Top Conference Venues Melbourne for Hire

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Best Melbourne Conference Venues for Hire

Little Collins St, Melbourne

180 Seated • 150 Standing

Newquay Promenade, Docklands

320 Seated • 550 Standing

Queen Street, Melbourne

600 Seated • 1200 Standing

Bourke Street, Docklands

500 Seated • 1200 Standing

Therry Street, Melbourne

250 Seated • 300 Standing

Lygon St, Carlton

50 Seated • 55 Standing

Bourke Street, Melbourne

110 Seated • 80 Standing

Russell St, Melbourne

50 Seated • 60 Standing

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Melbourne Conference Venue Hire Guide

The bustling city of Melbourne is a popular destination for conferences and exhibitions. With an eclectic mix of food, culture, shopping, landmarks and more to explore on the agenda, it's easy to see why Melbourne has been a popular conference venue choice in recent years.

If you're looking for a great Melbourne conference venue for your corporate event, then look no further! We've compiled a quick guide to finding the best conference venues in Melbourne to get you started.

Where will I find the best conference venue in Melbourne?

Melbourne is one of the most popular areas to book a conference centre in Australia, with an eclectic mix of world-class restaurants, landmarks and shops. Whether you're after something big or small scale, you won't run out of options in Melbourne city and the surrounding areas.

Start your search in these Melbourne neighbourhoods:

Melbourne CBD

The city's main business hub is home to many of the best conference venues Melbourne has to offer. These include world-class hotels, massive exhibition halls, and theatres. The Melbourne CBD also offers a range of restaurants, shops and galleries to explore on the way to your next meeting or presentation. Little Collins Street in Melbourne CBD is a good place to start your search.

Prahran

This trendy suburb is located just over three kilometres from the city centre. Packed with cafes, bars and boutique shopping options nearby, it's easy for delegates to enjoy some downtime without travelling too far out of their comfort zone.

South Yarra

This upmarket suburb is a favourite for those looking to go all-out with the luxury of their next conference. This area features high-end restaurants, luxury shopping and scenic parks on offer in addition to a range of hotels and exhibition centres.

Theatre Land (Melbourne Arts Precinct)

Home to some of Australia's finest theatres, including The Regent Theatre, Her Majesty's Theatre and Hamer Hall as well as Melbourne University Press at Parkville Campus, Theatre Land provides world-class venues for conferences, exhibitions or private events with space ranging from small boardroom spaces through to grand ballrooms that can cater for over 2000 people! There are also plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants nearby if you need to grab a quick bite to eat before your next meeting.

Easily accessible by public transport, this area is also set just minutes from the CBD and surrounded by some of Melbourne's best restaurants and bars for those looking to explore off-site on their day off!

Melbourne Docklands

Offering an eclectic mix of upscale hotels, stylish apartment complexes as well as one of Australia's largest film studios, this burgeoning area, Melbourne Docklands, has something for everyone! It's only around 16 minutes away by car from the Sydney Road entertainment precinct. Delegates who want all that they could hope for in one convenient location should start their search here.

Southbank

A popular area for both locals and visitors, Southbank offers plenty of diverse options in its range of hotels and other types of venues. Located on the south side of the Yarra River, Southbank is just outside of the central city but offers a range of conference venues that are popular for events.

Windsor

This suburb is around nine kilometres from the city centre and offers a range of conference venues, as well as various cafes, restaurants and shopping options. If you're looking for something that's more low-key than what Melbourne CBD has on offer but still want to be in close proximity to other businesses, then Windsor might just have what you need!

Brunswick

This suburb is home to some great cafes, bars and restaurants. If you're looking for something a little more intimate then look no further than this vibrant Melbourne neighbourhood. Brunswick is also home to the Royal Exhibition Building, which offers a diverse conference space perfect for hosting events.

What are the best types of Melbourne conference venues?

Melbourne hosts some fantastic conferences with many different types of venues available depending on your company size or type of event. Not sure which types of conference venues are best for your conference in Melbourne? Consider these popular conference venue types:

Hotel conference rooms

There's a wide range of world-class hotels in Melbourne that offer modern and cosy conference rooms. These can be for company meetings, business negotiations, brainstorming sessions, big conferences and other types of corporate events. A conference hotel comes with all the amenities you would expect from a hotel such as business-grade WiFi access and audiovisual facilities, professional catering services, a dedicated events team and other conference facilities.

Recreation centres

Recreation centres in Melbourne provide lots of different options for your next event. Gymnasiums make great spaces to hold presentations whilst more traditional function halls will suit any type of formal dinner event.

Restaurants

One popular choice is hosting your conference at an upmarket restaurant venue that includes catering on site. This way, you won't need to organise external catering or have to worry about the amount of food and beverage you'll need.

Convention centres and exhibition halls

For larger conferences in Melbourne, your company will want a large open space with maximum flexibility for any type of breakout session or activity. Convention centres and exhibition halls are perfect choices as they're usually located close to hotels, which means guests don't have to travel too far from one function to another.

A high-level business location like one of Melbourne's conference centres is a great choice if you're hosting an international or nationally significant event.

Private function rooms

If your event is limited to a small number of guests, you can save some money by looking for private function rooms in the CBD or other central Melbourne areas. These are usually cheaper than hotel conference rooms and offer many different styles that will suit any corporate style event

Other venues

Besides hotels, recreation centres, restaurants and convention centres/exhibition halls, Melbourne Vic has lots of other great venues available for conferences. You may also want to look at business lounges, exhibition spaces and smaller meeting facilities at coworking spaces. Some cafes and bistros have private function spaces large enough to hold up to 50 guests.

What should I consider when looking for a Melbourne conference venue?

If you want an event to go off without a hitch, the first thing you need to do is work at finding a venue that ticks all the boxes. These are some things to think about when looking for conference venues in Melbourne:

Accessibility

You'll want to find a conference venue that's easily accessible from the airport and nearby hotels. The best option is one with parking for your attendees' cars, so they're not left circling the block looking for a spot. Choose conference venues near public transport; it'll save everyone travelling time and stress trying to get through tight traffic. You'll also want to consider the proximity of the conference venue to shops and dining establishments.

Room types

It's best to know what size room you need well in advance of finding a conference venue. For instance, if your event will be using AV equipment or holding presentations, choose conference venues with large rooms that are designed for gatherings and meetings. If you're looking for an intimate space without distractions, the best option is meeting rooms in Melbourne's CBD or the inner suburbs.

Planning

You'll want to consider the logistics of your event, like how many people will be attending and what you need from the venue as far as catering and styling goes. You'll also need to make sure you have some flexibility in your conference venues. If the event is being held during the winter months, for example, you'll want a venue that offers heating and air conditioning; whilst if it's summertime, coolers will be necessary.

Amenities

Some other important things to look for are conference venues that offer AV equipment, whiteboards and flip charts. Make sure the venue can also provide you with an on-site technician if needed, as well as Wi-Fi access.

Location

The location of a Melbourne conference venue is important if you want attendees to enjoy themselves outside of work hours. Ideally, choose one in an area with plenty of restaurants and entertainment options that will help them relax after all their hard work at the event.

Cost

Conference venue rates vary depending on the size, type, capacity, amenities and other factors. For instance, a space with catering included will be more expensive than one that offers self-catering facilities. Most conference venues have event packages or deals that include venue hire as well as catering, styling, audio visual equipment, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Melbourne conference venues cost?

Based on VenueNow's historic data, on average, Melbourne conference venues cost between 60 per person and 90 per person. For example, a 200 person conference would cost approximately 12000-18000. Costs may differ based on your food and beverage requirements, AV requirements, event date and time and the type of venue you decide to book.

What are the top Melbourne conference venues?

Here are some of our favourite Melbourne conference venues: 1. Marvel Stadium 2. Metropolis Events 3. Crown Melbourne 4. Glasshouse by The Big Group 5. Pullman Melbourne on the Park 6. MCG 7. Pullman and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park 8. Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 9. Melbourne Town Hall 10. Timber Yard Port Melbourne

How do I find and book Melbourne conference venues?

Finding and booking a Melbourne conference venue is easy with VenueNow, simply follow these steps: 1. Enter Melbourne as your location and conference as your event type into VenueNow's search engine. 2. Narrow down your search results by entering more filters such as number of people, event date, room layout and budget. 3. Send enquiries to venues to request pricing and availability (we recommend sending 3-5 enquiries to different venues to ensure you get the best price). 4. Review your quotes and connect directly with your favourite venues to book a site visit and finalise your booking. 5. Host your event!

How far in advance should I book a Melbourne conference venue?

On average, VenueNow customers book a Melbourne venue 90 days in advance of the event. For larger events and event dates in December we recommend allowing additional time as there may be limited availability.

Can VenueNow help me find a Melbourne conference venue?

We sure can! VenueNow's team of Venue Booking Experts can help you find the perfect venue, collect quotes from multiple venues on your behalf, negotiate the best price with venues and book venues, all for free. Simply send us your event brief and our team will be in contact with venue recommendations within 24-48 hours.

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