What's on in MEL this w/end?

[leemin]

Looking for a bed for the night, I've discovered nearly all CBD accommodation is booked out on Saturday (4th August) and what's left is very pricey.

Does anyone know if there's a big event or something on this weekend? I've never before seen it like this a week out

 

[nickn380]

hey Jim!

I reside in this sport mad state - I would offer a place to stay, but I will be out of town!
One thing I know that brings the crowds is, the AFL and conventions that are on down at the MCEC (Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center). But it is always just generally busy!
Hope something works out for you!

 

[Sprucegoose]

Whats the budget ol boy?

 

[Sprucegoose]

Theres a hotel in st kilda for $70....just a30min tram into the city from there.

 

[leemin]

I'm a Victorian myself, just from Gippsland, so the city is a 2 hour trip each way. I was really just thinking it would be easier to stay down there rather than go back home after a dinner I've got. Might check out St Kilda.. still closer than home!

Budget would be around the $200 mark.

I was just surprised more than anything. Haven't seen such little availability a week prior outside of the likes of the GP, Spring Racing Carnival etc. Maybe I've just been lucky in the past

 

[straitman]

Looking for a bed for the night, I've discovered nearly all CBD accommodation is booked out on Saturday (4th August) and what's left is very pricey.

Does anyone know if there's a big event or something on this weekend? I've never before seen it like this a week out

Maybe it's football as HOTP is fully booked.

 

[Sprucegoose]

Maybe it's football as HOTP is fully booked.

And HSW is quite ridiculous as well.