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Hosier Lane

A sight in CBD, Melbourne, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Hosier Lane in CBD, Melbourne
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Why go

Laneway covered in street art opposite Federation Square.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Melbourne, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 outdoor spots. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with ACMI and Chin Chin. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
CBD
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Melbourne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    ACMI

    Free museum of film, TV and video games at Federation Square.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Chin Chin

    Busy Flinders Lane restaurant for Southeast Asian share plates.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

    Bourke Street espresso bar since 1954.

    Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    National Gallery of Victoria

    Free permanent collection under the stained-glass Great Hall ceiling.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Caretaker's Cottage

    Tiny 1914 bluestone cottage bar behind Wesley Church; World's 50 Best Bars listee known for its freezer martini.

    Drinks · 0.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Queen Victoria Market

    Historic open-air market with deli halls and hot jam donuts.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Hosier Lane is a stop on our Great Ocean Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Melbourne

Hosier Lane is our only sight pick in Melbourne; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Melbourne guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Melbourne run from 13°C in July to 26°C in January; November is usually the wettest month. For Hosier Lane itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Melbourne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Melbourne weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Hosier Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Coordinates
-37.81653, 144.96916
Destination
Melbourne, Victoria

Hosier Lane: quick answers

How much time do you need at Hosier Lane?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Hosier Lane. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Hosier Lane?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Hosier Lane free?

Yes, we list Hosier Lane as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Hosier Lane?

Hosier Lane is at Hosier Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, in CBD. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Hosier Lane?

Hosier Lane appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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