World by City

Temples & religious sites

St Patrick's Cathedral

Open in Maps
St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral

St Patrick's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in the center of Melbourne. Travelers visit this site to view its Gothic Revival architecture and to find a quiet space for reflection while navigating the urban environment.

Getting There

The cathedral is located within the edge of the central business district. From the city centre, it is accessible via a short tram ride or a 10 to 15 minute walk, depending on your starting point.

Duration of Visit

Most visitors spend between 30 and 60 minutes exploring the interior and the surrounding grounds.

When to Visit

Visiting during weekday mornings typically offers a quieter experience. The site can become crowded during scheduled religious services or major public holidays. It is accessible throughout all seasons, though weather affects the experience of the exterior grounds.

Nearby Attractions

Because of its location, the cathedral can be combined with several other nearby points of interest:

  • Fitzroy Gardens (0.4km)
  • Cooks' Cottage (0.6km)
  • Carlton Gardens (0.7km)
  • 120 Collins Street (0.7km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tickets & tours

Admission prices and opening hours change often, so we don't list them here. Check what's on sale and at what price below — booking ahead can cut the queue at some places.

GetYourGuide GetYourGuide 클룩 Klook Tiqets Tiqets KKday KKday WeGoTrip WeGoTrip Official site

This place may not appear in the results — some sites are free to enter or sell tickets only at the gate.

Stays near St Patrick's Cathedral

Sorted by distance, walkable ones first. Distances are straight-line.

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors

St Patrick's Cathedral Nearby stays

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Pick your dates — we'll search Melbourne hotels for you

Choose dates and guests, and the buttons below will open search results with your criteria. Prices differ between sites, so compare before you book.

View on Compare sites 부킹닷컴 View on Booking.com 호텔스닷컴 View on Hotels.com

Hotel membership

Staying at Accor hotels often? ALL Accor+ Explorer

A paid annual membership. It includes two free nights a year across Asia-Pacific, 30% off dining and 15% off drinks, and 15% off stays at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

Explore the membership

Itineraries including this place

2 nights, 3 days

Melbourne 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Melbourne grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

3 nights, 4 days

Melbourne 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Melbourne grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Good to visit alongside

Fitzroy Gardens

Parks & gardens

Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens is a 26-hectare park in southeastern central Melbourne, ideal for a relaxing stroll. It pairs well with a visit to Treasury Gardens just across the road.

0.4 km away
Cooks' Cottage

Museums & galleries

Cooks' Cottage

Cooks' Cottage, located in Fitzroy Gardens, was the English home of Captain James Cook's parents, built in 1755 and later relocated here. It's a charming spot to explore while imagining traces of the famous explorer.

0.6 km away
Carlton Gardens

Zoos & aquariums

Carlton Gardens

Carlton Gardens is a garden near central Melbourne, a great place for a relaxed walk in the city. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, it also lets you enjoy landscaping of real historical value.

0.7 km away
120 Collins Street

Views & landmarks

120 Collins Street

This 265-meter high-rise in central Melbourne, Australia, was built between 1989 and 1991. With 50 floors of office space, it's a landmark that shapes the city's skyline.

0.7 km away
101 Collins Street

Views & landmarks

101 Collins Street

This 260-meter, 57-story skyscraper rises above Collins Street in central Melbourne. Completed in 1991, its lobby was designed by postmodern architecture pioneer John Burgee, giving it a distinctive atmosphere.

0.7 km away
Royal Exhibition Building

Parks & gardens

Royal Exhibition Building

The Royal Exhibition Building is a European-style structure set in Melbourne's Carlton Gardens, ranked among Australia's oldest Western-style buildings. It's now part of Museums Victoria's collection and its largest exhibit, making it well worth visiting together with the museum.

0.7 km away