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A modern balcony with a sofa set, a round table, and a bottle of champagne.

A modern living room with two grey sofas, a coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

A modern multi-story building with a prominent sign for 'argó Serviced Apartments' at 65 Church Street.

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 0.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Jason

￥21,780

￥23,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern spa entrance with a wooden bench inside, large potted plants, and a blue wall.

A modern staircase with white railings leading to an upper level.

A modern outdoor shower area with a rain shower head, a wooden door, and a white towel hanging on a hook.

A lounge area with a wicker chair, a cushioned bench, and a cactus plant.

2. Surfside 22

Wollongong CBD, 0.2 km from Illawarra Museum

anita

￥22,168

￥24,435 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern building with a sign reading "Wellington Apartments." It features a flat roof, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a carpeted floor, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern building with balconies and a white exterior.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a coffee table.

3. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong CBD, 0.4 km from Illawarra Museum

Amanda

￥19,895

￥21,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a large beach view painting, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a plate of food, and two potted plants.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a colorful geometric pillow, and a dark coffee table.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, wooden paneling, and a bar area with a variety of bottles.

4. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

2.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Jinglu

￥17,320

￥19,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A balcony with a view of the city and the sea, furnished with a sofa, chairs, and a table.

A rooftop infinity pool with two wicker lounge chairs and a sunbed, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern multi-story building with a prominent yellow stripe on one side, large windows, and a flat roof.

A modern high-rise building with multiple balconies and a prominent yellow vertical stripe.

5. KULA Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1 km from Illawarra Museum

Nima

￥24,940

￥30,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden sauna with benches and wall-mounted lights.

A modern gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirrored wall reflecting the city view.

A multi-story building with a curved facade, multiple balconies, and a ground-level commercial area.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a city view.

6. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Gaya

￥19,748

￥21,723 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a bench.

A staircase with patterned carpet and a handrail, leading to a room with a door and a wall-mounted shelf with items.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a framed picture, and a brochure stand.

7. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Illawarra Museum

Annette

￥17,392

￥19,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and wooden cabinets.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'QUEST' sign, a visible address, and a street view with passing traffic.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and dining area.

8. Quest Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.3 km from Illawarra Museum

Mark Vincent

￥24,183

￥26,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A restaurant with wooden beams, large windows, and a mix of booths and tables.

A narrow corridor with large windows, leading to a room with a desk and chair, and a view of the cityscape.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

A modern outdoor patio with seating and a dining area, connected to a building with large glass doors.

9. Sage Hotel Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Sean

￥19,526

￥21,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A deck with outdoor seating, a table, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a central bar area, large windows, and a high ceiling with a skylight.

A table with breakfast dishes, a water bottle, and a glass.

10. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

North Wollongong, 1.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Suman

￥26,203

￥28,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a large window offering a view.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table. There are several potted plants and a large window providing a view of the city.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a beige knitted blanket, a magazine on the bed, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a visible restaurant.

11. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 0.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Kristi

￥17,118

￥18,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey headboard, white bedding, and a small bedside table with a lamp.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A hallway with a black door labeled "STAFF ONLY," a potted plant, a bench, and a small table with a plant.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a television displaying a streaming service interface, a small refrigerator, and a window with a view of a fence.

12. Harp Hotel

Wollongong CBD, 0.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Mark

￥17,768

￥19,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A hotel entrance with a glass door, a no smoking sign, and a sign indicating office hours.

A parking lot with several cars, a blue building with a red roof, and a palm tree.

13. Boat Harbour Motel

Wollongong CBD, 0.5 km from Illawarra Museum

Stephen

￥18,506

￥20,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows, and a balcony with a railing.

A large bed with white and teal pillows, a dark headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a round coffee table with a plant, and a large wall mural of a forest.

A multi-story building with balconies, a covered entrance, and a parking area.

14. Mantra Wollongong

Wollongong CBD, 1.3 km from Illawarra Museum

David

￥20,933

￥20,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A small balcony with a single table and two chairs, a bed with a white mattress and a brown headboard, and a brick wall.

15. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

Wollongong CBD, 1.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Simon

￥17,072

￥18,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a wooden floor.

A modern multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, balconies, and a gas station in the background.

A hotel reception area with a marble counter, seating area with sofas, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

16. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Fairy Meadow, 4.1 km from Illawarra Museum

Stuart

￥17,199

￥18,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside lamps, and a rolled towel on the bed.

A paved driveway leading to a row of motel-style buildings with a green lawn and trees on the left.

A kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a cabinet with a tissue box.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and cabinets.

17. Solomon Inn Motel Figtree

4.4 km from Illawarra Museum

Jodi

￥17,066

￥18,773 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging plants.

A hotel room with a bed, two white towels, a view of a patio with a table and chairs, and a green fence.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, multiple seating areas, and a bar.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

18. The Oaks Hotel Motel

18.2 km from Illawarra Museum

Anne

￥16,389

￥18,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and planters.

A modern lounge with wooden tables, comfortable seating, a large mural, and a projector screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are two paintings on the walls, a window, and an air conditioning unit.

A modern bar area with multiple screens displaying sports and news, bar stools, and a counter.

19. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

Fairy Meadow, 3.6 km from Illawarra Museum

Caillean

￥14,062

￥15,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a curved counter, wooden flooring, and a stone accent wall.

A building entrance with a glass door, a security camera, and two signs on the wall.

A parking lot with several vehicles, including a white van and a truck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

An outdoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a large umbrella providing shade.

20. Lakeview Hotel Motel

16.8 km from Illawarra Museum

Rimon

￥17,726

￥19,499 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Illawarra Museum

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Argo Serviced Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
Surfside 22	9.8 Exceptional 83 reviews	View
Wollongong Serviced Apartments	9.2 Wonderful 625 reviews	View
Coniston Hotel Wollongong	9.0 Wonderful 410 reviews	View
KULA Wollongong	9.2 Wonderful 57 reviews	View

Top Illawarra Museum Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything was good & clean. I do have 1 concern though, it seemed the water supply was intermitant as though when the unit next to ours was using water we could not access ours."

Sage Hotel Wollongong

10/10 Excellent

"Every clean love to go back"

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

8/10 Good

"Very well located in town. Small rooms, but everything you need. Unfortunately lots of noise (from inside the hotel) and teens knocking on doors then running off to the wee hours."

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

8/10 Good

"The room was billed as a two bedroom apartment which is true. It had a fully fitted out kitchen, a small laundry, lounge, dining table and a single bathroom. It is a comfortable two bedroom apartment with secure parking underneath the building. Access is via a lift. It is located close to the centre of town and walking distance to the cafes and restaurants on the beach."

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our one night. Great staff. Two large bedrooms. Clean spacious lounge area. Just what we needed for 3 Adults."

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

10/10 Excellent

"convenient central location. Good environment."

Surfside 22

10/10 Excellent

"This is a very cute motel. Decor is lovely and on keeping with the retro vibe. The bed and pillows were comfortable and the bathroom spotless. Highly recommend"

KULA Wollongong

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

10/10 Excellent

"It was second time to stay in Adina. Always has lovely staff. Thank you!"

Other attractions near Illawarra Museum

Crown Street Mall

8.2/10 (273 reviews)

Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.

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WIN Entertainment Centre

8.4/10 (200 reviews)

Catch an event at WIN Entertainment Centre during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre during your stay in Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong City Gallery

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Wollongong City Gallery in Wollongong. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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WIN Stadium

8.6/10 (452 reviews)

Catch an event at WIN Stadium during your trip to Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Brighton Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Brighton Beach during your trip to Wollongong?

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Wollongong Golf Club

8.4/10 (191 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Wollongong at Wollongong Golf Club. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

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Wollongong Fish Market

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Wollongong Fish Market during your trip to Wollongong. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Illawarra Museum?

Illawarra Museum is located in a welcoming area of Wollongong known for its array of dining options and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 77 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Illawarra Museum?

Adjacent to Illawarra Museum, The Belmore Apartments Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. Other good options close by include Sage Hotel Wollongong and Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Illawarra Museum?

Expedia has 77 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Illawarra Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Illawarra Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Illawarra Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Illawarra Museum?

To access more information about updating your stay near Illawarra Museum or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Illawarra Museum?

Sights like Flagstaff Hill Fort and Breakwater Lighthouse highlight some of the local culture. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Stuart Park, Fairy Meadow Beach Park, or Wollongong Botanic Garden. Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Wollongong City Beach, North Wollongong Beach, and Towradgi Beach.

How can I get to Illawarra Museum?

If you're taking a train into town, Wollongong Station and North Wollongong Station are the closest stations to Wollongong CBD. There might not be many public transportation choices near Illawarra Museum so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Illawarra Museum hotels

1. Argo Serviced Apartments

2. Surfside 22

3. Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4. Coniston Hotel Wollongong

5. KULA Wollongong

6. Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

7. The Belmore Apartments Hotel

8. Quest Wollongong

9. Sage Hotel Wollongong

10. Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

11. Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

12. Harp Hotel

13. Boat Harbour Motel

14. Mantra Wollongong

15. The Palms Motel (Formerly Flinders Motel)

16. Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

17. Solomon Inn Motel Figtree

18. The Oaks Hotel Motel

19. Nightcap at the Charles Hotel

20. Lakeview Hotel Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Illawarra Museum

Top Illawarra Museum Hotel Reviews

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Surfside 22

KULA Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Other attractions near Illawarra Museum

Crown Street Mall

WIN Entertainment Centre

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre

Wollongong City Gallery

WIN Stadium

Brighton Beach

Wollongong Golf Club

Wollongong Fish Market

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