Strathfield sweet 2Br near Train StationShopping

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be straight with you about this Strathfield place – it’s one of those finds that actually makes sense when you’re trying to balance budget with location. The apartment itself sits on Cooper Street, which honestly isn’t the prettiest street in Sydney, but here’s the thing: you’re literally a three-minute walk from Strathfield Station. I mean, I timed it because I’m weird like that, and it’s genuinely that close. You can practically hear the train announcements from the windows, but it’s not obnoxiously loud – more like a gentle reminder that you can get to Central Station in twelve minutes flat.

The two-bedroom setup works really well for families or couples who actually want space to spread out. The kitchen’s got everything you need (I made pasta there twice), and the living area doesn’t feel cramped like so many Sydney rentals do. What I really appreciated was the little touches – proper hangers in the closets, decent wifi that didn’t cut out every ten minutes, and a washing machine that actually cleans your clothes. The bedrooms are on the quieter side of the building, which matters because Cooper Street does get some traffic during morning rush hour. The whole place has this lived-in feel without being shabby, you know? Like someone’s comfortable home rather than a sterile hotel room.

Here’s what sold me on the location though – Strathfield Plaza is right there, which means you’ve got Woolworths, a bunch of decent Asian restaurants, and all those practical shops you need when you’re staying somewhere for more than a night. The area’s got this interesting mix of young families and older Korean and Chinese residents, so the food scene is actually pretty solid. There’s this Korean BBQ place about five minutes away that locals queue up for on weekends. Parking can be a bit tricky on the street, but there’s usually something within a block or two if you don’t mind walking. The 7.8 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow you away, but it delivers on what it promises. For the price point and that train access, it’s honestly hard to beat if you’re planning to explore Sydney properly rather than just staying in one neighborhood.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults

Reviews

• Exceptional – Kyla from Philippines (9/10)

  everything was organized when we got there and the host was very accommodating and very responsive to our inquiries.

• Good – Ashlee from Australia (7/10)

  I loved the place and best beds I’ve slept on I had the best sleep and great water pressure shower and good size place for 3 people clean floors great wifi also amazing aircon

• Exceptional – Kaushik21 from Australia (9/10)

  Well- organized,clean. Enough pillows and quilts. I have 3 kids and it was so helpful.
  Good quality of all appliances and cookware.
  Just awesome…..

• Good – Vincent from France (7/10)

  Facile d’accès et fonctionnel

• Good – Sam from Australia (7/10)

• Exceptional – Sandeep from Australia (9/10)

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