Blackman

Melbourne


While it may not have original Charles Blackman paintings (though there are loads of gallery-quality prints and room decals), it boasts a superb outlook. The bathrooms are somewhat dated, but the beds are luxurious. Aim for a corner suite for views of Albert Park Lake and the city skyline – the word 'Bay' in front of room names is a giveaway.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Melbourne attractions

1. Albert Park Lake

0.52 MILES

Elegant black swans give their inimitable bottoms-up salute as you jog, cycle or walk the 5km perimeter of this artificial lake. Lakeside Dr was used as…

3. Shrine of Remembrance

0.61 MILES

One of Melbourne's icons, the Shrine of Remembrance is a commanding memorial to Victorians who have served in war and peacekeeping, especially those…

4. Royal Botanic Gardens

0.62 MILES

Considered one of the finest examples of Victorian-era landscaping in the world, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens draw over two million visitors a year…

5. Melbourne Observatory

0.65 MILES

Just outside Gate O of the Royal Botanic Gardens is the historic Melbourne Observatory. Built in the early 1860s, this was once a centre for weather…

6. Government House

0.78 MILES

On the outer edge of the Botanic Gardens, this Italianate Government House dates from 1872. A replica of Queen Victoria’s Osborne House on England’s Isle…

7. Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

0.99 MILES

ACCA is one of Australia’s most exciting and challenging contemporary galleries, showcasing a range of local and international artists. The building is…

8. Prahran Market

1.04 MILES

Prahran Market is a Melbourne institution and foodie paradise. The facade – designed by Charles D'Ebro in Queen Anne revival style – dates back to 1891…