BALLARAT ACCOMMODATION

Discover the best places to bunk up for Spilt Milk Ballarat below. Whether you’re balling on a budget or living the dream, we’ve got you covered. Live, laugh, love travel planning? Check out a complete list of accommodation options at Visit Ballarat.

BUNK UP

The Western Hotel is your best bet for budget backpacker accommodation. It’s a 15 minute walk from Ballarat CBD and a 20 minute walk to Victoria Park.

The Eastern Hotel Accommodation is a good budget option on the far side of the CBD. It’s a little further to Spilt Milk, but super close to public transport which can take you straight to Victoria Park.

#UNILIVING

FedLiving from Federation Uni has single and double rooms available as well as private units for up to 10 people so you can enjoy the best of uni life, without the homework.

CAMPING

We’ll be offering a big range of camping options, from free-pitch to pre-pitch, so you can camp right next to the festival gates. Camping options will go on sale mid-May 2025.

APARTMENT LIFE

If you’re looking to throw in with your mates, here are the best apartment options in Ballarat. Most of these are one and two-bedroom apartments in the CBD, and around a 9 minute bus trip to the entrance of Spilt Milk in Victoria Park.

SOMETHING ELSE

If you wanted to treat yourself to a boutique hotel, you can book a room at the luxurious Provincial Hotel. For a more antique luxe feel, Craig’s Hotel is the oldest hotel in Ballarat and also boasts 5 stars.

You can even spend a weekend at the *Pitbull voice* hotel, motel Quality Inn (on Lydiard). There’s also the Mercure (which has a pool), or why not stay in a Castle? Yep, that’s an option.

AIRBNB

Keen for something a bit homier? Check into one of Ballarat’s Airbnb spots.

STAYING OUT OF TOWN?

If you’re staying outside of Ballarat, it’s a super easy day trip, with regional charter buses, private bus parking and more on offer. Go for gold.