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Cheap Hotels in Sydney
Aussies respect budget-conscious travelers, so finding a cheap hotel with nice clean rooms full of perks, located in a great part of town is easier than you might think! Save even more money when you check into the fashionable properties with apartment-style rooms, self catering facilities and communal lounges offering bargain priced drinks. You’ll find our recommended hotels conveniently located in fascinating neighborhoods walking distance to the Sydney subway stations. Take off to explore the town well-rested and full of a free breakfast, armed with tips on the hottest attractions!
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1. You might think finding comfortable, cheap accommodations in the fashionable Potts Point section of Sydney is an act of futility. Well, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the Springfield Lodge, a cozy hotel snuggled into this trendy neighborhood just a train stop or leisurely walk away from harbor. Settle into your nice modern room complete with free Wi-Fi, cable TV and a private bathroom. What’s more, you can use the self catering facilities with a refrigerator to store and heat leftovers from those nearby restaurants you discover while exploring the neighborhood bristling with eclectic shops and cutting-edge theaters. The onsite bar and restaurant are great places to meet new friends and hotel tour desk will be glad to give you pointers on the best food and entertainment deals in Sydney.
2. If haven’t heard of the “Flashpacker” revolution, the Center Railway Hotel & Apartments is the place to get the lowdown on this traveling trend that believes you don’t have to sacrifice quality or privacy to stay in budget accommodations. You’ll find out about great apartment-style rooms that solve the old dorm room dilemma of sacrificing privacy for a cheap place to sleep. The clean little air conditioned apartments – some with balconies — have a kitchenette, cable TV and private bathrooms with hot showers. Check with the friendly folks at the tour desk for tips on the best nearby restaurants and shops and get subway directions for a quick trip to favorite attractions like the Sydney Harbor, China Town and the fabled Oxford Street.
3. When you wake up at the Y Hotel City South, your day begins with a free breakfast in the café and friendly advice on how use the Internet kiosk in the lounge to buy online Sydney subway tickets. You can pick an air conditioned room that best fits your needs since they offer quite a selection — from bare essentials single bunks to apartment-style family suites with kitchenettes. The tour desk will help you plan a self-guided walking tour starting at their door through the historic suburbs of Newtown and Glebe. If you’re in the mood for a swim, get directions to the nearby year-round heated swimming pool at Victoria Park. Once you’ve had enough and are ready to relax, head to the hotel’s rooftop terrace garden to enjoy a drink with fellow travelers. Take advantage of their onsite washing machines so when it’s time to go you can have a suitcase full of clean clothes as you ride to the airport aboard the hotel’s own shuttle.
When you book a room at these Sydney hotels, you’ll be amazed by how sympathetic Aussies are towards travelers on a budget. Besides great amenities and excellent locations, these hotels offer you a perfect opportunity to meet up with fellow travelers in their cozy lounges where you can swap stories and share tips on the best way to spend all that extra vacation money you’ve saved with your comfy budget room.
