How did we ever get around without the Internet?
I like many, rely on Google to find say, the best cafe closest to me. Then I use Google Maps to get there!
Take away my Internet and I aimlessly wander around asking strangers for the way back to my hotel.
When travelling in a different country where your mobile Internet provider charges a small fortune for International roaming and it’s an added expense you don’t need.
We’ve sussed out the free WIFI spots in Melbourne for you to do a bit of travel planning and of course, bragging online about your fabulous travels to your friends!
Free WIFI hotspots in Melbourne City provided by the Victorian Government
Note: no personal information is needed to use these and no pop-up advertising. You can use up to 250MB per device per day. Just select “VicFreeWiFi” and accept terms and conditions
Outdoor free WiFi in Melbourne CBD
- Bourke Street Mall
- Queen Victorian Market
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Melbourne Museum
- Platforms at CDB train stations
- Federation Square
Indoor free WiFi in Melbourne CBD
- City Library
- Melbourne Airport
- NGV International
- State Library Victoria
- The Hub Docklands
Looking to have some food while Googling? Some restaurants and eateries have WIFI. If the WiFi belongs to the establishment, you usually have to ask the staff for the password at the time of ordering food.
Cafes and eateries with WiFi in Melbourne city CBD
- Mr Tulk
- The Gallery
- 1000 £ Bend
Just remember to stay safe and use mobile internet security, no public WIFI network is 100% secure.
Also, public WiFi can be slow depending on how many users are connected, so less people around = faster internet, so a small café can be faster than say, the public library at times.
These lists are correct at time of writing, but just be away, eateries can change hands and no longer offer WiFi.
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