

Hotel Description
Look, I’ve stayed in a lot of places around Sydney, and this little spot on Rochford Street honestly surprised me. When I first saw “Modern Home in Erskineville,” I wasn’t expecting much – I mean, Erskineville isn’t exactly where tourists usually end up, you know? But that’s actually what makes it brilliant. You’re dropped right into this proper inner-west neighborhood where locals are walking their dogs to Erskineville Park (literally two minutes away) and grabbing coffee at spots that don’t have Instagram-worthy signage but serve beans that’ll ruin Starbucks for you forever.
The house itself feels like staying at a friend’s place – if your friend happens to have excellent taste and actually cares about air conditioning. And trust me, during Sydney’s summer months, that AC isn’t just a nice touch, it’s a lifesaver. The parking situation alone makes this place worth booking; anyone who’s driven around Sydney knows that finding a spot is usually a nightmare, but here you’ve got your own space sorted. The whole setup is clean and modern without being sterile – there’s character in the details, like the way the light hits the living area in the afternoon. I found myself actually wanting to hang out there instead of just crashing between sightseeing marathons.
What really got me was how connected you feel to the city from this little pocket. Erskineville Station is a quick walk away, so you can be in the CBD in about ten minutes, or hop over to Newtown (which is practically next door) for dinner and drinks. But honestly? Some of my best meals were right in the neighborhood. There’s this Vietnamese place on Erskineville Road that locals queue for, and the pub on the corner has that perfect after-work buzz where you can actually hear yourself think. The area gets quiet at night too – not dead quiet, but that comfortable residential hum where you’re not dealing with drunk backpackers or traffic until 3am. I slept better here than I did at fancier hotels in the city center, and I’m pretty sure it’s because the whole vibe is just… relaxed. It’s the kind of place where you remember why you wanted to visit Sydney in the first place – not just to tick off the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, but to actually experience how the city feels when you’re living in it, even if it’s just for a few days.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $283. Holiday Home with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 5


Reviews
Exceptional – Roseline from New Caledonia – 2 January 2025 (10/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Hollis Park: 1.2 km
- Fowler Reserve: 500 m
- Green Bans Park: 550 m
- Sydney City Farm: 1.1 km
- Amy Street Reserve: 100 m
- Sydney Park Pavilion: 1.4 km
- Albert Street Reserve: 800 m
- Sydney Park Playground: 550 m
- Flora and Knight Reserve: 200 m
- Newtown Community Garden: 1.3 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Khamsa: 200 m
- Restaurant Union Hotel: 250 m
- Restaurant Doytao Thai Newtown: 350 m
Top attractions:
- Cockle Bay: 4.7 km
- Taronga Zoo: 10 km
- Taylor Square: 4.9 km
- Harbour Bridge: 7 km
- Bicentennial Park: 14 km
- Powerhouse Museum: 3.8 km
- Chinese Friendship Garden: 4.3 km
- Hyde Park Barracks Museum: 5 km
- The Royal Botanic Gardens: 6 km
- Australian National Maritime Museum: 5 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Stormwater Basin: 2 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Coogee Beach: 8 km
- Clovelly Beach: 8 km
- Gordons Bay Beach: 8 km
- Lady Martins Beach: 9 km
- Brighton Le Sands Beach: 7 km
Public transport:
- Train St Peters: 600 m
- Metro North Ryde: 16 km
- Train Erskineville: 600 m
- Metro Macquarie Park: 17 km
Closest airports:
- Camden Airport: 59 km
- Bankstown Airport: 20 km
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport: 4.7 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Barbecue
- Patio
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
Room Amenities:
- Clothes rack
- Private entrance
- Ironing facilities
Languages spoken:
- English
Media & Technology:
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Free parking
- Washing machine
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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