What's Chinatown Like?

Come to Chinatown for a glimpse of landmarks like Her Majesty's Theatre, and to take in some culture at places like Comedy Theatre. Enjoy this family-friendly neighborhood's theater scene and selection of shops. Princess Theatre and Bourke Street Mall are a couple of popular sights nearby.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Chinatown?

We have 28 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite lodging options in Chinatown:

Ovolo Laneways

Upscale hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

City Limits Hotel

City-center guestrooms with kitchenettes, comfy beds

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Rydges Melbourne Hotel

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Central location

How to Get to Chinatown

Chinatown is located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the heart of Melbourne.

Flying to:

• • Melbourne Airport (MEL), 11.8 mi (19 km) from Chinatown
• • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 7 mi (11.3 km) from Chinatown
• • Avalon Airport (AVV), 30.8 mi (49.6 km) from Chinatown

Things to See and Do in and around Chinatown

Things to See near Chinatown:

• • Melbourne Cricket Ground (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
• • Rod Laver Arena (0.9 mi/1.4 km away)
• • University of Melbourne (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
• • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
• • Royal Botanic Gardens (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)

Things to Do in Chinatown

• • Her Majesty's Theatre
• • Comedy Theatre
• • East End Theatre District

When Is the Best Time to Visit Melbourne?

• • Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 65°F)
• • Coldest months: July, June, August, September (average 50°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, May, February, January (average 1 inches of rainfall)