Parkville Hotels near Brimbank Park

If you'd like to get a taste of Melbourne student life, check out University of Melbourne in Parkville. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Melbourne has many other landmarks you might want to see such as Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground.

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ian Potter Museum of Art during your travels in Melbourne. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne Central Business District and take in the atmosphere. There are also lots of shops and restaurants in the area if you fancy a wander. Splash some more cash at Melbourne Central, Hardware Lane, and Emporium Melbourne.

After visiting Lygon Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Melbourne. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

It's feeding time at the zoo! If you want to be reminded of some of the great animals our world is home to, you might want to pay a trip to Melbourne Zoo, located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from central Melbourne. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Melbourne Zoo, you'll love State Netball Hockey Centre, just a short walk away.

Though Royal Women's Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Melbourne while you are here.