Hotel Accommodation near the MCG
Stay minutes from the MCG with Brady Hotels
Travelling to Melbourne for the cricket or the footy? Brady Hotels & Apartments has five properties near the MCG, each a short train ride from the ground. The MCG sits in Yarra Park just across the rail corridor from the CBD, so you can be at the gate in about fifteen minutes without a car.
We’re proudly Melbourne owned, with a team that knows game day inside out. Ask at reception for the quickest way to your gate and which train beats the post-siren crowd. For accommodation near the MCG with a kitchen and room for the crew, our apartment-style hotels add full kitchens and separate living areas.
Why choose Brady for a game at the MCG
The MCG hosts the biggest days on Melbourne’s calendar, the AFL Grand Final, the Boxing Day Test, Big Bash nights and stadium concerts. Staying in the city puts you one stop up the line from the ground, so you skip the long queues home while everyone else is still on the platform.
There are no hotels inside Yarra Park itself, so a central base is the smart choice. Our apartment hotels at Flinders Street and Hardware Lane add a kitchen and separate living area, handy for a Test match weekend or a family in town for the footy.
We’ve been Melbourne owned and independently run since 2014, so we know the small things, like which Jolimont exit clears fastest after a full house.
Brady accommodation near
the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brady Hotel Jones Lane
Distance to the MCG: one stop to Jolimont from Parliament Station, then a 5 minute walk, or around 20 minutes on foot
On Little Lonsdale Street in the East End, Brady Jones Lane is a short walk from Parliament Station, one stop up the Hurstbridge line to Jolimont and the MCG’s northern gates. It’s a boutique hotel with a guest gym, guest laundry and 24-hour reception, and the studio apartments add a kitchenette and private balcony.
Nearby: Parliament Station, Chinatown, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Bourke Street Mall, the East End theatre district
Brady Hotel Elizabeth Street
Distance to the MCG: one stop to Jolimont from Parliament Station, then a 5 minute walk
A 32-storey tower on Little Lonsdale Street, Brady Elizabeth Street sits a short walk from Parliament and Melbourne Central stations, both a quick hop to Jolimont. Rooms have opening windows, walk-in showers and wide upper-floor views, with a Level 8 guest lounge, cardio gym and self-serve laundry.
Nearby: Melbourne Central, State Library of Victoria, Parliament Station, RMIT University, Chinatown
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street
Distance to the MCG: one stop from Flinders Street Station, or a 20 minute walk over the William Barak Bridge
At the western end of the CBD, Brady Flinders Street offers the most scenic route to the ground, a walk along the Yarra and over the William Barak Bridge into Yarra Park. The apartments have full kitchens and in-room laundry, with a heated pool, spa, sauna and gym on level 15 for after the game.
Nearby: Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, the Yarra River, Crown Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
Brady Hotel Central Melbourne
Distance to the MCG: a short walk to Melbourne Central Station, then a quick train to Jolimont
Brady Central Melbourne is tucked into a laneway off Little La Trobe Street, next to Melbourne Central Station on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines to Jolimont. Rooms range from queen and king rooms to studio and two bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and juliette balconies, a comfortable base in the north of the city.
Nearby: Melbourne Central Station, Emporium Melbourne, State Library of Victoria, RMIT University, Queen Victoria Market
Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane
Distance to the MCG: a short walk to Melbourne Central or Parliament Station, then a quick train to Jolimont
On Lonsdale Street in the middle of the laneway dining scene, Brady Hardware Lane is a strong pick for longer stays around a Test match or a run of events. The apartments come with full kitchens, separate living areas and self-serve laundry, plus an on-site cardio gym, with the Hardware Lane restaurants right downstairs.
Nearby: Hardware Lane dining, QV Melbourne, Melbourne Central, State Library of Victoria, Bourke Street Mall
What's included at our hotels and apartments
Every Brady room includes:
- Free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
- Chromecast-enabled smart TVs for the pre-game build-up
- 24-hour reception for late finishes
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually controlled heating and cooling
- Secure luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
- Reception staff who know game-day transport back to front
Our apartment hotels at Flinders Street and Hardware Lane also include full kitchens, in-room laundry and separate living areas in selected room types.
Here for a single match?
In town just for the game? Our short stay accommodation gives you a central base for a night or two, with flexible rates and an easy trip to the ground and back.
Getting to the MCG
The MCG sits in Yarra Park, East Melbourne, just across the rail corridor from the city. Jolimont Station, also called MCG Station, is a 5 minute walk from the ground through the park, one or two stops from the city on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines. Richmond Station is the other option. If you’d rather walk, it’s about 20 minutes from Federation Square over the William Barak Bridge. The MCG is just outside the free tram zone, so tap on with a Myki.
Heading to a night event at nearby Melbourne Park too? See our accommodation near Rod Laver Arena, a footbridge away from the MCG.
Bringing the family to the footy?
For families heading to the footy or the cricket together, our two bedroom hotel apartments give everyone their own bedroom plus a living area and kitchen. We can also coordinate group accommodation across our five CBD properties for a club trip or a big group.
Save with Brady Members
Booking direct is the cheapest way to stay, and it is worth joining Brady’s Members while you do. Members get 8% off the flexible rate, early check-in from 1pm, late check-out until 11am when available, priority upgrades and discounted parking. Free to join.
Ready to book your hotel near the MCG?
Get in touch with our team to plan a stay around the next big game, from a single match to a Test week. Contact us or book direct for the best available rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is in Yarra Park, East Melbourne, on Brunton Avenue, just across the rail corridor from the CBD. It’s the home of Australian cricket and the AFL, and hosts Test and Big Bash matches, the AFL season and Grand Final, and major concerts throughout the year.
All five Brady properties are in the city centre, roughly 2 kilometres from the ground and one short train ride from Jolimont Station, a 5 minute walk from the gates. Brady Jones Lane and Brady Elizabeth Street are closest to Parliament Station for the one-stop trip, and Brady Flinders Street suits the William Barak Bridge walk.
Yes. Our two bedroom apartments at Brady Flinders Street, Brady Hardware Lane and Brady Central Melbourne give families separate bedrooms, a kitchen and a living area, ideal for a footy or cricket weekend. Brady Flinders Street also has the level 15 pool. See our family-friendly accommodation for more.
Yes. Our reception teams can store your luggage on the day if you arrive before check-in or need to head to the ground after check-out. Just ask at the front desk when you get in.
Yes. Every Brady property has 24-hour reception, so you can check in at any hour, handy after a night game or a concert that runs late. Brady’s Members also get late 11am check-out the next morning when booking direct.
Trains are the easiest way. The Hurstbridge and Mernda lines run from Flinders Street, Parliament and Melbourne Central to Jolimont Station, a 5 minute walk from the ground through Yarra Park. Trams 48 and 75 stop near Jolimont, and route 70 runs via Flinders and Swan Street. On big event days, services run every few minutes.