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Events that fill Australian hotels, and where to stay for them

Big events fill the hotels around the venue first: AFL and cricket at the MCG, the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, State of Origin at Suncorp Stadium, the Grand Prix at Albert Park. Check event dates on the official venue or organiser site, then book a stay within walking distance early. These are the venues we cover, with the closest stays.

By the Aussie Hotels editorial team · Updated October 2026

Adelaide Oval

Closest: Oval Hotel at Adelaide Oval (<5 min walk), Greenways Apartments (10 min walk) and Eos by SkyCity (10 min walk).

Suncorp Stadium

Closest: The Beetson Hotel (<5 min walk), YHA Brisbane City (<5 min walk) and Banana Backpackers (<5 min walk).

The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Closest: Novotel Brisbane South Bank (<5 min walk), Vine Apartments South Brisbane (<5 min walk) and Opera Apartments South Brisbane (<5 min walk).

The RNA Showgrounds

Closest: Rydges Fortitude Valley (<5 min walk), Belise Apartments (<5 min walk) and Direct Collective - Pavilion and Governor on Brookes (<5 min walk).

The Gabba

Closest: Rambla at Story House (<5 min walk), Trafalgar Lane Apartments by CLLIX (<5 min walk) and Swiss-Belhotel Brisbane (<5 min walk).

Parliament House

Closest: Little National Hotel Canberra (15 min walk), Hotel Kurrajong Canberra (15 min walk) and Burbury Hotel & Apartments (15 min walk).

Dreamworld or Movie World

Closest: Coomera Motor Inn (10 min walk), 4b2b Coomera Comfort Lodge Near Theme Park & Westfield (30 min walk) and The Residences at The Peninsula (3.5 km).

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre

Closest: Mantra Broadbeach on the Park (<5 min walk), Luxury S Casino Residences Broadbeach - Holiday Paradise (<5 min walk) and The Star Grand at The Star Gold Coast (<5 min walk).

Albert Park Lake

Closest: Middle Park Hotel (<5 min walk), Pullman Melbourne Albert Park (15 min walk) and Mercure Melbourne Albert Park (15 min walk).

The MCG

Closest: Pullman East Melbourne (10 min walk), Quest Jolimont (10 min walk) and Mantra on Jolimont Melbourne (10 min walk).

Rod Laver Arena

Closest: Mantra on Jolimont Melbourne (<5 min walk), Quest Jolimont (10 min walk) and Pullman East Melbourne (15 min walk).

Southern Cross Station

Closest: The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne (<5 min walk), Movenpick Hotel Melbourne On Spencer (<5 min walk) and Batman's Hill on Collins (<5 min walk).

Flemington Racecourse

Closest: Quest Flemington Central (15 min walk), Liberty One (20 min walk) and Footscray Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments (25 min walk).

Marvel Stadium

Closest: Peppers Southern Cross Melbourne (<5 min walk), Quest Docklands (<5 min walk) and Deco Inspired Delight Near Mavel by Custom Bnb Hosting (<5 min walk).

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Closest: Novotel Melbourne South Wharf (<5 min walk), Melbourne Holiday Apartments Flinders Wharf (<5 min walk) and Waterfront Melbourne Apartments (<5 min walk).

Optus Stadium

Closest: Hampton-Style Waterfront Mansion 3-Storeys of Lux (15 min walk), Crown Towers Perth (15 min walk) and East Perth Suites Hotel (20 min walk).

RAC Arena

Closest: Four Points by Sheraton Perth (<5 min walk), Quokka Backpackers Hostel Perth - note - Valid passport required to check in (<5 min walk) and Rydges Perth Kings Square (<5 min walk).

Central Station

Closest: Central Private Hotel (<5 min walk), Wake Up! Sydney Central (<5 min walk) and YHA Sydney Central (<5 min walk).

ICC Sydney

Closest: Goldsbrough Business Boutique (<5 min walk), Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites (<5 min walk) and Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour (<5 min walk).

The Sydney Opera House

Closest: Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour (10 min walk), Park Hyatt Sydney (10 min walk) and Mercantile Hotel (10 min walk).

The SCG

Closest: Olympic Paddington Budget Hotel - across Allianz Stadium (10 min walk), Mrs Banks Hotel (15 min walk) and Bat and Ball Hostel (15 min walk).

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Last checked: October 2026. Ratings and review counts come from our booking partners.