What’s Melbourne serving up this Australian Open?
The Australian Open is one of Melbourne’s biggest events. Scorching summer days, electric night sessions, and a buzzing city atmosphere. If you’re planning to come with friends, family, or a tennis-loving crew, your accommodation choice can make or break the trip.
Rather than splitting up into multiple hotel rooms, a penthouse gives you space, comfort, and a social hub to match the energy of the tournament. Here’s why a penthouse is your smartest play, and what else you can enjoy around Melbourne during AO season.
🎾 What You Need to Know: Australian Open 2026
- Dates: January 12 – February 1 2026
- Venue: Rod Laver Arena and surrounding courts
Tickets: On sale now via www.ausopen.com/ticket-info
🏙️ Why a Penthouse Beats Multiple Hotel Rooms
- Everyone Stays Together
Booking multiple hotel rooms often means being spread across different floors, and you constantly coordinate meeting times and locations. A penthouse brings everyone under one roof, living together, socialising together, and enjoying the tournament as a shared experience.
- More Space to Relax
Hotel rooms are designed for sleeping, not hanging out. A penthouse gives you:
- A full lounge
- Dining area
- Balcony or terrace
- Multiple bathrooms
- Private bedrooms
You can return after a long day at Melbourne Park and stretch out, watch replays, or just chat without being cramped.
- Full Kitchen = Huge Convenience
Eating out every meal adds up quickly, especially for groups. With a penthouse kitchen you can:
- Prep breakfast before heading to the tennis
- Make snacks and drinks to share
- Cook a group dinner or order takeaway and enjoy it at a large dining table
This is a game changer during a hot AO day when you want to cool off and recharge.
- Better Value for Groups
The nightly rate becomes far more attractive when split between 4–8 people – often working out cheaper per person than separate hotel rooms. Plus, you’re paying for a premium experience instead of a standard room.
- Privacy + Social Spaces
This balance is impossible in hotels. You get private bedrooms to unwind, and large living zones to come together. Ideal for families, couples travelling together, or groups of friends.
✨ Why Stay With Us?
✔️ Prime Location
Skip the post-tennis commute and enjoy an easy stroll or quick tram ride back to comfort. Our apartments and penthouses are centrally located across the CBD and Southbank – perfect for city events, nightlife, and shopping.
🛌 Multiple Room Options
Whether you’re heading to the show solo, as a couple, or with a group of mates, we’ve got you covered:
- 1, 2 & 3-Bedroom Apartments – Ideal for couples, solo travellers or smaller groups. Each one is fully self-contained with modern kitchens, laundry facilities, and plush bedding.
- 3 & 4-Bedroom Penthouses – Travelling with a crew? Upgrade your weekend with panoramic views, rooftop balconies, multiple bathrooms, and spacious open-plan living areas perfect for pre-drinks or winding down after the show.
🧳 Hotel Comfort Meets Apartment Freedom
Enjoy the privacy and independence of a home-away-from-home – with the premium service and sleek design of a hotel. Our apartments include:
- Full kitchen & laundry facilities
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- On-site secure parking
- City skyline views
- Contactless check-in options
🌃 Perfect for Group Bookings
Heading to the tennis with your friends, family or a partner? Our penthouses offer plenty of space for everyone to relax, spread out, and share the moment together. You can even book multiple apartments in the same complex to keep your group connected but with room to breathe.
🍷 Make a Night of It
Things to Do in Melbourne During the Australian Open
The AO is just one part of Melbourne’s summer energy. While you’re here, you can make the most of the city with these nearby activities:
- Riverfront Dining on Southbank
Just a short tram ride from Melbourne Park, Southbank’s restaurants and bars make for an easy post-match dinner or drink. The atmosphere during AO is buzzing.
- Rooftop Bars
Melbourne’s summer nightlife comes alive in January. Popular rooftop spots include:
- Rooftop at QT
- HER Rooftop
- Siglo – Perfect for sunset drinks before a night session.
- The Australian Open Festival Zones
Even outside the main arenas, festival-style areas with music, big screens, and food trucks keep the party flowing. They’re free to access and great for groups.
- NGV Summer Exhibitions
The National Gallery of Victoria always unveils major summer exhibitions during AO. It’s right next to the tennis precinct, making it an easy daytime activity.
- Fitzroy & Collingwood Laneways
Boutiques, markets, cafés and street art, perfect for filling the gaps between day and night sessions.
- St Kilda Beach
If you want a beach moment between matches, a short ride takes you to St Kilda for swims, cocktails, or a walk on the pier.
- Queen Victoria Summer Night Market
Held weekly in January, this is a fun evening option with food stalls, cocktails, live music and shopping.
🎟️ Book Early – Penthouses Will Sell Out Fast
Australian Open is one of the busiest times in Melbourne. With the tennis bringing tens of thousands of fans into the city, accommodation will book out quickly – especially luxury stays like ours. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your concert experience feel truly rockstar.
👉 Head to @mca.penthouses and DM our team for special offers, or visit www.melbournecityapartments.com to view our apartments and penthouses and secure your booking.
⚡ The Bottom Line
The Australian Open is one of the best times to visit Melbourne – world-class tennis, warm summer days, and a city buzzing with events. Booking a penthouse gives your group the space, convenience, and premium experience that standard hotel rooms simply can’t match. Whether you’re here for a weekend or the full tournament, choosing the right accommodation helps you enjoy every moment, both on and off the court.
🎸 Book your stay now and don’t miss a beat.
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