Citadines Walker North Sydney

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at a lot of serviced apartments in Sydney, and Citadines Walker North Sydney actually gets it right in ways that matter. The building sits right on Walker Street – and I mean right on it – which sounds like it’d be noisy, but honestly, North Sydney winds down pretty early compared to the CBD, so it’s not the traffic nightmare you’d expect. Plus, you’re literally a three-minute walk to North Sydney station, which means you can be at Circular Quay in under ten minutes. That’s gold if you’re here for business or just want to explore the city without the hassle of staying right in the thick of things.

What I really appreciate about this place is how they’ve nailed the apartment-hotel balance. The studios and one-bedrooms feel like actual homes, not hotel rooms with a kitchenette awkwardly shoved in the corner. The kitchens are properly equipped – I’m talking real pots and pans, not those flimsy things you usually get. There’s a washing machine in every unit too, which honestly saved me a fortune during my two-week stay. The housekeeping comes weekly unless you request otherwise, so you get that nice middle ground between independence and service. The front desk staff actually know the neighborhood well – they pointed me toward Kirribilli markets on Saturday morning and mentioned the best coffee spot on Miller Street (it’s called Dukes, by the way, and it’s fantastic).

The area itself is sort of this perfect sweet spot that a lot of visitors miss. You’ve got Luna Park literally across the harbor – you can see the face from some of the higher floors – and the Harbour Bridge is right there when you walk down to the water. But North Sydney also has this weird business district vibe that goes completely quiet after 6 PM, which I actually loved. There’s a Woolworths about two blocks away, decent restaurants scattered around Miller Street, and if you walk ten minutes down to McMahons Point, you hit some of the best harbor views in the city. The building itself has a small gym that’s nothing fancy but gets the job done, and there’s a rooftop terrace where you can actually see the Opera House if you crane your neck a bit. One thing to note – the elevators can be slow during morning rush hour since there are long-term residents mixed in with hotel guests, but that’s pretty minor. For what you get – proper space, kitchen facilities, great transport connections, and that 8.5 rating that feels totally justified – it’s one of those places I’d definitely book again. Especially if you’re staying more than a few days and want to feel less like a tourist and more like you’re actually living in Sydney for a while.

Rooms

• Studio with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio Twin with 2 twin beds for 2 adults
• Studio Executive with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• Studio Premier with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• Premier Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• A gem of a stay in North Sydney – Ishounakd from India (9/10)

  Exceptionally clean and very well organised. The views were fabulous and the staff courteous. A great experience.

• We visit North Sydney regularly and we will return. – John from Australia (8/10)

  We arrived earlier than expected but the receptionist was very helpful and checked us in. Clean, modern hotel with comfortable bed. We will be back.

• Wonderful – Nicole from Australia (9/10)

  fantastic view from our room. very clean. very good location

• Exceptional – Soto from Australia (9/10)

  Loved the cleanliness of the room. Location close to the metro. Lovely staff and facilities. Will stay again

• Lovely, super trendy motel. – Brylee from Australia (9/10)

  Room was lovely and spacious with a kitchenette

• Top location – Diana from Australia (9/10)

  So close to new metro in city in no time. Great location. Comfy bed great shower

• Perfect for one night stay – Diana from Australia (9/10)

  Beautiful room

• Very comfortable bed, great room service and good coffee. I’d stay again but make sure I had a bathroom with a PowerPoin – Elizabeth from Australia (9/10)

  Great location. Friendly staff and good restaurant/cafe.

• Good for one night – Keran from Australia (8/10)

  The room is spacious and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom is a good size and the decor is good in the daylight. The checkin and checkout on the 5th floor was easy and efficient.

• Solid option in North Sydney with some minor flaws – Rodrigo from Australia (8/10)

  Great location, easy check in and check out process, very decent gym. Modern facilities throughout. Comfortable bedding (except for the pillows). Complimentary drink voucher was a nice touch.

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