Melbourne’s 5 Best Hidden Street Art Spots

Melbourne is world-famous for its street art, and beyond the tourist hotspots lie tucked-away laneways full of bold colour, creativity, and cultural expression. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local looking to rediscover the city, these hidden gems are perfect for your next self-guided street art adventure.

1. Drewery Alley

Step into an urban shrine at the end of Drewery Alley, where artist Jaz Mishap’s towering mural commands attention. Painted in his signature vibrant style, the surreal figure pulls down a mask to reveal a face divided in two — a striking, mystical piece worth a lingering gaze.

2. Mornane Place

Tucked behind Grossi, Mornane Place offers a portal to Europe through Micah Nagle’s dreamy mural of Venice. Known for his eclectic style, Nagle also hides whimsical pieces nearby — keep your eyes peeled for sword-wielding kittens and tributes to David Bowie.

3. Hosier Lane

Melbourne’s most iconic laneway is a constantly evolving canvas. Beloved by street photographers, Hosier Lane is a chaotic blend of new and old works. Look up to spot Adnate’s jaw-dropping 23-metre-high mural — a hyper-realistic portrait that towers above the cobblestones.

4. Meyers Place

Once home to the bar that helped ignite Melbourne’s laneway culture, Meyers Place is now a lush escape thanks to the Green Your Laneway initiative. Among the greenery, you’ll find a mural by Mike Makatron — a vivid urban jungle blending nature and city life. Afterwards, refuel with cocktails or a NYC-style slice at Pizza Pizza Pizza.

5. Blender Lane

Just steps from Queen Victoria Market, Blender Lane is a chaotic, colourful explosion of creativity. This unmarked laneway was the original home of Blender Studios, a pioneer in Melbourne’s street art scene. Walls are covered in layers of tags, stencils, paste-ups and graffiti — no inch left untouched. Want to dive deeper? The artists here also offer street art tours and workshops.