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Reviews of Central of CBD

113 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, 2010 Sydney, Australia

#44 of 60 B&Bs and Inns in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 19 hotel reviews

6.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.5

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - quite steep stairs up to the room might be difficult for some people to navigate

    - very convenient location - very responsive host - all amenities including fridge and microwave are in the room which is very useful - very playful cat in the property which sometimes came into your bedroom - could be seen as a good or bad thing depending on if you’re a cat person

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a house that two bedrooms there was clutter everywhere, the bedroom was not clear. The shower was broken and spitting water everywhere, everything was dark and there was a smell. The main living area was filled with boxed and furniture and personal items. It was better suited to be an airbnb, and not a booking.com accommodation.

    The location was convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    8.0
    Amazing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Host is friendly and accomodating.Location is perfect

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    1.0
    Do not book here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owners inability to follow Booking.com rules or acknowledge Booking.com booking.

    Nothing as I was denied physical aceess to my booking despite having paid and confirmed on Booking.com app.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    We will certainly consider staying at Central of Sydney again. Linda made us feel like family.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The steep stairs in Linda's heritage listed little cottage are rather challenging. Carpeting might make them a bit easier and safer.

    Not fancy or "5 Star," but the location in the middle of Darlinghurst was fabulous, and it was wonderful to be staying with real Sydneysiders in their own home. instead of a boring beige hotel room. Our hostess, Linda was very welcoming and gave us some good tips about Sydney, as well as sharing a little of her own personal journey.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    1.0
    Disturbing and uncomfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Photos on booking.com are misleading. Untidy, dirty and smelly including the bedroom. Host was not friendly and did not show me where the toilet and bathroom was. Also no tea or coffee in room. Plugs and wires everywhere. Unsafe makeshift stairs. Unclean bed sheets and ants in the bed. Definitely not worth the cost. This property should not be advertised as decent accommodation. Giving booking.com a bad reputation. I have booked multiple accommodations through booking.com over many years and all have been extremely clean and comfortable. This place is an abomination so therefore I am requesting a full refund. I also strongly suggest the place is inspected for safety and health reasons.

    Nothing.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and accommodating host in a great location. Cute and friendly cat.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Belinda is such a great friendly and helpful host
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    can not staying longer

    Belinda was so kind ,helpful and accommodating..she was waiting for me checked in 23.15pm.. I would absolutely stay here again ! thanks Belinda

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    4.0
    Disappointed. Better to avoid
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I am sorry to say this but this is useful for future travelers. I was deceived by the positive reviews. I believe that to rent a room on booking.com there must be some minimum requirements. The room is inside a private house where two people live, a dog and a cat. It is possible to rent a room in your own home but the common areas must always be kept extremely clean and organized because the guest must feel at ease and this was not the case (common spaces were often not clean and they are full of personal and messy stuff). There are 4 aquariums at the entrance and there is a strong unpleasant smell, all around the house. The bed was very noisy and it felt broken, the bedsheets were like bedsheets of a kids room and there were also some hair in it, only white sheets should be used for tourists. Only one small towel was provided. I was out of the accommodation as much as possible, I only went there to sleep, because I didn't feel at ease. The stairs to the room was so steep and dangerous. There is absolutely no point in spending so much money on such accommodation. I don't think you should rent on booking.com.

    The location is central, a quiet area near nice cafes and very close to the botanical garden and the Opera house. The cat and the dog are very sweet.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2022

    1.0
    absolutely disgusting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    this property was dirty smelly and completely sub standard not fit for accommodation

    nothing

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    none

    Belinda is such a great host and she was so kind and accommodating ..the space is very functional -everything that you need is available . There is a cat and a dog and for a not so animal lover ,it did not bother me at all . Thanks you Belinda and til our next Sydney trip .I would absolutely stay here again !

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    10
    Felt really comfortable and welcomed I highly recommend Linda's stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not being able to stay longer

    Linda's place was a lovely stay .They were extremely friendly and kind .. I had eye surgery that day and they were extremely helpful and understanding .. Linda was soo kind to share her wonderful cooking with me knowing I was unwell..and it was so yummy.. . thku soo much guys xx

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2022

    10
    Perfect stay for a city break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host Belinda is very friendly and helpful. I arrived quite late in the evening, she stayed up to make sure that the check-in was as smooth as possible. The location is very central, with all major attractions within walking distance. I visited the Sydney Opera House three times a day, this shows how convenient the location is.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

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