Hidden gems - places in Melbourne, Australia not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: places in Melbourne

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Melbourne. Ratings are based from 6.3K places in the city.

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Honour Martial Arts - Melbourne

Muay Thai boxing gym

👍👍 Tried a free class with friends yesterday, the vibe was super friendly. The coaches are professional and skilled. Excited to sign up for membership soon, even though it's a 40-minute drive for me– but will totally be worth it!:)

5.00 (149 reviews)

Strength Lab

Personal trainer

👍👍 Nothing but praise for Strength Lab! Their wholistic approach to training makes the whole process achievable, sustainable, and so enjoyable. I have been working with Katie for the past nearly 6 months and I cannot thank her or recommend her enough. She is an absolute gem of a person and an even bett...

5.00 (147 reviews)

Personal Coaching Health Club Mulgrave

Gym

👍👍 Great coaches who are always welcoming and checking up on you during your workouts and off time. They have a good knowledge on the exercises and the techniques. Love the vibe here. Positive, motivating and cheerful. Makes you continue your workouts. Only gym that ever worked for me and I've been con...

5.00 (143 reviews)

Team Ellis Gym

Gym

👍👍 Team Ellis is has the most amazing trainers and staff they make you feel so welcome and such a wonderful community to be apart of, feels like family all trainers put so much time and work in to each of us clients. All classes are perfect for anyone that walks into the gym as they provide all differe...

5.00 (141 reviews)

Altona North Training - "ANT"

Gym

👍👍 Altona North Training - ANT! I needed osteo treatment and happened to stumble across this gym in the process.. I met the gym owner who asked ‘can I help you?’ (In the coolest accent - like the count off Sesame Street) and I was sold!!! All of a sudden I wasn’t just getting osteo care.. I was joining...

5.00 (137 reviews)

F45 Training Sandringham-Highett

Gym

5.00 (136 reviews)

G-Force Mixed Martial Arts

Martial arts school

👍👍 Moved from another MA Center due to lack of training my kids receiving from under aged staff. They lost all interest in sports after our experience with them. Kids have been doing BJJ at Gforce for under 3months not only they love going but also I can see an improvement in there physical and mental...

5.00 (134 reviews)

Rossie Coffee

Restaurant

👍👍 Best Vietnamese iced coffee I’ve had in Melbourne so far! The Banh Mi was super reasonably priced and the quality was great too!

5.00 (134 reviews)

F45 Training Essendon

Gym

👍👍 Awesome staff.. Harry & staff go above and beyond to motivate and keep you going! I never thought I would enjoy training. Glad I’m back! Anya is the most efficient, generous and professional owner I have ever dealt with. Awesome 11/10 Team Essendon all the way! This is the place to book & train at!...

5.00 (131 reviews)

GF Pantry

Health food store

👍👍 Fantastic range of Gluten Free Products available online, I live in a rural area and GF Pantry shipped the order the same day of ordering, brilliant customer service. I was able to find a range of Stocks not containing, wheat maize or corn to substitute another product I can no longer get locally. I...

5.00 (131 reviews)

Baby Hands and Feet Sculptures

Sculpture

👍👍 Nia did a fantastic job on our frame! She was so easy to work with, she make the casting process so easy especially with a 2 month old baby. We are so happy with our frame. And it is something we can treasure forever 😊

5.00 (130 reviews)

Team 639 | Strength & Conditioning Gym | Sports Rehab

Gym

👍👍 My 3 year old attends indoor soccer here. She loves it. The stadium is clean and family friendly. Highly recommend.

5.00 (124 reviews)

Holy Toast

Cafe

👍👍 The world can sometimes be a dark and cruel place, and you need a coffee and a quiet spot to regroup and see the joy in it. Then you come to a place like Holy Toast, where you're greeted with warmth and welcomes. Then you see they do tea, proper tea, in a pot, and you smile to yourself. So you orde...

5.00 (124 reviews)

SUP WAREHOUSE

Sporting goods store

👍👍 I ordered a pair of roof rack pads online as I live in Queensland. I received them roughly a week later and they are absolutely perfect for what I was requiring. Thank you for the excellent service. I now know where to shop online for my SUP hobby.

5.00 (124 reviews)

Indy Thai Melbourne

Thai restaurant

👍👍 I went to this place last night based on google review .. The place is pretty small and cute. We ordered pad Thai, curry, and fried rice .. all were super tasty! Now I’ve found another good Thai place in Melbourne not far from my place. Very authentic. The service was excellent. Definitely will be b...

5.00 (123 reviews)

Aegis Gym

Fitness center

👍👍 So incredibly grateful I stumbled across Aegis gym when looking to get out of my post Covid exercise slump. I absolutely love the variety of classes that are offered and tailored to all levels of fitness from beginner to expert! Not to mention very reasonable membership pricing with no hidden fees...

5.00 (123 reviews)

UBX Mornington

Gym

👍👍 As an ex fighter in my younger years, I’ve avoided boxing gyms for 15 years because I didn’t want to end up doing partner work and having my training session turned into a coaching session. Or for pressure to be put on to get back in the ring. So I love being able to come in, no partner work, have...

5.00 (122 reviews)

BFT St Kilda

Fitness center

👍👍 Awesome gym suitable for all levels, I would definitely recommend! Coaches are all super attentive, knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The community is great, and it gives such comfort to start the day with familiar faces working towards the same goal. My partner and I absolutely love this gym (an...

5.00 (121 reviews)

Fitstop South Morang

Gym

👍👍 Not only a gym but also a community “The Fitstop South Morang Community”. Everyone is welcome from the moment they step foot through those doors, where friendships are made and goals are reached. You are constantly challenged to strive for your best through encouragement and education in the most su...

5.00 (117 reviews)

BFT Caulfield

Fitness center

👍👍 The team are well trained, great communicators and have helped focus on technique. They are very safety focused. The gym is immaculate, and is always set up well prior to each class. The people who attend are friendly, posit and good fun I'm getting great results and feel toned and fit

5.00 (116 reviews)

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Hidden gems: places in Melbourne, Australia