Melbourne was discovered in the year 1835 by settlers who were independent and has come a long way ever since. The city is now one of the most famous and busy cities of the country and have thousands of visitors each year. Port Philip Bay, Melbourne is an amazing place that draws the attention of many and is the best place for a vacation by the beach. Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia and is the backbone of the finances of the country. The city is a cultural and athletic hub and hosts many famous events throughout the year. Many tourists visit the city each year and their numbers go in thousands. Melbourne's tourism industry adds to the revenue of the Australian economy and people visit the city for both business and pleasure. The beauty of Melbourne lies in provision of Victorian designs in the present day architecture. Some of the famous areas of the city are the central park and Southbank and many tourists' sites as well famous restaurants are located in the region.

Being a diverse city the accommodation available is also of several kinds for different people. From rented apartments to Boutique Hotels Melbourne has it all. The city is swarmed with people at the time of the Australian Grand Prix and accommodation near that area is also very reasonable and visitor friendly.

The best idea when visiting Melbourne like any other country is to surround yourself with as much information as possible before embarking on the jet. The methods of acquiring information are via email, call or simply by visiting the websites of the various hotels and accommodation providers.

There are many firms who set up tourists at different hotels, motels and rest and guest houses and can be contacted if you don't have adequate time or for proper guidance.

Here are some of the reasonable places that can be looked upon and considered.

Darling Towers: Serviced Apartments located in Melbourne are an amazing option for tourists willing to spend a month or so in the city. They have 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and are the leading name in the renting business. The Darling Enterprise has greater than two hundred and fifty accommodations and also has many discount packages which can be availed.

City Edge: Apartments which are suitable for families as well people on business expeditions and start with only $99 per night.