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Melbourne attracts millions of tourists each year who come to experience the theaters, culture, shopping, tourist sites and cuisine that define it as one of the most energetic and multicultural cities in Australia. This is Australia’s second largest city and home to some of the country’s best museums and dining. Regardless of whether you are coming for business or pleasure, there is a huge range of budget Melbourne accommodation to meet your needs.

The two most popular locations to stay in Melbourne accommodation are the city center and the beachside area of St Kilda. The city center is an ideal place to stay for proximity to the theaters, museums, some of the best shopping and restaurants. St Kilda is a vibrant, but relaxing place to stay where you can enjoy the Victorian beach resort ambience alongside delicious bakeries and cafes.

Located in the midst of Melbourne’s CBD is Chinatown, which has a huge range of budget Melbourne accommodation available. Chinatown is centered around Little Bourke Street, which runs up from the main shopping mall in the Melbourne CBD. Chinatown started in the’50s as the Victorian gold rush was in full swing. While staying in Chinatown you are just a short stroll from delicious restaurants, theaters, shopping arcades and museums.

While staying in the CBD you are well placed to check out Melbourne’s Crown Casino and Southbank, which are just across the Yarra River. Lined with alfresco cafes and restaurants, Southbank is a beautiful and interesting place to wander. The Crown Casino offers 24 hour indulgence from gambling to shopping and nightclubs. The Queen Victoria market is just a short way from the CBD and the ideal place to stroll around searching for souvenirs.

St Kilda is attached to the Melbourne CBD by the tram line. In the late’th century, St Kilda sprang up along the bay as a fashionable suburb for the upper middle class to build their Victorian mansions. It white sandy beaches and safe bathing made it into the quintessential Victorian beach side resort. For a time it fell into disrepair, but has enjoyed a resurgence in the past couple of decades and become a great place to stay in Melbourne Accommodation.

At St Kilda you will find the most enduring of Melbourne’s landmarks, Luna Park. The lurid smiling face that acts as the gateway to the amusement park has been greeting visitors since’12. Today the park features an array of roller coasters and sideshow games.

From lazing on the beach to learning how to do extreme sports such as kiteboarding, St Kilda is a great place to base yourself while staying in Melbourne accommodation. St Kilda has great bakeries and street side cafes to while away the hours in. You can also learn more about multiculturalism Australian style at the Jewish Museum of Australia, which is located in St Kilda.

There is a huge variety of budget Melbourne accommodation around Melbourne’s city center and St Kilda, which is close to all the different sites and experiences that Melbourne offers visitors. Melbourne is a cosmopolitan and vibrant city that has much to give tourists.

Going away for a vacation is the thing that many families love. If you are planning you next vacation, you may want to look for Melbourne Accommodation in Melbourne Australia