Hotels & Transport

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

From the moment you step inside Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton, you're welcomed with the warmth of genuine hospitality and the inviting aroma from Fico with house made focaccia and pasta.

Located on Swanston Street overlooking Lincoln Square and only minutes walk from University of Melbourne, trams and Parkville Train Station. Our welcoming hotel team to assist during your stay with personalised and premium service complimenting our thoughtfully designed guest rooms with Chrome Cast TVs, St Ali coffee pods, Tea Drop teas. Please click here to access the direct booking link which will offer a discounted rate.

Veriu Queen Victoria Market

91/101 Therry St, Melbourne 3000

Conveniently located next to the iconic Queen Victoria Market and approximately 8 minutes walk to The University of Melbourne, with a range of premium dining outlets and shops on the hotel's doorstep. Please click here and then enter the special code MBS26 which will offer 20% discount off the best available rate. (When submitting the code, you will need to select rate access/corporate code.)

voco Melbourne Central

18 Timothy Lane, Melbourne 3000

The hotel is moments away from Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Station and the Emporium Shoppping Centre and approximately a 10 minute walk to The University of Melbourne. Please click here to access the direct booking link which will offer 15% discount off the best available rate.

Navigating Melbourne

Public Transport

To use public transport in Melbourne City requires a Myki card. You can purchase a Myki card at most convenience stores or major stations across Melbourne for $6. This will provide you with access to Melbourne's trams, trains, and buses. Within the Melbourne CBD is the ‘Free Tram Zone’, however outside of this area you will need to “Touch On”. You can download a map of the Free Tram Zone HERE. The City of Melbourne produces a free app entitled ‘PTV’ to help you navigate.

Traveling From the Airport

The Sky Bus travels from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD. This service leaves the airport roughly every 20 minutes and costs from $23.90 for a one-way or from $40.00 return.

Getting to the University of Melbourne

From the CBD:

To get to The University of Melbourne from Melbourne city center, simply catch any tram going up Swanston Street or Elizabeth Street or take a train to Parkville Station on Grattan Street.

Navigating Melbourne University

The University of Melbourne was first founded in 1853 and is Australia’s second oldest University. The University spans two campuses. The main campus is located in Parkville. There is also a second campus in Southbank where the Victorian College of the Arts resides.

You can view a campus map below or access the University of Melbourne interactive map.