‘Enmore Lane’ A Central Eclectic Artist Escape

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Sydney, but this little gem on Enmore Lane caught me completely off guard. You know how sometimes you book a place based on photos and cross your fingers? Well, this actually delivered – and then some. The moment you walk in, you get hit with this eclectic artist vibe that’s not trying too hard (thank god). I mean, there’s actual local artwork on the walls, not those mass-produced hotel prints that make you want to cry.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just visiting it. You’re right in the heart of Enmore – which, if you don’t know the area, is where all the cool locals hang out without the tourist crowds. There’s this amazing Vietnamese place literally around the corner that I stumbled onto at 2am, and during the day you can walk to King Street in Newtown in about ten minutes. The street itself is surprisingly quiet for being so central, though you’ll hear the occasional late-night reveler on weekends – nothing too crazy, just the sound of people having a good time.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail that feels genuine rather than calculated. The rooms have this lived-in comfort that’s hard to fake – like someone actually thought about what you’d want after a long day exploring the city. The bathroom products smell incredible (locally sourced, I think?), and there’s this little reading nook by the window where I ended up spending way too much time people-watching. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that corporate hotel rigmarole. The staff actually knew the neighborhood and gave me restaurant recommendations that weren’t just the expensive tourist traps.

Honestly, the only minor thing is that parking can be a bit tricky – it’s mostly street parking, which is fine if you know Sydney, but might stress out some visitors. But here’s the thing: you probably won’t need a car anyway. The light rail stops are close enough, and there’s something really nice about walking everywhere. I found myself discovering little laneways and cafes I never would have noticed from a car window. It’s got that rare quality where you feel like you’re staying somewhere special without the pretentiousness that usually comes with boutique places. The 4-star rating feels right – it’s polished and comfortable without being stuffy, and that 8 out of 10 guest rating makes total sense once you’ve been there. This is the kind of place you’d actually want to come back to, not just because it’s convenient, but because it genuinely adds something to your Sydney experience.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $177. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Great value and good location, very comfortable. – Merinda from Australia – 2 September 2024 (8/10)

  Great location. Good size lounge and bedrooms. Comfy beds. Clean. Welcoming of dogs.
  
  What could be improved: Kitchen was a bit dated, with old cupboards that had a damp smell. No dishwasher.
  TV reception was patchy.

• Great apartment in the heart of Newtown – Jodie from Australia – 21 April 2024 (10/10)

  Great location , arty , well set up. Perfect for our stay.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Great location, incredibly unhappy with service provided. – Jaime from Australia – 22 March 2025 (4/10)

  The location.
  
  What could be improved: Most importantly there was no toilet paper, laundry powder or garbage bags. Unable to make coffee as their sugar had gone bad. Wasn’t informed about damage deposit until after booking was made. Entry stairs incredibly steep.

• Very good – Jules from Australia – 2 December 2024 (8/10)

• Exceptional – Belgin from Germany – 10 January 2025 (10/10)

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