Collingwood

Melbourne

Collingwood which includes shopping and outdoor art
Melbourne showing outdoor art
Collingwood showing dining out, a bar and interior views
Collingwood featuring night scenes as well as a large group of people
Collingwood as well as an individual male

Discover the next wave of artists, musicians, DJs and designers at this energetic inner-northeastern suburb, dotted with restaurants, cafés and classic corner pubs.

Collingwood is a hub of cutting-edge galleries, popular cafés, enticing restaurants and nightlife hotspots in Melbourne’s inner northeast. A formerly gritty and somewhat downtrodden neighbourhood, Collingwood rapidly transformed into a multicultural creative quarter for local artists, musicians and tastemakers. Wander down Smith Street, Collingwood’s main artery, and take in the contemporary culture that spills out of the suburb’s historic mid-19th century architecture.

Be sure to grab a coffee from one of the cafés along Smith Street or one of its side streets and go for a stroll along the strip. Check out the busy street’s hidden treasures and explore contemporary art galleries, independent bookstores and fashion boutiques that showcase clothing and accessories by local designers. Pick up rare and unique items of clothing and retro furniture at the vintage stores that line the street. There is a strip of factory outlet stores selling outdoors equipment, sports clothing and household appliances on Smith Street’s northern end.

Local bakeries, including delicious Vietnamese sandwich shops and Italian pasticcerias, serve freshly baked goods and sweets. Experience Collingwood’s excellent food scene and pick from a string of elegant Japanese restaurants, pub bistros, fashionable diners and cozy cafés.

Collingwood has a reputation for being one of Melbourne’s most exciting nightlife areas. Discover Collingwood’s rock ’n' roll scene at the historic corner pubs dotted along Johnston Street, or dance the night away in the gay nightclubbing district around Gertrude Street. Enjoy a quiet cocktail in one of the bars that look over Smith Street from the second floor of terrace buildings or simply enjoy the night air with a delicious cone of locally made gelato.

Reach Collingwood via tram from the city centre or catch a train to Collingwood Station, which is located a 15-minute walk east of Smith Street. Just to the east of Collingwood in neighbouring Abbotsford, you’ll find the Abbotsford Convent, a leafy estate filled with cafés, galleries and boutique stores, as well as the Collingwood Children’s Farm on the banks of the Yarra River. Catch a local match of Australian Rules football or cricket at Victoria Park, also located in Abbotsford.


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Top hotels in Collingwood

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
4 out of 5
589-599 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P6,291 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P6,291
P6,920 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"Across the road from Spencer Station. Good for those who catch the skybus and dont wanna wheel luggages around for too long on the roads/footpaths. Breakfast buffet was really good. They serve breakfast between 6:30-9:30am. We stayed 1 night and slept well. Both soft and firn pillows were set up. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
4 out of 5
300 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P5,728 per night from Jul 11 to Jul 12
P5,728
P6,301 total
Jul 11 - Jul 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,965 reviews)
"Fast and easy check in/out. Clean room, quiet stay. Perfect location for transport, marvel stadium and festival hall. My hotel of choice when staying in Melbourne!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
3.5 out of 5
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P3,015 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
P3,015
P3,316 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,149 reviews)
Position, Position, Position.
"A comfortable hotel very close to Southern Cross Station. Breakfast and dinner were available. Elevator available as many levels to this hotel. Friendly and engaging staff. Room was very clean and a comfortable bed, bathroom clean and plentiful hot water."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
5 out of 5
123 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P8,576 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
P8,576
P9,433 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"More supervision of shared gym and pool areas during school holidays is needed. Lots of loud teens in the spa."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne
4 out of 5
615 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC
The price is P5,998 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
P5,998
P6,598 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,356 reviews)
"The room was spacious, comfortable bed that felt clean and fantastic shower pressure. Staff were super helpful and they encourage eco friendly behaviour. Would stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Dorsett Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
The Langham, Melbourne
5 out of 5
One Southgate Avenue, Southbank, VIC
The price is P8,583 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
P8,583
P9,441 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,159 reviews)
"I enjoyed the luxurious look of the hotel & we had the executive lounge acess which was lovely. The location was also great."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Langham, Melbourne
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The stunning river views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Yarra Riverfront. Make a stop by Crown Casino or Collins Street while you're exploring the area.

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