Hotel Accommodation Near Arts Centre Melbourne
Stay minutes from the spire with Brady Hotels
A night at Arts Centre Melbourne is easy when you’re staying on the right side of the river. Brady Hotels & Apartments has five properties near the spire, Hamer Hall and the State Theatre, with Flinders Street a riverside stroll away and four more across Melbourne CBD.
Our reception teams are Melbourne locals who follow the arts calendar. Ask them where to eat before a show and the quickest way over the bridge, and you’ll get a straight answer. For accommodation near the Arts Centre with room for the family, our apartment hotels contain full kitchens and separate living areas.
Why choose Brady for a night at the Arts Centre
Arts Centre Melbourne programs the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet and the Melbourne Theatre Company across four venues, so the spire is lit for a performance most nights of the week. Stay on the city side and the evening runs itself, a Southbank dinner, the show, then a short walk home.
The Arts Precinct is galleries and concert halls, not hotels, so for hotels close to the Arts Centre Melbourne the city side of the river is where you want to be. Season subscribers in for a run of performances tend to book the apartments at Flinders Street or Hardware Lane, where a kitchen and a proper lounge make a week feel less like a hotel stay.
Brady accommodation near
the Arts Centre Melbourne
Brady Apartment Hotel Flinders Street
Distance to the Arts Centre: 700 metres, roughly a 9 minute walk along the Yarra and over Princes Bridge
Our closest property to the Arts Centre, Brady Flinders Street sits at the western end of the CBD by the river, a short riverside walk from the spire. The apartments have full kitchens and in-room laundry, with a heated pool, spa, sauna and gym on level 15 for after a late show.
Nearby: Arts Centre Melbourne, Southbank promenade, Crown Melbourne, Flinders Street Station, the Yarra River
Brady Hotel Central Melbourne
Distance to the Arts Centre: a straight tram down Swanston Street to the Arts Precinct stop
Brady Central Melbourne is tucked into a laneway off Little La Trobe Street, at the top of the Swanston Street tram line that runs straight to the Arts Precinct stop by the spire. Rooms range from queen and king rooms to studio and two bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and juliette balconies.
Nearby: Melbourne Central, State Library of Victoria, Swanston Street trams, Emporium Melbourne, RMIT University
Brady Apartment Hotel Hardware Lane
Distance to the Arts Centre: a short walk to Swanston Street, then a tram to the Arts Precinct stop
On Lonsdale Street in the laneway dining district, Brady Hardware Lane is a short walk to the Swanston Street trams that head south to the Arts Centre. The apartments come with full kitchens, separate living areas and self-serve laundry, plus an on-site cardio gym, a good base for a longer arts trip.
Nearby: Hardware Lane dining, QV Melbourne, Melbourne Central, Bourke Street Mall, State Library of Victoria
Brady Hotel Jones Lane
Distance to the Arts Centre: a walk down to Flinders Street and over the river, or a Swanston Street tram
In the East End theatre district on Little Lonsdale Street, Brady Jones Lane pairs a night at the Arts Centre with the city’s other stages close by. 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: Her Majesty’s Theatre, the Princess Theatre, Chinatown, Parliament Station, Bourke Street Mall
Brady Hotel Elizabeth Street
Distance to the Arts Centre: a walk or tram down Swanston Street and over Princes Bridge
A 32-storey tower on Little Lonsdale Street, Brady Elizabeth Street is a straightforward trip south to the Arts Precinct by tram or on foot. Rooms have opening windows, walk-in showers and wide upper-floor views, with a Level 8 guest lounge, cardio gym and self-serve laundry for a longer stay.
Nearby: Melbourne Central, State Library of Victoria, Swanston Street trams, Chinatown, RMIT University
What's included at our hotels and apartments
Wherever you stay across the five properties, every room comes with:
- Free unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi
- Chromecast-enabled smart TVs
- 24-hour reception for post-show late nights
- Daily housekeeping
- Individually controlled heating and cooling
- Secure luggage storage for early arrivals or late departures
- Reception staff who can point you to a pre-theatre table
Our apartment hotels at Flinders Street and Hardware Lane also include full kitchens, in-room laundry and separate living areas in selected room types.
Getting to the Arts Centre
Arts Centre Melbourne is at 100 St Kilda Road in Southbank, just across the Yarra from the city, marked by its 162-metre spire. From Flinders Street Station it’s a 5 minute walk over Princes Bridge. The Arts Precinct tram stop out front is served by the Swanston Street trams, routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. The precinct sits just outside the free tram zone, so tap on with a Myki.
Planning a run of shows across the city? See our accommodation near the Princess Theatre for nights in the East End too.
Here for a single show?
In town just for the performance? Our short stay accommodation gives you a central base for a night or two, with flexible rates and an easy trip over the river to the Arts Centre and back.
Bringing the family to a matinee?
For families after accommodation near the Melbourne Arts Centre for a ballet matinee or a school-holiday show, our two bedroom hotel apartments give everyone their own bedroom plus a living area and kitchen. We can also arrange group accommodation across our five CBD properties for a subscriber group or a company outing.
Save with Brady Members
Joining Brady’s Members is free and unlocks our best rate. Members save 8% on the flexible rate, with early check-in from 1pm, late check-out until 11am when available, priority upgrades and discounted parking.
Ready to book your hotel near the Arts Centre?
Tell our team the dates and the show, and we’ll match you to the right property and rate, from a single performance to a full season subscription. Contact us or book direct for the best available rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arts Centre Melbourne is at 100 St Kilda Road in Southbank, on the south bank of the Yarra just across Princes Bridge from the CBD. Its 162-metre illuminated spire is one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. The complex includes Hamer Hall, the State Theatre, the Playhouse and the Fairfax Studio.
All five Brady properties offer accommodation close to the Arts Centre Melbourne, a short walk or tram from the spire. Brady Flinders Street is closest at around a 9 minute walk along the river and over Princes Bridge. The others are a straight tram down Swanston Street to the Arts Precinct stop, or a walk of 15 to 20 minutes.
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, handy for a matinee or a school-holiday show. Brady Flinders Street also has the level 15 pool. See our family-friendly accommodation for more.
Yes. If you arrive before your room is ready or want to explore after checking out, reception will mind your bags for the day. Handy if you land in the morning and your show is that night.
Yes. Reception is staffed around the clock at every property, so a late curtain is no problem, your room is ready whenever you get back. Brady’s Members add an 11am check-out the next morning when they book direct.
The Arts Precinct tram stop on St Kilda Road is served by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72, which run down Swanston Street past our city properties. Flinders Street Station is a 5 minute walk over Princes Bridge. Note the Arts Centre is just outside the free tram zone, so you’ll need a Myki for the tram.