Veriu Central

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels in Sydney’s CBD, and Veriu Central honestly surprised me in the best way. You know that stretch of Wentworth Avenue where it gets a bit quieter but you’re still right in the thick of things? That’s exactly where this place sits, and I mean that as a compliment. You’re literally two minutes from Hyde Park if you need to escape the concrete jungle, and Central Station is close enough that you can actually hear the occasional train if you’re on the lower floors – though it’s more of a distant rumble than anything disruptive.

The thing about Veriu Central is that it feels like someone actually thought about how people travel these days. The rooms aren’t massive (this is Sydney CBD, after all), but they’re cleverly designed with these floor-to-ceiling windows that make everything feel more spacious than it actually is. I stayed on the eighth floor and could see glimpses of the harbor between the office buildings – not a full water view, but enough to remind you you’re in one of the world’s great cities. The lobby has this sort of industrial-chic vibe that works without trying too hard, and honestly, the coffee they serve downstairs is better than half the cafés charging twice as much on George Street. The staff seem to actually know the neighborhood too, which is rarer than you’d think – when I asked about good Thai food nearby, the front desk guy immediately pointed me toward this little place on Elizabeth Street that locals actually go to.

What really sets it apart though is the attention to details that matter when you’re actually living in a space for a few days. The shower pressure is fantastic (seriously, you’d be amazed how many four-star places mess this up), there’s proper desk space if you need to work, and the air conditioning is quiet enough that you can sleep with it on. The location means you’re walking distance to everything – Darling Harbour, the Opera House via Circular Quay, all the shopping on Pitt Street Mall – without being right in the middle of the weekend chaos. I mean, you’ll still hear the city hum, but it’s not like staying right on George Street where the noise never stops. The only minor thing is that parking isn’t included and street parking around there is basically impossible, so factor in valet costs if you’re driving. But honestly, you probably don’t need a car anyway – everything’s walkable, and the light rail stops are right there if you want to head to the fish markets or over to Pyrmont. It’s the kind of place that just works, you know? Not trying to be the flashiest hotel in Sydney, but delivering exactly what you need in a spot that makes exploring the city feel effortless.

Rooms

• Junior Suite King or Twin with 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Comfy King with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Micro Double with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Superior Comfy Queen with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Micro Queen with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Comfy Twin with 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Exceptional – Benjamin from Thailand (8/10)

  My flight got in early, about 6 hours before check-in. But the guy at the counter was very helpful and helped me check-in early.

• Overall, a great choice for a short stay in this vibrant city, whether for leisure or business. – Arlindo from United Kingdom (8/10)

  The location of the hotel is perfect for anyone wishing to be close both to the CBD and Sydney's many attractions. Hyde Park, the Anzac Memorial, St Mary's Cathedral, the Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of New South Wales are all close by and it's only a walk or short ride on public transport to the Queen Victoria Building, Town Hall, Circular Quay (for the ferries), The Rocks, Harbour Bridge and Opera House. I'd definitely recommend getting an Opal card (which is rechargeable) to facilitate travelling around the city incl. its ferries.
  Museum station is only five mins walk from the hotel, so it's incredibly handy to transfer from/to the airport by train.
  The room booked (a mini queen) was very clean and had everything needed for a short stay – it was quiet, had a comfortable bed, Nespresso machine, kettle and tea selection, a mini fridge and a good shower.
  Staff here were super friendly, welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable.
  This hotel is certainly one I'd stay in again on another visit to Sydney.

• Very Good – Gaynor from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Decor, friendly staff, cleanliness, close to central station

• Very Good – Thi from Australia (8/10)

  The venue was close by to Chinatown and shops and the rooms were nicely kept and clean!

• Lovely hotel, shame about the bed! – Kayle from Australia (8/10)

  Great location. Very clean and fresh.

• A very pleasant stay because of Karl, who attended to all our needs – Zhenelle from Philippines (8/10)

  Centrally located in CBD

• Great stay if you want a comfy clean room while exploring the city – Violet from Australia (8/10)

  Lovely bed and vibe of the building

• Value for money – Mehrdad_azad from Australia (8/10)

  The hotel is situated in a fantastic location, right in the city center, making it easy to access everything. I was given a quiet room, which was super cozy, and overall, everything was satisfactory.

• Great for a short stay with cosy rooms and conveniently located. – Laura from Australia (8/10)

  The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The location was conventionally located with easy walking distance to transport and great restaurants.

• Great location, very clean, and helpful staff. A bit noisy in the room from the traffic but understandable with the loca – Steph from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location and very clean

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