ISEC2020 - Plan your stay

Plan your stay

Venue

The conference will be held at SMC Conference & Function Centre, in the heart of Sydney.

Within a short walk you will find Hyde Park, some really nice dumplings, Chinatown, the Spanish Quarter, Darling Harbour, and a 25 minute walk or a short train, tram or bus ride will find you at Circular Quay with iconic harbour views.

Accommodation

A range of accommodation is available near SMC, from backpackers' hostels to five-star hotels.

Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodation. Below are some suggestions, centrally located and close to the conference venue. All have tea-making facilities, a desk or table, TV, WiFi, and some have a gym/pool available. Breakfast may not be included in some of the hotels, please see their webpages. The rates below are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Discounted accommodation near SMC

Ibis World Square

382/384 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

1 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 9217 6666

Web: https://www.ibissydneyworldsquare.com.au/

Email:

Use code UNS220620 to get a 10% discount, when calling or emailing the hotel.

Queen or twin room from $160 per night.
Vibe Hotel Sydney

111 Goulburn St, Sydney NSW 2000

2 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9356 1078

Web: https://vibehotels.com/hotel/sydney

Email:

This is where plenary speakers will be staying, a block from the conference venue. Use this link to access 10% off fully flexible rate at the time of booking. Alternatively, when emailing or calling ask for SMC rates or Sydney Masonic Centre rates to receive the discount.

Queen room from $200 per night.
Oaks on Castlereagh
317 Castlereagh St, Haymarket NSW 2000

2 min walk from conference venue

Phone: 1300 080 292

Web: https://www.oakshotels.com/en/oaks-on-castlereagh

Use this link to access the following Room Type/Daily Rate (subject to availability):
- Studio $180
- Studio City View $190
- One Bedroom Apartment $215
- One Bedroom City View Apartment $225
Please check the T&Cs (which are detailed on the site) before proceeding to make a booking.

Or use ISEC2020 as the Corporate/Promotion Code to get 10% off Best Flexible rates. The promotional code also works for other Oaks hotels AUS/NZ region (use this link for all Oaks Hotels and this link for all AVANI Hotels).

Stay period window is 19-29 June 2020, book by June 5, 2020 to get discounted rate (subject to availability). The rates are in AUD, Nett/non-commissionable, Room Only (no meals included), Daily Housekeeping Service, Free unlimited Wi-Fi, access to gym/pool, 24 hours reception. Free to cancel (can cancel online) until 2pm 2 weeks prior to the check-in date, e.g. 2pm on 5 June if you have booked to arrive 19 June.
Travelodge Hotel Sydney

27-33 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2010

4 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9356 5064

Web: https://www.tfehotels.com/en/hotels/travelodge-hotels/sydney/

Email:

Use this link to access 10% off fully flexible rate at the time of booking. Alternatively, when emailing or calling ask for SMC rates or Sydney Masonic Centre rates to receive the discount.

Double or twin rooms from $145 per night.
1831 Boutique Hotel

631-635 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

4 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9264 2451

Web: www.1831.com.au

Email:

Double rooms from $130 per night and single from $112. Get an extra 15% off Flexible Rate (which has a 24-hour cancellation policy) using promo code SMC when booking on the website. Stay period window is 20-28 June 2020, book by June 1, 2020 to get discounted rate (subject to availability).

Other accommodation near SMC

Veriu Central

75 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000

4 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9212 1005

Web: https://www.veriu.com.au/

Email:

Use this link or code ISEC2020 (group attendee code option) when booking through the website to get the offer of an Elizabeth Queen room, at a rate of $160 per night.
Hotel Stellar
4 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000

6 min walk from conference venue

Phone: + 61 2 9264 9754

Web: www.hotelstellar.com

Email:

Email the hotel mentioning code ISEC2020 to access the rates mentioned below.
- Studio apartment with queen sized bed, attached ensuite and kitchenette at a rate of $139 per apartment per night. To see images of this room type, click here.
- King Deluxe Studio apartment with king sized bed, attached ensuite and kitchenette at a rate of $149 per apartment per night. To see images of this room type click here.
If you wish to book, full payment will be required at the time of booking. Cancellations and refunds will be accepted until the 22 May 2020. Refund amounts will be equal to the Australian dollar amounts originally charged. No cancellations/refunds will be accepted after the 22 May 2020.
Song Hotel

5-11 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000

6 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9264 2451

Web: https://songhotels.com.au/

Email:

Double rooms from $160 per night and single from $135 per night.

Hostel options

The Pod Sydney

396 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

1 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 8959 1293

Web: http://www.thepodsydney.com.au/index.html

Email:
Big Hostel

212 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

5 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9281 6030

Web: http://bighostel.com/

Email:
Sydney City Hostel

701 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

6 min walk from conference venue

Phone: +61 2 9211 4894

Web: http://www.sydneycityhostels.com.au/index.php

Email:

Child care

ISEC2020 is committed to being a family friendly conference, giving colleagues with children the opportunity to attend and participate. We recognise that attending conferences and raising small humans is often a juggle. We want to make those travelling with their family very welcome and will facilitate an ISEC2020 parent social network.

To welcome parents, we will provide childcare on site or at a nearby childcare centre (for children under the age of 6) during conference hours. Spaces may be limited so expressions of interest should be made as early as possible, including the ages of children needing care.

A dedicated space for breastfeeding and expressing will also be available. Please advise if you need to use it so we can gauge need and show you around on arrival.

We are looking into other ways children can be made more welcome at the conference. They are welcome in talks, and we know parents will appropriately take them out if they become too loud.

For those requiring alternative childcare arrangements, hiring a helper through an agency service like Juggle Street may be an option for you.

Sydney has plenty of great family activities. Close to the city we recommend:

taking a ferry somewhere - to Taronga Zoo, which overlooks Sydney Harbour, to Manly beach or to Watsons Bay
going to one of the beaches
Darling Harbour - including the Sealife aquarium, Wild Life zoo, the big playground and a waterplay area that will challenge the little ones' engineering skills
wandering the botanical gardens (which have drop in playgroups)
Luna Park, an amusement park with iconic Sydney views.

Please if we can help in any way with planning a trip with your family!