ST Kilda - travel and accomodation
Embolden2019 will be held in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda - a seaside playground much-loved by residents and visitors. St Kilda is renowned for its expansive view of Port Phillip bay, palm-lined boardwalk, beach activities, big skies, gorgeous sunsets, parks and gardens, great restaurants, bars and cafés, fabulous old buildings, and its colourful past and present.
Travel
St Kilda is well serviced with public transport. You can take a SkyBus straight from the airport to St Kilda for $20 - it stops at the Novotel in St Kilda. There are also good tram services from the CBD to St Kilda Town Hall.
- Travelling to and from the airport: SkyBus St Kilda Express operates buses directly between the airport and St Kilda with stops at the Novotel and close to the Quest and Cosmopolitan Hotel.
- Trams from the CBD: if you are travelling from the CBD you need to take the 3 Tram or the 16 Tram. Please note the 96 Tram will only take you as far as Acland st. The stop number for St Kilda Town Hall is #36
- Train: the closet train station is Balaclava station, 5 mins walk from the St Kilda Town Hall
- Car parking: parking a car in St Kilda requires preplanning. You could try the Acland Court Care Park or alongside LunaPark.
Accomodation
There are a number of accomodation options within walking distance of the Conference-Festival venue. The Novotel and Quest are 1.4kms from the St Kilda Town Hall and located opposite the Sea Baths on Port Phillip Bay. The Cosmopolitan is closer to Acland st.
Novotel: with modern features and natural lighting, each of the 211 stylish rooms is designed to make for a peaceful, productive stay at Novotel Melbourne St Kilda. Enjoy stunning views and extensive conferencing facilities. 16 The Esplanade, St Kilda 3182. Phone: 9525 5522. web: www.novotelstkilda.com.au
Quest: located in a quiet residential street, yet only minutes’ walk to St Kilda’s attractions, trams to the city and the beach. Each studio, one and two bedroom apartment features a full kitchen, laundry facilities and balcony. The property, perfect for both short and long term stays, also has a solar heated outdoor pool, 24 hour on-site management and gymnasium. 1 Eildon Road (enter off Acland Street), St Kilda 3182. Phone: 9593 950. Web: www.queststkildabayside.com.au
Cosmopolitan: this 86 room boutique hotel boasts a variety of modern accommodation options.Tucked away in the heart of trendy St Kilda, this 86 room boutique hotel sits on the doorstep of Luna Park, St Kilda beach, The Palais Theatre, public transport and some of Melbourne’s finest bars and restaurants. Boasting a variety of modern accommodation options, each well-equipped room features everything you expect from a boutique hotel. With the added bonus of FREE wifi and FREE secure on site parking there is option to suit all budgets.2-8 Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3182. Phone: 03 8598 6700. Web: http://www.cosmopolitanhotel.com.au/
Novotel: with modern features and natural lighting, each of the 211 stylish rooms is designed to make for a peaceful, productive stay at Novotel Melbourne St Kilda. Enjoy stunning views and extensive conferencing facilities. 16 The Esplanade, St Kilda 3182. Phone: 9525 5522. web: www.novotelstkilda.com.au
Quest: located in a quiet residential street, yet only minutes’ walk to St Kilda’s attractions, trams to the city and the beach. Each studio, one and two bedroom apartment features a full kitchen, laundry facilities and balcony. The property, perfect for both short and long term stays, also has a solar heated outdoor pool, 24 hour on-site management and gymnasium. 1 Eildon Road (enter off Acland Street), St Kilda 3182. Phone: 9593 950. Web: www.queststkildabayside.com.au
Cosmopolitan: this 86 room boutique hotel boasts a variety of modern accommodation options.Tucked away in the heart of trendy St Kilda, this 86 room boutique hotel sits on the doorstep of Luna Park, St Kilda beach, The Palais Theatre, public transport and some of Melbourne’s finest bars and restaurants. Boasting a variety of modern accommodation options, each well-equipped room features everything you expect from a boutique hotel. With the added bonus of FREE wifi and FREE secure on site parking there is option to suit all budgets.2-8 Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3182. Phone: 03 8598 6700. Web: http://www.cosmopolitanhotel.com.au/
things to do
St Kilda is a fun place to hang out. There are loads of guides to things to see and do ... like this official website. As locals we want to share a couple of our tips:
- Have a dip in the healing waters of the St Kilda Sea Baths
- Walk out along St Kilda Pier at sunset, eat fish and chips and check out the penguins
- Sit in the garden at Ichi Ni and enjoy a beautiful meal - its a 2 min walk from Novotel and Quest
- Each a Kooglhoupf at Monarch Bakery in Acland st
- Visit the St Kilda Botanical Gardens
- Walk along the Promenade to Port Melbourne and watch the Spirit of Tasmania set sail
- Have a coffes at funky local cafes like Galleon Cafe, Wall 280 or Las Chicas