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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.

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The places to stay

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Melbourne, Australia

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Hotel beside St Patrick's Cathedral.

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Melbourne, Australia

The Langham, Melbourne

Southbank hotel on the Yarra River.

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Melbourne, Australia

W Melbourne

Flinders Lane hotel.

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Melbourne, Australia

Crown Towers Melbourne

Southbank luxury hotel.

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Melbourne, Australia

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

High-floor hotel on Collins Street.

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Australian Open

Dates by year

  • Opening Week runs January 11–16; main-draw play begins January 17, with the finals on January 30–31.

  • Not yet announced.

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Where to stay

  • CBD — walk or tram
  • Southbank — river views
  • Richmond — local

Hotels

  1. #1 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk · 0.7 mi

    ★★★★★

    Park Hyatt Melbourne

    Hotel beside St Patrick's Cathedral.

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  2. #2 · Walkable · about a 20-minute walk · 0.7 mi

    ★★★★★

    The Langham, Melbourne

    Southbank hotel on the Yarra River.

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  3. #3 · Short ride or transit · about 10 minutes by tram · 1.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    W Melbourne

    Flinders Lane hotel.

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  4. #4 · Short ride or transit · about 10 minutes by car · 1.1 mi

    ★★★★★

    Crown Towers Melbourne

    Southbank luxury hotel.

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  5. #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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