CBD Sydney near Darling Harbour 1br Apt 4ppl

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The moment I walked into this one-bedroom on Pyrmont Street, I actually forgot I was in an apartment building. The space feels way more generous than you’d expect from a CBD rental – I mean, you can comfortably fit four people here without anyone feeling like they’re camping in each other’s pockets. The living area flows nicely into the kitchen, and honestly, after spending days cramped in typical Sydney hotel rooms, this felt like breathing room.

The location is where this place really shines, though. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Darling Harbour, which sounds touristy but trust me – when you’re jetlagged at 6 AM and want to grab coffee while watching the harbor wake up, you’ll appreciate it. Plus, being on Pyrmont Street means you’re in that sweet spot where you can walk to Circular Quay (maybe 15 minutes if you don’t mind the slight uphill stretch) but you’re not dealing with the chaos of George Street right outside your window. The building itself is pretty quiet – I was worried about street noise, but the double-glazed windows do their job well.

What I really liked was the practical stuff that places like this often mess up. The kitchen actually has proper cookware (not just a sad collection of mismatched plates), the wifi doesn’t drop out every ten minutes, and there’s decent water pressure in the shower. The bed in the main room is comfortable enough, though the pullout situation in the living area is probably better suited for kids or people who don’t mind a firmer surface. Storage is surprisingly good too – you know how some short-term rentals expect you to live out of a suitcase? Not here. The only thing that bugged me slightly was the air conditioning unit, which is one of those wall-mounted ones that can get a bit noisy if you’re a light sleeper, but honestly, most nights the harbor breeze made it unnecessary anyway. If you’re looking for something that feels more like staying at a friend’s place than a sterile hotel, and you want to be walking distance from pretty much everything that matters in Sydney, this spot delivers on that promise.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $185. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Superb – Voula from Australia – 30 September 2024 (9/10)

  The place was nice , comfortable to stay in , easy to get to transport !
  
  What could be improved: The place were to collect keys from , not appropriate when it’s dark and you can’t see anything .

• Overall pleasant enough stay – Emily from United Kingdom – 7 December 2024 (7/10)

  Easy location for harbour etc
  
  What could be improved: The later check in time was a little awkward as there was no where to leave luggage safely

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