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Resort & Evening Guide

Melbourne: Hotels & Evening Entertainment

Melbourne is the city Tourism Australia sends visitors to for laneways with street art and hidden cafés, art galleries, museums and theatres, and sport. On the southern bank of the Yarra River in Southbank, a short walk from the central business district by the resort's own account, stands Crown Melbourne, a complex with three hotels, restaurants, a live entertainment venue and the Melbourne Casino, the only casino licensed in Victoria.

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A rowing crew on the Yarra River in Melbourne, with parkland on both banks and the city's towers behind
Photo: Donaldytong, CC BY-SA 3.0
Where to stay
1 verified hotel
Casino
Crown Melbourne Casino
Closest hotel to the casino
Crown Towers Melbourne: in the same complex

Hotels in Melbourne

Listed by distance to the casino, closest first.

The round glass tower of Crown Towers Melbourne rising above the riverside promenade of the Crown complex on the Yarra

Crown Towers Melbourne

Casino resort in Melbourne, Australia

Crown Melbourne Casino: in the same complex

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness

Best for: A riverside city stay with the casino in the same complex

The casino

The Crown complex in Southbank seen from the air, stretching along the Yarra River with the round Crown Towers hotel at its left end

Crown Melbourne Casino

Melbourne, Australia

The only casino licensed in Victoria, open around the clock inside the Crown Melbourne complex on the southern bank of the Yarra River, which also has three hotels.

Opening hours
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Dress code
Smart casual; footwear must be worn

Visitor information

Things to do during the day

  • Tourism Australia suggests exploring Melbourne's laneways, such as Hosier Lane, for street art and hidden cafés.1
  • The city's art galleries, museums and theatres include the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).1
  • A sporting match, for example a game of Australian Rules football, shows the city's passion for sport.1
  • Day trips from Melbourne go to the Great Ocean Road and the Yarra Valley.1

Evening ideas

  • Crown Melbourne in Southbank has Crown LIVE, a purpose-built live entertainment venue with 1,250 seats, alongside its restaurants and bars.2
  • The casino at Crown Melbourne is open 24 hours a day. Smart casual dress is required.3

How to get around

Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is 22 km from the city and Avalon Airport is 55 km away, according to Tourism Australia. The city has public transport, including a free City Circle tram line with historical commentary.1

Questions and answers

Is there a casino inside a hotel complex in Melbourne?

Yes. The Melbourne Casino is within the Crown complex in Southbank, which also has three hotels: Crown Towers, Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade. The state regulator describes it as the only casino licensed in Victoria.2, 4

When is the casino at Crown Melbourne open?

It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On Christmas Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day the casino is closed from 4 a.m. to 12 noon.3

How far is Melbourne Airport from the city?

Tourism Australia gives the distance from Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine to the city as 22 km.1

Sources

  1. 1.
    Tourism Australia: Guide to Melbourne

    Tourism authority, accessed

  2. 2.
    Crown Melbourne: About us

    Official casino website, accessed

  3. 3.
    Crown Melbourne: Casino

    Official casino website, accessed

  4. 4.
    Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission: The Melbourne Casino

    Regulator, accessed

  5. 5.
    OpenStreetMap: Melbourne

    Maps, accessed