The Royal Arcade is off the Burke Street mall, and is another one of Melbourne’s hidden gems. Its grand old style and beautiful architecture remind you of days long gone. Relax at the chocolate shop (choice of 2) or just enjoy the lovely boutique shops. More

Royal Arcade, like Block Arcade, is just a special Melbourne institution that all must visit upon a trip to the CBD. A lovely slow walk through here will make you feel like you could easily be a 19th century high society lady or gentleman! More

Cute yummy macaroon store in the centre and what looked like an awesome babushka store nearby! More

Shopping makes us all happy!!! This a gorgeous little arcade with some wonderful little shops and a true sense of history... a much nicer experience than the big shopping complexes. From Royal Arcade get along to Flinders Lane (the old rag trade headquarters of Melbourne) to continue your afternoon of shopping! More

Always visit the Babushka and Games shop. Also popped into the silk shop. More

Royal Arcade is a very cool, quaint little arcade. Lovely detailed architecture, stain-glass features, a glass roof and some lovely little shops make for a great attraction. I enjoyed getting out of the hustle and bustle of busy Melbourne on a weekend and into a little oasis of calm. The Arcade just seemed to have a serene quality about it.... More

The 1842 carvings of Gog and Magog strike the time on Gaunt's Clock in the Royal Arcade, which runs north-south between Little Collins and Bourke Streets - off the Bourke Street Mall. I recently again admired Gog and Magog, who are at the southern end adjacent to a trendy coffee shop. The Arcade is a grand old lady, different from... More