Title: Visit The Basin: Best of The Basin, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in The Basin](https://expedia.ca/The-Basin-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n3000360587-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Melbourne](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Melbourne](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)[The Basin Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Basin.d3000360587.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Basin Vacations](https://expedia.ca/The-Basin.d3000360587.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The Basin ## Melbourne ![Maroondah Reservoir in Victoria, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000360587/b14ae74a-96b5-4c64-8451-916b9d6f78cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Basin Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Casino 4/5(52 reviews) Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed art scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Crown-Casino-And-Entertainment-Complex-Melbourne.d6159118.Vacation-Attraction) ![Aerial view of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159162/277ef7db-f566-4dd7-9e9e-3390cd8cb978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Central 4.5/5(156 reviews) You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Melbourne Central, a favorite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-Central-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159162.Vacation-Attraction) ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marvel Stadium 4.5/5(21 reviews) Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.ca/Marvel-Stadium-Melbourne.d6125921.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rod Laver Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159156/ef11c65d-90f4-49f8-a392-dcb18baedeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rod Laver Arena 4.5/5(36 reviews) Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert. [](https://expedia.ca/Rod-Laver-Arena-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159156.Vacation-Attraction) ![Looking across Yarra River to Seafarers' Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061023/86e8fa3b-69b8-4286-8eac-101fa4bda560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 4/5(33 reviews) During your trip, find out what's happening at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a top convention center in Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-Melbourne.d6061023.Vacation-Attraction) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground showing autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501726/e0a5e565-f67a-4307-a3af-3643ad6c9c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground 4/5(32 reviews) Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-Cricket-Ground-East-Melbourne.d501726.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171973/ae16dc84-9d6d-4f68-b500-539429cf48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets CA $39 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.activity-details) ![Edge Experience Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47667024/40d9e60d-957c-4d39-b181-06588d601b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets CA $38 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/melbourne-skydeck-experience-tickets.a47667024.activity-details) ![Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46514735/b1aa517e-899b-4719-9b03-c1e8e60248ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour CA $126 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/melbourne-yarra-valley-wine.a46514735.activity-details) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1399345/2c2b590a-09c8-4918-87c2-d2cd6c07d995.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) Tour CA $36 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/melbourne-cricket-ground-mcg-tour.a1399345.activity-details) ![1 Hour Yarra River Melbourne Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47326540/e16e7db7-8ba0-416f-a79b-77e6a5e2a093.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel CA $34 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/1-hour-sight-seeing-melbourne-river-cruise-on-historic-vessel.a47326540.activity-details) ![Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/190815/ab1770fb-3768-4ccf-83aa-126a51b94ff7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Phillip Island Wildlife Tour with Koalas Penguins & Scenic General Viewing CA $150 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/phillip-island-wildlife-tour-with-koalas-penguins-scenic-general-viewing.a190815.activity-details) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## The Basin Hotel Deals ![The Langham, Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2112/1829420c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Langham, Melbourne One Southgate Avenue Southbank VIC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $233 CA $256 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,219 reviews) beautiful room with an excellent buffet breakfast. staff are all so lovely and the hotel has great amenities. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=2112&PinnedHotelID=2112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000360587) ![The Victoria Hotel Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18300/18225/8d8562e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Victoria Hotel Melbourne 215 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC CA $106 CA $116 total Apr 13 - Apr 14 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,230 reviews) The pictures online make it look very upscale. It's a nice property. The beds were comfy, and the linens were nice. Sadly, our shower had quite a bit of mold in numerous spots on the grout. That much mold would take a lot of time to accumulate. Such a simple cleaning between guests would permanent ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=18225&PinnedHotelID=18225&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000360587) ![Grand Hyatt Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23800/23775/94ae5225_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hyatt Melbourne 123 Collins Street Melbourne VIC CA $281 CA $309 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Friendly staff Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=23775&PinnedHotelID=23775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000360587) ![Stamford Plaza Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/447900/447801/c463ede7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Stamford Plaza Melbourne 111 Little Collins Street Melbourne VIC CA $189 CA $207 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,766 reviews) Stayed in a 2bdrm suite. Spacious and bathrooms are conveniently attached to each bedroom . You can close off both bedrooms. The master ensuite is smaller than the 2nd bedroom ensuite. Housekeeping was great each day at an early hour. Stayed Thurs to Mon, the Sunday night was very noisy with roadworks ... Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=447801&PinnedHotelID=447801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000360587) ![View Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/449400/449362/9cea7761_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### View Melbourne 562 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC CA $113 CA $125 total Apr 16 - Apr 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,236 reviews) Great little place l everything there that you would need Very clean and tidy place, we loved it and felt comfortable there Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F04%2F2026&endDate=17%2F04%2F2026&selected=449362&PinnedHotelID=449362&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000360587) ![Rydges Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/426600/426574/2612d958_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Melbourne 186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC CA $189 CA $207 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (827 reviews) Great hotel and very central! Amazing staff - would recommend this hotel! Enjoyed dining here too! Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=426574&PinnedHotelID=426574&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000360587) [See all 3,761 properties in The Basin](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000360587) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Church Street. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-Richmond.dx178451) ![Jam Factory which includes heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159242/010cecc7-8144-4776-babc-1cde6320bbf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Yarra Jam Factory and Prahran Market are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-South-Yarra.dx6052026) ![St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a sandy beach and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181708/61f3ac02-287c-4baf-bc4b-d897238416d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St Kilda Inner seaside suburb featuring attractions like Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, the Palais Theatre, and the Esplanade Hotel, perfect for a fun-filled Melbourne visit. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-St-Kilda.dx181708) ![Fitzroy Gardens which includes a park, a house and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508161/65801585-3da3-4372-97d2-03b4560908ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### East Melbourne Known for its abundant dining options and colorful gardens, there's plenty to explore in East Melbourne. Top attractions like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Bridge Road are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-East-Melbourne.dx55522) ![Fitzroy which includes signage and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508161/ebe1fcce-9c8b-4a19-a52c-b47950bedc26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fitzroy Gardens, bars, and museums are just a few things travelers enjoy about Fitzroy. Check out Brunswick Street or Smith Street while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Melbourne-Fitzroy.dx178400) ![Melbourne CBD showing outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052020/e2977acc-edaa-4773-a179-045bf0cd239e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Melbourne Central Business District 4.5/5(285 area reviews) Discover a blend of contemporary and Victorian architecture, vibrant street art, and literary culture in this bustling city center. Explore famed alleyways, visit the State Library, and enjoy easy access to public transport hubs. 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