What is Essendon like?

Essendon is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and shopping.

What's the best accommodation in Essendon?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Punthill Essendon North is the highest ranked property in Essendon. This hotel offers a restaurant and in-room kitchens. Other favourite options in the area include Royal Hotel by Nightcap Social and Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments .

How many hotels will I find in the Essendon area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Melbourne, choose from one of Expedia's 15 hotels and other accommodation options in Essendon.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Essendon.

What is there to do around this Melbourne neighbourhood?

A few places to visit in the area around Essendon include DFO Essendon Shopping Center, Moonee Valley Racecourse and Afton Street Conservation Reserve. While you're out sightseeing, Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Highpoint Shopping Centre are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

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

Looking for a quick way to explore more of the city? Catch a ride on metro transit at Glenbervie Station and Strathmore Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Essendon Station.

Top 10 Essendon Hotels of 2025

Top 10 Hotels in Essendon, Melbourne

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Very helpful staff clean room close to trains trams out front.easy to get to the city and leave car at motel "

"Reasonable value for money, clean. Were stingy with the coffee capsules & internet was glitchy for 4 days. Staff were very friendly. "

RM447 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Clean and friendly staff, and very convenient if you are into public transport. Just the shares toilet and bath is a bit of a inconvinience, imagine having to pee in the middle of your sleep. But overall, this hotel is very good"

RM306 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

"It was walkable to rhe restaurants, safe and secure."

RM552 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

"Great place to stay "

RM568 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

"Well priced room, nice and close to all the terminals, good choice for breakfast, easy checkout, will book again"

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

"Nice property, very convenient location, awesome staff and good facilities."

RM782 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

"Very enjoyable stay, will come back."

RM438 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

"There is a restaurant beside it if you are too tired to go anywhere to eat. Internet was good. Staff are very friendly and accomodating. Has laundry and dryer for long stay guests. Walkable distance to a big shopping mall nearby. "

RM384 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

"A great place to stay... friendly staff."

RM441 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

"Great location, friendly staff, clean and modern rooms!"

RM833 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

"Really great as an airport hotel."

RM918 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

"Good value and Close to airport"

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Daily continental breakfast (AUD 15 per person)

"Clean and convenient to the airport. Would definitely stay again. "

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

"Good value, clean, spacious room."

RM444 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

"Really recommend this hotel "

RM394 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

"Great location. Easy to get to dining areas, little bit of traffic noise ut otherwise great value stay"

RM323 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

"Good stays"

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

"Great stay. "

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

In-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"Great stay at the Carlton lygon, team stop 5 min walking distance, parking overnight cheaper than most car parks, friendly staff, plenty of tea coffee in room always a bonus"

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

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Where to stay in Essendon

Find the best Essendon areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Melbourne CBD which includes outdoor eating

Melbourne Central Business District

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Melbourne Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Melbourne Central and Collins Street, and jump on the metro at Melbourne Central Station or Flagstaff Station to see more of the city.

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Southbank

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Are you interested in stunning river views, first-class casinos and popular shops? A visit to Southbank might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Crown Casino and Melbourne Skydeck.

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Docklands

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

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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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