Accommodation
Conference delegates are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements. The following information has been supplied for your convenience. The listed accommodation options are all within 15 minutes travel to the University of Sydney. It is advisable to book early.
From outside Australia, phone 612 followed by the telephone number. From outside of NSW please phone area code 02 followed by the telephone number.
Prices quoted are in AUD and are subject to change. Please check the websites or phone the accommodation directly to confirm prices and availability.
Hotels
We can recommend the following options for hotel accommodation close to the conference venue. When booking, please mention that you are attending a conference at the University of Sydney as the University has year-round contracted rates with these and other nearby hotels (in some cases, however, you can get even cheaper rates by going through an online booking agency such as www.wotif.com).
Medina Classic Chippendale
www.medina.com.au
74-80 Ivy Street
Chippendale NSW 2008
Phone (02) 9311 8800
One bedroom studio: $140 per night (Sydney Uni contracted rate)
Haven Inn Sydney
www.haveninnsydney.com.au
196 Glebe Road
Glebe NSW 2037
Phone (02) 9660 6655
Single rooms: $109 (Sydney Uni contracted rate)
Rydges Hotel Camperdown
www.rydges.com/camperdown
9 Missenden Road, Camperdown 2050
Phone: 9516 1522, Fax: 9519 4020
Email: reservations_camperdown@rydges.com
Facilities: iron and ironing board, mini-bar and refrigerator, dataports, TV, functional desk/workstation area, individually controlled air-conditioning, swimming pool and sauna, children’s wading pool, games room and brasserie and bar downstairs.
5 minutes walk to the university. Contact accommodation directly to confirm prices and availability.
Single rooms: $142 (Sydney University contracted rate)
Other accommodation options near the University of Sydney:
Budget Accommodation
The Abbey on King
www.hostelz.com/hostel/18633-Abbey-on-King
379 King Street, Newtown 2042
Phone: 9519 2099, Fax: 9519 1299
Email: info@abbeyonking.com.au
A 3 star rated hostel with single or shared rooms. Facilities: a cafe and internet lounge with fast connections, a fully equipped kitchen, dining facilities, laundry and ironing facilities, free linen, large showers, clean amenities, free pay TV, storage lockers and safety deposit boxes. Single from $30 per night. Shared from $18 per night. 20 minutes walk or 5 minutes bus ride to the university.
Alfred Park
www.alfredpark.com.au
207 Cleveland Street, SURRY HILLS NSW 2016
Phone: 9319 4031, Fax: 9319 4036, Freecall (from within Australia): 1800 218 556
Email: bookings@alfredpark.com.au
Basic dormitory style accommodation or private rooms available. Facilities: all rooms have TV, fridge, fan and wash basin. Plenty of off-street parking. Fully equipped laundry and kitchen. Internet access is available as well as Wireless Broadband. Single from $39 per night. Twin share from $60 per night. 6 bed dorm from $18 per night. 20 minutes walk to the university.
Alishan International Guest House
www.alishan.com.au
100 Glebe Point Road, Glebe 2037
Phone: 9566 4048, Fax: 9660 4686
Email: stay@alishan.com.au
Private, share or tatami rooms. Facilities: a modern fully equipped kitchen. Common room with uncommon facilities. A natural garden and barbecue area. $85–$99 per night single room with bathroom or from $50–$77 with shared facilities. $22–$33 per night shared room / Double and family rooms also available. 15 minutes walk to the university.
Billabong Gardens
www.billabonggardens.com.au
5-11 Egan Street, Newtown 2042
Phone: 9550 3236, Fax: 9550 4352
Email: book@billabonggardens.com.au
This is a favourite with visitors to the University of Sydney and RPAH so we recommend you make your booking early! Facilities: solar heated pool, tropical courtyard, free internet lounge with widescreen TV, fully equipped kitchen, coin operated laundry, BBQ Facilities, security parking, mail holding and luggage storage (long and short term). Double/twin from $390 weekly (share bathroom). Double/twin from $530 weekly (private bathroom). 4 person share (private bathroom) $185 per person. 10 minute walk to the university.
Broadway Lodge
94 City Rd, Broadway 2007
Phone: 9310 7627
Facilities: 14 rooms, shared bathrooms, common room, kitchen and coin operated laundry. Doubles from $40 per night, $240 per week. Single from $20 per night or $120 per week in a dorm (3–4 people). 5 minutes walk to the university.
Footprints Westend
www.footprintswestend.com.au
412 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000
Phone: 9211 4588
Email: contact@footprintswestend.com.au
Facilities: 24 hour reception, free breakfast, fax, cafe, mail holding, ensuite bathrooms, linen and quilts supplied, commercial grade kitchen, laundry, pool table, TV Lounge and lockers. Please see website for daily rates and packages. 10 minutes to university by bus.
The Jolly Swagman Backpackers Lodge
www.jollyswagman.com.au
Phone +61 2 9264 9750
Nomads Forest Lodge Hotel
www.agoda.com/pacific_ocean_and_australia/australia/sydney/nomads_forest_lodge.html
117 Arundell Street, Glebe 2037
Phone: 9660 1872, Fax: 9552 1053
Email: info@forestlodgehotel.com.au
Facilities: Self cook kitchen, in-house bistro, in-house bar, coffee shop, pool comps, TV & lounge room, bottle shop, clean rooms. Single from $45 per night. Double from $55 per night. Dorms from $19 per night. 5–10 minute walk to the university.
Royal Hotel
www.royal.com.au
370 Abercrombie Street
Darlington 2008
Phone: 9698 8557, Fax: 9699 3259
Email: info@royal.com.au
Facilities: rooms have a desk, clothes hanger and internet connections. Wireless internet access is also available throughout building. Bistro and bar downstairs. Shared bathroom, common kitchen, laundry and TV room. Single from $49 per night or $169 per week. Shared rooms from $24 per night or $100 per week. Family room available on request. 5–10 minutes walk to the university.
Sydney Backpackers Lodge
www.sydneybackpackers.com.au
Phone: +61 2 9267 7772
Sydney Central on Wentworth
www.sydneycentralonwentworth.com.au
75 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney 2000
Phone/Fax: 9212 1005
Email: info@sydneycentralonwentworth.com.au
Facilities: shared bathrooms with laundry, TV room, guest kitchen, internet kiosk, 24 hour reception. Singles from $59–$70 per night. Twin/Doubles from $79–$90 per night. 10–15 minutes to the university by bus.
Sydney Central YHA
www.yha.com.au
cnr Pitt and Rawson Place, Sydney 2000
Phone: 9218 9000, Fax: 9218 9099
Email: sydcentral@yhansw.org.au
Facilities: common kitchen, laundry, TV room. You must be a member of YHA. Membership can be purchased at the hostel. Situated in the heart of the City opposite Central Station. Dormitory rooms from $31 per night. Double room from $90 per night. 5–10 minutes to the university by bus.
Mid-Range Accommodation
Broadway Uni Motor Inn
www.goldenchain.com.au
25 Arundel Street, Broadway 2007
Phone: 9660 5777, Fax: 9660 2929
email: broadwayunimotel@aol.com
Single $116.60 per room per night. Twin or Double $130 per room per night. 3 person room $140 per room per night. 4 person room $165 per room per night. Across the road from the university.
Camperdown Towers Motel
144 Mallet St, Camperdown
Phone: 9519 5211
Has 7 single rooms, 12 double rooms (both types with ensuites) 25 1 bedroom apartments and 6 2-bedroom apartments – apartments have own kitchen, bathroom, sitting/dining rooms. Please phone for rates and bookings. 10 minutes walk to the university.
Country Comfort Sydney Central
www.constellationhotels.com
Corner George & Quay Streets, Railway Square 2000
Phone: 9212 2544, Fax: 9281 3794, Reservations: 1300 650 464
Email: reservations.sydneycentral@countrycomforthotels.com
Facilities: 3 star hotel, air conditioning, tea and coffee making, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, minibar, TV and free movie channel, swimming pool and sauna, undercover parking and 24 hour reception. Please see website for rates and bookings. 10–15 minutes to the university by bus.
Hotel UniLodge
www.unilodge.com.au
Corner Broadway & Bay St, Glebe 2037
Postal Address: PO Box 168, Broadway NSW 2007
Phone : 9338 5000
Fax: 9338 5111
Toll free number (Australia only): 1800 500 658
Email: reservations@unilodge.com.au
Facilities: Modern, fully self-contained apartments with internet access and simple cooking facilities. 24 hour on-site management, swimming pool, spa, gymnasium, business centre, common kitchen and laundry facilities. Rent from $242 per week. 5 minutes walk to the university.
Oakford City West
www.oakford.com
23-33 Missenden Road, Camperdown 2050
Phone: 9557 6100, Fax: 9557 6099
Email: reservations@oakford.com
Facilities: Fully serviced & self contained one or two bedroom apartments with kitchens and laundries. Secure undercover parking, pool & BBQ
Studios $125 per night, or $113 per night for a 1 week stay. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments from $145–$200 per night, or $123–$173 per night for a 1 week stay.
1 bedroom apartment (queen or 2 single beds) accommodates up to 4 people. 2 bedroom apartment (queen & double or queen & 2 single beds) accommodates up to 6 people. Across the road from the University of Sydney campus.
Pensione Hotel
www.pensione.com.au
631-635 George Street, Sydney 2000
Phone: 9265 8888, Toll free: 1800 885 886 (Australia Only), Fax: 9211 9825
Email: info@pensione.com.au
Facilities: There are 68 rooms in this hotel. Smart modern European design, private mosaic tiled bathroom, climate control air conditioning & heating, cable television, small bar fridge, telephone and dataport, hair dryer. Standard room price starts from $99.00 per night. 10 minutes to the university by bus.
Bed & Breakfasts
Australia Street Guesthouse
www.australiastreetguesthouse.com.au
146 Australia Street, Newtown 2042
Phone/fax: 9557 0702, Mobile: 0412 023002
Email: iancollie@optusnet.com.au
Facilities: Large older style two storey house in inner city Newtown with two guest rooms. Room One has an adjoining sunroom and is ideal for a small family or a group of three. Small kitchenette available with fridge, toaster, kettle and crockery for making own breakfast or lunch. Tariff: $75 single $95 a couple with special rates for 5 days or more. 20 minutes walk or 5 minutes bus ride to the university.
Jay’s
www.jaysbnb.com
217 Wilson Street, Newtown NSW
Phone: 02 9550 5947
Email: jaynovak@bigpond.net.au
Starting from $140 per night. Discounts for single occupancy and longer stays. Located within walking distance of university.
On-campus colleges
There are also several residential colleges at the University of Sydney where you might find accommodation in December because the term is finished.
International House
http://www.usyd.edu.au/int-house/accommodation.html
The University of Sydney
96 City Road
Chippendale
NSW 2008
AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 2 9950 9800
Fax: +61 2 9950 9804
Email: ihreception@mail.usyd.edu.au or ihoffice@mail.usyd.edu.au
Single from $85.00. Twin from $140.00. Breakfast, lunch & dinner included in tariff.
Womens College
http://www.thewomenscollege.com.au/casual-accomodation.php
Phone: 9517 5000, Fax: 9517 5006
Email: office@womensco.usyd.edu.au
282 singles, 3 visitors flats. Maples VIP flat has double bedroom, study, kitchen, dining, lounge, bath (need to book at least 6 months in advance). 2 guest rooms – bedroom/study (1 double, 1 single) share an ensuite - no kitchen. Access to library, computer room, common & dining rooms. Single from $74.00. Twin from $108.00. Breakfast included in tariff. Full board available. Situated on-campus.
For a full list of University of Sydney colleges visit
http://www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/accommodation/types_of_accommodation/oncamp.shtml#col
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