Accommodation

The Social Workers at the Northern Cancer Service are happy to help with accommodation bookings for treatment and help reduce out of pocket expenses where possible.

North

Spurr Wing

Spurr Wing and Spurr Wing House offer patient accommodation within one-minute walking distance of the Launceston General Hospital.

• Located at 268 and 270 Charles St Launceston, accommodation caters for up to 20 adults in single, double and twin rooms.
• Also available is 1 x self-contained flat suitable for families and 1 x 2 bedroom apartment for adults.
• Linen is supplied excluding towels which are available for hire if required.

Patients and family can book through your local oncology social worker, Patient Travel Assistance Scheme or phone 6331 2457 for more information about bookings and pricing.

Marillac House

Situated in the CBD, Marillac House offers homely, affordable accommodation for patients and their carers travelling to Launceston for medical reasons.

• Single, twin and family rooms available.
• Disability access in 2 downstairs rooms including bathrooms, and lift access.
• 5 mins drive to hospitals.
• Rates approximately $80-$120 per night (1 - 4 guests) (Patient Travel Assistance Scheme subsidies if eligible).

For bookings and more information phone 6331 0405, email [email protected] or visit the Marillac House website

North West

Onsite accommodation at NWRH

Patient accommodation units are available at the North West Regional Hospital to enable Cancer Centre patients who live more than 50km away to stay onsite to attend treatment.

• Units are 1 bedroom (max 2 people) or 2 bedrooms (max 4 people) self-contained units;
• Located a 2-minute walk from the Cancer Centre;
• Each unit is allocated one free car park;
• Laundry facilities and linen included;
• There is a minimal fee to stay in the units. The cost can be subsidised by PTAS for eligible patients. If you don’t hold a Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card (and are not eligible for PTAS) you will need to pay the first two nights.

Bookings can be made by contacting NWRH reception via phone on 6493 6000.

South

Car Parking

The nearest car parks are the Argyle Street car park, opposite the hospital’s Argyle Street entrance and the Market Place car park, located opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital in Collins Street. Both provide day and overnight parking for a fee.

The RHH has an agreement with the Argyle Street Carpark to reduce the daily rate for patients and families if the car remains overnight. Please speak to your social worker to obtain further information on accessing this rate.

Accommodation within walking distance of the Royal Hobart Hospital

*Please note prices may vary these are a guide only.

Alabama Hotel

• Level one, 72 Liverpool St., Hobart
• Shared bathrooms, no kitchen, no TV, stairs, no parking.
• Approximately $90-$100 per night.
• Phone: 0499 987 698

Brunswick Hotel

• 67 Liverpool St., Hobart
• Ensuites, stairs, restaurant, no parking.
• Approximately $65 (shared bath), $85 (ensuite) per night.
• Phone: 6234 4981
• Brunwick Hotel website

Central Café & Bar

• 73 Collins St., Hobart
• Ensuite, stairs, restaurant.
• Approximately $110 per night and $15 per day for parking.
• Phone: 6234 4419
• Central cafe and bar website

John Opie House

• 97-99 Murray St. Hobart
• Shared bathroom, cooking, lounge, children’s playroom, stairs, disabled facilities, laundry.
• Approximately $56 per night.
• Phone: 6234 4030

Montgomery's

• 9 Argyle St., Hobart.
• Communal kitchen, stairs, shower with wheelchair access.
• Approximately $90 (ensuite), $70 (shared bath) per night.
• Phone: 6231 2660

Scots Flat

• Rear 29 Bathurst St., Hobart
• Two-bedroom unit, 1 double and 2 single beds, suitable for families, linen provided, one car park.
• Approximately $45 per night.
• Phone: 6231 4498

Patient Travel Assistance Scheme

PTAS provide financial help with travel and/or accommodation costs to Tasmanian residents who need to travel for treatment.

Please ask your social worker for further information about the PTAS scheme, including reimbursement rates, patient contribution and completion of application forms.

If you are being referred interstate for treatment and would like some support to arrange this, please talk to our Social Workers or your Cancer Care Coordinator.