Whether you’re heading down for the latest NGV exhibition or it’s a mere stop on your Great Ocean Road trip, there’s a bounty of Melbourne hideaways to be retreated to.
From Fitzroy penthouses to CBD minimalism, read on for our curated edit of Melbourne Airbnb gems to rest your head in between meandering through gardens, shorelines and Brunswick coffee haunts.
Luxe art deco Melbourne Airbnb
The Martini suite on the fourth floor of the 1930 Majorca building. Photo: Airbnb.
Martini suite in Majorca building, Melbourne
On the fourth floor of the Majorca is the Martini suite that pays ode to the old glitz of the iconic 1930 art deco building. Pour yourself a pre-dinner cocktail and people watch from the balcony before heading up the lane to Gimlet or a jazz bar – if you’re really wanting to lean in.
Notable features:
Sleeps two
High ceilings
Fully equipped kitchen
Private balcony
TV and sound system
Air-conditioning and heating
Luxe Melbourne CBD Airbnb with a pool
You’ll have access to the Ritz Carlton pool and facilities. Photo: Airbnb.
Minimalist apartment, Melbourne CBD
Right in the thick of it lies a minimalist apartment in the Melbourne CBD sharing five-star facilities with the Ritz Carlton. Boasting city skyline and harbour views, as well as a long-term stay option, you’re all set to stay grounded in Victoria’s big smoke.
Notable features:
Sleeps five
Pool, sauna and gym access
City skyline view
Nespresso machine
Private balcony
Luggage drop-off allowed
Luxe South Melbourne Airbnb
A converted 100-year-old worker’s cottage in South Melbourne. Photo: Airbnb.
100-year-old worker’s cottage, South Melbourne
Featuring bespoke interiors of vintage pieces, soaring ceilings, timber and fabric accents, and a Japanese staircase this early 20th-century worker’s cottage marries contemporary with cosy. Just across the road from South Melbourne Markets, a stroll to Albert Park Lake and a short tram ride to the CBD, the unassuming stay is in a prime spot for lowkey holidaying.
Notable features:
Sleeps four
Hallway arches
Sash windows
Six-metre high ceilings
Japanese staircase
Bluetooth sound system
Indoor fireplace
Espresso machine
Backyard and outdoor dining area
Luxe Collingwood Airbnb
A library wall in the Collingwood converted warehouse apartment. Photo: Airbnb.
Converted warehouse, Collingwood
With eclectic furnishings and a floor-to-ceiling collection of books with a sliding ladder, this converted Collingwood warehouse is an avid reader’s delight. Oozing Melburnian charm in its industrial architecture, high ceilings and polished timber flooring, this Airbnb features two generously-sized bedrooms and is a short walk to buzzing Smith St.
Notable features:
Sleeps four
High ceilings
Solid timber furniture
Fully equipped kitchen
Furnished wooden patio
HD Smart TV
Luxe Fitzroy Airbnb
An 1880s converted warehouse penthouse with a rooftop view or Gertrude Street. Photo: Airbnb.
The Penthouse on Gertrude, Fitzroy
Overlooking the street whose reputation precedes itself, the Penthouse on Gertrude designed by Kerstin Thompson is primely located for some of the city’s best eateries, bars and creative spaces. The 1880s converted warehouse boasts industrial and mid-century furniture and lighting and – perhaps, most notably – a private rooftop terrace perfect for observing Fitzroy’s going-ons.
Notable features:
Sleeps four
Blackbutt hardwood floors
Vintage Pavoni epresso machine
City skyline, park and garden views
Sound system
Exercise equipment
Baby equipment on request
Outdoor barbecue
