Crystalbrook Albion Hotel - Sydney
-33.882556, 151.2117Overview
4-star boutique hotel housed in a 1903 heritage convent with a skyline-view rooftop garden in Surry Hills
Accommodation and Design
Crystalbrook Albion Sydney is a 35-room boutique hotel set within a former convent school built in 1903. Each guest room is individually styled, blending original Gothic arches and exposed brick with 1920s and 1970s design influences. The hotel's art collection showcases works by local artists, and all rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, and slippers.
Honour Bar and Dining
The hotel's curated Honour Bar operates on a self-service trust model, stocked with top-shelf local wines and craft spirits. Guests also receive complimentary pastries, fruit, and coffee each morning in the lounge area. Nearby restaurants within a short walk include Chin Chin, Firedoor, and Nomad, providing ample dining options.
Sustainability and Services
Crystalbrook Albion has eliminated plastic straws, bottled water, and guest-room key cards, and uses large-pump amenities bottles to reduce waste. The hotel partners with Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef, TerraCycle, OzHarvest, and Containers for Change. A 24-hour reception team offers individualized service and luggage storage, and the property is wheelchair accessible with an elevator.
Rooftop Garden Oasis
A private rooftop garden with city skyline views is available for guests, furnished with outdoor seating and greenery. This outdoor space is used by guests for morning coffee, evening drinks, or relaxation. The rooftop provides a quiet escape in the middle of Surry Hills, with no comparable amenity in most neighboring hotels.
Location in Surry Hills
Crystalbrook Albion Surry Hills sits on a narrow laneway, a 5-minute walk from Central Station and near the lively Crown Street dining scene. The surrounding neighborhood has cafes, bars, and galleries, including the nearby Bourke Street Bakery and contemporary art galleries. Kingsford Smith Airport is 4.3 miles (7 km) away, and the hotel is within walking distance of Chinatown and the Sydney CBD.
- Location: Surry Hills laneway, 5 min to Central Station, close to Crown Street restaurants
- Rooms: 35 individually styled rooms with heritage details and local art
- Dining: Self-service Honour Bar with local wines and craft spirits; daily complimentary pastries
- Sustainability: No plastic straws, bottles, or key cards; partnerships with eco-organizations
- Rooftop: Private garden oasis with skyline views and outdoor seating
- Services: 24-hour reception, individualized service, luggage storage, wheelchair accessible
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed1 Double bed1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Essential information about Crystalbrook Albion Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 202 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 4.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Kingsford Smith, SYD |
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FAQ about Crystalbrook Albion
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- climate control
- a flat-screen TV with satellite channels
- a personal safe
- a safe box
- a work desk
- a writing table
- a seating area
- tea and coffee-making facilities
- a private safe
- a cabinet