Waterloo 1Br town close to Train Shopping

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Waterloo 1Br town close to Train Shopping” I thought it was going to be one of those generic apartment rentals with zero personality. But you know what? This place on Elizabeth Street actually surprised me in the best way possible.

The location is what really sells it, and I mean that in a way that goes beyond the usual “convenient location” nonsense. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Redfern Station, which honestly makes getting around Sydney ridiculously easy – no dealing with parking nightmares in the CBD or waiting forever for buses. The whole Waterloo area has this interesting mix going on where you’ve got these newer developments sitting next to old-school Sydney terraces, and there’s actually some decent coffee spots scattered around if you’re willing to wander a bit. I stumbled across this little Vietnamese place two blocks over that does incredible banh mi for like six bucks. The shopping situation is pretty solid too – you’ve got your basics covered without having to trek all the way into the city center, though let’s be real, you’re close enough to do that whenever you want.

What I really appreciated about staying here was how it felt like an actual home rather than a hotel room where everything’s bolted down and smells like industrial cleaning products. The one-bedroom setup is thoughtfully done – I mean, you can actually spread out your stuff without living out of a suitcase, and the kitchen situation means you’re not stuck eating overpriced room service or hunting for restaurants every single meal. The whole place has this clean, modern vibe without being sterile, if that makes sense. Street noise was way less of an issue than I expected, considering you’re on Elizabeth Street – I’m usually pretty sensitive to traffic sounds, but I slept fine with the windows cracked open. Check-in was smooth, no weird complications or having to coordinate with three different people just to get your keys. And honestly, for a 4-star rating with a 9 out of 10 from other guests, my expectations were met and then some. The WiFi actually worked properly (you’d be amazed how many places mess this up), and there’s decent natural light during the day, which matters more than you might think when you’re trying to work or just relax. You’re close enough to walk to some really good restaurants in Surry Hills if you’re feeling adventurous, but far enough from the touristy chaos that you can actually unwind at the end of the day. It’s sort of the perfect base camp situation – comfortable, practical, and positioned where you can actually experience Sydney like someone who lives here rather than just passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $213. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Very good – Alice from United Kingdom – 21 October 2024 (8/10)

• Exceptional – Pei from Taiwan – 13 August 2024 (10/10)

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