Frommer's Australia from $50 a Day 13th Edition - To Parent Directory

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Super Cheap Sleeps
The Kings Cross area has plenty of backpacker hostels to choose from—
and most of them have double rooms, so, if you are traveling as a couple,
you can lock yourself away from the crowd. You’ll find most have
discount rates if you stay for a week (normally a night free). While it’s
true that 20-somethings dominate, older adventurous travelers also
make use of the cheap facilities. Most hostels are just off the main drag,
called Darlinghurst Road. Here are three of the best. The V Backpackers,
144 Victoria St., Kings Cross (& 02/9357 4733; fax 02/9357 4434;
www.vbackpackers.com). Modern and clean with a cafe and free breakfast
included. Doubles A$55 (US$36). Free airport pickup if arranged in
advance, and free barbecue dinner twice a week. Eva’s Backpackers, 6-8
Orwell St., Kings Cross (& 02/9358 2185; fax 02/9385 3258; www.evas
backpackers.com.au). Five-star NRMA-rated Backpackers place. Family
owned and operated, very friendly and popular. Has a good rooftop
barbecue area and free Internet. Doubles A$55 (US$36); triples A$66
(US$43). Jolly Swagman Backpackers, 27 Orwell St., Kings Cross
(& 1800/805 870 in Australia, or 02/9358 6400; fax 02/9331 0125; www.
jollyswagman-backpackers.com). Five-star NRMA rated. Large hostel
with lots of modern double rooms with TV and fridge. Very friendly and
a good social scene. Free airport pickup, and free beer on arrival. Doubles
and twin rooms A$56 (US$36).
122 Victoria St., Potts Point, NSW 2011. & 1800/630 505 in Australia, or 02/9357 3200. Fax 02/9357 7606.
www.victoriacourt.com.au. 22 units. A$75–A$115 (US$49–US$75) double, depending on the season; A$165
(US$108) deluxe double with sun deck; A$250 (US$163) honeymoon suite with balcony. Extra person A$20
(US$13). Rates include buffet breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. Free parking in secured lot. CityRail: Kings Cross.
Amenities: Guest lounge. In room: A/C, TV.
OXFORD STREET/DARLINGHURST
Sullivans Hotel About half of this boutique hotel’s guests come from overseas,
mainly from the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. There’s
also a small corporate following. Sullivans is right in the heart of the action in
one of Sydney’s most popular shopping, entertainment, restaurant, and gay pub
and club areas. The hotel is particularly popular with Americans during the Gay
and Lesbian Mardi Gras, held over the month of February. Rooms are cozy, with
queen-size beds and a refrigerator; and all have a bathroom with a shower (no
tub). There’s a pleasant garden courtyard.
21 Oxford St., Paddington, NSW 2021. & 02/9361 0211. Fax 02/9360 3735. www.sullivans.com.au. 64
units. A$122 (US$79) single; A$144 (US$94) garden room double and triple; A$195 (US$127) family room.
AE, DC, MC, V. Limited free parking. Bus: 378 from Central Station or no. 380 from Circular Quay. Amenities:
Breakfast cafe; garden courtyard area; small pool; free bike rental; laundry facilities. In room: A/C, TV, fridge,
hair dryer, iron, safe (garden rooms).
Wattle Private Hotel This attractive Edwardian-style house built between
1900 and 1910 offers homey accommodations in the increasingly fashionable
inner-city suburb of Darlinghurst, known for its great cafes, nightlife, and restaurants.
Rooms are found on four stories, but there’s no elevator, so if you don’t fancy
too many stairs try to get a room on the lower floor. Rooms are smallish but are