Accommodation
Hosting
Registration for MLX7 hosting will open on the 10th September 2007.
Hosting questions?
If you want to enquire about hosting at MLX7, contact us by emailing hosting [at] mlx-7 [dot] com.
Who can be hosted at MLX7?
We offer hosting to all guests who are registered MLX7 pass holders. But we're happy to have any local Melbourne person register as a host.
So what's hosting all about?
Hosting visitors and being hosted by locals is a long standing tradition with the MLX and lindy exchanges around the world. It's part of the exchange spirit to offer a bed for a visitor, and to know they'll 'exchange' the favour when you come to visit in their city.
Hosting is also kind to the shoestring budget. Hosted visitors not only save valuable money (that can be spent on presents or beer or dancing) when they stay with locals, they also make lasting friendships and learn a lot more about the city they're visiting. Hosts, in turn, often find that having a houseguest for an exchange makes the weekend just that little bit more fun.
What do hosts do?
Locals simply offer a bed (or mattress or airbed or couch) to visiting dancers. The usual deal for visitors is that they're offered somewhere to sleep (with or without bedding), somewhere to wash, a basic breakfast and tips on how to get around.
Hosts aren't expected to host their guests for any longer than the length of the exchange itself, though they may choose to do so. It's a good idea to discuss this before the exchange weekend.
Hosts with cars usually drive their guests to events with them. Hosts using public transport either tip their guest off on who to hit for lifts, or they take them with them on the tram (for more information about travelling around Melbourne, consult the MLX7 travel page).
It's a good idea for hosts to confirm their guest's travel plans and arrival/departure times as soon as possible.
Hosts should also read the what do guests do? section as well.
What do guests do?
Guests are usually expected to tidy up after themselves, respect their host's space and buy them a couple of drinks (or lovely presents) in gratitude. We ask you to only use your host's phone and internet access if it is offered. It's often a good idea to invest in a pre-paid phone card before you arrive.
Guests should also read the what do hosts do? section as well.
How much further you go is entirely up to you. But particularly good hosts and houseguests soon gain a reputation on the exchange circuit, and are very popular come registration time.
Particularly bad house guests and hosts also gain a reputation.
Other Accomodation Options
I'm not keen on being hosted, where can I stay?
There is a range of places to stay in Melbourne, particularly in the inner city areas where we're holding our events.
You can find out about hostels at hostelz.com. Past MLX visitors have had kind words for the Nunnery hostel in Fitzroy.
Consult the Visit Melbourne accommodation guide for other accommodation types, or check wotif.com for information about last-minute and other accomodation.