Whether you’re a culture buff or a food lover, mesmerizing Melbourne is a great place to travel to and explore. It is home to delicious sushi restaurants and food markets. Magnificent Melbourne is also a fabulous city to travel with your pet pooches since there are lots of things to do with your pet in the city. You could take a long stroll along the dynamic streets, or saunter along the amazing promenade in St. Kilda. What’s more, the city also has many dog-friendly cafes, parks, and even accommodations! So, you needn’t worry about leaving your loving friend behind - get them along with you! Check out the top dog- & pet-friendly accommodations in Melbourne, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
Hotels
1. W Melbourne (from USD 246)
W Melbourne’s unique tastes in art and decor make it stand out among the pet-friendly accommodations in Melbourne. Guests can enjoy an elite and exquisite atmosphere dressed in stylish furniture, along with the fine services and amenities offered. Gaze at the city while relaxing by the ritzy indoor swimming pool, or take your pick of the various offerings from their on-site restaurants.
Fur parents wishing to bring their fuzzy baby along must avail of the ‘Pets Are Welcome’ package. Guests will be charged a cleaning fee of 150 AUD (100.66 USD) as well as a pet amenities fee of 30 AUD (20.13 USD). There’s also a limit of only one pet, which must not weigh more than 18 kgs (39.68 lbs).
W Melbourne
Address: 408 Flinders Lane
3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Barkly Gardens
2. Selina Central Melbourne (from USD 40)
Reasonable pricing for central location and comfortable amenities.
Comfortable sleeping pods with privacy curtains, clean communal areas, and social events.
Conveniently located near public transportation, attractions, and dining options.
Well-equipped kitchen, basement bar, and proximity to local eateries.
Selina Central Melbourne’s selection of rooms is well-suited for all sorts of discerning travelers, from shared dormitories where you can make new friends, to cozy suites with plenty of privacy. Be sure to check out local attractions near the hotel, such as Sealife Melbourne and the Immigration Museum. Fur parents looking for places to bring their pets can their pets to bars such as Temple Brewing Company and The Tipsy Cow.
Do remember that there is a pet charge for this cheap pet-friendly accommodation in Melbourne, so make sure to contact them before booking to discuss the fees and policies.
Selina Central Melbourne
Address: 250 Flinders St, Melbourne Victoria
3.34 km (2.1 mi) from Barkly Gardens
3. Best Western Melbourne City (from USD 117)
The Best Western is the very first hotel in Melbourne that allows dogs! It’s also one of the few pet-friendly hotels in the Central Business District of Melbourne and makes for a great value-for-money stay. Guests with pets get the option of the spacious and modern ground-floor courtyard rooms for an additional fee (USD 30 or AUD 46/per day). What’s more, dogs can be left in the room if owners leave do-not-disturb signs on their doorknobs. The courtyard is a great place to relax with your pet on warm Melbourne evenings. Plus, the Best Western is a short walk to train and tram stations, as well as the glamour of Melbourne CBD.
Best Western Melbourne City
Address: 16 Spencer Street
4.18 km (2.6 mi) from Barkly Gardens
4. View Melbourne (from USD 117)
View Melbourne ranks high on the list of best dog-friendly hotels in the city. The hotel, which has spacious rooms, has a few of them specifically dog-friendly for those owners who are travelling with their pet pooches. For an extra charge of AUD 30 or USD 20 per room per day, the hotel allows two dogs weighing up to 15 kg (33 lbs.) per room. However, that’s not all. Dogs are pampered to the hilt and the owners are even offered the ‘Pooch Package’. This includes everything from doggie treats to mini bowls and even beds for them, plus disposable dog bags and even a small gift for your furry friend!
View Melbourne
Address: 562 St Kilda Rd
2.79 km (1.8 mi) from Barkly Gardens
5. Element Melbourne Richmond (from USD 124)
Your loving four-legged companion is treated like absolute royalty at Element Melbourne Richmond, which caters to the needs of dog-loving travellers. The pet-friendly chain boasts eco-conscious award-winning rooms designed beautifully. It allows only two dogs weighing not more than 20 kg (44 lbs.) per room for a fee of AUD 30 (USD 20). However, it has plenty of amenities geared towards doggies and their needs. Right from beds to mini-bar treats, Element goes all out to make dogs, and dog owners happy. Dog owners need to note that the hotel charges a pet cleaning fee of AUD 80 (USD 52) per stay.
Element Melbourne Richmond
Address: 588 Swan Street, Richmond, VIC, 3121, Australia
1.68 km (1.1 mi) from Barkly Gardens
6. Ovolo Laneways (from USD 194)
V.I.Pooch is how the modern and funky pet-friendly Ovolo Laneways markets its pet-friendliness. As part of the V.I.Pooch package, Ovolo Laneways features a doggy bed, a food bowl, a doggy mat for rolling around, and a doggy bag with specially designed doggy treats and toys! To its ‘hoomans’, Ovolo offers a whole lot of freebies in the form of a hearty continental breakfast, happy hour cocktails, 24-hour gym, all-day snacks, and even in-room minibars! Plus, Ovolo Laneways lies within walking distance from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne CBD.
Laneways by Ovolo
Address: 19 Little Bourke Street
3.25 km (2.1 mi) from Barkly Gardens
Vacation rentals
7. Breathtaking highrise Melbourne CBD apartment
Stay with your wonderful furry companion in the very heart of iconic Melbourne CBD on the 43rd floor of this pet-friendly residential highrise. The living room with floor-to-ceiling glass walls has spectacular views of Melbourne. A comfy bedroom with a single bed, a well-equipped kitchen space, and a lovely bathroom is just what one needs for a great vacation. Moreover, the host has a cuddle-worthy friendly dog too, so your dog will find a playmate during your stay.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
4.08 km (2.6 mi) from Barkly GardensAccommodates: 1
Top guest reviews
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also the sitting room is big and shinning with the best view of the cityher apartment has a nice view from 17th floor and the place was neat and tidythe view from her apartment (17th floor) was amazing and is pretty (hidden by airbnb) ablecomfort room good view and convenient locationCleanliness:
clean and comfortable stayroom were clean and homelythe place is so clean and comfortable to staythe apartment was very clean and the bed was super comfythe room was really clean and the bed was really comfyHost:
friendly and welcoming hosttina is a good hosttina was a wonderful host who is easygoing and friendlylovely host and lovely home definitely recommendedtina is nice and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is super convenient right next to melbourne centralgreat location if you have things on in central melbournegreat location - good valuegreat location and stylish apartmenta very convenient location and great value
8. Master bedroom with city view
If you’re looking to rent a room along with your pet in a modern Melbourne apartment, then this master bedroom with kickass views of Melbourne city is perfect. This fabulous highrise right in front of Marvel Stadium in Melbourne CBD is well-placed to enjoy Melbourne’s best sights and vibrant nightlife. The master bedroom of this fabulous two-bedroom apartment features a plush king bed for a good night’s sleep. Common spaces like a well-equipped kitchen and a well-furnished living room peppered with foliage are the perfect places to relax with your furry friend.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
4.47 km (2.8 mi) from Barkly GardensTop guest reviews
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great view and imoressive apartments for pricehadi was a lovelyhostm room had amazing city viewswas such a nice little apartment with great viewsit’s a nice room excellent view and great locationi love the style of the room with big windows and great view from aboveCleanliness:
clean room and highly recommendedover all the place was very clean and cozygreat place very clean and cool lookingthe bathroom kitchen & living area was clean at all timesthe place is very convenience and very clean thank you hadiHost:
thank you for host mevery kind host & amazing apartmenthadi was a great host and very nicehadi is a very good hosthadi was a great host and would recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
near to southern cross station the location is perfectsafe and convenient cbd locationgreat location in the heart of melbourne cbdthe location is great it's opposite of southern cross station and skybus stationpretty convenient as its walking distance to southern cross station and wlaking distance to the free tram zone
9. Charming stone cottage
What’s great about Melbourne is that it is just 20 minutes away from CBD, so you get to live with your pet in this utterly quaint mid-19th-century blue-stone cottage! The charming stone cottage lies in the Melbournian suburb of Fitzroy. A desk, a couple of easy chairs, and a super-comfy king bed take care of all your sitting and sleeping needs, while the modern kitchen with tea/coffee facilities is great for cooking quick meals. A DVD player, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, and lots of DVDs make up the entertainment factor. On a lazy day, curl up with your pet and some music or a book in the sun-kissed garden.
Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
3.31 km (2.1 mi) from Barkly GardensSuperhost
Accommodates: 1
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very comfortable bed-best sleep i’ve had in agesthe room is comfortable and spacious and the cottage is an amazing old buildingmy room was really comfortable with lovely touches like fresh flowers and a laundered robe to usealan made great breakfasts with coffee and tea and spent a lot of time showing me around melbournealan offered homemade breakfast everyday(homemade bread) with fresh brewed coffeeCleanliness:
my room was clean tidy spacious and comfortablealan's place was convenient clean and interestinghe has a traditional older style home which is very clean and well maintainedbed was comfortable and sheets were super cleanand the house is truly a timeless classic - clean and well spaced an amazing airbnbHost:
alan was the perfect hostalan was a great hostlovely place with a lovely hostalan himself was accommodating and helpfulalan is the best airbnb host everRead more reviewsLocation:
the location of this place is brilliantgreat house in a fab locationits a great location close to everything you would needalan's place is in a wonderful location right in the middle of fitzroythe place is centrally located in a very nice area of melbourne
10. Designer one-bedroom apartment
Go designer with this pet-friendly contemporary one-bedroom apartment that has fantastic views of Port Melbourne. The bright space is done up in soothing shades of seafoam and white and is equipped with a full kitchen, a comfy queen bed, and an equally cosy living room. The open plan of the apartment lets your furry friend gambol about without worry, while you curl up on the lounge in front of the flat-screen TV. Plus, its location makes it an easy stroll to CBD, as well as the markets and beaches.
South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2.84 km (1.8 mi) from Barkly GardensAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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excellent apartment in south melbourne with a great view on the balconyrandy & sophie’s place is a beautiful apartment with a nice view of the south melbourne bayloved the apartment very modern with a great top floor viewthis apartment is quiet good views and a good locationmodern well furnished and with everything u need for a comfortable and relaxing stayCleanliness:
very clean and modernclean and nicely furnished apartmentclean and everything you needvery clean modern and comfortable apartmentplace was clean and exactly as describedHost:
hosts were lovely :-)randy was an amazing hostgreat place and very helpful hostrandy & sophie are amazing hosts that are were accommodating to my questions and needsthe host was friendly and responsive throughout the stay:)Read more reviewsLocation:
perfect location very close to melbourne downtownthere are some good breakfast spots close bythe location was easy to find and a short walk to tram routesgreat location and easy to get toamazing apartment and extremely convenient location
11. Penthouse apartment for a couple
Who wouldn’t want to live in this splendid penthouse with your furry friend while visiting Melbourne? Perhaps the best bit about this Airbnb vacation rental is the balcony with views of Port Philip Bay as well as the city. Previous renters call the mattress in the apartment the best they’ve ever slept on. A lovely, well-stocked bathroom, a spacious, well-stocked kitchen with an island, and an open-plan living-cum-dining room with comfy furnishings, shelves full of books, and a flat-screen TV. What’s even better is that this apartment in Melbourne is pet-friendly too!
Southbank, Victoria, Australia
3.58 km (2.3 mi) from Barkly GardensAccommodates: 3
Top guest reviews
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nice view from roomthe view from the room is amazingview from the room was amazingenjoyed the benefit of a private bathroom and reliable wifithe view from the apartment is stunning and it is great locatedCleanliness:
very clean and comfortable roomwashroom cleanliness is greatthe room is clean and comfortablethis apartment is super clean and comfortable to staythe bed is comfortable and the bathroom is cleanHost:
nice host and lovely catsamazing host - amazing placenick was the perfect host in melbournenick is a really good hostthank you for being an awesome friendly hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location is a plus - close to free zone for public transportationits close to crowns casino and easy walking distance to citylocation is great which only walking distance to yarra river and some tourist spotgreat central location super comfy bedit’s pretty convenient as the skybus station was just few steps away too
12. Charming white cottage in Emerald
Stay like a local along with your cute little fur ball at this luxury pet-friendly accommodation near Melbourne, specifically in the charming and peaceful town of Emerald. The town lies around 50 km (31 miles) from Melbourne in the renowned Dandenong Ranges in Victoria.
The home is nothing less than a place to recharge and has all the amenities of modern living while being surrounded by some of the most beautiful sceneries in Australia where your pet can cavort about. An indoor fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a comfy couch make up the living room. Additionally, a well-equipped kitchen and a cosy bedroom make living here very comfortable. However, what makes the house truly special is the bathroom’s bathtub that has huge windows that look out to the mountains!
Emerald, Victoria, Australia
40.15 km (25.0 mi) from Barkly GardensAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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beautiful views stylish house delicious breakfast provisionsthe only thing we would recommend is some new kitchen equipmentdespite the let downs the one night stay with breakfast provider was wonderful peaceful and relaxingCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and such a relaxing getawayclean quaint and a homely feel fantastic stayso clean so romantic so stylish and a pleasure to visitthe breakfast provisions were amazing so clean stylish peaceful and uniquenice and clean with a spa that has a great view will be back another timeHost:
so happy i came across the little white house very hospitable host making sure our stay was comfortablethe best hosts with such cute personal touches throughout the entire houseRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location amazing house absolutely in love with the little white housecool little place to get awaythe little white house was the perfect getaway the location couldn’t have been more serenea relaxing sanctuary in an idyllic locationsuch an amazing place to stay i couldn’t recommend it enough
Stay in Melbourne with your furry friend
If you’re travelling to the dazzling Australian city of Melbourne, you never have to leave behind your friend of the four-legged variety ever again. Choose from one of these amazing hotels and vacation rentals that are not just pet-friendly but even affords excellent pet-friendly freebies.
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