favourite places to visit in the surrounding area include Crown Casino, Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium. While you're out sightseeing, Queen Victoria Market and Rod Laver Arena are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

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A modern kitchen with a city view, a dining area with a sofa and chairs, and a bar area with a wine bottle and glass.

1. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

South Wharf

James

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a bar area, seating, and a staircase.

2. Pan Pacific Melbourne

South Wharf

James

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a desk with a lamp, and two armchairs.

3. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 0.4 km from South Wharf

Stephanie

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern high-rise building with multiple balconies and a view of a busy cityscape at dusk.

4. Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Michael

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a large window offering a city skyline view.

5. Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A reception area with a reception desk, two staff members, a bicycle, and seating area.

6. Best Western Melbourne City

Yarra Riverfront, 0.5 km from South Wharf

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and hanging plants.

7. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Sabrina

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, string lights, and a view of modern buildings.

8. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

SIMON LEIGH

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.

9. Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 0.4 km from South Wharf

Rajwinder

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a sectional sofa, bar stools, and a large window with sheer curtains.

10. Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Jason

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade and a geometric pattern.

11. ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank

Southbank, 0.9 km from South Wharf

Luis

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a staircase with glass railings, and large windows offering views of the outside.

12. Batman’s Hill on Collins

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.7 km from South Wharf

Julie

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple pendant lights, and a city view through large windows.

13. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Wharf

Donna

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A person sitting at a table with a laptop, a magazine, and a croissant.

14. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 0.6 km from South Wharf

Bridie

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A staircase with wooden railings and carpeted steps, leading to a room with a cityscape mural on the wall.

15. ibis Styles Kingsgate

Melbourne Central Business District, 1 km from South Wharf

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern indoor pool with clear glass walls, a geometric floor pattern, and red lounge chairs.

16. Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

Southbank, 0.7 km from South Wharf

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a view of the city, and a person standing by the pool.

17. Quincy Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from South Wharf

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, featuring classic architecture with large windows and a prominent entrance.

18. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.8 km from South Wharf

Shayne

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by walls with a stone-like texture.

19. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 1.3 km from South Wharf

Luc Jean-Paul

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with a person floating on an inner tube, surrounded by glass walls and a modern ceiling design.

20. Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.9 km from South Wharf

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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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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A marina with boats docked, a city skyline with tall buildings, and the sun setting in the background.

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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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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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.

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Top South Wharf Hotel Reviews

Rydges Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, new and amenities great."

Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious room, comfortable and had all the necessary amenities. Staff were friendly and I ordered a rollaway bed which was delivered without any issues I had an al a carte breakfast…it was expensive considering I ordered a basic meal… for an extra few $$ I could have had the buffet. Close to trams"

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Handy location a short walk from Sky Bus and Southern Cross station. Comfy room and warm shower. Helpful to be able to leave bag before check in and after check out. Big breakfast was very good value. Unfortunately other guests aren’t always considerate about being quiet in the hallways and sometimes it is also possible to hear water running from other rooms when guests flush the toilet or use the shower but otherwise it was quiet for a central location."

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Our top choices for South Wharf hotels

1. Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

2. Pan Pacific Melbourne

3. Oakwood Premier Melbourne

4. Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street

5. Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments

6. Best Western Melbourne City

7. Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

8. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

9. Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

10. Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

11. ibis Styles Melbourne Southbank

12. Batman’s Hill on Collins

13. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

14. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

15. ibis Styles Kingsgate

16. Hannah St Hotel Melbourne

17. Quincy Hotel Melbourne

18. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

19. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

20. Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer

Where to stay in South Wharf

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