Affordable Conference Venues for Hire in Melbourne

FAQs about Affordable Conference Venues in Melbourne

How much does it cost to hire an affordable conference venue in Melbourne?

Affordable conference venues in Melbourne are usually priced based on set hire fees or per person packages. The latter usually ranges from around $25 to $60 per person. If you are looking to hire a venue for a short event, you might want to consider affordable options with hourly rates, which usually average around $20-$80 per hour. For longer conferences, hire fees priced on a per session or per day basis might be the cheaper solution; in these cases, expect prices to start somewhere around $150-$200. You may also find some smaller conference venues that charge a minimum spend, which means you're hiring the space for free and agreeing to spend a set amount of money on food and/or drinks during the event. In these types of venues, the average minimum spend in Melbourne will begin around $400. (All data from Tagvenue.)

What areas have the best affordable conference venues in Melbourne?

Look around the CBD for some great budget-friendly event spaces in hotels, meeting venues, and co-working spaces. You should also check out Southbank for some other affordable conference venues. Checking out venues outside of the city centre is also a really good idea. Brighton is a great location if you’re looking for a conference room near the coastline, while Hawthorn is home to some excellent options near major roadways.

How do I hire an affordable conference venue in Melbourne?

When you’re hiring a conference venue in Melbourne, start by determining your budget. After you’ve done that, you should put together a plan that encompasses all of your  requirements for your event. Consider such things as the number of attendees and the type of facilities you need. When you know all of those things, you can start browsing! Go on the Tagvenue platform and narrow down the selection of affordable conference venues by adjusting the pricing slider, entering the number of guests and ticking off all your needs. Our smart search filters will make finding the perfect venue much easier! When you’ve decided on a venue, enter all the details into the enquiry form and wait to hear back from the venue manager. It’s that simple!

What are the best affordable conference venues in Melbourne?

We have plenty of budget-friendly venues that have top ratings from our users! Some of them include:

• Level 1 at The Oxford Scholar - this venue, located in the CBD, has minimum spend pricing beginning at $400. It’s a classy space that can seat up to 25 people boardroom-style or 70 theatre-style.
• Auditorium at Melbourne Polytechnic Conference Centre -  a well-equipped room with a capacity of up to 100 seats, this venue has per person hire fees that start at $43. 
• The Brighton & Esplanade Room at Brighton Beach Hotel - situated in Brighton, the capacity of the room is 80 people. For a whole day, you can expect to pay even as little as $150!

• Achievers Room at Arrow on Swanston - another CBD venue with a great rating and affordable pricing. Per hour hire fees at this venue start at $60! The room can host up to 40 people sitting.

Are there any conference venues with accommodation in Melbourne?

Absolutely! There are many hotels with conference facilities in Melbourne, including Hotel Grand Chancellor, Mercure North Melbourne, and Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne. These venues are the perfect choice for conferences with guests from out of town that also need a place to stay. You can mark the ‘accommodation available’ filter on our website to browse all the options.