Apartment Two

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about Apartment Two – it’s one of those places that actually gets Darlinghurst right. When I first walked up to it, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from the name (I mean, “Apartment Two”? Really?), but the moment you step inside, you realize someone put real thought into this place. It sits right in the heart of Darlinghurst, which means you’re about a three-minute walk from Oxford Street’s chaos and all those late-night eats on Crown Street, but somehow the actual apartment feels like a quiet retreat from all that energy.

The thing that struck me most was how they’ve managed to capture that inner-city Sydney vibe without making it feel cramped or trying too hard. You know what I mean – some places in this area go overboard with the “urban chic” thing and end up feeling like a showroom. This place actually feels lived-in, in the best way possible. The space has these gorgeous high ceilings (classic Sydney terrace style) and the morning light that filters through just hits different. I found myself having coffee by the windows way longer than I normally would, just watching the neighborhood wake up. There’s this subtle hum of the city that you get used to pretty quickly – it’s not jarring like some places closer to the main drag can be.

What really won me over was the attention to those little details that matter when you’re staying somewhere for more than just a night. The kitchen actually has everything you need if you want to cook – and I mean really cook, not just reheat takeaway. The shower pressure is excellent (honestly, this shouldn’t be noteworthy, but you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong). The bed is comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with it all night. And here’s something practical – parking isn’t a complete nightmare, which in Darlinghurst is basically a minor miracle. The check-in process was refreshingly normal too, no weird complications or confusing instructions.

The location is pretty much perfect if you want to actually experience Sydney rather than just see it from a tour bus. Kings Cross is a quick walk if you’re into that scene, the Royal Botanic Gardens are close enough for morning runs, and you can easily get to Circular Quay without dealing with too much transport hassle. But honestly, you might find yourself just hanging around the neighborhood – there’s something addictive about the coffee culture here, and the restaurants on Liverpool Street are seriously underrated. I ended up at Yellow Bistro three times in four days, which probably says something about both the food and how comfortable I felt in the area. The whole experience just felt… well, like actually staying in Sydney, not just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $400. Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Kristin from Norway – 1 January 2025 (9/10)

  Veldig hyggelig og hjelpsomt vertskap! Fin leilighet med hyggelig terrasse. Livlig område, men rolig rundt leiligheten. Gangavstand fra sentrum. Velutstyrt kjøkken.
  
  What could be improved: Kunne vært renere.

• Very good – Karpathios from United Kingdom – 8 March 2025 (8/10)

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