What is Preston like?

Preston is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its array of dining options. Make sure that you visit Preston Market and Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre as part of your Preston travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Preston?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Novotel Melbourne Preston is the highest ranked property in Preston. This hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness centre. Other favourite options in the area include Bell Motel and Together Co-Living .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Preston area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 Preston hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Preston.

What are the top things to see and do in Preston?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Preston, consider Preston Market or Northland Shopping Centre, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre and Preston Library are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Shotkickers, Cactus Room and The Croxton Bandroom are just a few of the places to visit in and around Preston. Strettle Wetland and Tech Assault are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Melbourne.

How can I get around Preston and the greater Melbourne area?

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Bell Station and Preston Station.

Top 10 Preston Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Preston hotels

Quest Preston

Preston

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Bell Motel

Preston

Bridie

RM283 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Novotel Melbourne Preston

Preston

Bianca

RM405 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Jul - 14 Jul

Together Co-Living

Preston

Werner

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

19 km from Preston

Glenn

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Oakwood Premier Melbourne

Southbank, 10.8 km from Preston

Demi

RM561 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jul - 25 Jul

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf

10.5 km from Preston

Dale

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Pan Pacific Melbourne

10.4 km from Preston

Leon

RM947 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Mercure Melbourne Albert Park

Melbourne Central Business District, 12.1 km from Preston

Victor

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

1 Hotel Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 10.2 km from Preston

Katrina

RM900 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Oaks Melbourne St Kilda Road Hotel

Melbourne Central Business District, 11.8 km from Preston

Fitoon

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

View Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 11.8 km from Preston

Arkady

RM332 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Docklands, 9.9 km from Preston

Greg

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Aug - 4 Aug

Quest St Kilda Road

Melbourne Central Business District, 11.4 km from Preston

Natalia

RM414 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jul - 22 Jul

Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 10 km from Preston

Carmaletia

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Best Western Melbourne City

Yarra Riverfront, 9.8 km from Preston

Kathy-Anne

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jul - 27 Jul

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

Yarra Riverfront, 9.8 km from Preston

Tara

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 9.7 km from Preston

Belinda

RM322 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

The Kinson

Melbourne Central Business District, 11 km from Preston

JENNIFER

RM418 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jul - 19 Jul

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 9.7 km from Preston

Nilima

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

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The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

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Docklands

A gorgeous harbour with waterfront dining and jaw-dropping city skyline views… this might sound more like another popular Australian city, but surprise – it’s Melbourne!

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Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

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With a pretty bay on one side and rugged ocean on the other, this heritage seaside town is ideal for exploring the coast, seeing local art and spotting dolphins.

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