ABOUT MELBOURNE

There is no doubt that Melbourne is one of the world's great cities.

It's stirring and sophisticated and there's so much to be captivated by.

It's a city of world-famous events, shopping, food and wine and a buzzing arts scene.

Almost every weekend, Melbourne is showing something off to the world.

The major events calendar features the Australian Open Tennis, Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup Carnival, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Boxing Day Cricket Test, Melbourne Fringe Festival and the Australian Football League Finals.

The city's attractions - such as Federation Square, Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, Docklands and the 15 individual precincts of the CBD - draw thousands of people in search of something to discover.

Melbourne's café culture and its pubs, culturally diverse restaurants, bars and nightclubs are something to experience. You're absolutely spoilt by choice in Melbourne.

You can get absorbed by the shopping - from the excitement of the many markets - through to the sophistication of Chapel Street, South Yarra.

For those with a bit more leisure time on their hands, Melbourne is only a short drive away from more relaxing pursuits, such as the world-class wineries of the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, the family fun of the Phillip Island penguins, the spectacular ocean views of the renown Great Ocean Road and the history and architecture of the Goldfields, which take you back to where it all began for Melbourne.

Combine all of these captivating features and it's no wonder Melbourne truly is one of the world's great cities.

There is no more reasonably priced way to enjoy all of Melbourne than with Aston Apartments.

When you need somewhere to stay in Melbourne and want it to be affordable, choose Aston Apartments.

It's amazingly affordable and it's your home in Melbourne.