Mia’s North Melbourne
Food scene
Auction Rooms
103-107 Errol StA Melbourne classic for brunch/lunch coffee.
Bread Club
558 Queensberry StYou'll often see queues, there's a reason for this!
Mr Tucker
17 Melrose StGreat coffee and sandwiches, a few minutes walk. Has wifi
Roasting Warehouse | North Melbourne
19-21 Leveson StAmiconi Restaurant
359 Victoria StOld school Italian hospitality.
Mörk Chocolate Brew House
150 Errol StKL Bunga Raya
34 Errol StRas Dashen Ethiopean Restaurant
247 Barkly StPho House
318 Racecourse RdWhite Rabbit Record Bar
176 Bellair StNew venue near the house: ramen, burritos, Japanese pantry, all sort of other things and occasional market
EziStreat
275 Macaulay RoadNew venue near the house: ramen, burritos, Japanese pantry, all sort of other things and occasional market
Moroccan Soup Bar
47-51 St Georges RdJoe Taylor
7 Errol StLaksa King Flemington
6-12 Pin Oak CresPalette. & Palette.at night
610 Queensberry StreetTwenty & Six Espresso
594 Queensberry StCassette
great cafe with zero waste ethos and loads of seasonal foods, great coffee and free WiFi
Moon Mart
Code Black Coffee North Melbourne
great coffee place with wifi
Neighbourhoods
We love North Melbourne because it is close to everything: amazing parkland that makes you feel like you're in the middle of no where, but also close proximity to hospitals, universities, and a quick trip to the city.
Within 5 minutes walk from the townhouse, you can get to the park, supermarkets, laundry, and a few eateries on Melrose Street.
Errol Street, Queensberry Street, and Leveson Street are also spots nearby for restaurants and cafes. A few local favourites are:
Auction Room
Roasting Warehouse
Beatrix Bakes
Bread Club
Palette (and Palette at Night)
There are a tonne of other places in that area.
Thyme Square Cafe and Jaspresso are also very good (both on Flemington Road).
Alternatively, you can explore Kensington and Flemington areas, which are also easily accessible on foot or by tram.
If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, Footscray have great food - the best Ethiopian and Vietnamese, probably.
In the city, you will find every kind of cuisine you're thinking about. If you're craving something, contact us and we might have a recommendation.
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North Melbourne
We love North Melbourne because it is close to everything: amazing parkland that makes you feel like you're in the middle of no where, but also close proximity to hospitals, universities, and a quick trip to the city.
Within 5 minutes walk from the townhouse, you can get to the park, supermarkets, laundry, and a few eateries on Melrose Street.
Errol Street, Queensberry Street, and Leveson Street are also spots nearby for restaurants and cafes. A few local favourites are:
Auction Room
Roasting Warehouse
Beatrix Bakes
Bread Club
Palette (and Palette at Night)
There are a tonne of other places in that area.
Thyme Square Cafe and Jaspresso are also very good (both on Flemington Road).
Alternatively, you can explore Kensington and Flemington areas, which are also easily accessible on foot or by tram.
If you're feeling a bit more adventurous, Footscray have great food - the best Ethiopian and Vietnamese, probably.
In the city, you will find every kind of cuisine you're thinking about. If you're craving something, contact us and we might have a recommendation.
Estuary Yoga Space | North Melbourne
lovely neighbourhood yoga studio
Sightseeing
I-Royal Park
Lot 1 Flemington RdAmazing amount of green in a city.
Princes Park
200-590 Bowen CresIzoo yaseMelbourne
Elliott AvenueI-National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdI-Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StComic's Lounge
26 Errol StClub Voltaire
14 Raglan StIzigqabo ze-Flagstaff
309-311 William StACMI
Flinders StreetIsitimela sase-Queen Victoria
Queen StreetMuseum of Chinese Australian History
22 Cohen PlState Library Victoria
328 Swanston StIzeluleko zedolobha
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Closest trams and trains!
Trams 57 and 59 - closest stop is Melrose St/Flemington Road - Tram 58 - closest stop is Royal Childrens Hospital / Flemington Road.
Train - Upfield Line (dark blue) - closest station: Macaulay.
Buses also nearby: Google Maps is your friend!
For a long stay, consider getting a myki Pass - Public Transport Victoria website. You can get a physical card or just get a pass on your phone using Google Pay/Apple Pay.
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4 seasons in 1 day
Melbourne weather is famously unpredictable. Recommend packing some wet weather clothes and layers! The room has heater and electric blanket etc. If you need more, let us know. Layering is your best friend!
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Useful apps for getting around
From the airport, we suggest Uber. There is also the SkyBus Airport Express. You'll need to get to Southern Cross Station, and then get the train/walk or get a taxi from there. Uber is just easier.
Other car apps that's useful in Melbourne: Ola, Didi. Although we find Ola/Uber the best. Didi can be cheaper but sometimes the app doesn't work.
You can also try Lime/Uber and other e-scooters which are everywhere now. Melbourne is relatively safe but for bikes and scooters, you are legally required to wear a helmet.
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Queen Victoria Market
This is THE market in Melbourne - best produce at great prices. Fresh food, Australiana, souvenirs, and events! Follow them on social media or Google for all sorts of festivals and events. A walk or tram ride away.
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For what's going on in Melbourne
Check out Melbourne - Broadsheet; City of Melbourne What's On page. There are loads of cheap/free/affordable things to do in Melbourne, all it takes is a little bit of research
But of course, if you want something a little more fancy, there are also a tonne of things for you. Theater, concerts, bars (speakeasies, hidden bars etc), fine dining! The possibilities are endless!
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At the airport...
There is free Wifi at Melbourne airport, train stations, and in the city. If you don't have a local sim card, suggest you use these opportunities to download information and directions.
Highly recommend a local SIM card with data, so that life is generally easier and safer.