Best time to book › Melbourne
When is the best time to book a hotel in Melbourne?
Across the 182 Melbourne hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $195 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Average nightly price by booking window
| Booking window | Avg. price, past year | Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Same day | $195 | 182 |
| One week | $209 | 182 |
| One month | $209 | 182 |
| Three months | $224 | 182 |
| Six months | $254 | 180 |
Melbourne hotels: when each one is cheapest
- 1 Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 58% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $377 vs $408 (8% less) when it did. - 381 Cremorne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 73% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $207 vs $228 (9% less) when it did. - AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 77% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $210 vs $246 (15% less) when it did. - Accommodation Corporate Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 52% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $185 vs $213 (13% less) when it did. - Adelphi Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $205 vs $260 (21% less) when it did. - Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Flinders
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 43% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $262 vs $286 (8% less) when it did. - Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Southbank
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $171 vs $208 (18% less) when it did. - Apartments on Chapman
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $143 vs $168 (15% less) when it did. - Arrow on Spencer
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $100 vs $120 (16% less) when it did. - Arrow On Swanston
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $83 vs $105 (21% less) when it did. - Aspire Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $220 vs $241 (9% less) when it did. - Atlantis Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 64% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $134 vs $492 (73% less) when it did. - Aura on Flinders Serviced Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 87% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $106 vs $286 (63% less) when it did. - Avani Melbourne Central Residences
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $229 vs $269 (15% less) when it did. - Avani Melbourne Jazz Corner Residences
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $248 (34% less) when it did. - Batman's Hill On Collins
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 69% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $140 vs $151 (7% less) when it did. - Best Western Plus Travel Inn Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $139 vs $201 (31% less) when it did. - Birches Serviced Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $158 vs $180 (12% less) when it did. - Brady Hotels Central Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $138 vs $184 (25% less) when it did. - Brady Hotels Jones Lane
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $143 vs $182 (21% less) when it did. - Carlton Lygon Lodge
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 52% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $132 vs $142 (7% less) when it did. - Causeway 353 Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 77% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $125 vs $144 (13% less) when it did. - Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 79% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $179 vs $205 (13% less) when it did. - CitiClub Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 58% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $117 vs $139 (16% less) when it did. - City Centre Budget Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 68% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $67 vs $72 (7% less) when it did. - City Limits Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 68% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $161 vs $179 (10% less) when it did. - City Park Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $113 vs $138 (18% less) when it did. - City Square Motel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $84 vs $99 (16% less) when it did. - City Tempo - SouthbankOne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 89% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $534 vs $1,013 (47% less) when it did. - Clarion Suites Gateway
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $180 vs $264 (32% less) when it did. - Collins House Apartments by CLLIX
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $268 vs $315 (15% less) when it did. - Comfort Apartments Melbourne Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 6 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $103 vs $518 (80% less) when it did. - Comfort Hotel East Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $117 vs $169 (31% less) when it did. - Coppersmith Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $218 (13% less) when it did. - Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 53% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $247 vs $272 (9% less) when it did. - Crest on Park
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 77% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $136 vs $175 (22% less) when it did. - Crown Metropol Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $260 vs $470 (45% less) when it did. - Crown Promenade Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $243 vs $330 (26% less) when it did. - Crown Towers Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $420 vs $634 (34% less) when it did. - Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 82% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $310 (30% less) when it did. - Darling Apartments South Yarra
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 72% of the 18 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $150 vs $217 (31% less) when it did. - Docklands Private Collection of Apartments - NewQuay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking three months ahead on 71% of the 21 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $306 vs $437 (30% less) when it did. - Dorsett Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 70% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $199 vs $235 (15% less) when it did. - DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne - Flinders Street
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 77% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $206 vs $253 (18% less) when it did. - Element Melbourne Richmond
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 73% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $206 vs $230 (11% less) when it did. - Elizabeth Hostel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $23 vs $41 (45% less) when it did. - Essence Hotel Carlton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $105 vs $120 (13% less) when it did. - Europa Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 91% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $28 vs $46 (40% less) when it did. - Flagstaff Gardens Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $148 vs $205 (28% less) when it did. - Flinders Backpackers
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 52% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $37 vs $55 (32% less) when it did. - Flinders Landing Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $196 vs $265 (26% less) when it did. - Four Points By Sheraton Melbourne Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 53% of the 17 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $148 vs $170 (13% less) when it did. - Georgian Court Bed & Breakfast Guest House
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $92 vs $152 (40% less) when it did. - Glenferrie Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $175 vs $185 (5% less) when it did. - Grand Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $176 vs $195 (10% less) when it did. - Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 80% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $351 vs $402 (13% less) when it did. - Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 73% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $283 vs $325 (13% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $182 vs $230 (21% less) when it did. - Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $208 (21% less) when it did. - Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 67% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $118 vs $145 (19% less) when it did. - Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $183 vs $247 (26% less) when it did. - Hotel Sophia
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $93 vs $119 (22% less) when it did. - Hyatt Centric Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 94% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $234 vs $295 (21% less) when it did. - ibis budget Melbourne CBD
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $99 vs $120 (18% less) when it did. - ibis Melbourne - Hotel & Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $125 vs $165 (24% less) when it did. - ibis Melbourne Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 74% of the 19 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $138 vs $159 (13% less) when it did. - ibis Styles Kingsgate Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $103 vs $140 (26% less) when it did. - Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 70% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $175 vs $212 (17% less) when it did. - Imagine Lighthouse
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking one week ahead on 60% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $166 vs $186 (11% less) when it did. - Imagine Marco
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 87% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $163 vs $191 (15% less) when it did. - Ink Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $167 vs $184 (9% less) when it did. - Intercontinental Melbourne By IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $312 vs $381 (18% less) when it did. - Knightsbridge Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $119 vs $135 (11% less) when it did. - Lancemore Crossley St., Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 81% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $200 vs $239 (17% less) when it did. - Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 76% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $265 vs $300 (12% less) when it did. - Le Méridien Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 76% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $311 vs $341 (9% less) when it did. - Lily Sands Inn
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $102 vs $143 (29% less) when it did. - Little Drifter North Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 97% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $36 vs $60 (39% less) when it did. - MAC South Yarra by Melbourne Apartment Collection
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 85% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $156 vs $199 (22% less) when it did. - Mad Monkey Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 96% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $35 vs $87 (59% less) when it did. - Mantra 100 Exhibition Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $189 vs $1,768 (89% less) when it did. - Mantra on Jolimont Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $206 vs $262 (21% less) when it did. - Mantra on Little Bourke Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 94% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $194 vs $245 (21% less) when it did. - Mantra on Russell Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $184 vs $226 (19% less) when it did. - Mantra Southbank Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 58% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $219 vs $238 (8% less) when it did. - Melbourne Carlton Central Apartment Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 88% of the 26 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $111 vs $131 (16% less) when it did. - Melbourne City Backpackers
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 27 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $26 vs $61 (58% less) when it did. - Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $299 vs $329 (9% less) when it did. - Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 69% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $274 vs $308 (11% less) when it did. - Melbourne SkyHigh Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 62% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $345 vs $369 (6% less) when it did. - Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $199 (20% less) when it did. - Mercure Melbourne Southbank
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $156 vs $211 (26% less) when it did. - Mercure Melbourne Therry Street
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $121 vs $178 (32% less) when it did. - Mercure North Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 96% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $140 vs $198 (29% less) when it did. - Mercure Welcome Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $150 vs $192 (22% less) when it did. - Meriton Suites Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 69% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $238 vs $274 (13% less) when it did. - Miami Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 91% of the 22 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $80 vs $96 (17% less) when it did. - Milano Serviced Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 71% of the 28 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $114 vs $158 (28% less) when it did. - Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $231 vs $295 (22% less) when it did. - Naughtons Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $156 vs $200 (22% less) when it did. - Nesuto Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 87% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $170 vs $204 (17% less) when it did. - Next Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $278 vs $318 (13% less) when it did. - Notel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $293 vs $340 (14% less) when it did. - Novotel Melbourne Airport
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $239 vs $266 (10% less) when it did. - Novotel Melbourne Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $195 vs $232 (16% less) when it did. - Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 73% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $203 vs $247 (18% less) when it did. - Novotel Melbourne South Wharf
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $202 vs $295 (32% less) when it did. - Oaks Melbourne On Collins Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $122 vs $153 (20% less) when it did. - Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $206 (25% less) when it did. - Oaks Melbourne on William Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $157 vs $190 (17% less) when it did. - Oaks Melbourne South Yarra Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 55% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $464 (64% less) when it did. - Oaks Melbourne Southbank Suites
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $169 vs $212 (20% less) when it did. - Oakwood Premier Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 87% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $194 vs $243 (20% less) when it did. - Pan Pacific Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 83% of the 29 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $287 vs $358 (20% less) when it did. - Park Hyatt Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 75% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $383 vs $412 (7% less) when it did. - Park Squire Motor Inn & Serviced Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 93% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $97 vs $132 (27% less) when it did. - Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 58% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $138 vs $163 (16% less) when it did. - Peppers Docklands Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $181 vs $253 (29% less) when it did. - Platinum City Serviced Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 82% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $115 vs $141 (18% less) when it did. - Pullman Albert Park
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 53% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $211 vs $258 (18% less) when it did. - Pullman Melbourne City Centre
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $259 vs $337 (23% less) when it did. - Pullman Melbourne on the Park
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $206 vs $334 (38% less) when it did. - Punthill Apartment Hotels - Manhattan
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 65% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $201 vs $242 (17% less) when it did. - Punthill Flinders Lane Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 84% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $143 vs $174 (18% less) when it did. - Punthill Little Bourke
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $169 vs $207 (18% less) when it did. - QT Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $226 vs $297 (24% less) when it did. - Quality Apartments North Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $120 vs $161 (25% less) when it did. - Quality Hotel Carlton
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 88% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $137 vs $168 (19% less) when it did. - Quay West Suites Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $294 vs $395 (25% less) when it did. - Quest Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $134 vs $211 (36% less) when it did. - Quest East Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 92% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $150 vs $183 (18% less) when it did. - Quest Flemington Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 86% of the 14 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $144 vs $167 (14% less) when it did. - Quest Jolimont
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 15 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $207 vs $318 (35% less) when it did. - Quest Newquay
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking three months ahead on 84% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $138 vs $157 (12% less) when it did. - Quest on Dorcas
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 78% of the 9 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $137 vs $163 (16% less) when it did. - Quest on William
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 54% of the 13 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $176 vs $195 (10% less) when it did. - Quest Prahran
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 67% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $182 vs $247 (26% less) when it did. - Quest Southbank
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 44% of the 32 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $178 vs $197 (9% less) when it did. - Quest St Kilda Road
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 45% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $148 vs $162 (8% less) when it did. - Quincy Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $175 vs $216 (19% less) when it did. - Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $157 vs $197 (20% less) when it did. - RNR Serviced Apartments North Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 70% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $165 vs $206 (20% less) when it did. - Roamer Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 82% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $37 vs $59 (37% less) when it did. - Rydges Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $211 vs $241 (13% less) when it did. - Seasons Botanic Gardens
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 47% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $126 vs $150 (16% less) when it did. - Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Platinum
Over the last year, booking same day ahead has averaged $503 for this hotel — about $198 (28%) less than booking one week ahead, which has averaged $700. - Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $299 (21% less) when it did. - Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 58% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $320 vs $371 (14% less) when it did. - Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 48% of the 23 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $402 vs $558 (28% less) when it did. - Southern Cross Serviced Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking three months ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $333 vs $603 (45% less) when it did. - Space Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 97% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $40 vs $68 (42% less) when it did. - Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 71% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $218 vs $235 (7% less) when it did. - The Canvas Apartment Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 57% of the 7 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $125 vs $188 (34% less) when it did. - The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 90% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $102 vs $141 (28% less) when it did. - The Langham, Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 47% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $324 vs $359 (10% less) when it did. - The Mansion Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $49 vs $92 (47% less) when it did. - The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 67% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $664 vs $775 (14% less) when it did. - The Royce
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 71% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $327 vs $360 (9% less) when it did. - The Savoy Hotel On Little Collins Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $203 vs $276 (27% less) when it did. - The Sebel Melbourne Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking three months ahead on 67% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $194 vs $227 (15% less) when it did. - The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $236 vs $270 (13% less) when it did. - The Sebel Residences Melbourne Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $169 vs $206 (18% less) when it did. - The Victoria Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 63% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $129 vs $155 (17% less) when it did. - The Westin Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 50% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $384 vs $429 (10% less) when it did. - The Windsor
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $179 vs $201 (11% less) when it did. - Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 75% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $154 vs $186 (17% less) when it did. - Treasury On Collins Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one month ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 5 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $373 vs $462 (19% less) when it did. - United Places Hotel Botanic Gardens
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 8 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $543 vs $679 (20% less) when it did. - Urban Apartments Melbourne on Elizabeth
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $150 vs $229 (34% less) when it did. - Veriu Queen Victoria Market
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 88% of the 24 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $159 vs $207 (23% less) when it did. - Vibe Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $186 vs $244 (24% less) when it did. - View Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one month ahead on 56% of the 16 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $118 vs $129 (9% less) when it did. - voco Melbourne Central by IHG
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 50% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $251 vs $293 (14% less) when it did. - W Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking same day ahead on 55% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $426 vs $457 (7% less) when it did. - Waterfront Melbourne Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking six months ahead on 100% of the 11 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $226 vs $350 (35% less) when it did. - Winston Apartments
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking one month ahead on 58% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $164 vs $237 (31% less) when it did. - WRAP on Southbank
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking six months ahead on 83% of the 12 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $173 vs $205 (16% less) when it did. - Wyndham Hotel Melbourne
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one week ahead on 79% of the 33 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $216 vs $255 (15% less) when it did. - YEHS Hotel Melbourne CBD
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking three months ahead beat booking six months ahead on 88% of the 25 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $114 vs $240 (52% less) when it did. - Yha Melbourne Central
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking one week ahead beat booking same day ahead on 94% of the 31 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $37 vs $60 (39% less) when it did. - YTI Garden Hotel
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking six months ahead beat booking one week ahead on 100% of the 4 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $91 vs $124 (26% less) when it did. - Zagame's House
Comparing the same stay dates directly: booking same day ahead beat booking one month ahead on 53% of the 30 weeks we can compare for this hotel — averaging $192 vs $210 (9% less) when it did.
Common questions
When is the best time to book a hotel in Melbourne?
Across the 182 Melbourne hotels we track, the cheapest booking window on average over the past year has been same day, at about $195 per night. Individual hotels vary, so check the hotel pages below.
Is it cheaper to book a hotel in Melbourne early or last minute?
Compare the booking windows in the table: it shows the average nightly price across tracked Melbourne hotels when booked same day, one week, one month, three months and six months ahead.
How does RateWatchers know?
We record each hotel's price every day, as it would appear to someone booking that day and for each of several lead times ahead of the stay. Prices come from booking providers and are a guide, not a guarantee.