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Docklands or Southbank: 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 30 in Southbank.

In short DocklandsSouthbank
Ranked hotels3730
Typical night (year average)€175€166
Average guest rating8.78.6
Rated 9 or higher32%17%
5-star hotels34
3 stars or fewer00
Median distance to the centre1.6 km700 m
Average location score7.48.9

In short

  • Hotels in Docklands rate higher: 8.7 on average against 8.6 in Southbank.
  • Docklands has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (32% vs 17%).
  • The typical hotel in Southbank is closer to the city centre (700 m vs 1.6 km).
  • The two areas are about 1.7 km apart.
#3
Hotel ★★★★ NewQuay

Nesuto Docklands

  • Gym
9.2 Excellent 283 reviews 2.2 km
#2
Hotel ★★★★★ Southbank

The Langham Melbourne

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport transfer
  • Swimming pool
9.2 Excellent 1,750 reviews 430 m

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FAQ: Docklands vs Southbank

Which has better-rated hotels, Docklands or Southbank?

Docklands: its 37 hotels average 8.7 out of 10, against 8.6 for the 30 hotels in Southbank.