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<LscsResult><DestinationRootContainer><generalSectionContainer><cityStatus>active</cityStatus><entryPageActiveStatus>active</entryPageActiveStatus><Smartvel>enable</Smartvel><destinationTypeDetails><regionName>Australia and New Zealand</regionName><regionLabel>Australia and New Zealand</regionLabel><regionID>Australia and New Zealand</regionID><country>AU</country><countryLabel>Australia</countryLabel><countryTranslated>Australia</countryTranslated><city>MEL</city><cityCode>101211</cityCode><cityLabel>Melbourne</cityLabel><airportcode>MEL</airportcode><cityTranslated>Melbourne</cityTranslated><pageTitle>Book flights to Melbourne (MEL) | Singapore Airlines</pageTitle><cityLanguages>English</cityLanguages></destinationTypeDetails><destinationEntryDetails><destinationImage>/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Melbourne.jpg</destinationImage><altText>Singapore Airlines Destination Melbourne, Australia</altText><thumbnailImage>/saar5/images/fare-deal-images/Melbourne1.jpg</thumbnailImage><thumbnailAltText>Flinders Street Street in Melbourne Australia</thumbnailAltText><cityintroTitle><p>Urbane and effortlessly cool, Melbourne is the culture capital of Australia. Set on the snaking Yarra River, you can wander through secretive laneways filled with cafes, boutiques and street art</p></cityintroTitle><cityDescription><p>Get your heart pumping at world-class sporting events and enjoy some of the best restaurants in the country from cheap and cheerful to Michelin-star fine dining.</p>
<p>Each suburb has a distinct personality. And with a good tram and train network, they are easy to navigate. Melbourne was at the heart of the post-WWII immigration wave from Europe, which contributed to its diversity of food and melting pot of cultures. Check in to boutique hotels oozing cool, through to art hotels designed by some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best architects. Whichever way you go, this is a city that lives and breathes quality in everything it does.</p></cityDescription><cityHoverDescription>One of the world's most visited cities, Melbourne has something for everyone: from history and culture to fine food and good times.</cityHoverDescription></destinationEntryDetails><metaKeyword>flights to Melbourne, Melbourne attractions, things to do in Melbourne, things to eat in Melbourne</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Search for flights from Singapore to Melbourne, Australia with Singapore Airlines. Click here to discover fare deals, things to do and places to stay in Melbourne.</p></metaDescription></generalSectionContainer><whatToDoPageTitle>What to do in Melbourne</whatToDoPageTitle><whatToDoODImage/><whatToDoODAltText/><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>Melbourne Art Gallery</heading><Description>Visit an art gallery. Art is a major part of the Melbourne identity. The collection of the National Gallery of Victoria is spread across two sites – the International and Australian galleries. Both are worth visiting. They are about a ten-minute walk apart across the Yarra River, and often feature blockbuster exhibitions.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/mel/Melbourne-art-gallery.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Melbourne - Melbourne Art Gallery, National Art Gallery of Victoria</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Festival-and-events</category><categoryLabel>Festivals and events</categoryLabel><heading>Melbourne performances</heading><Description>Check out the live music scene. The Toff in Town offers a wide variety of musical performances, from pop to country. It also showcases dance, comedy, and theatre, as well as cheeky cabaret-style performing arts.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/mel/Melbourne-performances.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Melbourne - Melbourne performances, The Toff</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Adventure</category><categoryLabel>Adventure</categoryLabel><heading>Melbourne CBD</heading><Description>Spend a morning wandering through the quirky boutiques and independent galleries of the CBD for fabulous shopping finds. In the afternoon, make your way to glitzy Chapel Street to people-watch. For something a little more offbeat, try Gertrude Street’s boutiques and speciality stores.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/mel/Melbourne-cbd.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Melbourne - Melbourne CBD, Shopping at Gertrude Street</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Road-trips</category><categoryLabel>Road trips</categoryLabel><heading>Eureka Skydeck 88</heading><Description>Head up to the southern hemisphere’s highest observation platform, Eureka Skydeck 88, for the Skydeck Experience – a 360-degree floor-to-ceiling view of Melbourne’s CBD, Port Phillip Bay, Docklands and everything in between. For extra thrills, try “The Edge” in which you’ll stand in a glass cube that juts out three metres from the building, suspended almost 300m above the ground.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/mel/Eureka-Skydeck.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Melbourne - Eureka Skydeck 88</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Adventure</category><categoryLabel>Adventure</categoryLabel><heading>Melbourne Harley Davidson Rides and Tours</heading><Description>Take a tour with a difference by riding pillion on a genuine Harley Davidson motorcycle. Over the past 20 years, thousands of people have taken the Melbourne Harley Davidson Rides and Tours. It’s one of the best ways to see the city in an hour. Sign up for a wine tour at Yarra Valley nearby if you have more time.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/mel/Harley-Davidson-motorcycle.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Melbourne - Melbourne Harley Davidson Rides and Tours</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoMetaDetails><metaKeyword>What to do in Melbourne</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Don't miss out on these activites when visiting Melbourne</p></metaDescription></whatToDoMetaDetails><whereToStayPageTitle>Where to stay in Melbourne</whereToStayPageTitle><whereToStayODImage/><whereToStayODAltText/><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>The Langham</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Just a short walk from Melbourne’s busy downtown; with its numerous attractions, including art galleries, museums, and heritage buildings; you can enjoy 5-star luxury, in a 5-star location. The Langham Melbourne Hotel is also a 100% non-smoking hotel.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>See the sites of Melbourne by water while taking a ferry down the Yarra River.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Melbourne-Langham.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - The Langham</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/the_langham_melbourne_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnerm</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3006</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3006</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>With a prime city position at the top end of prestigious Collins Street, the exquisite Sofitel Melbourne On Collins immediately impresses through subtle luxuries, sophisticated elegance, and a distinction for the finest service. For every occasion, their 363 opulent guest rooms and suites define new luxury and appointment.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Known as the 'Hotel for Arts', the Sofitel continually supports the city’s most exciting cultural events - be sure to see what is featured in the public exhibition area in the hotel during your stay.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Melbourne_Sofitel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Sofitel Melbourne On Collins Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/sofitel_melbourne_on_collins_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/p</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>25 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3000</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>25 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3000</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Grand Hyatt</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Melbourne's largest luxurious hotel boasts 547 guestrooms that are furnished with Hyatt custom made beds and Egyptian cotton linen, complimented with spectacular views of Melbourne. The hotel offers a newly renovated lobby, restaurant and bar, as well as easy access to the heart of Melbourne.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Enjoy a variety of flavours from their restaurant Collins Kitchen. Executive Chef, Jason Camillo, leads a culinary team who craft mouth-watering dishes in an open kitchen, welcoming you to watch as your dish is made before your eyes.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Melbourne-Grand-Hyatt.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Grand Hyatt</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/grand_hyatt_melbourne.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketi</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>123 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>123 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>The Hotel Windsor</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>With more than 125 years of impeccable service and playing host to politicians and celebrities, this heritage hotel never fails to impress. From the breathtaking exterior to the luxurious grand entrance into every room, the Windsor is Australia’s one and only independent grand hotel, offering excellent services and facilities fit for royalty.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> A must try when staying at the hotel is their Afternoon Tea, a tradition since Windsor first opened its doors.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Melbourne-Hotel-Windsor.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - The Hotel Windsor</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/the_hotel_windsor.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/c</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>111 Spring Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>111 Spring Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Rendezvous Grand Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Built in 1913, this meticulously restored hotel retains the elegant style of the early 1900s while providing you with all the convenience of 21st century technology and amenities. Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne boasts a prime location in the heart of the CBD that’s well suited for both business and leisure.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Chat with one of the concierge who offers a traditional Concierge service; whether you need an introduction to Melbourne, tickets to a show, a restaurant booking, or advice on sightseeing - you will find their assistance invaluable.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>4.5</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/Melbourne_Rendezvous.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Rendezvous Grand Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/rendezvous_grand_hotel_melbourne.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/par</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>328 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>328 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Crown Towers</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>This luxurious five-star hotel is in the heart of Melbourne's sprawling Crown Entertainment Complex at Southbank. Elegant and refined, the hotel sits atop Crown Casino, as well as more than 40 restaurants, bars and a cinema. A favourite haunt of celebrities and visiting sports stars, Crown Towers is a 10-minute walk from the CBD, with views across Melbourne and out to Port Phillip Bay.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Book in to the exclusive Crown Spa for an afternoon of pampering.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/Crown-Towers.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Crown Towers</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/crown_towers_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sga</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>8 Whiteman Street Southbank, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>8 Whiteman Street Southbank, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Hotel Lindrum</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>A sophisticated boutique establishment, Hotel Lindrum is set in an historic 1900s building commissioned by the Griffiths Brothers – well-known Melbourne tea merchants. The rooms and suites are modern and warm, with a number benefiting from a recent refurbishment. But it’s the location that really shines here – Hotel Lindrum is a stone’s throw from the sporting precinct and the fine dining laneways off Flinders Street.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Borrow a complimentary iPad for use during your stay.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/Hotel-Lindrum.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Hotel Lindrum</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/hotel_lindrum_melbourne_mgallery_collection.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partn</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>26 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>26 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Art Series Hotel Group</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Inspiring and unique, the Art Series Hotel Group has three unique hotels, each taking design inspiration from one of Australia’s artistic greats –landscaping legend John Olsen, top figurative painter John Blackman or the award-winning portraitist Adam Cullen. Each suite is appointed with up to the minute technology, while original artworks and prints adorn every wall.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Enjoy a meal at one of Melbourne’s best dumpling houses, HuTong Dumpling Bar, in the lobby of The Cullen Hotel, South Yarra.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating/><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/where-to-stay-default.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Art Series Hotel Group</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://www.artserieshotels.com.au/</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Ovolo</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>It has only been open two years, but this boutique laneway hotel has become a favourite with creative types. Designed by local architects Hassell, the interior brings together Melbourne’s distinctive sense of style, creative sensibilities and playfulness with the famous laneways reflected in the design. With clever quirky touches – such as chalkboard walls or street art canvases – unique to every room, every stay is different.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Enjoy a complimentary Grab’n’Go breakfast if you are pressed for time.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>4.5</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/Ovolo.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Ovolo</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/ovolo_hotel_melbourne.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3000</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3000</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Tune Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>The first Australian branch of this international chain has just opened in Melbourne, offering good quality at a low price. Close to the university precinct and iconic Lygon Street, the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant Italian community, Tune works well for travellers wanting to spend more on experiences and less on their hotel. You’ll only pay for what you need, but every room boasts a “5-star bed”.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Buy a Melbourne Tram day ticket to explore the city. There’s a tram stop right outside the hotel.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel>Rating</ratingLabel><hotelRating>3.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/Tune-Hotel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Melbourne - Tune Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/tune_hotel_melbourne.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/s</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>609 Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3053</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>609 Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia 3053</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStayMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to stay in Melbourne</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Choose from a variety of accomodation options in Melbourne</p></metaDescription></whereToStayMetaDetails><whereToEatPageTitle>Where to eat in Melbourne</whereToEatPageTitle><whereToEatODImage/><whereToEatODAltText/><whereToEatSection><places><category>International</category><categoryLabel>International</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.attica.com.au/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Attica</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Ben Shewry's Attica, voted number 21 in the prestigious S.Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2013, is located in the suburb of Ripponlea, a short distance from Melbourne’s city centre. Since opening six years ago, Attica has garnered the attention of top food critics from Australia and beyond. Known for his ethical and sustainable approach to cooking, Shewry is known for foraging raw materials for his dishes from Attica’s own gardens and even on the shore near his home in the Great Ocean Road region of Victoria.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Book ahead – it’s a hot table in town.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/Attica.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Melbourne - Attica</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>74 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea, VIC 3185</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>74 Glen Eira Road, Ripponlea, VIC 3185</externalLink><contactNo>+61 3 9530 0111</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Indian</category><categoryLabel>Indian</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.tonkarestaurant.com.au/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Tonka</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>The team behind wildly popular Asian-fusion restaurant, Coda have opened Tonka, serving modern Indian cuisine. Tonka is tucked away in Melbourne’s iconic Duckboard Place adjacent to AC/DC Lane (off Flinders Lane). It was once home to cult late-night venue Honkytonks, which the restaurant is named after.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Grab a snack or cocktail at the front bar, Thali at Tonka.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/Tonka.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Melbourne - Tonka</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne 3000 </locationLinkLabel><externalLink>20 Duckboard Place, Melbourne 3000 </externalLink><contactNo>+61 3 9650 3155</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>International</category><categoryLabel>International</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.saintcrispin.com.au/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Saint Crispin</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Joe Grbac and Scott Pickett, the brains behind Saint Crispin, met while working at two Michelin-star restaurant The Square in London. On edgy Smith Street, their menu adopts influences from abroad, using ingredients such as grimaud duck, foie gras and miso eggplant. Diners can choose between two or three courses or a chef’s tasting menu. The restaurant is named after the patron saint of cobblers, as its site was originally a cobblers’ workshop.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Have a pre-dinner cocktail and some Snap, Crackle, Pop – crunchy twice-cooked pig skin.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Melbourne - Saint Crispin</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>300 Smith Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>300 Smith Street, Collingwood, Victoria 3066</externalLink><contactNo>+61 3 9419 2202</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>International</category><categoryLabel>International</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.gazirestaurant.com.au/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Gazi</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Celebrity chef George Calombaris’ new inner-city hotspot, Gazi, has taken the place of the much-revered Press Club Dining Room. Located in one of Melbourne’s beautiful heritage buildings, the space has been transformed into a modern Greek grill where punters can enjoy Greek bites such as mini souvlaki and lamb ribs with all the trimmings.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Go for the 10-course Feed Me option (AU$69) for the best of the day.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/Gazi.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Melbourne - Gazi</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>2 Exhibition St, Melbourne</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>2 Exhibition St, Melbourne</externalLink><contactNo>+61 3 9207 7444</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Italian</category><categoryLabel>Italian</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.ombrabar.com.au/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Ombra Bar</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Ombra is the latest venture from the Grossi family, Melbourne food royalty. Located right next door to their iconic Grossi Florentino restaurant, Ombra is based on the ideals of preservation and enjoyment, serving quality cured dishes. Try the Sicilian anchovies on crostini, smoked octopus and candied pumpkin with goat’s cheese.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Pop in for lunch or a pre-theatre meal. Each month focuses on a different region of Italy.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/OMBRA.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Melbourne - Ombra Bar</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>76 Bourke St, Melbourne, Australia </locationLinkLabel><externalLink>76 Bourke St, Melbourne, Australia </externalLink><contactNo>+61 3 9639 1927</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to eat in Melbourne</metaKeyword><metaDescription><p>Choose from a variety of F&amp;B options when visiting Melbourne</p></metaDescription></whereToEatMetaDetails></DestinationRootContainer><SmartVel><smartLocale>en</smartLocale><smartCity>Melbourne</smartCity></SmartVel><deviceTypeElement><deviceType>desktop</deviceType></deviceTypeElement><JsonStringContainer><JsonString>{"masthead": {"items": [{"country": "Australia","destinationCountryCode": "AU","destinationCityCode": "MEL","capital": "Melbourne","readMore": "Read More","readLess": "Read Less","favourites": "Add to favourites","image": "/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Melbourne.jpg"}]},"fareDeal": {"introTitle": "<p>Urbane and effortlessly cool, Melbourne is the culture capital of Australia. Set on the snaking Yarra River, you can wander through secretive laneways filled with cafes, boutiques and street art</p>","introDescrition": "<p>Get your heart pumping at world-class sporting events and enjoy some of the best restaurants in the country from cheap and cheerful to Michelin-star fine dining.</p>
<p>Each suburb has a distinct personality. And with a good tram and train network, they are easy to navigate. Melbourne was at the heart of the post-WWII immigration wave from Europe, which contributed to its diversity of food and melting pot of cultures. Check in to boutique hotels oozing cool, through to art hotels designed by some of Melbourne&rsquo;s best architects. Whichever way you go, this is a city that lives and breathes quality in everything it does.</p>",</JsonString><whatToDojsonString>{"count":5,"exploreTabTitle":"Explore","whatToDoTitle":"What to do","whereToEatTitle": "Where to eat","whereToStayTitle":"Where to stay","next":"","results":[{"name":"Melbourne Art Gallery","description":"Visit an art gallery. Art is a major part of the Melbourne identity. The collection of the National Gallery of Victoria is spread across two sites – the International and Australian galleries. Both are worth visiting. 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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>See the sites of Melbourne by water while taking a ferry down the Yarra River.","pop_up_desc": "Just a short walk from Melbourne’s busy downtown; with its numerous attractions, including art galleries, museums, and heritage buildings; you can enjoy 5-star luxury, in a 5-star location. The Langham Melbourne Hotel is also a 100% non-smoking hotel.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Enjoy a variety of flavours from their restaurant Collins Kitchen. Executive Chef, Jason Camillo, leads a culinary team who craft mouth-watering dishes in an open kitchen, welcoming you to watch as your dish is made before your eyes.","pop_up_desc": "Melbourne's largest luxurious hotel boasts 547 guestrooms that are furnished with Hyatt custom made beds and Egyptian cotton linen, complimented with spectacular views of Melbourne. The hotel offers a newly renovated lobby, restaurant and bar, as well as easy access to the heart of Melbourne.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Book in to the exclusive Crown Spa for an afternoon of pampering.","pop_up_desc": "This luxurious five-star hotel is in the heart of Melbourne's sprawling Crown Entertainment Complex at Southbank. Elegant and refined, the hotel sits atop Crown Casino, as well as more than 40 restaurants, bars and a cinema. A favourite haunt of celebrities and visiting sports stars, Crown Towers is a 10-minute walk from the CBD, with views across Melbourne and out to Port Phillip Bay.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Borrow a complimentary iPad for use during your stay.","pop_up_desc": "A sophisticated boutique establishment, Hotel Lindrum is set in an historic 1900s building commissioned by the Griffiths Brothers – well-known Melbourne tea merchants. The rooms and suites are modern and warm, with a number benefiting from a recent refurbishment. But it’s the location that really shines here – Hotel Lindrum is a stone’s throw from the sporting precinct and the fine dining laneways off Flinders Street.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Borrow a complimentary iPad for use during your stay.","external_link": true,"public_link": "","book_now" : "Book now", "purchase_link": "http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/melbourne/hotel_lindrum_melbourne_mgallery_collection.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partn","address": "26 Flinders Street, Melbourne CBD, Melbourne, Australia","cc_photo": [{"cc_photo": "/saar5/images/destination/Hotel-Lindrum.jpg"}], "mobile_number" : "","insider_tip_title" : "","insider_tip_desc" : "","reservation_link": "","rating_label": "Rating","score": "5.0","show_on_map": true}, {"name": "Art Series Hotel Group","description": "Inspiring and unique, the Art Series Hotel Group has three unique hotels, each taking design inspiration from one of Australia’s artistic greats –landscaping legend John Olsen, top figurative painter John Blackman or the award-winning portraitist Adam Cullen. Each suite is appointed with up to the minute technology, while original artworks and prints adorn every wall.
<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Enjoy a meal at one of Melbourne’s best dumpling houses, HuTong Dumpling Bar, in the lobby of The Cullen Hotel, South Yarra.","pop_up_desc": "Inspiring and unique, the Art Series Hotel Group has three unique hotels, each taking design inspiration from one of Australia’s artistic greats –landscaping legend John Olsen, top figurative painter John Blackman or the award-winning portraitist Adam Cullen. Each suite is appointed with up to the minute technology, while original artworks and prints adorn every wall.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Enjoy a complimentary Grab’n’Go breakfast if you are pressed for time.","pop_up_desc": "It has only been open two years, but this boutique laneway hotel has become a favourite with creative types. Designed by local architects Hassell, the interior brings together Melbourne’s distinctive sense of style, creative sensibilities and playfulness with the famous laneways reflected in the design. With clever quirky touches – such as chalkboard walls or street art canvases – unique to every room, every stay is different.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Buy a Melbourne Tram day ticket to explore the city. There’s a tram stop right outside the hotel.","pop_up_desc": "The first Australian branch of this international chain has just opened in Melbourne, offering good quality at a low price. Close to the university precinct and iconic Lygon Street, the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant Italian community, Tune works well for travellers wanting to spend more on experiences and less on their hotel. You’ll only pay for what you need, but every room boasts a “5-star bed”.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Have a pre-dinner cocktail and some Snap, Crackle, Pop – crunchy twice-cooked pig skin.","pop_up_desc" : "Joe Grbac and Scott Pickett, the brains behind Saint Crispin, met while working at two Michelin-star restaurant The Square in London. On edgy Smith Street, their menu adopts influences from abroad, using ingredients such as grimaud duck, foie gras and miso eggplant. Diners can choose between two or three courses or a chef’s tasting menu. The restaurant is named after the patron saint of cobblers, as its site was originally a cobblers’ workshop.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong> Go for the 10-course Feed Me option (AU$69) for the best of the day.","pop_up_desc" : "Celebrity chef George Calombaris’ new inner-city hotspot, Gazi, has taken the place of the much-revered Press Club Dining Room. Located in one of Melbourne’s beautiful heritage buildings, the space has been transformed into a modern Greek grill where punters can enjoy Greek bites such as mini souvlaki and lamb ribs with all the trimmings.
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<br><br><strong>Insider Tip: </strong>Pop in for lunch or a pre-theatre meal. Each month focuses on a different region of Italy.","pop_up_desc" : "Ombra is the latest venture from the Grossi family, Melbourne food royalty. Located right next door to their iconic Grossi Florentino restaurant, Ombra is based on the ideals of preservation and enjoyment, serving quality cured dishes. Try the Sicilian anchovies on crostini, smoked octopus and candied pumpkin with goat’s cheese.
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