Close to city Peaceful studio at Waterloo wifi Parking

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about this place on Lachlan Street – it’s one of those finds that actually delivers on what it promises, which honestly doesn’t happen enough in Sydney. The name is a bit of a mouthful (Close to city Peaceful studio at Waterloo wifi Parking), but whoever wrote it wasn’t lying about any of it. You’re literally a 15-minute walk to Central Station, maybe 20 if you’re dragging luggage, and the whole Waterloo area has really come alive in the past few years with all these new cafes and that massive Green Square development just down the road.

The studio itself is… well, it’s exactly what you’d want after spending the day tramping around the city. Really peaceful – and I mean that, even though you’re so close to everything. The wifi actually works properly (shocking, I know), and honestly, having dedicated parking in this part of Sydney is like finding a unicorn. I’ve stayed in plenty of places where you’re circling the block for 20 minutes looking for a spot, but here you just pull up and you’re done. The whole setup feels like someone put actual thought into what travelers need, not just what looks good in photos. The space is clean and functional without being sterile – you know what I mean? It’s got that lived-in comfort without feeling like someone else’s messy apartment.

What really sold me on this place, though, is the location within the location, if that makes sense. Waterloo used to be pretty rough around the edges, but now it’s sort of perfectly positioned between the city buzz and the eastern suburbs vibe. You can walk to Surry Hills for dinner (try that little Vietnamese place on Crown Street if you get a chance), or head the other way toward Redfern for some of the best coffee you’ll find anywhere. The light rail stops right nearby too, which means you can get to Circular Quay without dealing with the chaos of Central Station if you don’t want to. And honestly? The whole area just feels more authentic than staying in some tourist trap near the Opera House where everything costs twice as much and you’re surrounded by tour groups all day. This is where you stay when you actually want to experience Sydney, not just tick boxes on an itinerary.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $184. Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Peter from Australia – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

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