Hotels near Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market (Vic Market or Queen Vic) has operated continuously since 1878 - the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere and a Melbourne institution covering 7 hectares at the northern edge of the CBD. Around 600 vendors sell fresh produce, meat, fish, deli items, and prepared foods in the open-air halls; another 300+ vendors sell clothing, jewellery, crafts, and souvenirs in the western section.

Standout vendors: American Doughnut Kitchen (the famous yellow van selling jam doughnuts since 1950, 5 AUD for 5), Andrew the Larder (small-batch Australian charcuterie), Wallaby Burger (kangaroo burger), and the basement Deli Hall (50+ European cheese vendors). The Night Market (Wednesday evenings November-March) is the standout summer event - 200+ food stalls plus live music. Free admission. Open Tuesday-Sunday daytime; closed Mondays and Wednesday afternoons.

Pro Tip: The Wednesday Night Market (November-March, 17:00-22:00) is the must-visit summer event - 200+ food trucks, live bands, and the city's best evening atmosphere. Otherwise visit Saturday morning 07:00-10:00 for the chef-buying-fresh-produce energy.