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Carlton - Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Travel insights for hotels in Melbourne

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Carlton?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Carlton is August ($128). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Carlton is September ($495).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Carlton?

The cheapest day to stay in Carlton is Tuesday ($148). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $341.

How much is a hotel in Carlton tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Carlton tonight starting as low as $91, rising to an average cost of $104, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $146 for a 4-star hotel in Carlton for tonight.

How much is a Carlton hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Carlton this weekend for as little as $131/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $131/night. For a 4-star hotel in Carlton, the cheapest rate recently found was $167/night for this weekend.

Cheapest hotels in Carlton, Melbourne

Discover affordable stays in Carlton that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Carlton can be found for as low as $88 per night. There is currently one property in Carlton that can be booked for this price. Arrow On Swanston is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Carlton. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2025
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in Carlton at the moment. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.
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488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$88
Avg. per night
220 Lygon Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$109
Avg. per night
609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$121
Avg. per night
Cnr Grattan and Drummond Streets, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$122
Avg. per night
255 Drummond Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$139
Avg. per night
66 Lygon Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$178
Avg. per night
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
0.8 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$242
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Carlton

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Carlton to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Carlton at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2025.
Some of the best options for booking a hotel in Carlton categorised by hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
66 Lygon Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
255 Drummond Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Cnr Grattan and Drummond Streets, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3 stars
609 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Where to stay in Carlton

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About Carlton

Carlton is a suburb of Melbourne located 2 kilometres north of the city’s central business district. The area is well-known for its ornate Victorian architecture, picturesque garden plazas and for having one of Australia’s World Heritage status man-made sites, the Royal Exhibition building.

There are many places to explore in Carlton including five main garden squares that provide a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city, such as the 26 hectare Carlton Gardens, University Square, Lincoln Square, Argyle Place and MacArthur Place. The northern area of Argyle Square at Lygon Street has been redeveloped into Little Italy, an Italian style piazza featuring a central sundial and a myriad of Italian restaurants. This area has also been credited as the birthplace of Melbourne’s lively café culture. Carlton is home to La Mama Theatre which spawned the early Australian theatre scene in the 1970’s, and Cinema Nova which showcases a variety of international art house films. Many of Melbourne’s historically significant buildings are located in Carlton, the famous world heritage sites of the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens, Victorian Trades Hall, the oldest Trade Union Building in the world, and the ruins of the original Carlton Brewery.

Carlton is easily served by Melbourne’s main tram routes with several running from Swanston Street to Melbourne University with stops at Carlton North and Lygon Street. The bus service runs to Carlton via Lygon, Elgin and Rathdowne Streets. The nearest railway station is located at Melbourne Central Station, with a 17-minute pleasant stroll down Lygon Street past Old Melbourne Gaol and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.

Not many areas of Australia have such a diverse heritage as Carlton, once declared the slums of Melbourne. This area has undergone a huge redevelopment and is now home to a unique blend of people and cultures, with a rich tapestry that can be seen in the areas of Little Italy and in the many Jewish influences throughout the suburb. Carlton is also home to a large student population due to its close proximity to Parkville Campus of the University of Melbourne.

Facts about staying in Carlton, Melbourne

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  • What are the best hotels in Carlton?

    Arrow On Swanston, rated with a score of 7.2 from 3,651 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Carlton. Other top stays include Carlton Lygon Lodge Studio Apartments, with an average rating of 7.9 from 1,579 reviewers, and Zagame's House, with a score of 9.0 from 1,433 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Crown Casino?

    With a rating of 7.9/10 from 5,696 reviews, Great Southern Hotel Melbourne is a hotel close to Crown Casino that is highly recommended by HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Carlton near Southbank Promenade?

    For a good hotel near to Southbank Promenade, consider Great Southern Hotel Melbourne - it is rated 7.9/10 from 5,696 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near St. Kilda Beach?

    2,238 HotelsCombined reviews of View Melbourne score it 8.1/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near St. Kilda Beach.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Carlton?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Carlton starting from $73 per night in the last 3 days.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Carlton?

    There’s so much to see and do in Carlton, but we’ve found that the most popular landmarks are Crown Casino, Southbank Promenade, and St. Kilda Beach. You’ll want to stay in Melbourne to visit Crown Casino, Melbourne to visit Southbank Promenade, and Melbourne to visit St. Kilda Beach.

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