On entering Little Albion, you’re greeted by a big zebra. Well, not a zebra exactly, but a big splashy mural depicting a couple of zebras. This pretty much sets the tone for the hotel. While it has an unpretentious, easy-going feel (and, in our experience, the front desk staff are extremely helpful — you can even take a shower if your room isn’t ready on arrival), the whole place is also dotted with imaginative details. Climbing the stairs, you might notice that the stairway is strung with portraits of various characters from Sydney’s history (plaques give you their sometimes eye-raising backstories).
Little Albion occupies a heritage building, and you cross a little courtyard strung with lights to enter its small lounge, reception desk, and a space where breakfast is served (said space doubles up as an honesty bar). That’s the sum total of the hotel’s communal areas, giving it a very intimate feel. Room-wise, it has 35 to choose from, from ‘cosy rooms’ (not as small as the name suggests) to a couple of suites. There’s no restaurant, but Sydney’s Surry Hills district is brimming with good cafés and dining spots.
OUR OPINION:
If you want a feel of what it’s like to live as a local in Sydney, or are looking for a more design-led alternative to the grande dame hotels of the CBD, Little Albion is a solid choice.
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Rooms
Rooms range from ‘cosy’ (which has a queen bed, and a very small bathroom) to classic and master (both with a king or twin beds, and bigger bathrooms). There are two suites (which include kitchenettes), the ‘sweet’ and ‘Big Albion’. All rooms have Wi-Fi, tea and coffee facilities (with a particularly good selection of herbal teas), and a flat-screen TV. It almost feels like you’re staying over in an arty friend’s spare room: there are bold prints on the walls, jazzy curtains, and painted feature walls. All rooms are en suite with showers, though bathtubs are sometimes available on request.
Location
The hotel’s main entrance is located down a small laneway, making it feel very tucked-away, although signage is admittedly subtle: taxi and Uber drivers sometimes struggle. The Surry Hills district is a quiet yet buzzy residential quarter full of Victorian character buildings, repurposed warehouses, and good independent shops, cafés, and restaurants. To get to the Town Hall and the CBD proper is a 15- to 20-minute walk.
Food and drink
Breakfast is a classy continental buffet of breads, jams and cheese. The hotel has a little patch of roof garden where you can enjoy your honesty bar drink, should you wish. There’s no restaurant, but a list of recommendations is available at reception: Surry Hills is chock-full of good places to eat, all within a few minutes’ walk.
Families
Suites can be split into two twin rooms, giving families lots of space.
Accessibility
There’s an elevator serving all floors, and one wheelchair-accessible room.
Tour ideas in Sydney
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Little Albion as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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'Cruise Like A Local Lunch Cruise' with Sensational Sydney Cruises
'Cruise Like A Local Lunch Cruise' with Sensational Sydney Cruises
Jump aboard a 16 m (52 ft) motor yacht and embark on a four-hour cruise taking in the famous sights as well as the lesser known coves and beaches of the harbor in Sydney.
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Blue Mountains private tour
Blue Mountains private tour
Visit an ancient Aboriginal site, admire the views from outstanding lookout points, examine rock formations, and learn about the unusual plants and wildlife that abound the area.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb has become a legendary activity for any visitor of Sydney. The three and a half hour excursion takes you over the arch to the summit of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, giving you wonderful 360 degree views of the Harbour, including the iconic Opera House.
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Sydney and nearby places
- The Blue Mountains 83 kilometers away
- Kangaroo Valley 114 kilometers away
- Hunter Valley 125 kilometers away
- Jervis Bay 147 kilometers away
- Port Stephens 154 kilometers away
- Tilba Tilba 292 kilometers away
- Bermagui 302 kilometers away
- The Sapphire Coast 324 kilometers away
- Merimbula 355 kilometers away
- Bellingen 414 kilometers away