Take in the bustling atmosphere and snatch up some bargains at Lightning Ridge Opal Mines, a well-known local store.

This retail outlet is in Melbourne Central Business District, but Lightning Ridge Opal Mines isn't the only thing to see in this part of the world. If you've got time for more sights, Crown Casino is worth swinging by too.

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YEHS Hotel Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Central Business District

$1,308

per person

Dec 4 - Dec 9

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)

7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)

Melbourne is generally safe. This hotel is in a shady part of town. Arguments on street at night. AC/heater did not work, so they sent up a portable one that worked fine. There is no sin on the street; after five minutes of walking past it many times, we asked locals, and they pointed far up to a YEHS sign.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Wharf Waterfront, Docklands

Docklands

$1,810

per person

Dec 4 - Dec 9

found 22 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)

Great property and location

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Melbourne Private Apartments - Collins Street Waterfront, Docklands

Docklands

$1,649

per person

Dec 12 - Dec 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Seattle (SEA) to Melbourne (MEL)

8/10 Very Good! (29 reviews)

Tram stop out the front. Woolworths across the street. Great pub for dinner at tap86. Apartment was clean, quiet, easy to access. Would definitely stay again👍

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

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