Venue

State Library of Victoria

Attraction

Accommodation

Restaurant

Bar

About Melbourne

Wominjeka - Welcome to Melbourne (Narrm)

The City of Melbourne is located on the sovereign lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung Peoples of the Eastern Kulin. It has since time immemorial been imbued with spiritual and cultural importance.

Melbourne is renowned for its vibrant culture, diverse culinary landscape, and stunning architecture, resulting in a city that beautifully blends tradition with modernity. As Australia’s cultural capital, it boasts exceptional museums, theatres and galleries, all enhanced by a thriving music and arts scene. Famous for its café culture, picturesque parks, and iconic laneways adorned with street art, we hope you thoroughly enjoy your time in Melbourne!

For further information about things to do in Melbourne please click on the link

Accommodation

We are excited to welcome you to Melbourne for DevEd 2025. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we have compiled a list of accommodation options, located close to The State Library of Victoria. Please book directly with your preferred accommodation provider to choose the option that best suits your budget and preferences.

This list is a guide and is not exhaustive of the many options available. The DevEd 2025 team are not managing accommodation bookings.

Points of interest

Marked on the map above are all the suggested locations on this list. Click on the pin on the map above for any location for directions.

Accomodation

We recommend accommodation in the City of Melbourne.

View some accommodation options nearby the conference.

Ibis Melbourne Central
Novotel Melbourne Central
Mantra on Russell Melbourne
Voco Melbourne Central by IHG

Attractions

Queen Victoria market:

Largest market in the Southern hemisphere. Check for opening hours before visiting.

Royal Botanic gardens:

Guided walks are available

Shrine of Remembrance:

Victorian national memorial to Australians who have served in war and peacekeeping operations

Southbank promenade walk:

Riverside pedestrianised path along the river with restaurants and bars along the way

Restaurants

Melbourne is a multi-cultural city with a variety of different cuisines to suit all palates. Below are some suggestions for you to try in the city.

Stalactites (Greek)
Daughter in Law (Indian)
Bodega Underground (Mexican)
Ho Chi Mama (Thai fusion)
Pepe’s Italian & Liquor (Italian)
Shujinko (Japanese)
Old Beijing (Chinese)
Spaghetti Tree (Italian)
Claypots Barbarossa (seafood)
Pidapipo (ice cream)

Halal-only

Arabesque (Jordanian)
Nelayan (Indonesian)
Pondok Rempah (Indonesian)
Mamak (Malaysian)
Roti Bar (Malaysian)
Xinjiang Lamian (Chinese)

Drinks

Nick & Nora’s (Cocktail bar)
Fleet rooftop bar
Transit rooftop bar

Good to know

Travel

Myki travel card is your ticket to travel on trains, trams, and buses in Melbourne and regional Victoria. You can buy a Myki card from the airport (terminals 2, 3, and 4) and top it up at train stations, 7-11 convenience stores, or through the Myki phone app.

Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) is a highly walkable area, known for its iconic grid layout. If walking isn’t your preference, Melbourne is home to the biggest tram network outside of Europe. Trams provide a convenient means of transportation throughout the city, with the free tram zone spanning the inner CBD. Within this zone, you do not need to use your Myki card.

Health and emergencies

Tap water is safe to drink in Melbourne, Victoria.

For emergencies, dial 000.

If a hospital is needed, please go to The Alfred hospital emergency centre (55 Commercial Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, +61 (0)3 9076 2000).

Plug type used in Australia

In Australia the following power plug and socket shape is used. The standard voltage is 230V at a frequency of 50Hz.