Veriu Camperdown

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Veriu Camperdown? It’s actually way cooler than you’d expect for a hotel sitting right on Parramatta Road. I mean, let’s be honest – that stretch of road isn’t exactly Sydney’s most glamorous, but somehow this place makes it work. The building itself has this sleek, modern vibe that feels almost industrial in a good way, and once you’re inside, the traffic noise just sort of… disappears. The lobby has these concrete floors and warm lighting that somehow doesn’t feel cold at all – it’s like they took a warehouse and made it incredibly welcoming.

The rooms are honestly impressive, especially if you’re used to cramped Sydney hotel spaces. They’ve got this smart design thing going on where everything feels bigger than it actually is, and the beds are seriously comfortable (I’m talking sink-right-in comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable). What I really appreciated was the kitchenette setup – not just a mini fridge and kettle, but actual cooking space. Super handy when you’re staying more than a night or two, and it saves you from eating every meal out in Newtown, which can get pricey fast. The bathrooms have these rainfall showers that actually have decent pressure, which… well, if you’ve stayed in enough hotels, you know that’s not always a given.

Location-wise, here’s the thing – you’re literally a five-minute walk from King Street, which puts you right in the heart of Newtown’s chaos in the best possible way. All those vintage shops, weird little cafes, and live music venues are right there, but you can escape back to somewhere quiet and comfortable when you need to. The hotel’s close enough to Sydney Uni that you’ll see students around, but it’s not a party hotel situation. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle on Parramatta Road itself, but they’ve got valet service that’s actually worth using. I stayed there during a weekend in autumn, and the whole area just felt alive but not overwhelming – you could walk to dinner, grab coffee at one of those hole-in-the-wall places on King Street, then come back and actually sleep well. The staff seemed to genuinely know the neighborhood too, not just the tourist spots but the local favorites. It’s one of those places where you feel like you’re staying somewhere real rather than just passing through, if that makes sense.

Rooms

• One Bedroom Apartment with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Two Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed and 1 king bed for 5 adults
• Three Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 queen bed and 1 king bed for 7 adults
• Four Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 queen bed, 1 king bed and 1 full bed for 9 adults

Reviews

• Exceptional – Loisa from Indonesia (8/10)

  The accomodation is very clean and spacious.
  The staff is very friendly and helpful.

• Worthwhile – Karen from Australia (9/10)

  Central, clean, spacious

• a large unit with everything you need, close to transport, the hospital and places to buy provisions – Leonie from Australia (8/10)

  spacious full size unit

• Loved the property just would like glasses and teabags – Allison from Australia (9/10)

• Good – Nathaniel from Australia (7/10)

• Great location, clean and comfortable – Julie from Australia (9/10)

  The 4 bedroom apartment we stayed in was perfect for our family with 2 bathrooms making a big difference. Beds were comfortable and bedrooms roomy with wardrobes.

• A great place to stay location wise and staff are always very friendly and helpful. – Adrian from Australia (8/10)

  Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms clean and tidy.

• Very Good – Sangeeta from Fiji (8/10)

  Location and Staff. Additionally amenities in the room such as washer and dryer made my long stay manageable.

• Very Good – May from New Zealand (8/10)

  staff all very friendly and helpful. The 1b/d apt was very spacious and had a nice square open plan layout.
  Apt had a full oven, 4 top gas stove, microwave oven, clothes washer & a dryer. Very good for a long stay guest.
  Location is good if your staying for hospital services on Missenden Rd. Bus stop going both ways is just a few steps from hotel front door. Its about a 5 min walk to a big stationary store n a main gate to enter University of Sydney. A 20min walk to Broadway mall. There is also a nice restaurent/motor bike shop – Dus ex Machina just up the road for a sit down meal.

• Love the big open space – Paul from Australia (8/10)

  That old LA Motel style 50,s60,S Kool bicely done up thanks Punthill Veriu

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