What's Essendon Like?
In Essendon, you can spend time visiting the shops or simply enjoy the restaurants. Crown Casino and Melbourne Central are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Melbourne Cricket Ground is one not-to-miss sight nearby.
Where are the Best Places to Stay in Essendon?
We have 17 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Essendon:
Punthill Essendon North
Upscale hotel with restaurant, bar- Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments
Motel with conference center- Free parking • Free WiFi • Central location
How to Get to Essendon
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Essendon
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Essendon
- Avalon Airport (AVV), 30.7 mi (49.4 km) from Essendon
Getting to Essendon on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Glenbervie Station
- Strathmore Station
Things to See and Do in and around Essendon
Things to See near Essendon:
- Royal Melbourne Showgrounds (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Royal Park (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- University of Melbourne (4.2 mi/6.8 km away)
- Flagstaff Gardens (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Melbourne City Marina (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
Things to Do near Essendon:
- DFO Essendon Shopping Center (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
- Moonee Valley Racecourse (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Highpoint Shopping Centre (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Flemington Racecourse (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- State Netball Hockey Centre (3.1 mi/5 km away)