Venue Hire and Casual Accommodation
Hold your next event - wedding, conference or photo shoot - in beautiful, historic Medley Hall or find out about our summer accommodation options.
We have a range of facilities and accommodation options that can cater for individuals, small and larger groups. Its central location and stunning architecture make it the ideal location for wedding ceremonies, wedding photographs and photography shoots. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
Event Spaces
The magnificent refurbished Victorian Italianate building, “Benvenuta” (which translates to Welcome in Italian), has a number of spaces available for hire, and can cater for a variety of group sizes and events including wedding ceremonies, graduation celebrations, photography shoots and music recitals. Rates depend on group size and requirements.
* Due to COVID 19 we are adhering to density quota requirements so please contact us directly to discuss capacity for each room.
| Room | Capacity | Available | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
Grand Dining Hall | 70 seated | Start Dec to mid Feb | Chairs, dining tables |
Music Lounge | 25 seated | Available year round | Chairs Whiteboard |
Sir David Derham Room | 12 Seated | Available all year round | Table (seats 12) |
Dame Margaret Blackwood Room | 12 Seated | Available all year round | Table (seats 12) |
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Music Lounge - set up for a wedding ceremony -
Music Lounge -
The Music Lounge - available for your intimate Wedding Ceremony -
Modern glass Atrium - perfect space for pre-dinner drinks -
The grandeur of the Music room is an ideal setting for a fashion photo shoot -
The Grand Dining Room - 3 course dinner setting -
Sir Derham Room - table setting for wedding cocktail function -
Sir David Derham Room - beautiful setting for your next cocktail style function -
Luscious table setting - Sir David Derham Room -
Music Lounge - space set up for a seminar -
Music Lounge - beautiful bride -
Grand Dining Hall - theatre set up -
Music Lounge - beautifully set up for your elegant Wedding Ceremony -
Sir David Derham Room - set up for a meeting for 14 people -
SIr David Derham Room - set up for a lunch meeting -
Canapes - catering by Carlton Providores. Ask us about catering options. -
Dame Margaret Blackwood Room - set up for a meeting -
Grand Dining Hall - Beautiful table settings -
Wedding Ceremony in Music Room -
Benvenuta hallway - post ceremony drinks -
You can plan to have your post ceremony drinks in the Grand Hallway of 'Benvenuta' circa 1893 -
The opulent Music Room -
Entrance to the Grand Hallway, 'Benvenuta' circa 1893 - which translates to Welcome in Italian
Conferences & Training Courses
Medley Hall has several spaces that would be perfect for your next event or conference.
Projectors and whiteboards are available on request and visitors can connect the University’s Guest internet network at no extra charge.
Parking is available on-street during business hours (limited spaces) and there are numerous nearby all-day parking facilities on Lygon Street, Queensberry Street and Drummond Street.
Catering for morning and afternoon teas, lunch and evening meals can be arranged through Carlton Providores who have a focus on providing fresh, seasonal, ethically-produced food.
Group Accommodation
From Mid November to Mid February, Medley Hall offers short-term accommodation for eligible groups, eg school and student groups. Our comfortable student rooms with shared bathrooms and kitchenette facilities are a great choice for visitors looking for an affordable accommodation option near to the city and the University of Melbourne.
- 50 single rooms, all linen provided.
- Availability from mid-November to mid-February
- Self-catering (kitchenettes on each floor)
- Shared bathrooms, 4 per floor
- Wheelchair accessible bathrooms ( 1 per floor) and rooms
- Group enquiries welcome (catering can be provided for groups > 20)
Please note that all guests visiting Medley Hall need to be double vaccinated and must provide their digital certificate upon arrival as per the University of Melbourne's guidelines.
