North Ryde Guesthouse

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me about North Ryde Guesthouse? Walking up to 22 David Avenue, I honestly wasn’t expecting much – it’s tucked away in this quiet residential pocket that feels more like someone’s neighborhood than a hotel district. But that’s actually part of its charm. The street’s lined with those classic Sydney brick houses, and the guesthouse fits right in without any flashy signage screaming “tourist accommodation.” I mean, you might even walk past it if you’re not paying attention.

The whole place has this relaxed, almost homey vibe that grows on you. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that overly polished hotel theater you get at bigger places. The staff actually seemed to know the area well, which came in handy when I asked about getting to Macquarie Centre (it’s a solid 10-minute walk, by the way, though they’ll tell you it’s closer). What I really appreciated was how quiet it stays, even though you’re not exactly in the middle of nowhere. David Avenue doesn’t get much through traffic, so you can actually sleep with the windows cracked open without being woken up by delivery trucks at 6 AM. The rooms themselves are… well, they’re honest about being 3.5 stars. Nothing fancy, but everything works, and honestly, the beds are more comfortable than I expected. There’s this practical, no-nonsense approach to everything – decent WiFi, proper hot water pressure, and enough space to actually unpack your suitcase without playing furniture Tetris.

Here’s the thing about staying in North Ryde though – you’re in this sweet spot where you feel like you’re experiencing actual Sydney suburban life, but Macquarie University is practically next door, and the train station’s close enough that getting into the city doesn’t become this whole expedition. I found myself grabbing coffee at the local spots along Delhi Road, and there’s something nice about being the only obvious tourist around. The area gets pretty sleepy after business hours, which is either perfect if you want to decompress, or potentially boring if you’re looking for nightlife within walking distance. During the day, you’ve got that bustling university energy nearby, but evenings are genuinely peaceful. Would I stay here again? Probably, especially if I wanted somewhere affordable that didn’t feel like a cookie-cutter hotel experience. It’s got character – maybe not the polished, Instagram-ready kind, but the sort that makes you feel like you’re staying somewhere real.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $85. Superior Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $105. Deluxe Queen Room with Private Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $118. Superior Queen Room with Private Bathroom with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Good – Tim from Australia – 8 May 2025 (7/10)

  Easy and good coms

• Clean and quiet – Laurence from Australia – 16 March 2025 (8/10)

  Quiet, off street parking. Clean. Nice bathroom. Kitchen. Silent air conditioner. Power board. Good wifi. Room door did not close and lock automatically.
  
  What could be improved: Coffee provided was caramel latte with artificial sweetener. (No thanks). Cooking in kitchen not allowed. Funny smell in room like oranges a bit unpleasant but did not notice it after a while. Some restriction on wifi so I could not access online bridge club.

• Comfy, clean and great location – Stacy from Australia – 8 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great location in a quiet area. Very secure. Parking available. Walking distance to Macquarie Shopping Centre. Room included a bar fridge and microwave oven. Beds were super comfy

• Certainly suited us well. – Hans from Australia – 21 February 2025 (9/10)

  Clean, good value, had everything needed, TV reception not 100% but mostly ok, convenient location for our purposes.
  
  What could be improved: On this occasion not enough black coffee was available (minor issue).

• Overall is good for short stay. – Jinn from Malaysia – 16 February 2025 (7/10)

  Room is clean.
  
  What could be improved: hope you have toothbrush and toothpaste ready for the room. Overall is nice place.

• Good – Christine from Australia – 12 January 2025 (7/10)

  Easy access

• Superb – James from New Zealand – 6 January 2025 (9/10)

  Easy access with great host staff
  
  What could be improved: All was very clean and well set up nothing NOT to like

• Very enjoyable accommodation, hope to return. – Paisley from Australia – 27 December 2024 (7/10)

  Friendly and helpful staff/management. Comfortable and homely. Grateful for the air conditioning.
  
  What could be improved: Kitchen could be better stocked. Bathroom draw couldn't close. Tissues would be handy.

• Awesome, I like to book again next time. – Shuchao from Spain – 13 December 2024 (9/10)

  No breakfast; it would be better if there were some bread.
  
  What could be improved: No. Perfect.

• Highly recommend if you want to stay in tidy and comfy room – Yu from Taiwan – 13 October 2024 (8/10)

  Spotless and comfy
  The manager was efficient and friendly
  All of things were wonderful
  
  What could be improved: Only the things need to improve is WiFi signal was not good and room 1 toilet is too narrow
  If someone who is not slim
  It will be a bit inconvenient to use ensuite in room 1

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