Human Kind: Accommodation, travel and visiting Melbourne

Here you will find a list of accommodation providers located on The University of Melbourne campus, within a short walking distance off-campus, and in the CBD, as well as what to do and see while in Melbourne and the State of Victoria.

Campus accommodation

The following accommodation providers are located on The University of Melbourne campus:

Graduate House, Parkville

International House

University College


Off-campus accommodation

Additional alternatives walking distance to the University campus include:

Naughtons Parkville Hotel

Quest Carlton on Finlay serviced apartments

Vibe Hotel Carlton

Accommodation in Central Business District, Melbourne (CBD)

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins website.

Human Kind: Transforming Identity in British and Australian Portraits 1700-1914 international Conference is kindly supported by Sofitel Melbourne on Collins.

Visiting Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the great cultural capitals of Australia (Melburnians would say 'the cultural capital') and there is much to see and do. As we get closer to the conference, we'll provide some suggested highlights for a trip to Melbourne.

In the meantime, Tourism Victoria has information on both the city itself and regional Victoria.


Tom Roberts. 'Portrait of Lily Stirling' (detail) c. 1890

Tom Roberts
Portrait of Lily Stirling (detail)
c. 1890
Oil on canvas
85.4 x 63.6 cm
Melbourne, National Gallery of Victoria (A13-1980)