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Accommodation
Accommodation in Sydney varies in price and location, depending on whether you wish to stay in the city, near the North Ryde premises, Epping laboratory or close to the airport. Listed below is Sydney Accommodation grouped by type and locality.
These locations are divided as such:
On-site Accommodation at AAO headquarters
Self-Catered accommodation in Epping/Marsfield/North Ryde Region
Hotels in North Ryde/Epping Region
Student Colleges in Marsfield Region
Hotels in Sydney Centre
Hotels near Sydney Airport
Prices in the tables below are inclusive of GST, per room per night, and are subject to change. Please call hotel at the number provided to confirm costs.
On-site Accommodation
| Name, Address, Phone |
Distance to AAO, North Ryde |
Cost per
Night |
Check In/Out Times
|
Available Transport
|
Other
Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Quest Apartments 58-62 Delhi Rd, North Ryde Phone: +61 2 8899 8888 |
Across the road |
$192.00 if booked by AAO |
Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 10:00am |
Within walking distance |
Price excludes internet & parking |
Self-Catered accommodation in Epping/Marsfield/North Ryde Region
| Name, Address, Phone |
Distance to AAO, North Ryde |
Cost per
Night |
Check In/Out Times
|
Available Transport
|
Other
Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lane Cove Tourist Park Plassey Rd, Macquarie Park Phone: +61 2 9888 9133 |
0.8 km |
$135 |
Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 10:00am |
Within walking distance |
Internet not included. Internet not available through entire park. |
|
North Ryde Accommodation House 22 David Ave, North Ryde Phone: +61 0478 198 133 |
2.9 km |
$68 - $132 |
Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 10:30am |
Walk to Epping Rd Bus Stop (851m) Or Walk to Macquarie Park Train station (1 km) |
Internet & Parking Included |
Hotels in North Ryde/Epping Region
| Name, Address, Phone |
Distance to AAO, North Ryde |
Cost per
Night |
Check In/Out Times
|
Available Transport
|
Other
Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Charrington Hotel 22 Centennial
Ave, Chatswood Phone: +61 2 9419
8461 |
4.3 km |
$99 -$124 |
Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 11:00am |
Walk to Bus Stop on Fuller/Jenkins Rd (399m) Or Walk to Chatswood Train Station (442m) |
Some rooms with free high speed internet |
| The Ranch
Hotel Cnr Epping & Herring Roads Marsfield Phone: +61 2 9887 2411 http://www.theranch.com.au |
3.6km |
$130 (Mon-Thur) $110 (Fri-Sat) $100 (Sun) |
Check-in: 2:00pm >Check-out: 10:00am |
Walk to Macquarie University Train Station (635m) or Walk to Bus Stop on Herring or Epping Rd |
All rooms with double bed and single bed. Max 3 persons per room |
| Stamford Grand North Ryde Cnr Epping & Herring Roads North Ryde Phone: +61 2 9888 1077 http://www.stamford.com.au/sgnr |
3.6km |
Executive Suite $230 - $250 Government rates may apply if booked by AAO. |
Check-in: 3:00pm Check-out: 11:00am |
Walk to Macquarie University Train Station (635m) or Walk to Bus Stops on Herring or Epping Rd |
Breakfast & internet NOT included |
| Travelodge North Ryde 81 Talavera Rd North Ryde Phone: +61 2 8874 5200 http://www.travelodge.com.au/travelodge-macquarie-north-ryde-hotel/home |
4 km |
From $141 |
Check-in: 2:00pm Check-out: 10:00am |
Walk to Epping Rd Bus Stop (851m) or Walk to Macquarie Park Train Station (1km) |
Booking via their web
page will give you a discounted price |
Macquarie University Accommodation (including student Colleges)
| Name, Address, Phone |
Distance to AAO, North Ryde |
Cost per
Night |
Check In/Out Times
|
Available Transport
|
Other
Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Robert Menzies
College 136 Herring Road North Ryde Phone: +61 2 9936 6000 http://www.mq.edu.au/rmc |
4.8km |
Room $80 - $127 Flat $100 - $112 |
Check-in: 1:00pm Check-out: 9:00am |
Walk to Waterloo Rd Bus Stops or Walk to Macquarie University Station (14m) |
Free Internet Access Includes 3 meals a day, bed linen and towels |
Hotels in Sydney Centre
For a list of hotels in Sydney Centre, see http://www.wotif.com/hotels/australia-cbd-hotels.html
Hotels near Sydney Airport
For a list of hotels near Sydney Airport, see http://www.wotif.com/hotels/australia-sydney-airport-hotels.html