Travel and accomodation

Accomodation

Melbourne has a wide range of accomodation options. Several hotels and hostels within walking distance of venue are listed below. Explore additional options on Airbnb and Booking.com. You can use the map for SST2024 attendees as reference when searching for accommodation.

Best Western Plus Travel Inn

Distance to UniMelb/Venue: 1.6km

Discounted nightly rate for SST2024 attendees*:
$170.00 (room only), $195.00 (with breakfast) 

Please book by email ([email protected]) directly with the hotel. State that you are attending the conference at The University of Melbourne and are booking at the University rate.

Naughtons Hotel

Distance to UniMelb/Venue: 0.6km

Average price per night: $162.00 (standard room)

ibis Melbourne – Hotel & Apartments

Distance to UniMelb/Venue: 1.9km

Average price per night: $139.00 (standard room)

Arrow On Swanston

Distance to UniMelb/Venue: 1.9km

Average price per night: $120.00 (studio apartment)

Miami Hotel Melbourne

Distance to UniMelb/Venue: 2.2km

Average price per night: $101.00 (standard room)

Note. * This rate only applies to SST2024 attendees who have registered for the conference

Travel to Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, commonly known as Melbourne Airport, is the primary airport serving Melbourne. It is located approximately 23km northwest of Melbourne’s CBD. The airport has four terminals:

  • Terminal 1 (T1): used by Qantas and QantasLink for domestic flights.
  • Terminal 2 (T2): serves international flights.
  • Terminal 3 (T3): used by Virgin Australia for domestic flights.
  • Terminal 4 (T4): serves budget airlines like Jetstar, Tigerair, etc.

Daily domestic services are available to and from Brisbane, Sydney and Canberra. You can also fly direct from Adelaide, Hobart, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, and the Gold Coast. Depending on where you are travelling from overseas, you can either take a direct flight or transfer via Sydney or Brisbane.

More traveler information about the airport can be found here: https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/help-information

Melbourne Airport - CBD

Plenty of options are available for travelling between the airport and Melbourne CBD, including SkyBus, taxi, Uber, and car rental. Check the details here.

The most affordable option is to take the SkyBus, with one-way tickets priced at $23.90 and return tickets at $40. You can purchase tickets at the self-service kiosks located kerbside at T1, T3, and T4, where you will board the SkyBus afterward. You can also purchase the tickets online. See here for more information.

The SkyBus will take you directly to Southern Cross Station, at the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, where you can transfer to other destinations via public transport, Uber, and more.

Transport in Melbourne

Public transport

Public transport services in Melbourne include trams, buses, and trains. You can check the lines and routes in the PTV (Public Transport Victoria) website.

To use the public transport, you need to obtain a Myki card. Fares depend on the zones you travel in. Our conference venue, University College, is in Zone 1. You can travel between the conference venue and Melbourne CBD on tram Route 19 (conference venue is 220m away from the #13 Gatehouse St/Royal Pde stop).

Obtain a Myki card

You can purchase a Myki card from Myki machines at Melbourne Airport, train stations, major tram stops, or from retailers such as 7-Eleven. Use the PTV website to find out the closest retailer near you. The card itself costs a small fee. If you are using an Android mobile phone, you may be able to use the digital Myki, which is accessible via the Google Wallet app

Top up the Myki

There are two ways to top up the Myki card: Myki money and Myki pass, using Myki machines, online via the Myki website, or through the PTV app.

  • Myki money: if you travel occasionally, pay as you go with myki Money. Load money onto your myki, and it will calculate the lowest fare based on where you travel. There is a two-hour fare cap of $5.3, and a daily fare cap of $10.6 assuming you are travelling in zone 1 or zone 1 + 2. 
  • Myki pass: if you travel often, buy consecutive days with a myki Pass, which offers unlimited travel for a set period. Choose where you’ll be travelling and how many days you need. The minimum length for a Pass is 7 days, and it costs $53 if you are travelling in zone 1 or zone 1 + 2.

The card can hold Myki money and Myki pass at the same time. Myki pass will apply first when you touch on the card. 

You may be eligible for a concession Myki if you meet the requirements outlined here

Travel with Myki

There is a free tram zone in Melbourne CBD. A sign is presented in the tram stop if it is in the free tram zone. You do not need the Myki card to travel on tram within this zone. However, if your trip starts or ends outside the free tram zone, touch on your Myki card at the readers inside the tram when you board; you do not need to touch off.

When using trains, touch on your Myki card at the readers located at the station entrance before boarding. Ensure you check the destination and stop details on the display boards. After your journey, touch off your Myki card at the readers when you exit the station. 

When taking buses, touch on your Myki card at the reader near the driver when you board, and touch off at the reader near the exit when you leave the bus.

To check your Myki card balance, use Myki machines at train stations or view it online or through the PTV app. For a lost or damaged Myki card, check this website.

Rideshare

Find a ride and learn more on the Uber Melbourne website, and ensure you have downloaded the app.

Alternatively, DiDi is another rideshare provider available in Melbourne.

Car rental

In Melbourne, a variety of companies such as Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty offer short-term car rental services which may be a convenient solution for a week-long stay. You can search for the best deals from rental companies using Uber Car Hire.

Additionally, car-sharing services like GoGet and Turo offer flexible alternatives for those who may not need a car for the entire week.

Parking near venue

There are various parking options near the conference venue, University College. For the options and more information, click here.