Staying Near the Venue
The venue, The Collider at Stone & Chalk Tech Central, is next to Central Station. Hundreds of hotels are within walking distance or a short train ride, across every price range, so you can book whatever suits your budget.
The hotels below are all within about 20 minutes' walk of the venue. Walking times and prices are approximate. Prices are typical November nightly rates in AUD when booked in advance, and rise during major Sydney events and busy weekends.
Budget (about $80 to $160 per night)
Hostels and simple hotels. Clean and practical, with fewer facilities than business hotels.
| Hotel | Type | Address | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Up! Sydney | Hostel and private rooms | 509 Pitt St, Sydney | 2 min |
| YHA Sydney Central | Hostel and private rooms | 11 Rawson Pl, Sydney | 2 min |
| Azzurro Pod Hotel Central Sydney | Pod rooms | 90 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills | 6 min |
| Great Southern Hotel | Heritage hotel | 717 George St, Sydney | 5 min |
| Central Studio Hotel Sydney | Compact rooms | 803-813 George St, Haymarket | 6 min |
Mid-Range (about $150 to $240 per night)
Three and four star hotels. The most common choice for business travellers.
| Hotel | Address | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central | 431-439 Pitt St, Haymarket | 2 min |
| The Capitol Hotel Sydney | 742 George St, Haymarket | 4 min |
| Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney | 13 Parker St, Haymarket | 4 min |
| Veriu Central | 75 Wentworth Ave, Sydney | 6 min |
| Sydney Central Hotel (formerly Novotel Sydney Central) | 169-179 Thomas St, Haymarket | 8 min |
| Mercure Sydney | 818-820 George St, Sydney (Railway Square) | 8 min |
| The Ultimo | 37 Ultimo Rd, Haymarket | 8 min |
| Mantra Sydney Central | 438 Sussex St, Sydney | 9 min |
| 57 Hotel | 57-61 Foveaux St, Surry Hills | 10 min |
Premium (about $220 to $450 per night)
Boutique and full-service hotels.
| Hotel | Address | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Rydges Sydney Central | 28 Albion St, Surry Hills | 8 min |
| Ace Hotel Sydney | 47-53 Wentworth Ave, Sydney | 8 min |
| 202 Elizabeth (adults only, 16+) | 202-210 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills | 9 min |
| Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park | 88 Broadway, Chippendale | 14 min |
| Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour | 12 Darling Dr, Sydney | 17 min |
| Hilton Sydney | 488 George St, Sydney | 20 min, or a short train or light rail ride |
Staying Further Out
You don't have to stay within walking distance. Central is Sydney's main transport hub, and the metro line that opened in 2024, together with the light rail, means you can stay much further out and still reach the venue in 15 minutes or so. This widens your choice of hotels and prices considerably.
- CBD core, Barangaroo and Martin Place: a few minutes by metro, train or light rail
- North Sydney, Crows Nest and Chatswood: the metro runs under the harbour to Central, about 10 minutes from North Sydney and 15 from Chatswood
- Surry Hills and Redfern: walk, or one train stop
- Inner West (Newtown, Marrickville, Sydenham): a short train ride, or the metro from Sydenham to Central in about 6 minutes
- Pyrmont, Darling Harbour and Glebe: the L1 light rail runs direct to Central
- Randwick and Kensington: the L2 and L3 light rail lines run direct to Central
Trains and the metro run every few minutes at peak times. Check that your hotel is near a station or light rail stop.
See the Travel page for public transport fares and getting around.