What's it like in Essendon West?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Melbourne's Essendon West neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Afton Street Conservation Reserve as part of your Essendon West travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essendon West, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Essendon West.

What can I see and do in this Melbourne neighbourhood?

Afton Street Conservation Reserve is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Essendon West. Highpoint Shopping Centre and Keilor East Leisure Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Melbourne.

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A table with a croissant, a blue cup, and a book, with a vase of green flowers and a glass of water on a table near a window with a view.

1. Mantra Melbourne Airport

6.8 km from Essendon West

Lynda

RM469 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel with a curved glass facade, a prominent 'Novotel' sign, and a 'ibis Styles' sign.

2. Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 9.3 km from Essendon West

Robert

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A large building with the word "MELBOURNE" prominently displayed on the facade.

3. PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 9.9 km from Essendon West

LORRAINE

RM991 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A courtyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by brick buildings and palm trees.

4. Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

8.1 km from Essendon West

deirdre

RM462 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

5. Novotel Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 9.3 km from Essendon West

Allan

RM731 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a building with a dome structure.

6. Best Western Melbourne Airport

9.1 km from Essendon West

Angela

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A buffet with various food items and a coffee station.

7. Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Melbourne Airport, 9.6 km from Essendon West

Michelle

RM594 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern house with a covered porch, a visible number '4' on the side, and a car parked in front.

8. Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

9.1 km from Essendon West

Phil

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple pendant lights, and a city view through large windows.

9. Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 9.4 km from Essendon West

Lisa Anne

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A rooftop terrace with a city skyline view, a round table with two champagne flutes, and a glass railing.

10. Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.9 km from Essendon West

Mel

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

11. Veriu Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.8 km from Essendon West

Ryan

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

12. Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 10.1 km from Essendon West

Karen

RM932 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by walls with a stone-like texture.

13. Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.9 km from Essendon West

Luc Jean-Paul

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a green wall.

14. Dorsett Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 9 km from Essendon West

Justine

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins, featuring classic architecture with large windows and a prominent entrance.

15. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 9.3 km from Essendon West

Jodi

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with seating, string lights, and a view of modern buildings.

16. Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 9.6 km from Essendon West

Agatha

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass cabinets, and a central island with a hanging light fixture.

17. The StandardX, Melbourne

Fitzroy, 9.4 km from Essendon West

Jack

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

18. Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 8.9 km from Essendon West

Denise

RM354 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

19. Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Melbourne Central Business District, 9.4 km from Essendon West

Bobi

RM644 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a spiral staircase, and a modern chandelier.

20. Pullman East Melbourne

East Melbourne, 11 km from Essendon West

John

RM652 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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A modern shopping mall with prominent stores like Chanel, Dior, and Clarins.

Melbourne Airport

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