You’re looking for a place to stay in Melbourne. You’ve done the CBD before. You’re wanting to broaden your horizons a little while still being in a central location.
The answer? Southbank!
One of Melbourne’s best necks of the woods, there are plenty of reasons why corporate travellers adore the swanky, bustling suburb of Southbank.
In fact, here are 20 solid reasons to choose Southbank as your next location in Melbourne, told by the Southbank locals at StayCentral!
- Location: Southbank is right in the thick of it, and is walking distance to the CBD, the MCG and the Rod Laver Arena.
- Views: many Southbank apartments have stunning views of the city and the Yarra River.
- Action: Southbank is a high-action area, with loads going on around it!
- Entertainment: feel like catching a sports match at the MCG, or playing a few games of roulette at the Crown Casino? Southbank is your suburb.
- Public transport: Southbank is easy to get to, well-connected with trams and buses.
- Dining: walk along the river and find some of Melbourne’s finest dining experiences.
- Bars and pubs: find your new local bar or pub, or cross the river into the CBD and enjoy plenty of options.
- Shopping: it’s also home to one of Australia’s largest shopping outlets – the DFO South Wharf.
- Take a walk: enjoy a stroll along the river, or head to the nearby Royal Botanical Gardens for a nature fix.
- Get artsy: get your hit of arts and culture by exploring the National Gallery of Victoria, located in Southbank.
- Apartments: Southbank is known for luxury apartments, so check out StayCentral’s three stunning upscale options.
- Coffee: this riverside suburb has got high standards when it comes to coffee, with plenty of boutique coffee shops around.
- Parks and rec: Southbank has got you covered for parks, with the Kings Domain and Southbank Promenade both close by.
- Safety: a super safe suburb, Southbank is ideal for families as well as singles.
- Theatre: check out the Malthouse Theatre for the best plays and opera in Melbourne.
- Listen to classical music: embrace tradition and head to the Melbourne Recital Centre to hear some of the country’s finest classical musicians.
- Gourmet foods: stroll down to the South Melbourne Market, a short walk from Southbank, and stock up on fresh fruit and veg, gourmet meats and cheeses, and other goods.
- Bike riding: if you love to go for a bike ride on a nice day, Southbank is the perfect spot – ride all the way up the river with no traffic lights for kilometres.
- Beach access: it takes less than 20 minutes to get to Port Melbourne Beach via tram from Southbank.
- Liveability: with access to supermarkets, pharmacies, health clubs and medical facilities, Southbank is a super convenient and liveable area.
Need the best accommodation during your stay in Southbank? StayCentral has Southbank’s finest serviced apartments. Browse our collection of Southbank stays and make a booking today.