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Before going to Melbourne, choose yourself a cheap Melbourne hotel; that will help you save some hundreds of dollars and be able to enjoy the city for a few more days.

Hundreds of tourists and visitors come to the city of Melbourne every week and only a small percentage of them are here on strict business. The rest come to see the sights and experience the city it its full glory. Melbourne attractions vary by taste, but the following list is some of the most popular attractions that see a consistently high rating from visitors...

Federation Square is leading the pack and so it should be. Coined the cultural capital of Australia this daringly designed urban art work shows how a modern city can look with a little creativity. Occupying a whole city block between the streets of Swanston, Flinders, Russell and the Yarra River the square is a precinct containing shops, cafes, restaurants, an Amphitheatre, the Australian Racing Museum, a TV headquarters, the National Design centre – which is all topped off by the big screen in the centre, which has seen thousands gather to watch sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup. This is a must see destination for any visitor to Melbourne.

If you thought that was impressive then Melbourne is also home of one of the largest open air markets in the world (17 acres to be precise), Queen Victoria Market. Named after the late British Empire’s Queen Victoria, the market offers all sorts of fresh and quality products including, seafood, meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, rare delicacies, deli foods and even a wide range of designer clothes, jewellery and handmade crafts. The place is bustling on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturday’s and Sundays, only to be closed on Mondays. And on Wednesday night a unique evening market offers food, alcohol and live entertainment making it a great place to shop and have fun all at the same time.

For those looking for some real excitement then look no further than Australia’s own mini Las Vegas. The magnificent looking Crown Casino on the South side of the Yarra River is a grand building offering traditional Casino gambling and games, as well as a whole host of other entertainment. It is a huge hit with locals, tourists, celebrities and professional gamblers, reaching over 200,000 daily visitors and on its opening night saw actress Rachel Griffiths get naked. The Palladium Room of the Casino is a top destination in its own right, hosting the annual Logie Awards and the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix ball.

Sprawling off from the Casino is another popular destination known as Southbank, which is the inner city spot where it’s all happening. Like Federation Square its design breathes modernity and is home to numerous retail outlets, restaurants and forms of entertainment. A perfect place to snap a picture is by the famous sculpture “Ophelia” by Deborah Halpern, a big Y symbol that represents the city. Out of the many skyscrapers in the area Eureka tower tops them all as the tallest residential Tower in the world. The question is do you dare climb to the top and look down from the viewing deck?

It’s not all about modern architecture though, one of the most breathtaking parts of Melbourne, dubbed the “world's greatest coastal drive” is Great Ocean Road. This Awe Inspiring windy drive will take you around the coast, where you’ll see cliff sides and their proud standing remains in the sea, beautiful sands and beaches and the contrast of deep green vegetation as you go up and down the natural waves of the landscape.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of fascinating Melbourne attractions. You’d have to come back several times to witness all of its glory.

Planning a weekend in Melbourne? As you can see, there are plenty of attractions and things to see! Bid now, get that cheap Melbourne hotel and enjoy your stay!

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