Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney in Summer Hill is the flexible kind of student accommodation Sydney students rarely find: ensuite rooms from $145 a night Monday to Thursday, booked by the night rather than the semester. You are 400 m from Summer Hill station, about 8 minutes by train from Central, with direct Parramatta Road buses to the University of Sydney. It suits O-week arrivals, exam crunch weeks, graduation visits and house-hunting trips alike.
Close to USyd, UTS and ACU Strathfield
Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney sits on Parramatta Road in Summer Hill, about 4.5 km from the University of Sydney, with direct buses running along Parramatta Road to campus. Summer Hill station is a 400 m walk, around five minutes, and the train reaches Central in about 8 minutes, which puts UTS and Notre Dame a short walk away.
ACU Strathfield is about 5 km in the other direction, and Western Sydney University campuses are reachable on the T2 line from the same station. The Sydney CBD is roughly 6.5 km away, so city libraries, part-time work and internships stay close without paying city rents for the privilege.
- University of Sydney: ~4.5 km, direct buses along Parramatta Road
- UTS and Notre Dame: ~8 min train to Central, then a short walk
- ACU Strathfield: ~5 km away
- Western Sydney University: T2 train from Summer Hill
- Sydney CBD: ~6.5 km
Rooms set up for study, not just sleep
Every room is ensuite and air-conditioned, with free fast WiFi and a proper work desk, so essays and online tutorials do not have to happen on the bed. Rooms start from $145 a night Monday to Thursday and sleep one to five guests, from singles and queens through to family rooms for four or five.
The kitchenette basics earn their keep on a longer stay: a fridge for groceries, plus microwave, kettle and toaster, so you are not buying every meal out. There is a guest laundry on site, daily housekeeping keeps the room in order, and rooftop access gives you somewhere to clear your head between study blocks.
- Kitchenette in every room: fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster
- Free, Unlimited, fast WiFi and a work desk
- Guest laundry on site
- Daily housekeeping
- Access to rooftop area for study breaks
- Inverted Air-conditioned, ensuite rooms, sleeping 1 to 5
- Close to Fast Food , Cafes and Supermarkets
Why Choose Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney Accommodation for Your Student Stay?
Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney Accommodation provides a practical and affordable short-term stay for students. With flexible booking options, comfortable rooms, and modern amenities, you'll have everything you need to focus on your studies while enjoying a convenient and welcoming place to live.
- Within easy reach of fast food restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, and everyday essentials.
- Conveniently located near Sydney CBD, popular attractions, RPA Hospital, and Accor Stadium.
- Well connected to public transport, with nearby bus stops and train stations providing easy access to the University of Sydney, UTS, ACU Strathfield, and Western Sydney University campuses.
- Close to Sydney Markets (Flemington), Sydney Fish Market, and Haymarket, making it easy to shop for fresh produce, groceries, and international food.
Short term student accommodation Sydney: a night, a week or a month
There is no lease, no bond and no fixed semester here. Book two nights for an exam block, a week for O-week, or a fortnight while you hunt for a share house in Sydney. Book direct and stays of 7 nights or more save $30, with $15 off from 3 nights.
It works for families as well. Parents in town for graduation stay a five-minute walk from the station, with trains into Central in about 8 minutes, and family rooms sleeping up to five keep everyone under one roof. Reception is staffed 24 hours, so you are welcome at any hour, even after a delayed flight.
Getting here, from the airport or across town
From Sydney Airport, domestic or international, it is about 11 km: a 20 to 25 minute drive, or take the train via Central. Driving up with a car full of belongings is easy, because the free on-site parking is undercover, secure and gated, with spaces on the ground and first floors.
Day to day, most guests use the train, with Summer Hill to Central taking about 8 minutes. The Taverners Hill light rail stop is also walkable, and the L1 runs direct to Darling Harbour for events at ICC Sydney. For live music, the Enmore Theatre in Newtown is about 3.5 km away.
- Sydney Airport: ~11 km, a 20-25 min drive or train via Central
- Summer Hill station: 400 m walk, ~8 min train to Central
- L1 light rail from Taverners Hill direct to Darling Harbour
- Free gated undercover parking on site
Book direct and keep more of your budget
Rooms start at $145 a night Monday to Thursday, and the best rate is always direct. Stay 3 nights or more and you save $15; make it 7 or more and the saving becomes $30. On a student budget, that is money back for textbooks, transport or groceries for the kitchenette.
Booking for a group of students, a visiting cohort or several families in for graduation week? Call reception on +61 2 8880 8320 or email bookings@marcopolosydney.com.au and the team will arrange rooms together. Because reception runs 24 hours, someone picks up whenever you call.
Why guests choose us
Why students and parents stay at Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney
- Rooms from $145 a night Monday to Thursday, sleeping 1 to 5 guests
- 400 m walk to Summer Hill station, ~8 min train to Central
- Direct Parramatta Road buses to the University of Sydney (~4.5 km)
- Kitchenette basics: fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster
- Guest laundry and daily housekeeping
- Free secure undercover parking, gated
- 24-hour reception, check in any time
- $30 off stays of 7+ nights booked direct
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Frequently asked questions
How much does student accommodation Sydney cost per night at Marco Polo Motor Inn Sydney?
Rooms start from $145 a night Monday to Thursday and sleep one to five guests. Friday to Sunday nights are from $185. Book direct and you save $15 on stays of 3 or more nights, or $30 on 7 or more nights, and the best rate is always direct.
How far is the motel from the University of Sydney and UTS?
The University of Sydney is about 4.5 km away, with direct buses along Parramatta Road. For UTS and Notre Dame, walk 400 m to Summer Hill station and take the train to Central, about 8 minutes, then it is a short walk to campus.
Is there free parking if I arrive with a carload of gear?
Yes. On-site undercover parking is free, secure and gated, with spaces across the ground and first floors. That makes move-in weekends and house-hunting trips by car far simpler.
Can parents arriving on a late flight still check in?
Yes, reception is staffed 24 hours, so you can check in at any time. Sydney Airport is about 11 km away, roughly a 20 to 25 minute drive, or take the train via Central.
Can we book several rooms for a group of students?
Yes. Rooms sleep one to five guests, and for group bookings the team can arrange rooms together. Call +61 2 8880 8320 or email bookings@marcopolosydney.com.au.
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Rooms from $145 with kitchenette, laundry and free secure parking, a five-minute walk from Summer Hill station. Book direct to save $15 on 3+ nights or $30 on 7+ nights, always the best rate.