Ibis budget Sydney East
191 - 201 William St Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2010 Australia
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ibis Budget Sydney East offers affordable accommodation,and a smart choice for both leisure and business travellers.This newly refurbished 115 room economy hotel features brand new modern Reception,flat-screen televisions,Ensuite bathrooms,paid limited undercover parking,reduced mobility rooms,and FREE WI-FI access throughout the hotel.Continental breakfast is served daily. Located in the heart of the vibrant Kings Cross precinct, ibis budget Sydney East provides the perfect base for exploration of Sydney. Guests staying at this affordable Sydney hotel are surrounded by the best of Kings Cross, with a wide variety of restaurants, bars and clubs within easy reach. Guests can also explore the rest of Sydney, with a convenient range of public transport options on the doorstep. The Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Hyde Park and Hyde Park Barracks Museum are all closeby. Note : If you are taking a taxi/Hire car to the hotel ask the driver to drop you off at PREMIER LANE entrance
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Car park
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast available
Bowling offsite
Nightclub / DJ
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Clothes rack
Iron
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Private bathrooms
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
267Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
42Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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191 - 201 William St Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales 2010 Australia
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Kings CrossSydney Trains3 min
St JamesSydney Trains13 min
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I stayed at the hotel for 2.5 weeks during one of the busiest times in Sydney. The rooms were cleaned daily. The staff exceptional. The manager on duty incredible. I had a few hiccups as any traveller would at any hotel but once mentioned by me to the staff they without hesitation went beyond to ensure my stay was perfect. It isn’t the most glamorous or biggest or even the most sophisticated place but it was perfect for a solo guy like me travelling in Australia for Mardi Gras and site seeing. Other friends of mine ran into numerous problems beyond my challenges at other big chain hotels but this little place kept me going and made me very happy. I’d return anytime. It’s location is perfect for site seeing and a overnight sleep or daytime nap. Thanks to all the staff there that were amazing. See ya again soon I hope!…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip: Don’t have expectations and if you’re on a budget this place is for you. The staff made my stay...
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This Ibis is excellent value for money for Sydney. I don't understand why some reviews have been so negative. All staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast had a good choice and was just $10. Our room was clean and, though not large, there was still space for two large suitcases. It is a 15-minute walk to the centre of Sydney. There are plenty of eating places and bars nearby. Kings Cross station is 300 metres away. Buses pass the hotel.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Excellent hotel . Extremely comfortable bed and great aircon. Central to most sights. Great tariff and friendly staff. Just down the road from Kings Cross. Close to restaurants and a ten minute walk to Australian Museum. Large flat screen tv.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Great view and base to explore Sydney. Lots of ba knackers in this area, very basic but does the job for a couple of nights as I was in Sydney to explore city. After long uk flight we arrived at 8 am in morning and we were so grateful that we could check in so early so we could refresh ourselves, amazing! Most 5 star hotels wouldn't have allowed that! Our room had a view of the opera house which was great. Few tips: get uber from airport and not a taxi as I mistakenly got a taxi and it cost me twice as much as my return taxi to airport from uber. You can walk to the harbour to get on the ferries to manly Island and watsons island views are stunning. Great rooftop bar where u can have food at reasonable price named Glenmore Hotel. Book a table as the views are amazing! Great job ibis hotel!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I have stayed a few days at the IBIS Budget Sydney William Street. The cleaning service does the bed, but does not clean the room, nor the bathroom. Apparently you have to tell them separately to clean the room. Also, breakfast should be available from 7am, but it never is.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Never again
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This is a true find in expensive Sydney. Located in a great area - Darlinghurst - with many restaurants and stores nearby. 5 minute walk to Kings Cross metro station, which is just a couple stops from Circular Quay. Best of all was the view from our room - Harbor Bridge and the Opera House. You wouldn’t have this view in many hotels that cost six times as much. Clean, nice bed and Wi-Fi. The rooms are a bit small but adequate. Friendly staff. Excellent choice.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Good location, and the staff are helpful. However, cockroaches, small room, chipboard as a fashion statement, and, if you are unlucky to have your taxi drop you off at the street entrance, you are looking at 30 steps up to the elevator.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We have stayed at Ibis hotels before and they were fine. Cockroaches are NOT fine. If you are curious, Turn on the light suddenly early in the morning or ten minutes after lights out, or move the fridge and watch them scatter. If you like chipboard as a wall surface and roaches, and going up 31 steps with luggage to get UP TO the beginning of the elevator, then this is the hotel for you. Otherwise it isn’t. To be fair the desk person did haul up the heaviest case for us and we later found that the cabbie had dropped us at the wrong door. The address is William street, but you need to go around the block to get in the back way. But seriously, I don’t care how nice the guy was, I won’t knowingly stay at a place with roaches. The air conditioning also failed and leaked water all over the floor and the bathroom was poorly designed so that shower water was not contained and the glass screen on the one side posed a danger of head banging for night time trips in there.…
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Room Tip: Stay somewhere else without bugs.
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Avoid at all costs. Booked this hotel as it was the only choice in the last minute . Price is cheap, so expect the quality to be just as cheap. Room smelt absolutely foul. The kind of smell that is just stuck to the walls and it sticks to you The floor was stuck together with tape The bed frame was filthy The aircon even filthier People with IV drips walking around the hotel People screaming and yelling in the corridors and you can’t complain to the front desk because there is no phone in the room so you either put up with it or risk meeting a crazy person outside Very noisy hotel Shower was not hot and took a good 20 mins for the water to get to a temperature that is not freezing . Corridors were filthy Just avoid it at all costs
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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SoulBrotherTravels wrote a review Sep 2022
Hamilton & Waikato Region, New Zealand71 contributions9 helpful votes
We stayed her for two nights (2 Adults 2 Kids under 3). Check in and out was easy. Aircon was great sheets and towels were clean and plenty. Definitely starting to show wear and tear especially in the small bathroom. Bed being on wheels was very annoying. I wouldn't recommend this location for families. Close to kings cross and a 5-10min walk up the road and you are in the heart of Sydney city. Sorry I wont be staying here again as I think a few extra dollars if not the same price spent elsewhere gets you something more enjoyable .
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Date of stay: September 2022
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PRICE RANGE
US$79 - US$125 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Formule 1 Sydney East
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesSydneyInner East / Darlinghurst
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ibis budget Sydney East
Which popular attractions are close to Ibis budget Sydney East?
Nearby attractions include Sydney Jewish Museum (0.4 km), Bamboozle Room (0.4 km), and The Running Joke Comedy Club (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ibis budget Sydney East?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, breakfast buffet, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Ibis budget Sydney East?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Ibis budget Sydney East?
Guests can enjoy breakfast and complimentary tea during their stay.
Is parking available at Ibis budget Sydney East?
Yes, a parking garage is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ibis budget Sydney East?
Conveniently located restaurants include Farmhouse Kings Cross, Elettropizza, and Friggitoria.
Are there any historical sites close to Ibis budget Sydney East?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Chinese Garden of Friendship (1.7 km), State Theatre (1.3 km), and Anzac Memorial (0.9 km).
Is Ibis budget Sydney East accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.