3 star hotels · Victoria · Australia
We reviewed 68 hotels in Melbourne and picked the 29 best-rated for you.
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Central & practical
Melbourne Aparthotel
A practical base near Queen Victoria Market with apartment options and a solid 7.2 guest rating across 3,201 reviews.
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Central & Self-catering
Melbourne Aparthotel
Central Melbourne apartments with kitchenettes and an outdoor pool, close to trams and the CBD.
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Central & friendly
Melbourne
A well-priced, central stay near Southern Cross Station, with staff who go out of their way to help.
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CBD value
Melbourne
Right in the action on Elizabeth Street, with the free tram, bars, and the Australian Open venues minutes away.
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Guest favorite
Melbourne
Top marks from guests for its rooms and facilities in North Melbourne.
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Practical stay
Melbourne Aparthotel
A practical Melbourne base with a pool, restaurant, and consistently praised staff and location.
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Budget-friendly
Melbourne
Affordable rooms with free Wi-Fi and parking, near public transport and the airport.
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City convenient
Melbourne
Staff rated 9.0 and a location that puts the tram, Docklands Stadium, and the convention centre within easy reach.
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Central & affordable
Melbourne
A budget-friendly stay on Swanston Street, within walking distance of Myer Melbourne and the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Guest favourite
Melbourne
A well-rated 3-star hotel in Melbourne CBD, praised for its helpful staff and convenient location near trams and restaurants.
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Central & Practical
Melbourne
A well-located base near Carlton's dining and nightlife, with parking, breakfast, and staff praised for their friendliness.
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Entertainment district
Melbourne
A compact, smoke-free choice in Melbourne's entertainment district, with a restaurant and bar on site.
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3-star Melbourne hotel
Melbourne
A well-located Melbourne hotel with free Wi-Fi, parking, and a restaurant, near the airport and major shopping.
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Lygon Street location
Melbourne Aparthotel
A Carlton stay on lively Lygon Street, near trams, restaurants and the university, with modern rooms and helpful staff.
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Affordable & functional
Melbourne
A budget-friendly 14-room hotel-motel with included breakfast, free parking, and easy airport access.
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Budget comfort
Melbourne Motel
Straightforward and clean, with a rooftop kitchen and a location that puts the rest of the city close at hand.
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Central & Practical
Melbourne
Handy location, free parking, and a welcoming team make this a practical base for exploring Melbourne.
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Convenient
Melbourne Motel
Close to the Royal Melbourne Hospital and two tram lines, with free parking and a filling in-room breakfast.
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Central & Modern
Melbourne
Modern, well-equipped studios and apartments in central Melbourne, steps from the free tram and Queen Victoria Market.
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Central St Kilda
Melbourne
Contemporary rooms and apartments in St Kilda, steps from the beach, Acland Street's cafés, and the Palais Theatre.
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Campus Stay
Melbourne
A campus apartment with free parking and Wi-Fi, a 10-minute drive from Lyon Housemuseum.
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Family-friendly
Melbourne Motel
Serviced apartments with kitchenettes and family rooms, close to Royal Park and Sydney Road.
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Pet-Friendly
Melbourne Aparthotel
Spacious, clean apartments with full kitchens and genuinely friendly staff, close to trams and Collingwood's dining strip.
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Airport Convenience
Melbourne
A handy airport-adjacent stay with free parking, a bistro, and recently updated rooms.
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East Melbourne value
Melbourne
Well-priced, self-catering apartments close to Fitzroy Gardens with easy tram access to the CBD.
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CBD Aparthotel
Melbourne Aparthotel
A well-rated aparthotel with spacious apartments, friendly staff, and a central Melbourne CBD location near shopping and trams.
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Airport convenient
Melbourne
Convenient budget base near the airport with free parking and easy tram access.
Melbourne
A well-reviewed 3-star stay in Docklands with a strong guest rating.
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Central & practical
Melbourne Aparthotel
Apartment-style rooms with kitchens on Chapel Street, close to shops, restaurants and transport.
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Good value
Melbourne Aparthotel
Budget-friendly apartments in St Kilda with cooking facilities, secure parking, and easy tram access.
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Great location
Melbourne
Self-catering apartments with a pool and fitness center, minutes from downtown Melbourne.
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Pub stay
Melbourne
A friendly pub stay near Essendon station, with a well-liked restaurant and easy airport access.
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Southbank Apartments
Melbourne Aparthotel
Spacious, well-priced apartments on a quiet street near trams, the Botanic Gardens, and South Melbourne Market.
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Central & practical
Melbourne Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments in Carlton with a prime Lygon Street location and on-site parking.
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Budget-friendly
Melbourne Motel
A budget-friendly motel with an outdoor pool and easy tram access to Melbourne's CBD.
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Tram-side motel
Melbourne Motel
A compact 9-room motel with modern rooms, free parking, and easy tram access.
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Central & Self-Catering
Melbourne Aparthotel
A practical, self-catering stay in the middle of Carlton's dining and culture, with kitchens and laundry in most rooms.
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Free Parking
Melbourne Aparthotel
Self-catering apartments with free parking, full kitchens, and a location close to shops and transport.
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City Centre
Melbourne
Central Melbourne stay right on Bourke Street Mall, close to trams and shopping, with included breakfast.
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East Melbourne B&B
Melbourne Bed & Breakfast
Quiet B&B with warm staff, a filling breakfast and a short stroll to the MCG.
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Central & Budget
Melbourne
Budget-friendly rooms in a central Richmond location, close to the MCG and transport links.
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Good Value
Melbourne Motel
A dependable, well-located motel near Greensborough centre with friendly staff and good value.
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Top-rated CBD stay
Melbourne Capsule hotel
Central Melbourne stay with a sparkling 5.0 rating, close to transport and the CBD.
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Central & Practical
Melbourne Aparthotel
Well-equipped apartments with kitchens, close to Lygon Street and Melbourne University.
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Family-friendly
Melbourne
Spacious, practical apartments near Melbourne Zoo – ideal for groups or families.
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Good value
Melbourne
Well-equipped apartments close to Albert Park and St Kilda Rd business offices.
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Self-catering
Melbourne
Close to Lygon Street's food scene, these apartments offer kitchens, secure parking, and easy city access.
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Budget-friendly
Melbourne Guest house
A well-placed, budget-friendly adults-only stay with a shared kitchen and laundry, about a 5-minute walk from Prahran Library.
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Central & practical
Melbourne
A straightforward 3-star stay in Melbourne with free Wi-Fi and parking, close to The Glen Shopping Centre.
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Value Stay
Melbourne
A practical Carlton base with kitchenettes, close to Lygon Street cafés and the CBD.
Map & live prices by our partner
Three-star hotels in Melbourne are the sweet spot between price and convenience. You'll find most of them clustered in the CBD — Elizabeth Street, Swanston Street, Bourke Street Mall — with easy access to the free tram zone. Rooms are comfortable but not lavish, and the best value often comes with perks like included breakfast (Causeway Inn On The Mall) or free parking (Brunswick Tower Hotel). Expect to pay anywhere from AUD 65 for a basic budget room to AUD 357 for a serviced apartment with kitchenette.
For the 3-star hotels on this page, the typical price is around AUD 107 per night. The budget end starts at AUD 65, while top-end properties like serviced apartments can reach AUD 357.
For a first visit, stay in the CBD — around Elizabeth Street or Bourke Street Mall — where you're steps from the free tram, shopping, and major attractions like the Australian Open venues. Properties like Ibis Budget Melbourne CBD and Best Western Melbourne City are central and wallet-friendly.
Many 3-star hotels near the airport, like Nightcap At Skyways and Royal Hotel By Nightcap Social, offer easy access via the SkyBus or a short taxi ride. If you're staying in the CBD, take the SkyBus to Southern Cross Station, which is right next to hotels like Ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel.
Yes, especially in the CBD and St Kilda. Areas like Swanston Street and Fitzroy Street have lively nightlife and well-lit streets. Suburban options like Coburg Motor Inn are quieter but safe, though you'll want a car or tram for night travel.
If you're visiting during major events like the Australian Open or the Grand Prix, book at least 2-3 months ahead — prices spike and rooms go fast. For shoulder seasons, a few weeks in advance is usually enough to lock in a good rate.
Melbourne's 3-star hotels are the city's practical backbone: they sit in the middle of the action, from the CBD's Swanston and Elizabeth Streets to the beachside esplanades of St Kilda and the leafy streets of Carlton and East Melbourne. These aren't anonymous budget boxes — many are converted pubs, apartment-style stays, or family-run motels that lean into Melbourne's love of neighborhood character. For the price, you get the essentials done well: central locations, free parking in the suburbs, and, often, a bit of personality that bigger chains lack.
The money buys different things at each end of the scale. At the budget end, around AUD 65–70, you're looking at Ibis Budget properties and the Best Western Melbourne City — no-frills rooms, but unbeatable access to the free tram zone and the city's major events. At the higher end, up to AUD 357 per night, you get serviced apartments like Scape Living At Franklin, with kitchens and modern studios, or character stays like The Courthouse Hotel in North Melbourne, which guests rate a 9.0. If you want to be in the center of the city, pay a little more for the CBD; if you're okay with a short tram ride, the suburbs give you more space and easier parking.
These 3-star hotels are ideal for travelers who value location and value over luxury — especially first-timers keen on the CBD and free trams, or those who need airport convenience without the price tag. If you're after a broader range of options, check our main Melbourne hotels page, or look at the 4-star and 5-star listings for more upscale stays. For families, our family-friendly hotels page may offer more space; if parking is a must, see our hotels with parking list, and for budget-seekers, the cheap and budget hotels page has even leaner options.