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A transparent greenhouse structure with a dining table and chairs, surrounded by string lights and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved staircase, a reception desk, and a large indoor plant.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

1. Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.5 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Jason

₹16,166

₹16,166 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large windows, and a modern design.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a dining area, and a bedroom with a bed and a desk.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern building with curved architecture and large windows.

2. The Lane House

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.2 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

James

₹16,336

₹17,969 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, featuring modern buildings and a clock tower.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a phone, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with two grey armchairs, a small table with a book and a glass, and a patterned rug.

3. Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.4 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Teana

₹12,097

₹13,307 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles, glasses, and plates.

A modern bathroom with a large oval mirror, a wooden vanity, and a view of trees through a window.

A modern living room with a brick fireplace, a round wall light, a bookshelf, and a comfortable seating area.

A gym area with kettlebells and dumbbells on racks, a black wall with vertical wooden slats, and a green plant in the background.

4. Zagame's House

0.6 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

David

₹13,663

₹15,029 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern interior with a staircase, seating area, and a wall of bookshelves.

A bar area with a high shelf of bottles, two chairs with decorative backrests, and a bar counter with a mirror.

A modern building with a grid of windows and a wooden entrance.

5. QT Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.4 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Danielle

₹16,007

₹17,608 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel entrance with three arched doorways, a central illuminated sign, and a bar area visible through the windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central bar area, high ceilings, and large windows.

A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, ornate columns, a central staircase, and a seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

A lobby with a geometric patterned floor, a staircase, and seating areas with floral arrangements.

6. Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.7 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Mark

₹13,360

₹14,696 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bar area with wooden accents, a counter with bar stools, and shelves of bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table with two green chairs, a small vase with flowers, and a wooden cabinet.

A bar area with wooden paneling and a sign reading "The Greenery".

A modern hotel room with a shower, a bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

7. Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.5 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Paula

₹13,560

₹13,560 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a bartender, shelves of bottles, and a seating area with a city view.

A modern interior with a curved staircase, a seating area, and a decorative light fixture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a view of the city skyline.

A marble counter with various food items and a selection of books and decorative items on shelves.

8. Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Jennifer

₹16,409

₹16,409 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern cafe interior with wooden accents, round pendant lighting, and a visible kitchen area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a vase with flowers.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a table with drinks, and a view of the city skyline.

9. The Howey

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.5 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Ryan

₹14,210

₹15,630 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern living room with a dining area, a large TV, and a city view.

A breakfast tray with waffles, a croissant, and a glass of orange juice on a bed with white linens, overlooking a cityscape with historic buildings.

A person in a white robe sitting by a window overlooking a cityscape with buildings and a table with various dishes.

10. Le Méridien Melbourne

0.6 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Sasha

₹15,182

₹16,700 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A swimming pool with clear blue water, a metal ladder, and wooden benches along the walls.

A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, modern seating, and large windows offering views of the city.

A modern hotel lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a prominent entrance.

A person in a white bathrobe standing on a balcony with a cityscape view, including a church and modern buildings.

11. The Westin Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Mirko

₹21,254

₹23,380 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a brick wall on one side, and a concrete edge.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

A modern lounge area with seating, tables, and a staircase.

12. Veriu Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Richard

₹10,384

₹11,423 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lobby with a central circular reception desk, a large wall-mounted artwork, and a seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a TV.

A spacious bar area with a marble-top bar counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a laptop, a bedside table with a bottle, and a hanging shirt.

13. Rydges Melbourne

0.5 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Emily

₹13,974

₹15,371 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a long communal dining area with multiple tables and chairs.

A lobby with a wooden bench, a reception desk, and a large window with a view of buildings outside.

A modern interior with large windows, a sofa, and a hanging light fixture.

A rooftop terrace with a circular brick arch, white wicker furniture, and a striped sofa.

14. Hyde Melbourne Place

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.4 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Sade

₹16,767

₹16,767 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a central staircase, glass walls, and a large chandelier.

A modern lobby with a central floral arrangement, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern hotel facade with large glass windows, a central entrance, and two prominent sculptures.

15. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.6 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Bahram

₹20,647

₹22,712 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered entrance area, and the name "Voco" prominently displayed.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by high-rise buildings at dusk.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and large windows offering a city view. Tables are set with chairs and centerpieces.

A modern bar with a curved, metallic wall, bar stools, and a city view through large windows.

16. voco Melbourne Central by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.5 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Timothy

₹13,239

₹14,562 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, potted plants, and a glass building in the background.

A modern hotel interior with a large glass window, a reception desk, and a neon sign.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

17. Adelphi Hotel

Yarra Riverfront, 0.7 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Emma

₹10,275

₹11,368 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a city skyline view.

A staircase with a metal handrail leading to a dark wall with a neon sign that reads "Here's looking at you kid."

A modern interior with a central chandelier, seating areas, and large windows.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a sink, and a marble countertop.

18. Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne

0.5 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Anthony

₹13,936

₹15,330 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern apartment with a grey sofa, teal armchair, and a small round table with a vase of flowers. A kitchen with white cabinets and a large window offering a city view is visible.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large painting on the wall.

A swimming pool with a 1.2m depth sign, tiled walls, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with a large window, stainless steel appliances, and a city view.

19. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.7 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

Kelly Kate

₹6,146

₹6,869 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A person reading a book in a room with a cityscape view through a window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

A modern living room with a city view, a dining area with a book and fruit, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a chair.

A modern, well-lit living room with a city view, a dining area with a table set for two, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a chair.

20. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 0.4 km from Melbourne Writers Festival

gladys

₹11,477

₹12,625 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Melbourne Writers Festival

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 108 reviews	View
The Lane House	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street	9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Zagame's House	9.6 Exceptional 650 reviews	View
QT Melbourne	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View

Top Melbourne Writers Festival Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"You don’t need to stay in a luxury hotel when Victoria Hotel can offer affordable and great rooms. However, don’t expect staffs would maintain to clean your room when you are away. I think they lack cleaners. Other than that, it was good."

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was clean, room was updated and it was close to the train station"

Meriton Suites Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room with kitchen. Pool, spa and sauna. Close to good coffee shops and close to train station"

The Hotel Windsor

10/10 Excellent

"Valet parking was great, bed comfy and huge fluffy towels. Very close to theatre"

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

8/10 Good

"Customer service was excellent checking in and checking was so smooth"

Rydges Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Great location for our one night stay. Clean and comfortable double king rooms. Lounge was very welcomed. Will be back."

ibis Melbourne Central

10/10 Excellent

"Great place in the centre of the CBD, perfect with all amenities close by"

The Lane House

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely venue. Great location"

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Very attentive staff and clean room."

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QV Centre

8.8/10 (113 reviews)

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A classical building with columns, a statue, and banners.

State Library of Victoria

9.0/10 (89 reviews)

Delve into Melbourne’s fascinating heritage when you explore this cultural landmark and architectural treasure, containing over 150 years of state history.

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A circular metal framework with a brick building at its base.

Melbourne Central

8.8/10 (16,814 reviews)

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Wheeler Centre

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Spiegel Haus, Rooftop

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Spiegel Haus, The Spiegeltent

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Melbourne City Conference Centre

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Miscellania

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Melbourne Writers Festival?

Melbourne Writers Festival is located in Melbourne. This metropolitan area is known for its major shopping area and popular art scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 1700 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Melbourne Writers Festival?

Adjacent to Melbourne Writers Festival, The Victoria Hotel Melbourne is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments and The Langham, Melbourne.

How many hotels are there near Melbourne Writers Festival?

Expedia has 1700 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Melbourne Writers Festival.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Melbourne Writers Festival, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Melbourne Writers Festival.

What can I see and do near Melbourne Writers Festival?

Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Museum and Immigration Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Cricket Ground. You can catch a show at Comedy Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and East End Theatre District.

How can I get to Melbourne Writers Festival?

With so many choices for transport, seeing the area around Melbourne Writers Festival is simple. Local metro stations include Melbourne Central Station and Flagstaff Station. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Flinders Street Station.

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Our top choices for Melbourne Writers Festival hotels

1. Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

2. The Lane House

3. Brady Hotels Elizabeth Street

4. Zagame's House

5. QT Melbourne

6. Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

7. Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

8. Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton

9. The Howey

10. Le Méridien Melbourne

11. The Westin Melbourne

12. Veriu Queen Victoria Market

13. Rydges Melbourne

14. Hyde Melbourne Place

15. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

16. voco Melbourne Central by IHG

17. Adelphi Hotel

18. Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne

19. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

20. Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

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Top Melbourne Writers Festival Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel Melbourne

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Meriton Suites Melbourne

The Hotel Windsor

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Rydges Melbourne

ibis Melbourne Central

The Lane House

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Other attractions near Melbourne Writers Festival

QV Centre

State Library of Victoria

Melbourne Central

Wheeler Centre

Spiegel Haus, Rooftop

Spiegel Haus, The Spiegeltent

Melbourne City Conference Centre

Miscellania

Frequently asked questions