UNSW & University of Sydney

UNSW Sydney, located in Kensington, consistently ranks among the leading universities in the world and is particularly renowned for its engineering, law, medicine and business faculties. Its campus is just a short journey from the hotel, making Crowne Plaza a practical and comfortable choice for visiting academics, conference delegates, prospective students and families accompanying new arrivals at the start of the academic year.

The University of Sydney, established in 1850 as Australia’s first university, occupies one of the most architecturally significant campuses in the country. Set in Camperdown in Sydney’s inner west, it draws visitors, researchers and conference attendees from across the globe throughout the academic calendar. The sandstone quadrangle and surrounding grounds are among the finest examples of Victorian-era collegiate architecture in the Southern Hemisphere and reward a visit in their own right.

For families travelling from interstate or internationally to help a student settle in, or for academics visiting for research, conferences or faculty engagements, the hotel offers a premium and well-connected base. Mascot Station is a five minute walk, and Central Station is just two stops away, from where both campuses are comfortably accessible.

Getting to UNSW & University of Sydney from Crowne Plaza

UNSW Sydney — Kensington

By train and bus: Walk five minutes to Mascot Station and take the Airport & East Hills Line to Central in two stops. From Central, connect via bus (routes 891, 892 or 893) to the UNSW Kensington campus, or take the L2 light rail to Randwick for access to the university’s lower campus. Total journey time is approximately 30–35 minutes.

By car: The drive to UNSW takes approximately 15–20 minutes via Botany Road and Anzac Parade. Campus parking is available but limited, checking UNSW’s parking information in advance is recommended.

By taxi or rideshare: A direct rideshare to UNSW takes approximately 15–20 minutes. A practical option for those arriving with luggage or outside peak transport hours.

University of Sydney — Camperdown

By train: Walk five minutes to Mascot Station and take the Airport & East Hills Line to Central in two stops. From Central, the main campus entrance is a 10–15 minute walk through Broadway, or a short bus connection via City Road. Total journey time from the hotel is approximately 25–30 minutes.

By car: The drive to the University of Sydney takes approximately 20–25 minutes via Southern Cross Drive and City Road. Street parking in Camperdown is limited, rideshare or public transport is generally the more practical option for campus visits.

By taxi or rideshare: A direct rideshare to the University of Sydney takes approximately 20–25 minutes, with convenient drop-off at the main campus gates on Parramatta Road or City Road.

The Right Base for Every Campus Visit

Whether you’re attending a conference, visiting a student or exploring your options, we’re well placed to make your time in Sydney comfortable and connected. Browse our accommodation offers for academic visitors and families.