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Top Places for Conferences in Southbank
Southbank offers conference venues that combine a professional setting with scenic views of the Yarra River. From business meetings to trade shows and corporate retreats, there are spaces for any event size. You’ll also find venues for outdoor team-building, rooms with technology for remote meetings, and elegant event venues for product launches and seminars. Book your Southbank conference venue with Tagvenue to ensure your next business event leaves a lasting impression.
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![Eureka Room 1 at Mercure Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $600
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEureka Room 1
40 guestsMercure Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, MelbourneBest for: Corporate meetings, multi-day training sessions and small conferences. Location: Southbank sits on the Yarra River and provides riverside promenades and close access to the city’s theatres and galleries, useful
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![Festival Space at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $2800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFestival Space
120 guestsHoliday Inn Express Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, Melbourne
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The Festival Space is an elegantly designed, versatile room suitable for a range of events from corporate meetings to seminars and banquets. The space is characterized by its clean lines and modern aesthetics, featuring dark,
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![Eureka Room 1 + 2 at Mercure Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $69
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEureka Room 1 + 2
60 guestsMercure Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, MelbourneWhether you're planning a seminar, team-building session, or social gathering, Eureka Room 1+2 offers a flexible and professional space in the heart of Southbank.
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![Arabesque 1 at Mantra Southbank Melbourne in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityArabesque 1
65 guestsMantra Southbank MelbourneSouthbank, MelbourneMantra Southbank Melbourne is an apartment hotel centred on self-contained overnight accommodation and on-site leisure facilities. Venue highlights: The hotel provides in-house catering that can accommodate halal, kosher,
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![Southbank Ballroom at Oakwood Premier Melbourne in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $95
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySouthbank Ballroom
155 guestsOakwood Premier MelbourneSouthbank, MelbourneThe venue accommodates various events in this flexible space, from dinner set-ups to conferences. The Southbank Ballroom is also directly connected to the meeting spaces on Level 2, as a breakout event space.
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![Eureka Room 2 at Mercure Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $380
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEureka Room 2
12 guestsMercure Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, MelbourneLocated on the ground floor of Mercure Melbourne Southbank, Eureka Room 2 is a bright, adaptable event space ideal for small meetings, workshops, and private gatherings.
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![Sandridge & Walker at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $900
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilitySandridge & Walker
55 guestsHoliday Inn Express Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, Melbourne
#Supervenue
The Sandridge & Walker is a dynamic and modern meeting space that caters to various event setups, including theatre, boardroom, cabaret, and classroom styles.
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![Munro Room at Oakwood Premier Melbourne in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMunro Room
50 guestsOakwood Premier MelbourneSouthbank, MelbourneAn efficient, rectangular meeting room finished in neutral greys with commercial carpet and a low ceiling fitted with recessed downlights. Seating is arranged to leave a clear central area for circulation and facilitator
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![Sandridge Room at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $450
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilitySandridge Room
30 guestsHoliday Inn Express Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, Melbourne
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The room is a narrow rectangular boardroom defined by a long timber meeting table, carpeted floor and linear ceiling lighting. Floor-to-ceiling windows along one side provide abundant daylight and an urban outlook.
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![Queensbridge Room at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityQueensbridge Room
54 guestsHoliday Inn Express Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, Melbourne
#Supervenue
The Queensbridge Room is a versatile, state-of-the-art meeting space designed to cater to a variety of corporate events, from presentations and workshops to seminars and conferences.
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![Walker Room at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWalker Room
25 guestsHoliday Inn Express Melbourne SouthbankSouthbank, Melbourne
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A rectangular boardroom with a central timber meeting table, dark carpet and glass-partitioned walls, illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows on one side and linear ceiling lights for a clear, professional setting.
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![Normanby 2 at Oakwood Premier Melbourne in Southbank, Melbourne]()
from $1500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityNormanby 2
10 guestsOakwood Premier MelbourneSouthbank, MelbourneThe Oakwood Premier offers a space to meet, collaborate, or host a small private event. Normanby is a bright and airy meeting space, perfect for hosting exclusive events or small business functions.
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FAQs about Top Places for Conferences in Southbank
Prices of conference venues average around $4000 minimum spend per event. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Southbank, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2000 | to $8000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $500 | to $2800 | hire fee per event |
| From $55 | to $95 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Northern Point Room at Eureka 89 in Southbank - rated 5/5
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Festival Space at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank in Southbank - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank, a brand-new hotel situated in Melbourne's premier culture and entertainment destination. This modern and welcoming hotel is located in the vibrant arts hub of Melbourne, -
Upper Lounge at P.J. O'Brien's Southgate in Southbank - rated 4.9/5
Venue said: Features: A fixed PA system and ceiling-mounted projector support speeches and music. The space includes air conditioning, Wi‑Fi and wheelchair access, plus adjustable curtains to control natural light.
You'll find conference venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Southbank, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average $95 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 40 and 65 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
Cheap conference venues in Southbank start from $600 minimum spend per event or $450 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Eureka Room 1 at Mercure Melbourne Southbank, from $600 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Located on the ground floor of Mercure Melbourne Southbank, Eureka Room 1 is a light-filled, versatile event space ideal for small to mid-sized meetings, workshops, and intimate gatherings. -
Sandridge Room at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Southbank, from $450 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Air conditioning maintains a consistent indoor temperature. Best for: Board-level discussions and presentation-led sessions work well in this room. What sets it apart: A full-height city-map mural provides a distinctive visual... -
Meeting room small at HWT Tower, from $39 hire fee per hour (up to 4 guests seated)
Venue said: The room is a glass-fronted meeting area centred on a round table and ergonomic mesh chairs. The interior combines a painted feature wall and carpeted floor for a tidy, professional appearance.
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Page last updated in October 2026
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