Mascot Spacious Loft Apt Near Train

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across this loft apartment on Haran Street purely by accident – well, honestly, it was one of those last-minute booking situations where you’re just hoping for the best. But you know what? Sometimes those spontaneous finds turn out to be exactly what you didn’t know you needed.

The place lives up to its “spacious” promise, which is refreshing because half the time that word means “you can fit a suitcase next to the bed.” Here, you’ve actually got room to spread out your stuff without playing luggage Tetris. The loft setup gives it this airy feeling that’s pretty nice after being cramped in airplane seats. I mean, it’s not luxury by any stretch – this is solidly a 3-star situation – but there’s something honest about it that I appreciated. The kitchen’s actually functional (not just a mini-fridge with delusions), and the wifi didn’t make me want to throw my laptop out the window, which honestly puts it ahead of some fancier places I’ve stayed.

Location-wise, you’re right in the thick of Mascot, which people either love or don’t really think about. If you’re flying in or out of Sydney, though, this is actually brilliant – you can practically walk to the domestic terminal if you’re feeling ambitious, though I’d still grab an Uber with luggage. The train connection is legit close, maybe a 3-4 minute walk to Mascot station, and from there you’re looking at about 15 minutes to Central Station. During the day there’s a bit of aircraft noise (you are near the airport, after all), but it sort of fades into background hum after a while. The area’s got that transitional neighborhood vibe – not touristy, not fancy, just real Sydney life happening around you. There’s a decent café about two blocks down that does proper flat whites, and a Woolworths nearby for grabbing supplies without having to venture into the city center.

The 7.5 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it delivers on what it promises without any nasty surprises. Check-in was straightforward, no fumbling around with lockboxes or confusing instructions. The bed’s comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with it all night, and there’s decent storage space for longer stays. I’d definitely consider staying here again, especially if I had an early flight or just wanted to be somewhere that felt more like temporary living than hotel-ing. It’s one of those places where you can actually imagine spending a week without going stir-crazy, which is rarer than you’d think.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $296. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Great location. – Pradeep from Australia – 14 March 2025 (8/10)

  Great location. Clean apartment

• Exceptional – John from Australia – 11 March 2025 (10/10)

  Size and location. Accomodated for early check in due to flights

• Superb – Peter from Australia – 16 March 2025 (9/10)

• Poor – Kapadia from Fiji – 8 March 2025 (3/10)

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