Burwood 1Br studio nearTrain StationShopping

Hotel Description

You know what? When I first walked into this Burwood studio, I wasn’t expecting much from the name – honestly, “Burwood 1Br studio nearTrain StationShopping” sounds like someone just mashed keywords together. But the place actually surprised me in a good way. It’s tucked away on Elizabeth Street, which is pretty quiet considering you’re literally a two-minute walk from Burwood station. I mean, you can hear the trains if you really listen, but it’s more of a gentle rumble than anything disruptive – kind of comforting, actually, especially if you’re someone who finds city sounds soothing.

The studio itself is compact but smartly laid out, and whoever designed it clearly understood that people staying here probably aren’t lounging around all day. You’ve got everything you need without feeling cramped – decent kitchenette, comfortable bed, and a bathroom that’s small but functional. The best part is stepping outside and realizing you’re right in the thick of things without the chaos. Burwood Plaza is basically across the street, which means you can grab groceries at Woolies, hit up the food court (the laksa place on level 2 is actually pretty solid), or just people-watch from one of the outdoor tables. The Korean BBQ spots along Burwood Road are walking distance too, and trust me, after a long day exploring Sydney, nothing beats stumbling back to your place after some proper bulgogi.

What really sold me on this spot was how it sits right at that sweet spot between convenience and sanity. You’re on the T1 line, so getting into the city takes about 20 minutes, but you’re also far enough out that you’re not dealing with tourist crowds every time you want to grab a coffee. The area has this interesting mix – you’ve got families doing their weekend shopping, university students (there’s a campus nearby), and office workers grabbing lunch. It feels like actual Sydney life, not the polished version you see in Circular Quay. Parking can be a bit of a hunt on weekends when everyone’s hitting the shops, but honestly, that’s half the reason you’d stay here anyway – you don’t really need a car. The 8.2 rating makes sense to me because it’s not trying to be fancy, it’s just doing the basics really well. If you’re someone who wants to experience Sydney like a local rather than checking off tourist boxes, this little studio gives you that authentic neighborhood feel while keeping you connected to everything else.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Wonderful – Philip from Taiwan (9/10)

  Everything

• Overall it provided what I needed, location was ideal and it was safe and secure and clean – Sandra from Australia (8/10)

  location to train station and shops was great

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