Where to stay in Melbourne for the Taylor Swift concerts 2024
As Taylor will be performing at Melbourne's famous MCG stadium, which is located in the cities centre, look for hotels in the same vicinity to avoid too much travel in between your accommodation and the concert.
Read on to find our top picks for hotels for the Melbourne shows.
AC By Marriot
Located on the Southbank of Melbourne, the AC is a stunning place to stay while you visit the city. It has city views, free wifi and is even pet-friendly if you're visiting and can't leave the dog at home.
It takes about 30 minutes on public transport to get to the MCG and is a 15-minute drive, which makes it a great option in terms of availability during the dates.
Mantra on Jolimont
Mere minutes from the MCG, the Mantra on Jolimont is prime concert position.
It has all of the amenities you could ever need pre-Taylor, and is close enough to the city to explore the rest of the city while you're not shaking it off to Cruel Summer.
Quincy Hotel
With a central location, hotel room amenities, stylish interior, an impressive score of 4.5 stars on Booking.com and ample restaurants and bars to explore nearby, what's not to love about the Quincy Hotel.
You can walk to the concert within 30 minutes or otherwise it is only a 15-minute trip via Melbourne's public transport.
Selina Hostel
If you're travelling to Melbourne with your girl gang and want to save cash, booking a hostel may be your best bet. The Selina Hostel is located on Flinders Street, making it central to Melbourne city and surrounded by cafes, bars and hotspots.
You can score private rooms or book a bed in a dorm and enjoy the shared areas like kitchens and the basement bar for post-concert karaoke.
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
Treat yourself to some art-deco décor right in the heart of Melbourne city at The Savoy Hotel. With plenty of spacious and luxurious hotel rooms to relax and unwind in, the stay at The Savoy is as much of a delight as the concert will be.
Where to stay in Sydney for the Taylor Swift concerts 2024
Taylor's Sydney shows will be at the Accor Stadium at Sydney's Olympic Park, and luckily there is easy-to-manoeuvre public transport that can take you straight from Sydney CBD.
This means there are plenty of places to stay and you aren't restricted to staying near the area. Below are some of our top picks for accommodation during the Sydney shows.
QT Sydney
Find yourself at one of Sydney's most aesthetic hotels right in the middle of the city during your trip for the tour. Experience all Sydney has to offer when you're not dancing your worries away with countless bars, restaurants, cafes and shops just moments away. You can even treat yourself to a pamper session at spaQ to prepare.
Hop on the light rail right outside the hotel to Central Station before taking the train straight to Sydney Olympic Park.
A by Adina Sydney
City views, stunning décor, central location and plenty of amenities, the A by Adina Sydney suites make a great option for a short stay. There are plenty of room options to choose from depending if you're going solo or with friends, make sure to book fast before they sell out.
Wake Up! Sydney
Considered the best hostel in Sydney in 2020, Wake Up! Sydney has a central location right next to central station. Stay in dorm rooms to save cash or book a deluxe room for some privacy.
The hostel has a range of activities to enjoy when you're not at the concert including the always-busy Side Bar.
Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour
If you want to step away from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, book a room at Novotel Darling Harbour to enjoy waterfront views while still being just a short stroll into the city.
The modern rooms make for a comfortable and easy stay, with multiple culinary experiences to try out in the building alone, let alone in the area.
InterContinental Sydney
This restored Sydney hotel is located in a 18th century building in the famous Circular Quay. If you're wanting to splash out on your trip and enjoy a little bit of luxury, then this is your hotel.
Their recently reopened bar is a must-try and the views are unmatched.
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