Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne

Name: Esplanade Hotel
Address: 11 The Esplanade, Melbourne, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9534 0211

#485 among attractions in Melbourne

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The Esplanade Hotel, commonly known locally as "The Espy", is a hotel and music venue in the inner bayside suburb of St Kilda, in the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Built in 1878, it overlooks Port Phillip from the Upper Esplanade. It is famed for its long history of live music, and served as the filming location for the live music trivia program Rockwiz. ()

Coordinates: 37°51'51"S, 144°58'23"E

Address

11 The EsplanadePort Phillip (St. Kilda)Melbourne Australia

Contact

+61 3 9534 0211

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Day trips

Esplanade Hotel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Luna Park, Albert Park and Lake, St Kilda Sea Baths, Palais Theatre.

~1760 ftSE
Traditional theme park dating from 1912
Luna Park, Melbourne
9 min walk • Luna Park, a beacon of fun and nostalgia, stands as a cherished landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This historic amusement park, located in St Kilda, has been a cornerstone of Melbourne's seaside entertainment since its grand opening in 1912.
1.2 miN
Lake, Park, Body of water
Albert Park and Lake, Melbourne
31 min walk • Albert Park and Lake is a serene retreat nestled just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center of Melbourne, Australia. This urban sanctuary offers locals and tourists alike a picturesque setting for recreation, relaxation, and a host of outdoor activities.
~540 ftSW
Baths, Recreation center
St Kilda Sea Baths, Melbourne
3 min walk • The St Kilda Sea Baths is a pool, spa, food and entertainment complex on St Kilda Beach, Victoria, Australia.
~1550 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Palais Theatre is an historic picture palace located in St Kilda, and inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. With a capacity of nearly 3,000 people, it is the largest seated theatre in Australia. Replacing an earlier cinema of the same name destroyed in a fire, the new theatre, designed by Henry Eli White, opened in 1927.
1.6 miNE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Prahran Market, Melbourne
41 min walk • Prahran Market is a food market in South Yarra, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Located on Commercial Road near Chapel Street, it was established in neighbouring Prahran in the 1860s before moving to its present location in 1881.
~420 ftSE
Park
Alfred Square, Melbourne
3 min walk • Alfred Square is a park in St. Kilda, Melbourne abutting The Esplanade, it is bounded by low stone walls on the south and west, and crossed by paths.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Art museum
MARS Gallery, Melbourne
33 min walk • Melbourne Art Rooms is a contemporary commercial art gallery in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. MARS specialises in exhibiting, promoting and building the careers of contemporary Australian and International artists.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Australian Queer Archives, Melbourne
24 min walk • The Australian Queer Archives is a community-based non-profit organisation committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex LGBTI Australians. It is located in Melbourne.
0.8 miSE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Melbourne
20 min walk • St Kilda Botanical Gardens are a botanical garden located in the suburb St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. Located on the former site of a gravel pit and rubbish dump, they were formally gazetted on 28 September 1859 and opened in 1861.
0.4 miE
City, Area
Melbourne/St Kilda, Melbourne
12 min walk • St Kilda is an inner seaside suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 6 km south-east of the city's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip. As of 2016 Census, St Kilda has a population of 20,230. The Traditional Owners of St.
1.1 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
The Astor Theatre, Melbourne
29 min walk • The Astor Theatre is a classic, single-screen revival movie theatre located in the inner Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, that has a long and illustrious history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Esplanade Hotel?

Nearby attractions include Alfred Square, Melbourne (3 min walk), St Kilda Sea Baths, Melbourne (3 min walk), Acland Street, Melbourne (7 min walk), Palais Theatre, Melbourne (8 min walk).

How to get to Esplanade Hotel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Esplanade Hotel:

Bus

Victoria Street • Lines: 606 (1 min walk)
Alfred Square • Lines: 606 (2 min walk)

Tram

Stop 136: The Esplanade • Lines: 16, 16d, 3a, 96, 96d (3 min walk)
Stop 135: Jacka Boulevard • Lines: 16, 16d, 3a, 96, 96d (4 min walk)

Train

Windsor (30 min walk)
Balaclava (31 min walk)