Palms Motel  

Tucked into lively Footscray in Melbourne, this budget-friendly motel puts you close to racing, parks and city sights. You're a 3-minute drive from Flemington Racecourse and about 6 minutes from Royal Park, roughly 6 km from the CBD, with Middle Footscray Metro Station within easy walking distance. Flagstaff is around 7 km and Essendon Airport about 17 km away.

A compact property with 36 air-conditioned rooms that keep things simple and functional. Rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, showers and hair dryers, plus coffee/tea makers and irons; some rooms may include a mini-bar. The motel offers a 24-hour front desk and baggage storage so arrivals and late nights are hassle-free.

Free on-site self parking makes drives easy and stress-free. There are designated smoking areas and air-conditioned rooms for comfort. The location puts you a short walk or drive from local markets, parks and transport links — perfect for quick city runs or race-day mornings.

While the motel itself doesn’t advertise on-site restaurants, it sits close to a lively local dining scene. Footscray Market and a range of great restaurants are nearby, including Small French Bar for a popular French option.