Carlton, our little Italy
Amenities
Smack in front of the apartment, Carlton baths offers a community open air pool, gym, fitness classes and a sports hall (futsal, netball, badminton, basketball). Great community vibes, kids friendly and a no brainer for a sunny afternoon for a casual dip.
Carlton Baths
248 Rathdowne StThey offer casual rates, on best rates
Local Experiences
Arguably one of Melbourne’s most iconic cinema houses with a classy selection of movies. There is always a gem on show and just 5 minutes walk from the apartment
Cinema Nova
380 Lygon StOur very own local stage theatre. Very cosy and inviting community and find local actors rehearsing here before they become big and mainstream.
21 locals recommend
La Mama Theatre
205 Faraday StOur very own local stage theatre. Very cosy and inviting community and find local actors rehearsing here before they become big and mainstream.
Haven't been there yet but this keeps popping up socially, they've got new escape rooms along with their flagship tours and cafe.
291 locals recommend
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell StHaven't been there yet but this keeps popping up socially, they've got new escape rooms along with their flagship tours and cafe.
Love the bugs section, not creepy I promise!
Thematic experiences including immersive ones that keep rotating. Cafe is nice too. And the price is a bargain!
593 locals recommend
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StLove the bugs section, not creepy I promise!
Thematic experiences including immersive ones that keep rotating. Cafe is nice too. And the price is a bargain!
The NGV and the surrounding institutes are collectively Melbourne's Art's Precinct.
There is always something marvellous happening here.
A quick tram ride right from your doorsteps and right next to the Yarra river, Southbank restaurants and Flinders station.
1737 locals recommend
National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdThe NGV and the surrounding institutes are collectively Melbourne's Art's Precinct.
There is always something marvellous happening here.
A quick tram ride right from your doorsteps and right next to the Yarra river, Southbank restaurants and Flinders station.
Eateries
While Lygon steer offers several options to indulge on Italian Gelato, this one is my personal favourite.
Don’t be overwhelmed with the long queues, the move fairly quick and staff is always very personable and friendly.
63 locals recommend
Pidapipó
299 Lygon StWhile Lygon steer offers several options to indulge on Italian Gelato, this one is my personal favourite.
Don’t be overwhelmed with the long queues, the move fairly quick and staff is always very personable and friendly.
They bring exotic Canadian bagels to Melbourne. Pick a few with coffee and stroll down to Carlton Gardens to enjoy!
18 locals recommend
Mile End Bagels
14 Johnston StThey bring exotic Canadian bagels to Melbourne. Pick a few with coffee and stroll down to Carlton Gardens to enjoy!
Florian
617 Rathdowne StreetEuropean delicacies with a personal touch.
El Classico!
Also open quite late for socialites and movie goers (right next to Cinema Nova). Yummy cakes and stuff.
164 locals recommend
Brunetti Carlton
380 Lygon StEl Classico!
Also open quite late for socialites and movie goers (right next to Cinema Nova). Yummy cakes and stuff.
ima Japanese Cafe
1 Elgin StJapanese breakfast!
Bossa Nova Brazilian Restaurant Café
156 Elgin StreetYummy Brazilian food. Very caring staff
Yummy Croissants and other indulges. the next door cafe, market lane has better imo.
90 locals recommend
Baker D. Chirico
178 Faraday StYummy Croissants and other indulges. the next door cafe, market lane has better imo.
Hard to pick a pizza place at Carlton, they are all sooooo good! DOC pizza comes and Universal comes second and third place for me but Leonardo, Muah!
Leonardo's Pizza Palace
29 Grattan StHard to pick a pizza place at Carlton, they are all sooooo good! DOC pizza comes and Universal comes second and third place for me but Leonardo, Muah!
Sightseeing
I love grabbing a late morning cuppa from Tanaka cafe at Rathdowne street and walk around Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition building.
Lovely orchards, blossoming trees, fountains, plenty of unfettered ducks, skateboarders and dancers at the Melbourne Museum entrance, singing and screaming children at the play equipments, a basketball court, tennis courts , bunch of picnickers, bikes on grass, life!
235 locals recommend
Carlton Gardens
I love grabbing a late morning cuppa from Tanaka cafe at Rathdowne street and walk around Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition building.
Lovely orchards, blossoming trees, fountains, plenty of unfettered ducks, skateboarders and dancers at the Melbourne Museum entrance, singing and screaming children at the play equipments, a basketball court, tennis courts , bunch of picnickers, bikes on grass, life!
A walk through the Rathdowne Village with its Parisian cafes and street vibes before turning to Fitzroy and chillaxing at this garden, interacting with locals and seeing the general feel of her bohemian patrons.
Plus, the vegan cafes around hold a distinct panache. Experience Fitzroy at her peak her.
268 locals recommend
Edinburgh Gardens
Alfred CrescentA walk through the Rathdowne Village with its Parisian cafes and street vibes before turning to Fitzroy and chillaxing at this garden, interacting with locals and seeing the general feel of her bohemian patrons.
Plus, the vegan cafes around hold a distinct panache. Experience Fitzroy at her peak her.
Sports, running and cyclist tracks and entry point to Brunswick and Parkville.
121 locals recommend
Princes Park
200-590 Bowen CresSports, running and cyclist tracks and entry point to Brunswick and Parkville.
There is a special pull to this place of rest, Italian graves with evergreen stories of families and messages of departing and love for us all.
I haven't seen a graveyard like this one, where people inscribe pictures and also occasionally write odes to the departed.
There is also a night tour with a bit haunted theme but I haven't taken it yet.
Melbourne Cemetery East/Lygon St
There is a special pull to this place of rest, Italian graves with evergreen stories of families and messages of departing and love for us all.
I haven't seen a graveyard like this one, where people inscribe pictures and also occasionally write odes to the departed.
There is also a night tour with a bit haunted theme but I haven't taken it yet.
Take a bike ride to this hiking park around the Yarra river bend and cafe or have a quick 10 minute drive. Can be a full day trip. Start with coffee and snacks here, then do a a 5km hike around the 'Yarra bend', walk across the street to the Abbotsford convent for yummy lunch, wine and/or bakery and return back here for a boat ride or bask under a sunny sun, play golf or watch local cricket.
84 locals recommend
Studley Park Boathouse
1 Boathouse RdTake a bike ride to this hiking park around the Yarra river bend and cafe or have a quick 10 minute drive. Can be a full day trip. Start with coffee and snacks here, then do a a 5km hike around the 'Yarra bend', walk across the street to the Abbotsford convent for yummy lunch, wine and/or bakery and return back here for a boat ride or bask under a sunny sun, play golf or watch local cricket.