Darling Harbour Studio w Pool Sauna Gym Jacuzzi

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this Darling Harbour studio? It’s actually tucked away on Pyrmont Street in a spot where you get all the perks of being in the CBD without feeling like you’re sleeping in the middle of Times Square. I mean, Darling Harbour can get absolutely mental during the day with all the tourists and convention crowds, but this building sits just far enough back that you’re not dealing with the chaos right outside your window.

The studio itself is pretty straightforward – nothing fancy, but honestly, who cares when you’ve got access to a pool, sauna, and jacuzzi right in the building? The gym’s decent too, though it gets packed around 6 PM when all the office workers from the nearby towers show up. I’d hit it early morning or later at night if you actually want to use the equipment. The jacuzzi’s the real winner here – perfect after walking around Circular Quay all day or if you’ve been exploring The Rocks (which is literally a 10-minute walk away). The pool area can get a bit echo-y with families during weekends, but midweek it’s pretty chill.

Location-wise, you’re golden. Pyrmont Bridge is right there, so you can walk to the city center or catch the light rail without any hassle. There’s a Woolworths about three blocks down if you need groceries, and honestly, you’ll probably end up there because the studio kitchen is basic but functional – good enough for breakfast and simple meals. The whole Pyrmont area has this interesting mix of old warehouse buildings and new apartment towers, so it doesn’t feel sterile like some parts of the CBD. Plus, you’re close enough to hit up Chinatown for proper late-night food (because let’s be real, hotel restaurants are overpriced).

One thing to note – the building’s pretty quiet overall, but you might hear some street noise from Pyrmont Street if you’re a light sleeper. Nothing terrible, just the occasional late-night taxi or early morning delivery truck. The 7.8 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow you away, but it ticks all the boxes for a solid stay. The three-star rating is actually underselling it a bit when you factor in those amenities. I’ve stayed in four-star places without half the facilities this building offers. Check-in was smooth, staff knew their stuff, and the whole experience just felt… reliable, if that makes sense? Sometimes that’s exactly what you want when you’re trying to explore Sydney without breaking the bank on accommodation.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $124. Apartment with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Fun 3 days with friends who stayed nearby. – Angela from New Zealand – 5 November 2023 (9/10)

  Great location, very clean, all facilities that we needed. Plenty of room to hang clothes, wi-fi & tv appreciated. Easy to contact Jules, can’t fault the service.
  
  What could be improved: Scaffolding up at only window, but I understand this can’t be avoided.

• Exceptional – Jodie from Australia – 26 September 2023 (10/10)

  It’s location

• Wouldn’t stay here again. It has a very eerie feel – Karen from Australia – 8 September 2023 (4/10)

  Good location. Easy access to darling harbour.
  
  What could be improved: When we arrived the balcony was closed off for renovation. The glass door was locked.So we had no fresh air or sunlight whatsoever. Couldn’t tell what time of day it was without a clock. Because of this we literally used the room only for sleeping. It was very claustrophobic. It would have been nice to have been informed about this. The wifi didn’t work but to the hosts credit he came and fixed it.

• 4/10 – Kimberley from Australia – 3 September 2024 (4/10)

  The communication from host
  
  What could be improved: No air con ….cockroaches and building looked like a woman's prison

• Very good – Mayya from Australia – 14 February 2025 (8/10)

• Very good – Philip from Australia – 30 October 2024 (8/10)

• Superb – Leah from Australia – 30 August 2023 (9/10)

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