St Kilda, Melbourne’s favourite playground, was once a seaside resort for genteel Melbournians to take in the sea air. Melbournians flock here to walk, cycle and skate along the palm-lined foreshore or to sit in an outdoor café with a coffee – or something a little stronger – and take in the panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay.

Away from the foreshore, St Kilda’s streets are alive with people, great food, shopping and entertainment spots. Fitzroy Street is renowned for its cool cafes, restaurants and bars, with tables spilling onto the footpath, and is one of Melbourne’s most attractive eating and drinking streets.

During the day the streets are lined with people drinking lattes; at night they’re buzzing with clubbers and night owls. Venture further to some of Melbourne’s up and coming streets.  Carlisle Street is a great mixture of urban cool and Eastern European style while Barkly Street is home to some great new restaurants.

Directions

Tram: Any tram with St Kilda beach displayed or number 96 from Bourke Street, 16 on Swanston Street or number 112 on Collins Street

CAR: From Melbourne CBD, follow St Kilda Road. Turn right at Fitzroy St. Bayside Motel is on the left hand side just after Jackson St. Check in for Apartments is at Main Reception 65 Acland St. To arrive at Main reception - Apartments follow Fitzroy St to end, turn left and follow The Esplanade. Turn left at Acland St.

From the airport:

Easystay recommends the Frankston & Airport Peninsula Airport bus service, which will pick up and drop off from Melbourne Airport to Easystay’s 2 Main Receptions. 

For timetable and bookings www.fapas.com.au or contact reception to reserve your ticket.