Accommodation

Below are a few accommodation suggestions for visitors to the conference. All these places are within walking distance of the university, or a short trip by bus or tram. There are many other accommodation options nearby, offering a wide choice of quality and price. Suburbs around the university include Carlton, North Melbourne, Parkville, and Fitzroy.

The Nunnery in Fitzroy  
Right near the Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens. A 20 minute walk to the university or a short walk to Johnston St and then a bus ride to Lygon St. The Nunnery offers three accommodation styles to cater to different budgets.
http://www.nunnery.com.au/

Hotel Backpack Melbourne
Located in Franklin St in the City, near the Queen Victoria outdoor food market. About 20 minutes walk from the university or a few minutes on the tram, and the same distance from the city centre.
http://www.hotelbakpak.com/

City Centre Budget Hotel
On Little Collins St in the city centre. Close to restaurants, cafes, theatres and bars, and a 15 minute tram ride direct to the university.
http://www.totaltravel.com.au/travel/vic/melbournearea/innermelbourne/accommodation/hostels/city-centre-budget

Hotel UniLodge Melbourne
Well located on Swanston St opposite the State Library, 20 minutes walk or a short tram ride away from the university. Close to city shops and eating places, and some rooms have good views. Serviced apartments – quite basic but relatively inexpensive.
http://www.unilodgehotel.com.au/

For more information regarding accommodation and travel to and from the airport see:
http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/features/conferences/ncp/travel.html

For information regarding Melbourne public transportation see:
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/