Glen Iris is a cosy and quaint suburb that provides a bit of peace from Melbourne’s hustle. Staying here, you’d be forgiven fornotrealising that it’s located a mere 10kilometres from thecitycentre, but it’s proximity to all things Melbourne is one of this sleepy suburb’s maindrawcards.
Stroll through this southeastern suburb and you’ll come across plenty of family-owned cafes and boutique stores - it’s likely you’ll never be bored in this small slice of paradise.
If you do decide to venture further afield, though, Glen Iris is a short drive from many of Melbourne’s most famous precincts. St Kilda and Elwood, two locations famous for their sandy beaches. Nearby you’ll also find Chapel Street’s thriving fashion district, which will provide you a day’s worth of entertainment.
Melbourne itself is your number one spot for all the arts, sports and dining experiences you could wish for. Known throughout the world for its abundance of restaurants, Melbourne caters for any tastes from cheap, cheerful and vibrant cuisines, to the highest class Michelin Star venues. Experience the culture out in the streets with the graffiti art that’s bursting with colour, or take to one of the significant art museums such as the National Gallery of Victoria.
And don’t forget the sports - Melbourne is home to the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam; the AFL Grand Final and the Grand Prix; the sporting calendar in this city is simply packed with things to do every month of the year.
In short, Glen Iris provides a perfect balance between access to the city and suburban retreat.
