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Docklands or Melbourne CBD: where to stay in Melbourne?

Both are popular bases in Melbourne. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 37 hotels in Docklands and 133 in Melbourne CBD.

In short DocklandsMelbourne CBD
Ranked hotels37133
Average guest rating8.78.5
Rated 9 or higher32%23%
5-star hotels624
3 stars or fewer19
Median distance to the centre1.6 km760 m
Average location score7.49.2

In short

  • Hotels in Docklands rate higher: 8.7 on average against 8.5 in Melbourne CBD.
  • Docklands has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (32% vs 23%).
  • Melbourne CBD has more hotels to choose from (133 vs 37).
  • For a 5-star stay, Melbourne CBD has 24 hotels against 6 in Docklands.
  • For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Melbourne CBD has more options: 9 vs 1.
  • The two areas are about 1.5 km apart.

Best-rated in Melbourne CBD

Top-rated of 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD

Hotel ★★★★½ East End Theatre District

Rydges Melbourne

  • Swimming pool
9.3 Exceptional 436 reviews 970 m

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FAQ: Docklands vs Melbourne CBD

Which has better-rated hotels, Docklands or Melbourne CBD?

Docklands: its 37 hotels average 8.7 out of 10, against 8.5 for the 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD.

Where are there more budget hotels, Docklands or Melbourne CBD?

For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Melbourne CBD has more options: 9 vs 1.