Make sure you venture down the lanes in the Melbourne city centre. During shopping hours, you will find good cafes and interesting shops. At night, wander around a dodgy looking corner, and you will find excellent bars. The Block Arcade is only for shopping hours but enjoy it - you will find really good coffee and food in every cafe... More

If in Melbourne- this is a must-see- very classic with great shops and a famous tearoom for a short stop for coffee and cake. More

This great arcade off collins street holds a few great gems of Melbourne. My grandma used to drink at the Hopetown tea rooms... it has been there for century or so .. I buy Haiges chocolates from their shop which is like stepping back in time with amazing quality and great service. I thoroughly recommend visiting this great period arcade. More

Walking through this period arcade is like going back in time. The architecture is amazing, just look up to the roof and you will see the most remarkably restored ceiling with detailed painted archways. The tiled floor (outside the chocolate shop Haigh's) is exquisite. You must stop and have a look at the window of Hopetoun Tearooms, their cake and... More

it is like steping back in time the buildings and shopping is great worth the trip More

High end shopping but worth a look even without a gold credit card. Pleasant atmosphere full of character a cosy coffee shops. More

Quintessential Melbourne. Connects to network of arcades and laneways with gorgeous surprises around every corner. So glad Melbourne had the good sense to preserve them. More

Great Cafes - great atmostphere, I am so glad they did these laneways up and not let them rot as you see in other places! More

Wonderful architecture, lovely window shopping - but you'll pass through at high speed if travelling with young children (theres nothing for them to do) ;) Worth a look though. More