AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON GUESTHOUSE
The Australian Synchrotron has an on-site guesthouse available to Users participating in beamtime and personnel undertaking ANSTO business. Non-User bookings can be made by completing the below 'Accommodation Application Form' and emailing the form to the User Office. By downloading and submitting this application you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.
Please note: All requests are subject to availability.
Accommodation Application Form
Users participating in beamtime at the Australian Synchrotron should submit their funding and/or accommodation request via the User Hub.
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.
Current rates:
| 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. |
Important Guesthouse Rate Change (06.03.25)
Please note: Our nightly room rates are changing (please refer to below table).
These rates will apply to all new accommodation requests received from 01 Apr 2025 onwards:
| AS Affiliated Rate | AS Non-Affiliated Rate | |
| Standard Twin Room | $130.00 per room per night | $150.00 per room per night |
| Standard Queen Room | $130.00 per room per night | $150.00 per room per night |
| Two Bedroom Apartment | $160.00 per apartment per night | $180.00 per apartment per night |
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.
Facilities
| Check-in time from: 2:00pm *After hours check-in available via Security | 
| 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 |  | Mid-stay cleans will be undertaken for all stays of four nights or greater. We do not provide daily room servicing. |
 | 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