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Melbourne CBD or Southbank: where to stay in Melbourne?
Both are popular bases in Melbourne. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD and 30 in Southbank.
| In short | Melbourne CBD | Southbank |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 133 | 30 |
| Typical night (year average) | €174 | €166 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 23% | 17% |
| 5-star hotels | 21 | 4 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 7 | 0 |
| Median distance to the centre | 760 m | 700 m |
| Average location score | 9.2 | 8.9 |
In short
- Hotels in Southbank rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.5 in Melbourne CBD.
- Melbourne CBD has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (23% vs 17%).
- Melbourne CBD has more hotels to choose from (133 vs 30).
- For a 5-star stay, Melbourne CBD has 21 hotels against 4 in Southbank.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Melbourne CBD has more options: 7 vs 0.
- The two areas are about 1.0 km apart.
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FAQ: Melbourne CBD vs Southbank
Which has better-rated hotels, Melbourne CBD or Southbank?
Southbank: its 30 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.5 for the 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD.
Where are there more budget hotels, Melbourne CBD or Southbank?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Melbourne CBD has more options: 7 vs 0.