The Occidental Hotel

After an early morning flight, I only got a few hours of sleep. This place above an old bar in Sydney's CBD cost 500 RMB. It's conveniently located, has its own bathroom, one double bed and two single beds. The facilities are a bit old but clean. What more could you ask for?

The elevator was really shaky, didn't feel like a proper hotel. Booked two nights but only stayed one. Ctrip wouldn't let me change or refund. I'd recommend booking a legitimate hotel; it's safer and cleaner. When you're traveling, you should eat well, sleep well, and be in a good mood.

Excellent location in the heart of Sydney, close to the Opera House and Darling Harbour. Downstairs, you'll find supermarkets, a subway station, and plenty of restaurants. The rooms are bright, airy, and very clean, and the service is exceptionally attentive.

The location of this place is absolutely unbeatable! It's super convenient, with the subway station right across the street. The subway station even has a Coles supermarket, which is incredibly handy for grabbing some food. Plus, another supermarket downstairs accepts WeChat Pay, which is a huge bonus! There's a bar downstairs, which gets quite busy every day, but it closes at 10 PM, so it's not noisy at night because of the bar. However, it can still be quite noisy, probably because it's in a central transport hub with so many people around. I had a room with three beds all to myself, and the sheets were very clean. The room also had a sink, microwave, and fridge, which was actually quite accommodating. The only downside is that breakfast isn't provided, and it's not super convenient to make your own. The bathroom is outside the room, but I never encountered anyone else in the toilet or shower during my stay.

It's quite unique, with a bar downstairs. I happened to be there on Anzac Day, so the bar was packed. For check-in, you just go directly to the bar. For check-out, you simply drop the key into a designated slot. Given its location and price, it's a great option for solo travelers.