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Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Sydney Olympic Park Half House - All Yours is set in Sydney. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 2.5 km from Sydney Showground. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Bicentennial Park.

Loved 🥰 the place . Was cozy and clean and i felt at home

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

Located in Sydney, near Luna Park Sydney, Garden flat, NORTH SYDNEY is a historic guest house that features a garden. The property was built in 19th century and has accommodation with a terrace. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

Great people, held my language till my flight left later in the day. Roomy, clean, in a great location.

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9.3
Wonderful
7 reviews

The homestay comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the homestay.

Central Station Sydney is 12 km from the homestay, while International Convention Centre Sydney is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 8 km from The South bay's home-Small RoomB.

Bathtubs and cozy common spaces

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

The homestay has a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a microwave, a fridge and kitchenware and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries.

The Royal Botanic Gardens is 3.3 km from the homestay, while Harbour Bridge is 3.8 km away. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 9 km from Paragon.

Outstanding studio apartment in a great location. The hosts were attentive and helpful. It is one of the nicest places we stayed in our trip to Australia. It's a great choice if you are going to be in Sydney for a few days.

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9.5
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

Bicentennial Park is 12 km from the homestay, while Australian National Maritime Museum is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, 27 km from Shared Bright and Cozy Room in Parramatta CBD - close to everything.

The bedroom is very clean, cosy, and sunny with a nice outlook. The bathroom is very clean. Victor the host is very accommodating and friendly. Will definitely book again next time I visit Sydney.

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9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$73
per night

St Marks Randwick is a stylish guesthouse located just 20-minutes walk from Coogee beach and The Royal Randwick Racecourse. With public transport close by, it’s just 15 minutes by bus to the Sydney CBD and Sydney Harbour. Free unlimited WiFi is provided.

Property is very well maintained , stylish interiors , clean and the ladies working were extremely nice and helpful with local advices.

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8.5
Very Good
1,186 reviews
Price from
$88
per night

Set in Sydney, 7.9 km from International Convention Centre Sydney and 8.5 km from Australian National Maritime Museum, Sunny Rooms Mascot offers a garden and air conditioning. The property is around 8.7 km from The Star Event Centre, 8.9 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 9.1 km from Art Gallery of New South Wales. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Central Station Sydney is 6.8 km away.

Excellent place and service. I would recommend this place to everyone

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8.5
Very Good
611 reviews
Price from
$85
per night

Located in Sydney, 1.6 km from Australian National Maritime Museum and 1.5 km from The Star Event Centre, Glebe House Homestay provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.5 km from International Convention Centre Sydney, 2.7 km from Central Station Sydney and 3.1 km from Hyde Park Barracks Museum. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests.

Good location, near big Broadway shopping center (8 minutes walking). Green and silent. Silence is exceptional, you can sleep as in village. And it is in 10 minutes from city center! Clean, white bedding, soft, white towels, nice kitchen with all you need. Choose it without hesitation!

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8
Very Good
112 reviews
Price from
$45
per night

Located 15 minutes’ walk from Royal Randwick Racecourse, The Alison Randwick is a boutique guest house offering comfortable rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Renovated in November 2016, all rooms included premium bedding, air-conditioning, a small minibar refrigerator, flat-screen TV and free WiFi (up to 500MB per day.)

Wonderful design of the place and very clean. Perfectly located with access to many modes of public transport.

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8.1
Very Good
785 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Offering free Wi-Fi, Cremorne Point Manor is located in the lower North Shore of Sydney. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. Some rooms offer a spa bath or a hot tub.

The hotel was clean and perfectly located, only a 10-minute ferry ride from the Opera House. The view from the Cremorne Point Ferry Station is spectacular.

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8.4
Very Good
808 reviews
Price from
$96
per night

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  • Garden flat, NORTH SYDNEY
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 7 reviews

    Garden flat, NORTH SYDNEY offers accommodations in Sydney, a 14-minute walk from Luna Park Sydney and 2.2 miles from Circular Quay. This guest house offers accommodations with a terrace.

    It was just what I needed for meetings in North Sydney.

  • The South bay's home-Small RoomB
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Providing a garden, The South bay's home-Small RoomB provides accommodations in Sydney. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Paragon
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 48 reviews

    Paragon is located in Sydney, just 1.2 miles from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 1.7 miles from Sydney Central Station. This homestay features air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace.

    lovely room. nice facilities. super friendly hostess!

  • Shared Bright and Cozy Room in Parramatta CBD - close to everything
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Shared Bright and Cozy Room in Parramatta CBD - close to everything is located in Sydney, just 6.1 miles from ANZ Stadium and 6.2 miles from Qudos Bank Arena.

    Host Victor is excellent. He appreciate your privacy but at the same time, he is very nice person to gel with.

  • The South bay's home-Big RoomA
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, The South bay's home-Big RoomA provides accommodations in Sydney. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

  • Randwick City Lodge 2
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 75 reviews

    Randwick City Lodge 2 in Sydney provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities.

    Jeff was really nice, the room is comfy and clean.

  • Parramatta Shared Apartment
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 56 reviews

    21 Sorrell is set in Sydney, 1.3 mi from Rosehill Racecourse, 4.3 mi from Sydney Showground, and 4.3 mi from ANZ Stadium. The 5-star shared apartment is 5 mi from Bicentennial Park.

    La habitación y el apartamento estaban muy limpios

  • Marine Parade
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 177 reviews

    Marine Parade provides beachfront accommodations in Sydney. With sea views, this accommodation provides a swimming pool. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

    Location was amazing . Out the door and we were snorkelling

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  • Sunny Rooms Mascot
    Budget options available
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 611 reviews

    Offering a garden, Sunny Rooms Mascot offers accommodations in Sydney. The air-conditioned accommodation is 4.9 miles from Sydney International Convention Centre.

    Convenience of being close to the domestic airport.

  • Glebe House Homestay
    Budget options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 112 reviews

    Glebe House Homestay provides free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in Sydney.

    Good location. Good value for money for a place in Sydney.

  • The Alison Randwick
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 785 reviews

    Located 15 minutes’ walk from Royal Randwick Racecourse, The Alison Randwick is a boutique guest house offering comfortable rooms with a flat-screen TV.

    Close to cafes, supermarkets and where our daughter lives

  • Shared Beachfront Living
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Shared Beachfront Living in Sydney is close to Manly Beach and Delwood Beach. Private parking is available on site.

    Angelina is a great host and the apartment is gorgeous.

  • Private Bath Ensuite Room Eastwood/MQ Uni park
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Private Bath Ensuite Room Eastwood/MQ Uni park offers accommodations in Sydney, 6.1 miles from CommBank Stadium and 6.6 miles from Bicentennial Park.

  • Zion
    Budget options available
    5.3
    Scored 5.3
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 119 reviews

    Zion enjoys a location in Sydney, 2.7 miles from Circular Quay and 3 miles from The Royal Botanic Gardens.

    Came with friends and they liked the area, too. They had a good night’s sleep.

  • Kent Cosy House
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 140 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Harbour Bridge and 1.2 miles from Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Kent Cosy House features accommodations in Sydney, with a shared lounge.

    Perfect location. Close to everything everything was

  • Paul’s Boutique
    Budget options available
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 189 reviews

    Paul’s Boutique in Sydney provides accommodations with a garden and a terrace.

    Good price and very clean. Would definitely recommend

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  • Stunning Queen Room 1Min Walk to Station with 55 Inch TV
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Stunning Queen Room 1Min Walk to Station with 55 Inch TV offers accommodations in Sydney, 5.2 miles from Sydney International Convention Centre and 5.3 miles from The Star Event Centre.

  • Cozy, Bright and Best Value Gem at Potts Point - 2 km to Sydney CBD
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Just a 16-minute walk from Hyde Park Barracks Museum and 0.8 miles from Art Gallery of New South Wales, Cozy, Bright and Best Value Gem at Potts Point - 2 km to Sydney CBD features accommodations in...

  • 2 bedroom apartment with Garden views in Sydney
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    2 bedroom apartment with Garden views in Sydney is located in Sydney, just 6.8 miles from ANZ Stadium and 6.9 miles from Bicentennial Park.

  • Seaside Escape
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Seaside Escape is a recently renovated guest house in Sydney, near Bronte Beach. This guest house provides air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free Wifi.

    Bronte is beautiful and unit is just round the corner to the beach

  • Sydney Olympic Park Half House - All Yours
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Sydney Olympic Park Half House - All Yours is located in Sydney, just 1.1 miles from Bicentennial Park and 1.6 miles from Sydney Showground.

  • Private room in Marsfield/Macquarie Park/Uni/Eastwood
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Private room in Marsfield/Macquarie Park/Uni/Eastwood is located in Sydney, just 7 miles from CommBank Stadium and 7 miles from Sydney Showground.

  • Penshurst Guest House
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 9 reviews

    Penshurst Guest House provides air-conditioned rooms in Sydney. This recently renovated guest house is located 8.7 miles from ANZ Stadium and 8.8 miles from Bicentennial Park.

  • modern 3 bedroom townhous in Ashfield
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 6 reviews

    Featuring a garden, modern 3 bedroom townhous in Ashfield offers accommodations in Sydney. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

    The property was clean abs exceeded our expectations.

  • Private ensuite room in a beautiful nature area
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3 reviews

    Providing barbecue facilities, Private ensuite room in a beautiful nature area offers accommodations in Sydney. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • St Marks Randwick
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,186 reviews

    St Marks Randwick is a stylish guest house located just 20-minutes walk from Coogee beach and The Royal Randwick Racecourse.

    great location, nice room and friendly helpful staff

  • Cremorne Point Manor
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 809 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi, Cremorne Point Manor is located in the lower North Shore of Sydney. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator.

    Gorgeous, friendly staff, quiet, lovely furnishings

  • Lovely Room 1Min Walk to Station with 55Inch TV
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Providing a garden, Lovely Room 1Min Walk to Station with 55Inch TV provides accommodations in Sydney. The air-conditioned accommodation is 5.2 miles from Australian National Maritime Museum.

  • Pyrmont Town House Homestay
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 133 reviews

    Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Pyrmont district of Sydney, Pyrmont Town House Homestay is a 9-minute walk from Australian National Maritime Museum.

    The room was very clean and the host was friendly.

  • Charrington Hotel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 877 reviews

    Just 1476 feet from Chatswood Railway Station, Charrington Hotel offers rooms with a private balcony and free internet. It features a sunny terrace and a guest lounge with a fireplace.

    Breakfast was not provided.ovrrall was ok for the purpose.

  • Kent Terrace
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 312 reviews

    Kent Terrace enjoys a location in Sydney, one mile from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1.1 miles from Sydney Opera House. The air-conditioned accommodations are 1.8 miles from Luna Park Sydney.

    Loved that it’s affordable accommodation in the heart of The Rocks

  • 2 Private Double Bed In Sydney CBD Near Train UTS DarlingHar&ICC&C hinatown - ROOM ONLY
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 31 reviews

    2 Private Double Bed In Sydney CBD Near Train UTS DarlingHar&ICC&C hinatown - ROOM ONLY is located in Sydney, just 1.3 miles from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1.2 miles from Sydney International...

    Location was very good! Clean and comfortable room.

  • North Ryde Guesthouse
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 342 reviews

    Offering accommodations with free WiFi, North Ryde Guest House is located in a quiet location, 6 minutes' drive from Macquarie Hospital, Macquarie Shopping Center and Macquarie University.

    Handy to train and main roads Clean and comfortable

  • 1 Private Double Bed with En-suite Bathroom in Sydney CBD near Train UTS DarlingHar&ICC&C hinatown - ROOM ONLY
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 91 reviews

    1 Private Double Bed with En-suite Bathroom in Sydney CBD near Train UTS DarlingHar&ICC&C hinatown - ROOM ONLY is located in Sydney, just 1.3 miles from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1.2 miles...

    the staff is super kindly, and the bed is comfortable too

  • En-suite Guest Room Ryde/Macquarie Park/Eastwood
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    En-suite Guest Room Ryde/Macquarie Park/Eastwood is located in Sydney, just 6.6 miles from Bicentennial Park and 7 miles from CommBank Stadium.

  • Studio in Hurstville
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1 review

    Studio in Hurstville offers accommodations in Sydney, 9.3 miles from ANZ Stadium and 9.4 miles from Bicentennial Park.

  • Perfect room for students or tourists
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 4 reviews

    Perfect room for students or tourists offers accommodations in Sydney, 2 miles from Sydney International Convention Centre and 2.2 miles from Sydney Central Station.

  • Premier Leichhardt Stayz
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 21 reviews

    Premier Leichhardt Stayz offers accommodations in Sydney, 3.1 miles from Australian National Maritime Museum and 3.2 miles from The Star Event Centre.

  • Pyrnmont Terrace & Townhouse
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 18 reviews

    Offering a terrace and a shared lounge, Pyrnmont Terrace & Townhouse in Sydney is close to Australian National Maritime Museum and The Star Event Centre.

  • Spirit of Bondi Apartments
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 16 reviews

    Spirit of Bondi Apartments offers accommodations in Sydney, 1.4 miles from Bronte Beach and 1.6 miles from Bondi Junction Bus/Train Station.

  • Cloudy city
    Central location
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 4 reviews

    Cloudy city offers accommodations in Sydney, 1.9 miles from Australian National Maritime Museum and 2.1 miles from The Star Event Centre.

  • Central of CBD
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 23 reviews

    Central of CBD offers accommodations in Sydney, 1.1 miles from Sydney International Convention Centre and 1.8 miles from Australian National Maritime Museum.

    The Host is friendly and accomodating.Location is perfect

  • 1 Private King Single Bed In Sydney CBD Near Train UTS DarlingHar&ICC&C hinatown - ROOM ONLY
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 18 reviews

    1 Private King Single Bed In Sydney CBD Near Train UTS DarlingHar&ICC&C hinatown - ROOM ONLY is located in Sydney, just 1.3 miles from Art Gallery of New South Wales and 1.2 miles from Sydney...

  • Boutique Private Room Situated in the Heart of Burwood - SHAREHOUSE
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Boutique Private Room Situated in the Heart of Burwood - SHAREHOUSE offers accommodations in Sydney, 3.8 miles from Bicentennial Park and 4.2 miles from Sydney Showground.

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Homestays That Guests Love in Sydney

  • Avg. price/night: $73.10
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,678 reviews
    Great hostel, with good free food. People are nice and it feels like coming home to a big family.
    Simone
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $192.26
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 970 reviews
    Great location, very welcoming and pleasing staff. Shout out to Connie and entire front desk staff. Super helpful restaurant staff. Great host.
    Gauravjeev
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $125.96
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 715 reviews
    Good location, clean room, good host.
    Torben
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $112.04
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,569 reviews
    Very helpful staff and people staying here are easy to get along with. I do wish I stayed here longer than 1 night, it genuinely was a good hostel
    Katie
    Solo traveler
  • 9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews
    Excellent location, incredibly clean and comfortable and great host communication. I’m so picky, I’ve zero to recommend for improvement-this place is perfect! Rob has thought of everything you could need including make up remover and a clothes steamer. Perfectly appointed and beautifully organized-top scores! 10/10!
    Suzanna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $71.60
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,451 reviews
    A really good hostel to meet people, everyone is really polite , Marvin help me a lot with organizing in the hostel and have a great experience !!
    Tomas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $71.60
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,451 reviews
    It’s a really good hostel, especially the staff, are people that welcome you and make you feel comfortable at any time, I had a problem and julius solve it instantly!!
    Tomas
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $71.60
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,451 reviews
    I love everything about this hostel! The staff are amazing, super friendly and helpful. Rooms are great and bathrooms/showers are always clean. My favourite is Sunday morning pancakes made by julius. My brother, great host and encourages everyone to participate. Great experience
    o neill
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $105.41
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 913 reviews
    Great hostel if your wanting to meet people, they held events every day morning and night apart from Saturdays. Location is right on bondi beach which was a dream to wake up to every morning.
    Jake
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $118.67
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 377 reviews
    There was very little to like about this hotel. I recommend you stay in a good hostel nearby, it will be cheaper and friendly and have better facilities.
    Jack
    Solo traveler

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