Should I Visit Melbourne or Sydney? — Beyond The Bay

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Where to stay in Melbourne and Sydney?

Because we’ve visited Melbourne and Sydney so frequently, we have stayed at a wide variety of places in both cities. Here are top options for you!

Where to stay in Melbourne

The key to finding good accommodation in Melbourne is location. If you get a place within the free tram zone inside the Melbourne CBD, getting around will be easy for you. Other surrounding suburbs such as Southbank, South Melbourne and Carlton are also pretty good options.

Within Melbourne City, there aren’t a lot of quality budget options. The hostels here won’t be as cheap as most other cities, but there are still a handful of relatively affordable ones. Europa Melbourne is a great little hostel located on Queen Street, close to where all the action is. I personally pass through this hostel on my way to the gym almost daily, and always found the vibe to be positive and friendly.