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Temporary Accommodation
Swinburne International understands how important housing and accommodation is for international students arriving at Swinburne. We can assist you with finding temporary accommodation while you decide on a more permanent arrangement.
You can choose from:
On-Campus Accommodation
UniLodge @ Swinburne Place |
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| Rate: | $274 per week |  |
| Minimum 1 week / Maximum 4 weeks | ||
| Description: | Brand new fully furnished apartments conveniently located on campus (includes utilities and basic bed linen). | |
| Travel to campus: | 1 minute to Hawthorn, 30 minutes to Prahran, 60 minutes to Lilydale. |
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| Address: | 24 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn, Vic. 3122 | |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9914 2900 | |
| Email: | swinburne.place@unilodge.com.au | |
| Website: | www.swinburneplace.com.au | |
| Bookings: | Book your temporary accommodation and airport pick-up online or book directly with the provider on the contact details above. |
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Swinburne Residential College |
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| Temporary accommodation available from December to early February only. | ||
| Address: | 21 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn, Vic. 3122 | |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9214 5555 | |
| Email: | residences@swin.edu.au | |
| Website: | www.swin.edu.au/stuserv/residential | |
| Rates per night: | $44 or $300 per week. Includes continental breakfast daily. | |
| Description: | Located on Hawthorn campus. Single rooms with shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities. | |
| Travel to campus: | 1 minute to Hawthorn, 30 minutes to Prahran, 60 minutes to Lilydale. | |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. | |
Lilydale Student Village |
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| Telephone: | +61 3 9735 9309 | |
| Email: | village@swin.edu.au | |
| Website: | www.ld.swin.edu.au/village | |
| Rate: | $30 per night. Includes private en-suite bathroom, linen and utilities. | |
| Description: | Luxurious student accommodation village overlooking Lilydale Lake. | |
| Travel to campus: | Walk 5 minutes. | |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. | |
Recommended Hostel Accommodation
Greenhouse Backpackers Hostel |
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| Address: | Level 6 / 228 Flinders Lane Melbourne 3000 |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9639 6400 |
| Email: | greenhouse@friendlygroup.com.au |
| Website: | www.friendlygroup.com.au |
| Description: | Backpacker style accommodation with share bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities. |
| Travel to campus: | 20 minutes to Hawthorn or Prahran Campus. 1+ hour to Lilydale. |
| Bookings: | Book your temporary accommodation and airport pick-up online or book directly with the provider on the contact details above. |
Carinya Student Accommodation |
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| Address: | 32-34 Kangerong Rd. Box Hill 3128 |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9890 2812 |
| Email: | online@carinyaaccommodation.com.au |
| Website: | www.carinyaaccommodation.com.au |
| Description: | Student Hostel style with fully furnished rooms, share kitchen and bathrooms. |
| Travel to campus: | 25 minutes to Hawthorn/ 40 minutes to Prahran or Lilydale. Located in Public Transport Zone 2. |
| Bookings: | Book your temporary accommodation and airport pick-up online or book directly with the provider on the contact details above. |
Chapel St. Backpackers Hostel |
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| Address: | 22 Chapel St. Windsor Victoria 3181 |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9533 6855 |
| Email: | info@csbackpackers.com.au |
| Website: | www.csbackpackers.com.au |
| Description: | Small hostel, very close to Prahran campus. Share bathroom and kitchen. |
| Travel to campus: | 10 minute walk to Prahran Campus. |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. |
Base Backpackers Hostel |
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| Address: | 17 Carlise St. St Kilda |
| Telephone: | 1800 24 22 73 |
| Email: | stkilda@basebackpackers.com |
| Website: | www.basebackpackers.com |
| Description: | New hostel, popular with travelers. Dormitory rooms, shared bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities. Hostel also has a ‘female only’ section. |
| Travel to campus: | 15 minutes by tram to Prahran Campus. |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. |
Back of Chapel - Backpacker's Hostel |
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| Address: | 50 Green St, Prahran |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9521 5338 |
| Email: | backofchapel@optusnet.com.au |
| Website: | www.backofchapel.com.au |
| Description: | Backpacker style accommodation with share bathroom, kitchen and lounge facilities. |
| Travel to campus: | 1 minute walk to Prahran Campus. |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. |
All Nations Backpackers Hostel |
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| Address: | 2 Spencer Street, Melbourne |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9620 1022 |
| Email: | info@allnations.com |
| Website: | http://www.allnations.com |
| Travel to campus: | 20 minutes to Hawthorn or Prahran Campus. |
| Bookings: | Book your temporary accommodation and airport pick-up online or book directly with the provider on the contact details above. |
Pint on Punt |
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| Address: | 42 Punt Road, Windsor |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9510 4273 |
| E-mail: | stkilda@pintonpunt.com.au.au |
| Website: | www.pintonpunt.com.au |
| Travel to campus: | 10 minute walk to Prahran Campus. |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. |
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Recommended Hotel Accommodation
Victoria Hotel |
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| Address: | 215 Little Collins St. Melbourne 3000 |
| Telephone: | 1800 331 147 |
| Email: | stay@victoriahotel.co.au |
| Website: | www.victoriahotel.com.au |
| Description: | Hotel style rooms with share bathroom or private bathroom. No cooking facilities. |
| Travel to campus: | 20 minutes to Hawthorn or Prahran Campus. 1+ hour to Lilydale. |
| Bookings: | Book your temporary accommodation and airport pick-up online or book directly with the provider on the contact details above. |
Claremont Hotel |
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| Address: | 189 Toorak Rd, South Yarra |
| Telephone: | +61 3 9826 8000 |
| Email: | info@hotelclaremont.com |
| Website: | www.hotelclaremont.com |
| Description: | 3 Star Hotel that offers single rooms with share bathrooms |
| Travel to campus: | 15 minutes to Prahran, 30 minutes to Hawthorn. |
| Bookings: | Book your temporary accommodation and airport pick-up online or book directly with the provider on the contact details above. |
Richmond Hill Hotel |
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| Address: | 353 Church Street, Richmond, Melbourne 3121 |
| Telephone: | 1800 801 618 |
| Email: | rhhotel@bigpond.net.au |
| Website: | www.richmondhillhotel.com |
| Description: | Dormitory/twin/ single rooms, share bathroom and kitchen facilities |
| Travel to campus: | 30 minutes to Hawthorn or Prahran, 60 minutes to Lilydale. |
| Bookings: | Students should book directly with the provider. |