What's it like in Essendon North?

Essendon North is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping and restaurants. Consider a visit to DFO Essendon Shopping Center as part of your Essendon North travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Essendon North?

Expedia customers rank Essendon Motel the highest for a stay in Essendon North.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the Essendon North area?

Expedia has 7 Essendon North hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Melbourne area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essendon North, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Essendon North.

What are the top things to see and do in Essendon North?

DFO Essendon Shopping Center is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Essendon North. While you're out sightseeing, Strathnaver Reserve and Afton Street Conservation Reserve are a couple of additional sights to visit in Melbourne.

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Essendon North

carmen

HK$628 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

7.4 km from Essendon North

Olivia

HK$917 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 8.4 km from Essendon North

Allison

HK$1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 8.9 km from Essendon North

Roy

HK$1,858 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Jul - 21 Jul

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport, 8.4 km from Essendon North

Taylah

HK$1,307 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jul - 28 Jul

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Melbourne Airport, 8.6 km from Essendon North

joanne

HK$961 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Aug - 16 Aug

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

7.5 km from Essendon North

Karen

HK$713 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jul - 29 Jul

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

6.5 km from Essendon North

CLIFFORD

HK$784 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

The StandardX, Melbourne

Fitzroy, 9.2 km from Essendon North

Patrick

HK$1,044 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Aug - 5 Aug

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 10.3 km from Essendon North

"My daughter and I enjoyed a memorable stay here at the Hyatt. All staff, from Bellhop to Reception, were professional and courteous, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The room (Riverview) was spotlessly clean and comfortable. The view out across the River Yarra, Arts center, and MCG was amazing, especially so at night. A thoroughly enjoyable stay; thank you Hyatt. We will return."

Craig

HK$1,867 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Novotel Melbourne Preston

9.5 km from Essendon North

Bianca

HK$914 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Aug - 8 Aug

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hyde Melbourne Place

Melbourne Central Business District, 10.2 km from Essendon North

Kela

HK$1,328 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Rydges Melbourne

10.1 km from Essendon North

Davina

HK$1,089 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Veriu Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne Central Business District, 9.2 km from Essendon North

Samantha

HK$836 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Yarra Riverfront, 10.2 km from Essendon North

Robert

HK$1,203 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 10.1 km from Essendon North

Jacqueline

HK$961 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

The Langham, Melbourne

Southbank, 10.7 km from Essendon North

Jann

HK$1,675 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

9.9 km from Essendon North

Julie

HK$986 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Melbourne Central Business District, 10 km from Essendon North

Ali

HK$934 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jul - 20 Jul

Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Dorsett Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District, 9.5 km from Essendon North

Ross

HK$1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Aug - 3 Aug

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Where to stay in Essendon North

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Melbourne Central Business District

Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

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A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a historic church.

Southbank

The Yarra River’s waterfront offers a diverse range of hotels, galleries, bars and a casino complex.

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Docklands

Travellers come to Docklands for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Marvel Stadium and Collins Street while you're in town.

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A modern shopping mall with prominent stores like Chanel, Dior, and Clarins.

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to URBNSURF Sports Park or Woodlands Historic Park.

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Sorrento

With a pretty bay on one side and rugged ocean on the other, this heritage seaside town is ideal for exploring the coast, seeing local art and spotting dolphins.

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Top Essendon North Hotel Reviews

The Langham, Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"Highest quality in all aspects - very professional, friendly without being annoying. Excellent breaky and wine list (not at breaky)"

1 Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived at 1 Hotel Melbourne in a state — and left as devoted fans. We had driven down from Sydney to collect our new Labrador puppy, Titus, and were on our way home when the car failed on the Hume Highway. What followed was five hours stranded roadside (the state of that road is a national disgrace in its own right), a long wait for a tow, and then another hour and a half back into Melbourne. By the time we pulled up at the hotel we were frazzled, filthy, and travelling with an eight-week-old puppy. Very few hotels will take a dog at all, let alone at short notice, let alone a puppy. 1 Hotel Melbourne didn't merely permit him — they embraced him. Bedding appeared. Toys appeared. Titus was greeted like an honoured guest by every single person we passed. They arranged charging for the car without our even having to ask twice, and when they understood what sort of day we'd had, a complimentary glass of wine arrived in the room. It was the kind of gesture that says someone was actually listening. What struck us most was that the excellence was not confined to one heroic individual — it ran right through the building. The valet, the concierge, the front desk, room service: every single team member was warm, unflappable and genuinely kind. For a new establishment, that consistency is remarkable. Most hotels take years to find that rhythm, if they ever do. Our daughter in the States had told us 1 Hotels was a wonderful group. She was right, and now we understand why."

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Our top choices for Essendon North hotels

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Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Novotel Melbourne Airport

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG

Airport Tourist Village Melbourne

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

The StandardX, Melbourne

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Novotel Melbourne Preston

Hyde Melbourne Place

Rydges Melbourne

Veriu Queen Victoria Market

Hyatt Centric Melbourne

Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall by IHG

The Langham, Melbourne

Quality Hotel Taylors Lakes

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins by IHG

Dorsett Melbourne

Where to stay in Essendon North

Melbourne Central Business District

Southbank

Docklands

Melbourne Airport

Sorrento

Top Essendon North Hotel Reviews

The Langham, Melbourne

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