Langham Hotel

Shopping Guide

When you stay at Langham Hotel Melbourne you are on the doorstep of some of the finest shopping in Australia. From large department stores and old fashioned arcades to vibrant outdoor markets and exclusive boutiques that offer the latest in designer fashion.

Southgate dining, arts and leisure precinct

Located on the doorstep of the Langham Hotel, the Southgate precinct is an eclectic mix of fine restaurants, unique shopping and an exciting entertainment program. more...

Collins Street, CBD

Majestic, tree-lined Collins Street exudes style and glamour. Often likened to a Parisian boulevard it is a mix of grand heritage buildings, theatres, hotels and chic designer shopping. Shopping in leafy Collins Street usually means one thing, shopping for high-end jewellery, fashion and luxury goods at flagship stores including Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and Louis Vuitton. more...

Little Collins Street, CBD

Running parallel to Collins Street, Little Collins has everything from haute couture to hip culture and the latest in edgy street fashion. Some of Melbourne’s best designers and boutiques sit side by side with a mix of the best bars and café’s on one of the coolest shopping strips in the City.

Bridge Road, Richmond

Bridge Road in the heart of Richmond is one of the most historic areas of Melbourne. Once a hub for the rag trade it is now known for it’s blend of food and fashion and is home to the factory outlets and seconds stores for many of Australia’s finest fashion and accessory designers, including Mimco, Country Road and Atelier. more...

Bourke Street Mall, CBD

The mall is a short pedestrian and tram-only zone running between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets and home to Melbourne's two big department stores, David Jones and Myer. Bourke Street also offers an eclectic array of shops and chain stores that sell everything from music to jewellery, shoes and novelties.

Chapel Street, South Yarra

Chapel Street epitomizes urban street style and fashion in Melbourne. A huge range of designer boutiques offer everything from cutting edge fashion to funky home wares and inspiring gifts. Chapel Street is also home to some of Australia’s top designers including Scanlan & Theodore, Colette Dinnigan and Bettina Liano. more...

Chadstone Shopping Centre

Chadstone has fashion and glamour to suit every style and budget with over 400 stores all under one roof. A mix of International Labels, Australia’s premier designers, the Myer and David Jones department stores and a full range of cafes, restaurants, music, bookshops and boutiques make Chadstone a complete shopping experience. more...

High Street, Armadale

Just a short cab ride from the Langham Hotel, High Street, Armidale is home to more than 100 antique dealers and 20 art galleries displaying colonial furniture and ceramics, Australian and European paintings, fine eighteenth and nineteenth century furniture and decorative art.

Queen Victoria Market

The ‘Queen Vic’ has been a Melbourne landmark for over 125 years and is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere. Almost one thousand traders sell everything from exotic fruit and vegetables and local and imported gourmet foods, meat, fish and poultry, to clothing, jewellery and authentic Australian artefacts and souvenirs. Many traders are second and third-generation, truly reflecting the cosmopolitan make-up of Melbourne. more...

Sunday Market at the Victorian Arts Centre

Local artisans unite under a canopy of Brunswick green canvas umbrellas to create this bustling Sunday market. Vendors sell only handmade Australian goods like timber frames, unusual hats, decoupage, wrought-iron work and more. more...

Shopping in Melbourne, opening hours

Store hours in Melbourne vary, but are generally Monday to Wednesday, 9am to 5.30pm. Thursday and Friday are late-night shopping, when most shops stay open until 7pm or 9pm. At the weekend, many traders open their doors, although you might not get inside until 11am or noon. In summer, most shops outside the city centre stay open longer during daylight-saving months (November to March).

More information

For more information visit the Melbourne Shopping Guide at Tourism Victoria, or speak to Peter McBrearty, Chief Concierge at Langham Hotel Melbourne and a wealth of information on everything Melbourne. more...