AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON GUESTHOUSE
The Australian Synchrotron has an on-site guesthouse that is available for all users and guests. Bookings can be made by filling out the Accommodation Application Form below and emailing the form to the User Office. The User Office does not accept bookings by phone. By downloading and submitting this application you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.
To check availability for a group booking at the guesthouse, please email the User Office.
Accommodation Application Form
Users participating in beamtime at the Australian Synchrotron should submit their funding and/or accommodation request via the Australian Synchrotron User Portal.
Guesthouse Rates
- AS Affiliated guests - Guests that are staying in the guesthouse in relation to Australian Synchrotron business, eg. beamtime#
- Non-AS Affiliated guests - Guests that are not attending the Australian Synchrotron while staying at the guesthouse.
Please note: A guesthouse rate re-structure will be applied from 01 January 2020. This will mark the first rate change since guesthouse inception in 2012.
| AS affiliated guests | Non-AS affiliated guests | |
|---|---|---|
| Twin Share | $110 per night | $150 per night |
| Containing two single beds in a shared room, plus ensuite (max 2 guests) | ||
| Queen Room | $110 per night | $150 per night |
| Containing one queen size bed, plus ensuite (max 2 guests) | ||
| 2 Bedroom Apartment | $140 per night | $180 per night |
| Containing a queen size bed in one room and a single bed in the second room, plus bathroom (max 3 guests) |
| Charges are for the room or apartment (not per person) and are inclusive of GST |
| Payment is required prior to arrival. A credit card payment link will be provided by the User Office upon confirmation of booking. |
Check-in procedure
Monday - Friday, between 8:30am and 4:30pm, please proceed to the User Office to check in - located in the National Centre for Synchrotron Science (NCSS). Check-in is not available at the guesthouse building.
After hours, please proceed to the security desk located in the foyer of the Australian Synchrotron building. If the desk is unattended, please contact 03 8540 4120 or 0437 103 891 from the phone provided.
Facilities
| Check-in time from: 2:00pm *After hours check-in available | 
| Wi-Fi is available throughout the guesthouse free of charge |
 | The guesthouse has tea and coffee-making facilities in the communal kitchen and now in all guestrooms |  | Laundry facilities are available on site and washing powder is supplied |
 | Breakfast cereal is supplied, as well as refrigerators, cooking appliances and cookware for guest use |  | A supply of toiletries is provided for your first night. You will need to supply your own beyond this time. Toilet paper is supplied throughout |
 | Your room key will provide you with access to the AS guesthouse building |  | Bed linen and towels will be refreshed if your stay is over a week |
 | There is STRICTLY NO SMOKING anywhere in the AS guesthouse | | The Australian Synchrotron is a no-alcohol facility. Alcohol consumption is not permitted |
*Failure to vacate your room by 10am will incur the cost of an additional nights accommodation. Please ensure you remove all personal belongings at time of check-out.
Please note: no accommodation is available for pets
Contact the User Office
Contact the Melbourne User Office
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm