Crystalbrook Albion
Hotel · Surry Hills
21 Little Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Highlights
Boutique hotel in former convent, stylish rooms, rooftop terrace
21 Little Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia Get directions
Boutique hotel in former convent, stylish rooms, rooftop terrace
21 Little Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia Get directions
"Housed in a former convent in Surry Hills, this 35-room boutique hotel feels more like a plush, personalized home than a chain property: staff greet guests by name, an Honor Bar invites self-serve moments, and individually furnished rooms range from Moroccan-tiled suites to those with chevron oak and ornamental fireplaces. The hotel pairs warm, apartment-like interiors with a clear sustainability ethos, incentivizing eco-friendly guest choices—such as skipping daily room service or single-use plastics—with perks like complimentary drinks and ice cream." - Krisanne Fordham
"Located in a beautifully restored heritage former convent, Little Albion Guest House boasts a north-facing rooftop garden/terrace, sunken lounge, 2 unique event spaces and both a 24-hour honour bar and host service. Free WiFi is provided as well as a light complimentary breakfast each morning. Set in the heart of Surry Hills, Sydney, Little Albion Guest House is only 500 metres from Central Station and there are an abundance of restaurants, bars, theatres, supermarkets and galleries all within walking distance. Both Chinatown Sydney and Paddy's Market are 7 minutes' drive away. The pet-friendly property has beautiful heritage features, bespoke design and a magnificent art collection. An in-house laundry service is available. Each private, intimate and luxuriously appointed guest room has been uniquely designed and includes an in-room safe, refrigerator, Molton Brown amenities a Smart TV with cable channels. International Convention Centre Sydney is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while The Star Event Centre is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kingsford Smith Airport, 7 km from Little Albion Guest House." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"For years the line on Surry Hills was that it was a hip residential neighborhood with more one-off shops and independent art galleries than hotels. Come to think of it, that’s still largely the case, but a hotel like Crystalbrook Albion will go a long way towards opening the inner suburbs to travelers who’d normally be coming from locations more central. “Guest house” undersells it a little bit — though it’s charmingly homey in atmosphere, this is a proper boutique hotel, with style and comforts that few apartment-shares can match." - Tablet Hotels
"This is for those who want to discover the dynamic urban heart of Sydney, away from the touristy beach and harbour areas. Set in vibrant Surry Hills, the hotel (formerly called Little Albion) has a first-class location amongst independent shops, cool little cafes, historic pubs and bars serving craft beers and biodynamic wines. Despite the suburb's colourful history (it was a notorious slum in the 1920s, rife with crime, alcohol, gambling and violence), things have gentrified in recent years, and now it's one of Sydney's trendiest enclaves, popular with young creative types and foodies.Like its neighbourhood, the guesthouse is an arty and eclectic mix of old and new, set in a cleverly converted 1920s convent. A contemporary brick, glass and steel extension has been stitched onto the old building, and the 35 bedrooms and lounge areas are spread between the 2 parts. Inspired by 1920s and 1970s design, interiors are a hedonistic palette of crushed velvets, printed fabrics, geometric wallpapers and terrazzo and marble surfaces in pinks, greens and blues. Large glass windows flood the building with light, and the stairwell houses a portrait of infamous madam and crime boss, Tilly Devine — a nod to Surry's gritty past. Utterly unique. Highs Surry Hills itself: a buzzy, villagey feel, with great eateries, coffee hubs and vintage boutiquesSuper-comfortable beds with down pillows and quality white linensThe relaxed ambiance; grab a drink from the honesty bar and head up to the rooftop terrace to admire the architecture of the buildingGreat value in an increasingly expensive cityHyde Park, the Opera House and Darling Harbour are all walkable from here Lows Surry Hills is still a little bit rough around the edgesThere's no restaurant, but that's hardly a problem in this neighbourhoodWhile children are welcome, we think it's best suited to adultsOur Smart TV internet hotspot dropped out frequentlySome rooms face onto adjacent buildings and are a bit dark, but the interiors are the focus anyway" - Tracy Mills
"I appreciated that this luxury hotel occupies a heritage building that was once a convent and was redesigned in 2018 with interiors inspired by the 1920s and 1970s; it's close to Central Station, a short drive from Chinatown and Paddy’s Market, and features a rooftop terrace with a garden, lounge, and honor bar." - Matthew Kepnes
