UbiComp / ISWC 2024
Accommodation and Travel

Hotels and Accommodation

UbiComp / ISWC 2024 will take place at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins. Rooms will be available at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, while there are also multiple hotels within a short distance of the conference venue, accessible by free tram within CBD. For questions specific to hotels and accommodation, please contact the local arrangements chair at local-2024@ubicomp.org.

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is a luxury 5-star hotel located at the ‘Paris end’ of Collins Street, in the heart of the premier shopping, dining and theater district, just minutes from the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Booking Link: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, 328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

1.2km from Sofitel on Collins
Accessible by a free Tram ride, 2 stops on Collins St Trams 11, 12, 48, 109

Booking Link: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Promo Code: ACMUBICOMP24

Quincy Hotel Melbourne, 509 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

1.7km from Sofitel on Collins
Accessible by a free Tram ride, 5 stops on Collins St Trams 11, 12, 48, 109

Booking Link: Quincy Hotel Melbourne
Promo Code: ACMUBICOMP24

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Flinders

8 minute walk from Sofitel on Collins

Booking Link: Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne on Flinders
Promo Code: UBICOMPISWC24

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne

3 tram stops away, Trams 86, 96

Booking Link: Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne
Promo Code: UBICOMPISWC24

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

20 mins tram ride, Trams 48, 11

Booking Link: Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Promo Code: UBICOMPISWC24

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands

30 mins tram ride on the other side of the city, Tram 86

Booking Link: Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Promo Code: UBICOMPISWC24

Travel to Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world, with an ever-growing list of destinations with direct air links. Every year Melbourne welcomes new international routes, making it easier for participants from all over the world to access and attend conferences.

Attendees travelling from the USA or South America will transition through Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver for a direct flight to Melbourne or an alternate international hub with direct flights to Australia. Melbourne also welcomes a direct flight from Santiago three-times weekly.

Delegates travelling from Europe will transition through an international hub such as Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.

Melbourne Airport is located 24.5km (15 miles) from the conference venue, a 35 minute journey by taxi or Uber. Skybus provides a direct airport bus service to the city and back again. Buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every 10–15 minutes in the day and every 30–60 minutes at night. The price is $AU22 one way or $AU36 return. There is no train service between the airport and the city.

Getting around Melbourne

• FREE TRAM TRAVEL: Melbourne is home to the world’s largest tram network. For delegates travelling around the city centre, tram travel is free. The City Circle tram is a great way to explore Melbourne. Delegates and partners can hop on and off the iconic tram, and hear an audio commentary, as they visit major attractions and shops. Multiple trams stop directly outside the conference site (routes 11,12,48,109), and the venue is within a 5-minute walk of multiple tram and train stations.
• PERFECT WALKING CITY: Melbourne is set in a compact grid layout, making it very easy to find your way around by foot. The City of Melbourne offers a series of self-guided walks to help delegates explore.
• BIKE & SCOOTER RENTALS: A number of bikes and scooters can be rented in the city using your mobile phone.
• RIVER CRUISES: With the Yarra River running through it and a bay next door, Melbourne is a great city to experience by boat. Delegates can jump on a Melbourne Water Taxi or take a scenic cruise departing from Southbank.
• MYKI EXPLORER: Myki is Melbourne’s ticket to travel on the city’s trains, trams and buses. Visitors to Melbourne can buy a myki Explorer pack, which comes with a ready-to-use card, handy transport maps and a souvenir wallet.