St Kilda (Melbourne)

St Kilda is an inner city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria. St Kilda is 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south from the Melbourne city centre. Tram routes 96 from Bourke Street, tram 112 from Collins Street and tram 16 from Swanston Street, all service St Kilda and are around 25 minutes from the city.

During the Edwardian and Victorian eras, St Kilda became a favoured suburb of Melbourne's elite. Many palatial mansions were built along the hills and waterfront of Port Philip Bay. Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, St Kilda served Melburnians as an entertainment and holiday district with Luna Park and the Esplanade at the centre.

Densely populated postwar St Kilda became Melbourne's red-light district, home to low-cost rooming houses. Since the late 1960s though, St Kilda's bohemian evolved as it became home to many of Melbourne's prominent artists, musicians and subcultures, including punks, LGBT and techno scene. While some of these groups still maintain a presence in St Kilda, rapid gentrification has been pushing many lower socio-economic groups out to other areas.

St Kilda is home to many of Melbourne's famous visitor attractions including Luna Park, the Esplanade Hotel, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street. It is home to St Kilda Beach, Melbourne's most famous beach, several renowned theatres and several of Melbourne's big events and festivals.

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St Kilda (Melbourne) Accommodation

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  Bayside St Kilda Motel in St Kilda (Melbourne)

  Bayside Motel in St. Kilda is located above the trendy Fitzroy Street precinct with shops and cafes underneath. The tram at the door will take you to the city in less than 10 minutes. Park your car in our secure carpark and explore. Parking $8 per car. Ideal budget accommodation in Melbourne.

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