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CHAPTER 3 . SYDNEY
opened up by large windows. Twin rooms have a better bathroom, with a tub. The
decor is a jumble of Chinese vases, ceiling fans, and contemporary bedspreads. The
owners are very friendly.
108 Oxford St. (at corner of Palmer St.), Darlinghurst, NSW 2010. & 02/9332 4118. Fax 02/9331 2074.
wattlehotel@yahoo.com.au. 12 units. A$99 (US$64) double. Extra person A$11 (US$7.15). Rates include continental
breakfast. MC, V. No parking. Bus: Any to Taylor Sq. from Circular Quay. Amenities: Coin-op laundry.
In room: A/C, TV, stocked minibar.
WORTH A SPLURGE
The Hughenden Finds This boutique hotel in a restored 1870 Victorian
mansion is a gem situated in Woollahra’s tree-lined antiques district (just opposite
the entrance to Centennial Park). Pleasant and reassuring, it’s a bit like visiting
your grandparents and comes complete with warmly romantic rooms,
opulent iron beds, blue-on-white linen, and antique furniture. The owners, two
artist sisters, have leant their personal touch to the place. Check out their paintings,
book readings, and high teas incorporating classical recitals on Sundays.
Breakfasts are served in their leafy conservatory.
14 Queen St., Woollahra, NSW 2025. & 02/9363 4863. Fax 02/9362 0398. hughenden@ozemail.com.au.
33 units. A$174 (US$113) double; A$204 (US$132) deluxe room. English breakfast included. AE, MC, V. Free
parking. Bus: 380, 382, or 387. Amenities: Restaurant; piano bar; park nearby (bicycling and horseback riding).
In room: A/C, TV.
IN NEWTOWN
Billabong Gardens For that real inner-city feel, you can’t beat Newtown
with its busy street happenings, cheap restaurants, and “grunge” look. It’s also
easily accessed by buses and Newtown CityRail station. Billabong Gardens is
just off the main drag, King Street, and is classed with a five-star backpackers
rating. While there are dormitory accommodations here, you might also consider
the double or twin rooms, which offer pretty good value. The more expensive
rooms have their own bathrooms. It’s a friendly place with lots of native
plants scattered around and a pool set in a pleasant courtyard. Rooms are simply
furnished in pine and have exposed brickwork. They are cleaned daily. On
the property is a comfortable TV lounge and a large kitchen. It’s very secure and
offers 24-hour access. There are also motel rooms offered here.
5–11 Egan St., Newtown, NSW 2042.& 02/9550 3236. Fax 02/9550 4352. www.billabonggardens.com.au.
37 units. A$20–A$23 (US$13–US$15) dorm; A$66–A$88 (US$43–US$57) double/twin. Motel rooms: A$88
(US$57) double; A$105 (US$68) triple. Family rooms available. MC, V. A$5 (US$3.25) parking. CityRail: Newtown.
Bus: 422, 423, 426, or 428. Amenities: Small outdoor pool; spa; laundry; TV room; game room; barbecue;
fax; free Internet; kitchen; pay phones; safe.
IN GLEBE
Alishan International Guest House The Alishan is another quiet place
with a real Aussie feel. It’s at the city end of Glebe Point Road, just 10 minutes
by bus from the shops around Town Hall. It’s a mixture between a Youth Hostel
and a typical guesthouse. Standard dorm rooms are spotless, light and bright,
and come with two sets of bunks. Doubles have a double bed, a sofa and armchair,
and a shower. Grab room no. 9 if you fancy sleeping Japanese-style on one
of two single mattresses on the tatami mat floor.
100 Glebe Point Rd., Glebe, NSW 2037. & 02/9566 4048. Fax 02/9525 4686. www.alishan.com.au. 19
units. A$110 (US$72) double; A$154 (US$100) family room. A$30 (US$20) dorm bed. Extra person A$16
(US$10). AE, MC, V. Secured parking available for 6 cars; otherwise, metered on-street parking. Bus: 431 or
433 from George St., or Kingsford Smith Shuttle from airport. Amenities: Coin-op laundry; TV room; barbecue
area; Internet access. In room: TV, fridge.