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Questions, answered · Melbourne: Melbourne International Comedy Festival

What hotels are near the Melbourne International Comedy Festival?

The short answer

Two hotels near the festival's rooms: The Victoria Hotel (215 Little Collins Street) and Rydges Melbourne (186 Exhibition St). Prices move with the festival, so book early and compare on each hotel's own site.

The Victoria Hotel

An 1880 landmark on Little Collins Street, inside the Free Tram Zone, with Melbourne Town Hall a short walk away. Reception is open 24 hours; check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 11am. Book direct on its own site.

215 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

The hotel's own site ↗

Rydges Melbourne

In the East End theatre district, with the Comedy Theatre and Her Majesty's Theatre among its neighbours, a 4-minute walk from Parliament Station. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by 11am. Book direct on its own site.

186 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000

The hotel's own site ↗

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