Melbourne Central
Melbourne Central
4.5
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Explore Melbourne Central – a dynamic hub with 300+ retailers on five levels, featuring flagship stores like General Pants, Nike, and Adidas Originals. After hours, dive into entertainment on Level 3 with Hoyts Cinema, B. Lucky & Sons, Strike Bowling, The Pancake Parlour, and Asian Beer Café. Discover unique architectural gems, such as the iconic Marionette Watch in Shot Tower Square, where the historic Coops Shot Tower proudly stands. The Glass Cone, a modern addition by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa, adds a touch of brilliance to Melbourne's skyline. Conveniently located atop the City Loop, accessible via Melbourne Central train station and the free city circle tram, with 822 car parks available. Families can unwind in the parents' retreat, and The Little Library and Link Bridges offer moments of tranquility. Whether you're here for shopping, dining, or unexpected adventures, Melbourne Central, between Lonsdale and La Trobe, awaits.
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  • Shela D
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Celebration at Novotel MC
    We celebrated my daughter’s 18th birthday at Novotel Melbourne Central. We booked for an overnight stay and made dinner reservations at Pretty Boy Italian Restaurant. We were greeted warmly at the reception & they’ve been handing chilled sparkling wine, how good is that! Isabella made sure everyone checking in are being attended to. The rooms couldn’t be faulted, very clean, fresh sheets, made up bed & my daughter even got a hand written card from the NIMC team with chocolates & balloons. Loved the bathroom that comes with a make up mirror, definitely a plus. Facilities are looking good. We’ve been to different hotels in the city and it was our first time at Novotel Central and I can say we were very impressed. Then for dinner, we were assisted by the very approachable & lovely Chef Darren. Weeks before the event he called me & helped me with what kind of menu/dinner set up I would like to have. I said its just an intimate dinner with close family and friends and all of his suggestions were on point. Food, drinks, what we need on the night for decorations, etc. He made planning very seamless. On the night our friends had an exquisite dinner. We had the feed me menu which we were very pleased with. We loved the good food, wine glasses always filled and the ambience of the restaurant overall made it a perfect event. Sergio looked after us the entire night and mind you the restaurant is very busy. Loved their service. The chef on the night even came out to greet us & checked on us. I would definitely recommend this place for any party or celebration you might have or if you are just wanting to have a staycation. It’s in the heart of the city and next to popular malls, church, train station, etc. You would never run out of things to do here. To top it all, it all ends well with their buffet breakfast with so much selections , freshly squeezed juice, made to order omelettes & latte. Thank you Em for letting us find this gem in the city! Definitely coming back here.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written March 23, 2023
  • mayccm2018
    Hong Kong, China513 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Diverse shopping and dining mall
    Convenient location where locates above railway station and near Chinatown. It is a diverse shopping and dining mall. There are numerous shops from different brands and a historic shot tower there. Can enjoy leisure time.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written April 29, 2023
  • jayant_bhalla
    Gurugram (Gurgaon), India150 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Melbourne central
    Trip to Melbourne Australia has been one of my best holidays ever. What a wonderful place to be. In the Melbourne CBD area you have a free team zone. Just hop in and hop off. Explore the lanes for stores and eateries and architecture of old buildings with family. Just walk and walk n enjoy the whole day.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 26, 2023
  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shopping center provides interesting features
    Melbourne Central is a shopping center. Amongst its interesting features is the Shot Tower. It is enclosed by a soaring glass tower. The giant watch is fun, it provides regular performances. Melbourne Central has many eateries, it also has a Coles supermarket. It's also a station on the City Loop, which allows access to the State Library of Victoria and other public and private bodies.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written August 1, 2023
  • krocchi
    Singapore, Singapore1,430 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Heart of Melbourne Shopping
    Big shopping mall located in the heart of Melbourne. There are lots of shopping available and many food options as well. If you’re in Melbourne you’ll need to give this place a look.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 8, 2023
  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Popular shopping center in the middle of the city
    Melbourne Central is a popular shopping center in the middle of the city of Melbourne. It adjoins Melbourne Central Station; a train stop on the City Loop. Melbourne Central is prospering, it has a wide variety of specialty outlets. A favouite with visitors are the p cockatoos, who perform on the hour with the clock. The historic Coops Shot Tower is sheltered by a conical glass tower.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 22, 2023
  • platypus150
    Melbourne, Australia27,761 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    all you need
    It is a very handy location. It has a wide range of shops, cinemas, food facilities, is on top of a metro station, next to busy tram lines, and across the road from the public library. I am often passing through here and frequently pop in for food or coffee. There is much to choose from. Sometimes I just come in to be out of the weather.
    Visited December 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written December 30, 2023
  • smiler1956
    Birmingham, United Kingdom519 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Shopping!!!
    Visited with my wife, primarily to find a new back pack. What a huge shopping mall, built around the Coops shot tower, with the most amazing atrium and clock. There are many floors of varied shops, restaurants and cafes.
    Visited November 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 13, 2024
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smiler1956
Birmingham, UK519 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
Visited with my wife, primarily to find a new back pack. What a huge shopping mall, built around the Coops shot tower, with the most amazing atrium and clock. There are many floors of varied shops, restaurants and cafes.
Written March 13, 2024
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Ian F
Cooma, Australia5 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Central Prime Luxury near Melbourne Central, 285 La Trobe Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia. Cancelled on us when we arrived at accommodation at 5pm. Do not book this accommodation you will regret it. The excuse they gave was pathetic and they left it until we contacted them at 5pm when we were trying to pick up the keys to tell us that the keys were lost and they did not have a spare and that the cleaning had not been done. There was no contact from them during the day, when they could have given us more time to find alternative accommodation. It cost us an extra $300 to rebook! We were left in Melbourne at 5pm without accommodation and only got a room when we contacted Oaks on Collins where we have stayed before.
Written January 20, 2024
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia27,761 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
It is a very handy location. It has a wide range of shops, cinemas, food facilities, is on top of a metro station, next to busy tram lines, and across the road from the public library. I am often passing through here and frequently pop in for food or coffee. There is much to choose from. Sometimes I just come in to be out of the weather.
Written December 30, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
Melbourne Central is a popular shopping center in the middle of the city of Melbourne. It adjoins Melbourne Central Station; a train stop on the City Loop. Melbourne Central is prospering, it has a wide variety of specialty outlets. A favouite with visitors are the p cockatoos, who perform on the hour with the clock. The historic Coops Shot Tower is sheltered by a conical glass tower.
Written November 22, 2023
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Woowoo1983
Dartford, UK81 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
Wow what a view!! Would recommend a visit to this shopping centre to checkout the view point. shopping centre also had lots of lovely shops.
Written November 21, 2023
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krocchi
Singapore, Singapore1,430 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Big shopping mall located in the heart of Melbourne. There are lots of shopping available and many food options as well. If you’re in Melbourne you’ll need to give this place a look.
Written September 8, 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Solo
Melbourne Central is a shopping center. Amongst its interesting features is the Shot Tower. It is enclosed by a soaring glass tower. The giant watch is fun, it provides regular performances. Melbourne Central has many eateries, it also has a Coles supermarket. It's also a station on the City Loop, which allows access to the State Library of Victoria and other public and private bodies.
Written August 1, 2023
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,466 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
A mall with a difference, as the centre piece, is a historic structure, we especially love the light and airiness, of the atrium,
Written July 14, 2023
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada2,162 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
Melbourne Central opened in the 1990s and has a very impressive dome in the middle. The dome protects the historic Coop's Shot Tower which was built in the 1800s and the mall saved the tower from demolition!

The mall is well connected to public transport and is in the free tram zone. The mall is full of good quality shops, coffee and could be a good place to get a bite to eat. If your there on the hour look for the large Seiko clock which will open up to reveal some funny Australian birds and has some koalas on the back by the gears.
Written July 12, 2023
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jayant_bhalla
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India150 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Trip to Melbourne Australia has been one of my best holidays ever. What a wonderful place to be. In the Melbourne CBD area you have a free team zone. Just hop in and hop off. Explore the lanes for stores and eateries and architecture of old buildings with family. Just walk and walk n enjoy the whole day.
Written June 26, 2023
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