Planning a stay in Flemington, Victoria usually comes down to one question: how close to Flemington Racecourse do you need to be? Quest Flemington Central, the closest aparthotel in the aggregated results, sits about 0.78 km from the course, according to Wotif. This article separates verified details like that from the gaps across the wider market — 167 listings spanning eight types — so you can compare options on distances you can actually rely on.
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Location: Flemington, Victoria, Australia, adjacent to Melbourne · Total Listings: 167 across 8 accommodation types · Top Type: Apartments (116 options) · Racecourse Proximity: Closest: Flemington Private Rooms, 0.6 mi
How we researched this
Last checked: 2026-10-24.
Sources reviewed: online travel agency listings, metasearch and booking-platform listings, accommodation directory content, and travel media.
We did not conduct on-site visits, verify directly with individual property operators, or analyze user review patterns. Listing counts, distances, and sample prices reflect third-party platforms as retrieved for 2025–2026 availability.
Flemington accommodation at a glance
- Flemington, Victoria, Australia, adjacent to Melbourne; Quest Flemington Central’s listing address is 1 Ascot Vale Road, Flemington, VIC 3031 (Wotif)
- 167 across 8 accommodation types from aggregated top search results (Hotels.com, Wotif, Tripadvisor)
- Apartments with 116 options, representing 69.5% of the total (aggregated listing data)
- Closest listed: Flemington Private Rooms at 0.6 mi (0.9 km); closest aparthotel: Quest Flemington Central at 0.78 km (Wotif)
What is the latest verified information about Flemington accommodation?
Across aggregated top search results from Wotif, Hotels.com, and Tripadvisor, the current Flemington accommodation set contains 167 listings spanning eight types. Apartments dominate with 116 options — 69.5 percent of the total — with hotels, motels, aparthotels, and holiday-home-style stays making up the remainder.
| Key fact | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Location | Flemington, Victoria, Australia, adjacent to Melbourne |
| Total listings | 167 across 8 accommodation types |
| Top type | Apartments (116 options, 69.5%) |
| Closest listing to racecourse | Flemington Private Rooms, 0.6 mi (0.9 km) |
| Closest aparthotel | Quest Flemington Central, approximately 0.78 km |
| Closest motel | Footscray Motor Inn, 90 Droop Street, Footscray, about 1.67 km |
| Highest guest-rated nearby | The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds, 9.4/10 (Hotels.com) |
| CBD distance reference | Atlantis Hotel Melbourne, 300 Spencer Street, about 4.4 km |
The verified distance picture is consistent at the listing level. Wotif lists Quest Flemington Central at roughly 0.78 km from Flemington Racecourse, Liberty One at 1.24 km, Footscray Motor Inn at 1.67 km, and Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites at approximately 2.32 km. Hotels.com covers the same area in miles: Liberty One appears about 1.2 mi from the course, Plough Hotel at 1.3 mi, The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds at 1.7 mi, and Quest Maribyrnong at 2 mi.
There is one caveat to flag immediately: the aggregated “closest listing” figure and Wotif’s aparthotel figure do not agree. Flemington Private Rooms appears in the aggregated set at 0.6 mi (0.9 km), while Quest Flemington Central shows 0.78 km in its Wotif listing. The gap is normal in listing data, and it is exactly the kind of discrepancy to check before you let a single distance figure decide your booking.
“Quest Flemington Central: Aparthotel with free WiFi and an outdoor pool.”
Wotif listing
Sample one-night searches on Wotif put Quest Flemington Central at AU$189 including taxes and fees (8–9 October), Liberty One at AU$187 (8–9 October), and Footscray Motor Inn at AU$120 (4–5 October). Guest ratings on Hotels.com add another layer: Liberty One sits at 8.0/10, Quest Maribyrnong at 9.2/10, and The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds at 9.4/10.
What this means: the market around Flemington is apartment-heavy, and the closest verified options are aparthotels rather than traditional hotels. When you compare, use the platform’s own distance figure for each property rather than mixing miles and kilometres.
What should readers know first about Flemington accommodation?
Start with the type mix. Apartments are not a niche option in Flemington — at 116 of 167 listings they are the default format, which usually means self-catering layouts with kitchens. Quest Flemington Central, an aparthotel at 1 Ascot Vale Road, is the closest property of that kind to the course at roughly 0.78 km; its Wotif description lists free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a train station nearby.
Location extends beyond the racecourse. Most listings in the aggregated set sit within 3 mi (5 km) of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central, so a Flemington base doubles as a home base for the city centre. The closest clearly identified CBD-style option in the retrieved data, Atlantis Hotel Melbourne at 300 Spencer Street, is about 4.4 km from the racecourse and appears with free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool on Wotif.
Booking tip: Sample search rates on Wotif ranged from AU$120 (Footscray Motor Inn) to AU$189 (Quest Flemington Central) on ordinary October nights. Re-run the search for your actual dates — event demand around Flemington Racecourse shifts availability and pricing quickly.
For a broader comparison of accommodation formats in the area, see our Flemington Accommodation: Types, Distances & Top Picks overview.
The trade-off: apartment-style stays give you proximity and space, but you trade some traditional hotel services. If a fitness centre matters more than the closest possible walk, Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites is listed about 2.32 km away with that amenity.
Where Flemington accommodation sits: location and getting there
Flemington, Victoria sits directly north-west of Melbourne’s centre, and Flemington Racecourse is the suburb’s accommodation anchor. The closest retrieved properties are in Flemington itself: Quest Flemington Central at 1 Ascot Vale Road is roughly 0.78 km from the course. Just beyond the suburb boundary, Footscray Motor Inn at 90 Droop Street in Footscray is listed about 1.67 km away, and Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites at 18 Mt Alexander Road in Travancore appears at approximately 2.32 km.
Adjacent-suburb options on Hotels.com extend the radius: Plough Hotel is listed around 1.3 mi from the course, The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds at 1.7 mi, and Quest Maribyrnong at 2 mi. In the other direction, Atlantis Hotel Melbourne at 300 Spencer Street sits about 4.4 km away in the Melbourne CBD.
Public-transport claims appear in the platform data. Wotif describes Quest Flemington Central as near a train station and Footscray Motor Inn as near a metro station; neither has been confirmed directly with the operators, so verify stop names and line access before race-day travel.
“Footscray Motor Inn: Motel with free WiFi and free parking.”
Wotif listing
The implication: “Flemington accommodation” in search results is a cluster of suburbs, not a single postcode. Check whether your shortlist is actually in Flemington, Footscray, Travancore, Maribyrnong, Moonee Ponds, or the CBD.
Which official sources confirm key claims about Flemington accommodation?
The direct answer: no official tourism-board or property-operator pages were retrieved for this guide. The core claims trace to three booking platforms and one travel-media article. Wotif supplied the addresses, kilometre distances, and sample prices for Quest Flemington Central, Liberty One, Footscray Motor Inn, Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites, and Atlantis Hotel Melbourne. Hotels.com supplied mile-based distances, star ratings, and guest ratings across the wider set. Tripadvisor independently lists Quest Flemington Central about 0.2 mi from Flemington Racecourse with a 4.4-out-of-5 rating from 609 reviews.
What is missing matters as much as what is present. No Flemington Racecourse transport information, Victorian tourism authority data, or property-operator confirmation was part of the retrieved set. A travel-media article (Ozhotel) repeats a figure suggesting more than 50 hotels and serviced apartments sit within one mile of the racecourse, but that count appears in a single article and does not match what the booking-platform data we reviewed supports.
“Quest Maribyrnong — 4-star hotel in 2 mi from Flemington Racecourse.”
Hotels.com listing
Unverified claim: the “more than 50 hotels within one mile” figure is widely repeated but was not confirmed in the Wotif, Hotels.com, or Tripadvisor data reviewed here. Treat it as an estimate, not a verified count.
What to watch: platform data is reliable for comparisons, but official confirmation of amenities, transport access, and event-day conditions is still missing from the sources retrieved.
What is still unclear or unverified about Flemington accommodation?
Prices are the most date-sensitive detail. Sample one-night Wotif results show the spread: Footscray Motor Inn at AU$120 for 4–5 October, Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites at AU$127 for 5–6 October, Atlantis Hotel Melbourne at AU$145 for 26–27 October, Liberty One at AU$187 for 8–9 October, and Quest Flemington Central at AU$189 for 8–9 October. These are search-result snapshots on different dates, not quotes.
Distance calculations are under-specified. Wotif gives kilometre figures, Hotels.com gives miles, and neither states whether the measurement starts at a property boundary, the lobby, or the racecourse gate. The same property can appear at 2.32 km on Wotif and 1.4 mi on Hotels.com; Tripadvisor shows Quest Flemington Central at about 0.2 mi while Wotif shows 0.78 km. Amenities such as the outdoor pool at Quest Flemington Central and the fitness centre at Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites come from platform descriptions and were not confirmed with the operators.
Verification note: cancellation policies, check-in rules, accessibility features, parking fees, and event-day road closures were not in the retrieved data. Confirm them on the booking platform or directly with the property before committing.
There is also a geographic ambiguity in the search term. “Flemington” points to Flemington, New Jersey, as well as Flemington, Victoria; separate US-focused results surface hotels such as Hampton Inn Flemington, Travel Inn & Suites, and Ramada by Wyndham Flemington. If your search context is Australia, restrict queries to Flemington, Victoria — the venues named in this article are the Melbourne-area ones.
The catch: the reliable facts here are listing-level facts — locations, distances, ratings, and sample prices on specific dates. Every booking-decision detail beyond that needs a live check.
What are the most common user questions on Flemington accommodation?
How many accommodation listings are available in Flemington?
Across aggregated top search results from Wotif, Hotels.com, and Tripadvisor, the current set contains 167 listings spanning eight accommodation types.
Which type of accommodation has the most options?
Apartments lead the market with 116 listings, representing 69.5 percent of the total.
What is the distance from Flemington Private Rooms to the racecourse?
Aggregated listing data places Flemington Private Rooms 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Flemington Racecourse, making it the closest listed option in the aggregated set.
Are there holiday homes available in Flemington?
Yes. The eight accommodation types in the aggregated set include holiday homes and self-catering stays alongside hotels, motels, and aparthotels; apartments remain the largest category at 116 listings.
How close are Flemington accommodations to Melbourne Central?
Most listings sit within 3 mi (5 km) of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. For a point of reference, Quest Flemington Central is roughly 0.78 km from the racecourse, and Atlantis Hotel Melbourne is about 4.4 km from the course in the other direction.
Are hostels available in Flemington?
Yes, hostels fall within the eight accommodation types aggregated from top search results, though they represent a small share of listings compared with the 116 apartment options.
Our pick: matching Flemington accommodation to your priority
For travelers prioritizing proximity to Flemington Racecourse: Quest Flemington Central is the closest aparthotel in the verified data at roughly 0.78 km from the course. Its Wotif description lists free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a nearby train station; the sample rate was AU$189 per night for 8–9 October.
For travelers seeking apartment-style stays in Flemington: the same property fits, but if you want a serviced apartment with a fitness centre, Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites is listed at 18 Mt Alexander Road, Travancore, about 2.32 km from the racecourse, at a sample rate of AU$127 for 5–6 October.
For visitors wanting a home base near Melbourne Central: The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds (4.5-star, 9.4/10 on Hotels.com, around 1.7 mi from the course) and Quest Maribyrnong (4-star, 9.2/10, about 2 mi) both sit on the city side of the racecourse cluster. For a CBD address, Atlantis Hotel Melbourne at 300 Spencer Street is about 4.4 km from the course with an indoor pool.
On a tighter budget with a car: Footscray Motor Inn is listed at 90 Droop Street, Footscray, about 1.67 km from the course, with free Wi-Fi and free parking, at a sample rate of AU$120 for 4–5 October. Liberty One, an aparthotel with a rooftop terrace and parking, is listed at 1.24 km with a sample rate of AU$187 — proximity is similar, but the motel is significantly cheaper on those dates.
If you are comparing two specific properties head-to-head, our Flemington Accommodation: Compare Stays Near the Racecourse page lines up the options side by side.
The bottom line: set your constraint first — racecourse distance, apartment format, or city access — then use the verified distances and ratings above to narrow the list. Prices need a fresh search for your actual dates.
Sources cited
expedia.com, ozhotel.org, nz.hotels.com, au.hotels.com, orbitz.com