Guidebook for North Melbourne
Sightseeing
This beach precinct is a must for visiting while in Melbourne. Change trams on Collins Street to get there and enjoy grungy bars, upmarket restaurants, stroll along the beach or check out the markets
225 locals recommend
St Kilda
This beach precinct is a must for visiting while in Melbourne. Change trams on Collins Street to get there and enjoy grungy bars, upmarket restaurants, stroll along the beach or check out the markets
Visit the Melbourne Star to take a trip above Melbourne - you can see all of Melbourne from Melbourne's Star in Docklands.
262 locals recommend
Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
101 Waterfront WayVisit the Melbourne Star to take a trip above Melbourne - you can see all of Melbourne from Melbourne's Star in Docklands.
Home to Melbourne information centre, at the end of the tramline from North Melbourne, this is home to live entertainment and events and a great meeting place. Pick up some deals from the info centre
797 locals recommend
Federation Square
Home to Melbourne information centre, at the end of the tramline from North Melbourne, this is home to live entertainment and events and a great meeting place. Pick up some deals from the info centre
Wander through China Town in Little Burke Street (on the tramline) and enjoy authentic asian cuisine. Just a short tram ride away.
464 locals recommend
Chinatown Precinct
35 Market LnWander through China Town in Little Burke Street (on the tramline) and enjoy authentic asian cuisine. Just a short tram ride away.
Melbourne Zoo is walking distance away and well worth the visit. Get up close to some amazing animals like our famous Kangaroo.
389 locals recommend
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott AvenueMelbourne Zoo is walking distance away and well worth the visit. Get up close to some amazing animals like our famous Kangaroo.
Great fruit and veges, international food and typical market clothes and stuff. If you come in Summer don't miss the "night market" it's an international food lovers festival.
957 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Market
Queen StreetGreat fruit and veges, international food and typical market clothes and stuff. If you come in Summer don't miss the "night market" it's an international food lovers festival.
Quick tram ride from the door or a 15-20 minute walk to the heart of the city
162 locals recommend
Melbourne
Quick tram ride from the door or a 15-20 minute walk to the heart of the city
Essentials
On the other side of the markets you'll find Aldi - Melbourne's cheapest grocery store. You can get your fruit & veges from the markets on the way past then catch the tram home with all your shopping
128 locals recommend
ALDI Melbourne CBD
501 Swanston StOn the other side of the markets you'll find Aldi - Melbourne's cheapest grocery store. You can get your fruit & veges from the markets on the way past then catch the tram home with all your shopping
Pick up some groceries on the way home at the IGA in Errol Street
81 locals recommend
IGA North Melbourne Plus Liquor
26 Errol StPick up some groceries on the way home at the IGA in Errol Street
IGA in walking distance to home for all your groceries. Although Woolworths is a quick tram ride away and a bit cheaper.
13 locals recommend
IGA Melrose
23 Melrose StIGA in walking distance to home for all your groceries. Although Woolworths is a quick tram ride away and a bit cheaper.
Just opened Feb 21, 2019 One block up from my apartment is the biggest Woolworths Supermarket in Victoria.
Woolworths North Melbourne (To Open In 2019)
Just opened Feb 21, 2019 One block up from my apartment is the biggest Woolworths Supermarket in Victoria.
Shopping
Catch the tram to Melbourne Central and go shopping or catch a movie at Hoyts.
313 locals recommend
Melbourne Central
Swanston StreetCatch the tram to Melbourne Central and go shopping or catch a movie at Hoyts.
Another of the many pizza places for take away or home delivery.
9 locals recommend
chicago pizza & pasta
217 Abbotsford StreetAnother of the many pizza places for take away or home delivery.
Serious shopping at the end of the 57 tram line. Huge shopping centre with 100's of shops and food courts - not recommended if you are on a budget cause it will entice you to spend big
129 locals recommend
The Bavarian Highpoint
120-200 Rosamond RdSerious shopping at the end of the 57 tram line. Huge shopping centre with 100's of shops and food courts - not recommended if you are on a budget cause it will entice you to spend big
Everything Else
North Melbourne is the closest suburb to the CBD within walking distance or take a tram. Home to Errol Street with it's range of restaurants & shops. Next door to Melbourne's hospitals & universities
16 locals recommend
North Melbourne
North Melbourne is the closest suburb to the CBD within walking distance or take a tram. Home to Errol Street with it's range of restaurants & shops. Next door to Melbourne's hospitals & universities
North Melbourne Library
66 Errol StBorrow a book or just sit inside and read away
North Melbourne is a great area to live if you need to be near Melbourne's University City Campus' - 10min walk or tram ride right to the door. Great for students.
310 locals recommend
University of Melbourne
Tin AlleyNorth Melbourne is a great area to live if you need to be near Melbourne's University City Campus' - 10min walk or tram ride right to the door. Great for students.
North Melbourne is a great area to live if you need to be near Melbourne's University City Campus' - 10min walk or tram ride right to the door. Great for students.
31 locals recommend
RMIT University/ Franklin St station
North Melbourne is a great area to live if you need to be near Melbourne's University City Campus' - 10min walk or tram ride right to the door. Great for students.
Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. Some of the most famous bands have played here from the Beetles to Powder finger.
17 locals recommend
Festival Hall station
Festival Hall was known as the original House of Rock and Roll, and is famous for its electric atmosphere. Some of the most famous bands have played here from the Beetles to Powder finger.
AFL - Melbourne's most famous sport - The minute you arrive you will be asked who your team is - careful how you pick your favourite! Etihad Stadium is walking distance. Don't forget your beenie!
506 locals recommend
Marvel Stadium
740 Bourke StAFL - Melbourne's most famous sport - The minute you arrive you will be asked who your team is - careful how you pick your favourite! Etihad Stadium is walking distance. Don't forget your beenie!
Don your best dress or suit and head to Melbourne's 'Race that stops the Nation' - Spring Carnival is a Melbourne must if you happen to be here in early November. Even if you don't like horse racing.
25 locals recommend
Melbourne Cup Carnival
448 Epsom RoadDon your best dress or suit and head to Melbourne's 'Race that stops the Nation' - Spring Carnival is a Melbourne must if you happen to be here in early November. Even if you don't like horse racing.
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
211 locals recommend
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
300 Grattan StWalking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns - long term rates available.
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns or visiting relatives - long term rates available
24 locals recommend
Harker St/Flemington Rd station
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns or visiting relatives - long term rates available
Walking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns or visiting relatives - long term rates available
28 locals recommend
The Royal Women's Hospital
20 Flemington RdWalking distance for Dr's & Nurses & Interns or visiting relatives - long term rates available
Just across the road, the Limeflower does great Thai take away when you don't feel like cooking - the Green Chicken Curry is my fav!
12 locals recommend
LimeFlower Thai Take-Away Restaurant
362 Abbotsford StJust across the road, the Limeflower does great Thai take away when you don't feel like cooking - the Green Chicken Curry is my fav!
One of Melbourne's largest parks is at the end of my street. Join a sporting team or just go for a walk it's a great way to lose those extra kilo's from all our fab food.
38 locals recommend
Royal Park
Lot 1 Flemington RdOne of Melbourne's largest parks is at the end of my street. Join a sporting team or just go for a walk it's a great way to lose those extra kilo's from all our fab food.
A new hat and outfit and the Melbourne Cup carnival is not to be missed. Starts end of October and culminates around "the race that stops the nation - Melbourne Cup" only a short tram ride away
271 locals recommend
Flemington Racecourse
A new hat and outfit and the Melbourne Cup carnival is not to be missed. Starts end of October and culminates around "the race that stops the nation - Melbourne Cup" only a short tram ride away
A short walk away, Kensington has some quirky restaurants and the nearest train stations.
19 locals recommend
Kensington
A short walk away, Kensington has some quirky restaurants and the nearest train stations.
Home to Melbourne's famous racecourse and some cheap and cheerful restaurants, Flemington has a lot to offer and is a short walk or tram ride away.
10 locals recommend
Flemington
Home to Melbourne's famous racecourse and some cheap and cheerful restaurants, Flemington has a lot to offer and is a short walk or tram ride away.
Food Scene
Fish & Chips directly across the road - for those nights you don't feel like going out or cooking
12 locals recommend
North Melbourne Fish and Chips
38 Haines StFish & Chips directly across the road - for those nights you don't feel like going out or cooking
Located directly across the road is this cheap pizzeria - $8.00 for a medium pizza and soft drink. Perfect for pizza nights in.
11 locals recommend
Papa Giuseppe Pizza
348 Abbotsford StLocated directly across the road is this cheap pizzeria - $8.00 for a medium pizza and soft drink. Perfect for pizza nights in.
Mouth watering and super succulent dishes. Enjoy with awesome cocktails, tequila, sangria & great wine selection with your authentic Mexican meal
17 locals recommend
El Sabor - Mexican Restaurant
500 Victoria StMouth watering and super succulent dishes. Enjoy with awesome cocktails, tequila, sangria & great wine selection with your authentic Mexican meal
Take a short walk or the 57 tram to Melbourne's famous Laksa King - Laksa's from $10 or a range of other yummy asian delights.
125 locals recommend
Laksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresTake a short walk or the 57 tram to Melbourne's famous Laksa King - Laksa's from $10 or a range of other yummy asian delights.
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Woodfire pizza and other great meals to be had at this local restaurant on Errol Street.
This french patisserie is worth a visit for coffee and cake. Just a few blocks away.
10 locals recommend
The French Quarter Patisserie
570-574 Queensberry StThis french patisserie is worth a visit for coffee and cake. Just a few blocks away.
This local asian restaurant is great for a cheap eat - mainly Malaysian cuisine.
9 locals recommend
Baba House -
34 Errol StreetThis local asian restaurant is great for a cheap eat - mainly Malaysian cuisine.
The ultimate burger place right in the heart of North Melbourne
10 locals recommend
Urban Burger North Melbourne
47 Errol StreetThe ultimate burger place right in the heart of North Melbourne
A local's favourite to stop and watch the world go by while drinking coffee and enjoy a nice meal.
31 locals recommend
Hot Poppy
9 Errol StA local's favourite to stop and watch the world go by while drinking coffee and enjoy a nice meal.
In the heart of North Melbourne's burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
42 locals recommend
Sosta Cucina
12 Errol StIn the heart of North Melbourne's burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.
Fandango on Errol street is a great place to hang out for Brunch and watch the world go by.
22 locals recommend
Fandango
97 Errol StFandango on Errol street is a great place to hang out for Brunch and watch the world go by.
Di Bella coffee supplies a lot of Melbourne with great coffee brewed in house. This cafe won't disappoint - great menu for breakfast and lunch and the atmosphere is great.
107 locals recommend
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
19-21 Leveson StDi Bella coffee supplies a lot of Melbourne with great coffee brewed in house. This cafe won't disappoint - great menu for breakfast and lunch and the atmosphere is great.
This eclectic award winning cafe used to be home to Auctions rooms in North Melbourne. Great Menu and well worth a breakfast or two.
335 locals recommend
Auction Rooms
103-107 Errol StThis eclectic award winning cafe used to be home to Auctions rooms in North Melbourne. Great Menu and well worth a breakfast or two.
Errol's
69/71 Errol StNearby and great for a quick and easy meal - also does great coffee
9 Face Thai Cuisine
362 Abbotsford StDirectly across the road, great for take-away. Delicious and Cheap
A great Cafe on the way to the Major hospital and Royal Park, excellent for brunch
6 locals recommend
Thyme Square Café
243 Flemington RdA great Cafe on the way to the Major hospital and Royal Park, excellent for brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
The Leveson, is a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which caters fbusy Saturday nights with a resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard with a large restaurant
21 locals recommend
The Leveson
46 Leveson StThe Leveson, is a great modern Australian pub. A modern bar which caters fbusy Saturday nights with a resident DJ, a casual beer garden/courtyard with a large restaurant
Grab a bar snack or sit down for fine dining with a wine list that will have you pondering for quite a while. For wine and beer lovers there are also regular functions and events.
20 locals recommend
The Courthouse Hotel
86-90 Errol StGrab a bar snack or sit down for fine dining with a wine list that will have you pondering for quite a while. For wine and beer lovers there are also regular functions and events.
A block away this is a bit of a locals pub but good for a beer or a great pub meal.
13 locals recommend
Albion Hotel
171 Curzon StreetA block away this is a bit of a locals pub but good for a beer or a great pub meal.
This quirky hotel on Errol street is definitely worth visiting for a drink or two.
40 locals recommend
North Melbourne Town Hall
33 Errol StThis quirky hotel on Errol street is definitely worth visiting for a drink or two.
Arts & Culture
Walking distance the Art house in North Melbourne town hall puts on some quirky and interesting plays & entertainment. Take in a play then head to one of the many restaurants and bars in Errol Street.
30 locals recommend
Arts House
521 Queensberry StWalking distance the Art house in North Melbourne town hall puts on some quirky and interesting plays & entertainment. Take in a play then head to one of the many restaurants and bars in Errol Street.
Newly re-developed this old Meat Market is now home to innovative art galleries
12 locals recommend
Meat Market
3 Blackwood StNewly re-developed this old Meat Market is now home to innovative art galleries
The night market is completely different to the traditional Queen Vic. Celebrating food from all over the world, live entertainment local gifts. Wednesdays - Summer from Nov - Mar & winter Jul - Aug
16 locals recommend
Suzuki Night Market Queen
513 Elizabeth StreetThe night market is completely different to the traditional Queen Vic. Celebrating food from all over the world, live entertainment local gifts. Wednesdays - Summer from Nov - Mar & winter Jul - Aug
Close by on Errol street, the Comic's lounge attracts local and international acts. A great way to giggle your night away.
37 locals recommend
The Comic's Lounge
26 Errol StClose by on Errol street, the Comic's lounge attracts local and international acts. A great way to giggle your night away.