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8.2

Very good

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pool

Gym

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Sydney City, NSW

Hyde Park1 min walk
Sydney Town Hall10 min walk
Sydney Opera House5 min drive
Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)67 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had an amazing visit for Long weekend and Vivid festival. Accommodation was in great location, and convenient to publ...

Andrew M.

Jun 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

City Living at its Best

Very spacious Fully furnished, light filled 1 bedroom apartment is in the Hyde Park Plaza. It has recently been tastefully refurbished and has extensive views of Hyde Park and the city skyline.
The apartment is within walking distance to the City, Darling Harbour, The Rocks and close to all conveniences, transport, shops and city landmarks.
The apartment includes a Double bed and single bed in the bedroom, Built in wardrobes, double sofa bed to accommodate two extra guests, full linen and toweling and a fully self contained kitchen with a Microwave/Grill/Convection oven.
A safe is also provided. The building has 24 hour reception.

High speed, uncapped Internet is included in the rate

There are two rooftop pools with magnificent views and a gym available to all guests.

Property manager

Online Bookings

Languages

English, Greek

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sydney

This apartment is located in Darlinghurst, a neighbourhood in Sydney. World Square Shopping Centre and Martin Place are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Sydney Cricket Ground or Accor Stadium.

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Sydney City, NSW

What's nearby

Hyde Park - 1 min walk
Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk
Sydney Tower Eye - 11 min walk
Circular Quay - 4 min drive
Sydney Opera House - 5 min drive

Getting around

Museum Station - 4 min walk
Sydney Central Station - 12 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Joe Black - ‬4 min walk
‪Hotel Harry - ‬3 min walk
‪Hungry Jack's - ‬2 min walk
‪Burdekin Hotel - ‬1 min walk
‪Pullman Sydney Hyde Park - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does City Living at its Best have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is City Living at its Best pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at City Living at its Best?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at City Living at its Best?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is City Living at its Best located?

Located in Darlinghurst, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde Park, World Square Shopping Centre and Capitol Theatre. Sydney Town Hall and Sydney Tower Eye are also within 15 minutes. Museum Station is only a 4-minute walk and Town Hall Station is 9 minutes.

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vivid trip

We had an amazing visit for Long weekend and Vivid festival. Accommodation was in great location, and convenient to public transport. Facilities were good, and rooftop spa was great. Only negative was that pillows need to be replaced, but overall, loved it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rhyll

7 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Fantastic location, walking distance to inner Sydney, train stations and the Opera House etc. Only issue was that we were only left sheets for the fold out couch, no bedding/blankets/quilt. Furniture was simple and basic, probably needs cleaning/replacing, however as a base this accommodation was fine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

5 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top location

Good spot in the heart of town...right on Hyde park...too easy to get around

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Rodrigo C.

18 Dec 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

6/10 Okay

Lily S., Auckland, NZ

11 May 2019

Excellent location

Apartment location is excellent. Close to underground rail, buses, parks and shops. Not cheap one but it is Sydney. Not impress with cleanness and size of apartment. It is good size for couple not for 5-6 (as was advertise). Also, it was very dirty, with hair and dust on window, smelly bedroom, sofa bed is awful to sleep on. The whole apartment has no proper clean for weeks (seems to). Would not stay again for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

10 Feb 2019

Relaxing central pool fab.

Confused start but wonderful Peter saved us and we had a great stay in lovely 1 berm apartment.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

David C.

21 Jan 2019

City Living at its Best? Give the photographer a pay rise.

Honestly did not start off on the right foot with this place. We arrived early with a lot of luggage and were hoping to be able to store it until the room was available. Nope. I sat over the road on a park bench for 3 hours until the key was ready. There was a funky smell to the building that was a bit off putting and when we made it to the room it a bit of a let down. It just had a dirty feel to it. The microwave was filthy, my son sat on a chair and the leg was broken, the bin was dirty and the windows were really dirty. The toilet had 0 toilet paper, that is zero. Not a square to spare. The photo of the bathroom must have been taken a loooong time ago as it does not look like that now. On the positive side, the beds were comfortable, the location was good and it was nice to have a washing machine.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Sahani G.

6 Nov 2018

Central location but bathroom is not clean

Central location with nice view of park land. Bathroom is not clean as it was in the photo which was a disappointment. Only 2 toilet paper rolls were provided so we had buy more for our 4 day stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate A.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views & value

The host was great and able to book us storage in the complex for our bags. The location was within walking distance of all the sights, and you can see the Sydney Tower from the window! Clean property, and supplied with the basics for a stay (dish soap, kitchenware, laundry soap)

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

The location was great and we were able to walk most days and when we were exhausted, it was just a quick train ride to get back. The apartment was very big, but it wasn't clean when we checked in (especially the bathroom). The kitchen equipment is very limited and we were left insufficient supplies for 4 people staying for 5 days (ie: two packets of dish soap, 1.5 rolls of toilet paper). We ended up buying dish soap, toilet paper and disinfectant so we could clean the bathroom. The pool was very dirty and we were unable to use the pool for fear of getting sick, but that is no fault of the property owner. The spa was clean, so we did use that.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Waikato, New Zealand

11 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect for our family holiday exploring the city.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

P H.

6 Feb 2020

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Location Great, Pictures Not Accurate , Building Run Down

First great location and helpful front desk, thank heavens! Mix up with this unit manager on arrival and he didn't seem to care despite prior arrangements confirmed by email (twice), and repeated phone calls, wasted one day of vacation because of non response and lack of keys at desk to proper unit. Put us in an even more run down unit for the night and then had to wait for hours the next day to relocate. The pictures are outdated. This building is run down including pool (dirty) and spa (nonoperational), hallways and doorways marked and scuffed (as if kicked in), carpets stained. Smells. Pictures of building and unit not at all all accurate. This particular unit, on the positive side has an equipped small kitchen with dishes, stovetop, microwave, fridge, washer, and mattresses that are you good, otherwise all furniture cheap and uncomfortable. Windows very dirty on the inside, so view obscured and curtains sagging. Air conditioner barely operating.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Centrally locates, this apartment was within walking distance of the Royal Botanical Gardens, opera house, Harbour Bridge and The Rocks. The apartment was clean and quiet and washing machine was a nice addition.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecile M., Maple Ridge, BC, Canada

21 May 2019

Perfect apartment in a perfect location

Very happy with our choice of this apartment for our short stay in Sydney. There was plenty of space for the 3 of us, it was clean and comfortable, and everything we could possibly need was provided. Only minor issue we had was a malfunctioning hairdryer. We put in a call to the owner in the afternoon about it, and by the next morning we had a brand new hairdryer. Owner is very attentive and responsive. Location truly is perfect. Most major touristic sites are within walking distance (Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney Tower Eye etc...) We really only had to take the bus to get to Bondi Beach. Loved every minute of our stay in Sydney.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Barry C.

18 Mar 2019

Ideal central location

Satisfactory

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

valerie h.

3 Mar 2019

Great view and comfortable apartment

Great location with a view of the city. Spacious apartment with everything you might need (except dryer). Beds are comfortable. There is plenty of closet space. If I have to mention a problem is the two elevadors that service the building are always crowded and slow. Easy check in and check out.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

11 Jan 2019

Close to EVERYTHING

We really enjoyed our stay at this location. It was within walking distance of parks and entertainment. The view was amazing and the apartment was clean. It would have been nice to have bath soap and shampoo provided but the grocery store was only a block away. I would highly recommend this as a great place to stay!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

James W.

4 Dec 2018

Wonderful apartment, completely equipped.

Wonderful view. Convenient to CBD.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Ge D.

28 Aug 2018

zentral, laut, heruntergekommen

Das Appartment hat eine super Lage - direkt am Hyde Park. Leider stellte sich dies auch als Nachteil dar. Die Fenster sind einfachverglast und daher kommt man nachts kaum zur Ruhe. Auf den Fotos wirkt die Wohnung recht modern - aber dies täuscht. Das Appartment befindet sich in einem Hotel das schon einige Jahre auf dem Buckel hat und schon ziemlich heruntergekommen ist. Fenster sind in den letzten Jahren wohl nicht mehr gesäubert wurden. Da es sich um ein privates Appartment handelt, zickt das Hotelpersonal ziemlich rum: Wifi gibt es nur für Hotelgäste und wir durften noch nicht einmal unsere Koffer am Abreisetag lagern (Tipp: Das Nachbarhotel war da hilfreicher).

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jamie S.

15 Oct 2017

Great location

Great location clean room. The room we got though wasn't suitable for our family with 2 older children. Lots of street noise, staff not over friendly. Definitely neat and tidy though.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

30 Sept 2017

Very good location and value

We very much enjoyed our stay in this spacious apartment with wonderful views of Hyde Park. The location was close to the city shops, the Art Gallery and Oxford Street which offered us access to shopping, eating establishments and the Palace Verona Cinema complex.