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Reviews of Charming Central Unit in Authentic Building

174 Broadway, Chippendale, 2008 Sydney, Australia

#522 of 1,042 vacation rentals in Sydney

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Review Score

Based on 40 apartment reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    Simple but effective.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The lock box was a little fiddly to use and wouldn't open even with the right combination. Locking it again is also fiddly.

    No need to contact or wait for anyone.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    7.0
    Above average, does not exceed expectation
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location is very bad, lost of noise from the road! the sound proof of the building is not good at all. The bathrrom sharing - 4 rooms to justt one shower

    The premises was very neat

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect for an inner city simple stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not the properties fault but other guests were leaving the shower room covered in hair which wasn’t great.

    The room was great. Comfortable, airy and light. Had everything we needed. Didn’t find the road as noisy as other reviews had suggested. Great location near all public transport. Great price for a week. Didn’t use the kitchen but the washer and drier was free to use so that was really helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly strange smell and air con didn’t work

    Good location, good kitchen & washing machines

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower could be a little cleaner, there was definitely a little bit of mold in the grout and soap scum everywhere plus there was only access to one bathmat! And the pillows are not the best so I suggest bringing your own!

    Very good location for easy access to city or if you are traveling for a concert!! Super quiet and well kept, has all you could need if you don’t mind sharing with a small amount of people!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms smelt of urine and cleaners started vacuuming before 10am

    Excellent location, bedroom was great, nice and clean and comfortable .

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing is the shared shower and bathroom facilities but wasn't bad

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    8.0
    Clean convenient accommodation with character
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some people would struggle with street noise but I walked so much around Sydney that I had no problems sleeping

    Big room with character

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2024

    9.0
    Good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit noisy from the street but earplugs were provided

    Great location, lovely room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2024

    8.0
    Great shared facilities, large rooms, clean, noisy street below
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the noisy traffic outside and the pub has an outdoor area which is noisy on a weekend too. However ear plugs are supplied

    Rooms were a great size, comfortable and clean. Location was very handy to the city and public transport. Shared facilities were very clean and tidy with everything you need, including washer/dryer

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The windows don't protect the noises from the street.

    Clean, cheap and a kitchen with the option to wash and dry clothes.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    9.0
    the location is perfect, it has the essentials in the kitchen, supermarkets and public transport nea
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    it is noisy, you can hear all the noise from the street

    the location is strategic, everything is close and the public transport is easy to catch.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The windows are thin and the traffic is loud. Ear plugs are provided but an investment in better window glass would be worth the expense. The shower room is cramped and there is no space to put clothes while taking a shower. The lock of the room door doesn't feel very robust and I was a bit concerned leaving valuable stuff inside.

    The room was comfortable with enough space to put my stuff and a table to work on. The bed was comfortable. The shared toilets are kept clean. They are small but functional. The kitchen is ok as are the washing and drying machines.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    9.0
    Best Value Great Location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Only because I visited during winter so in the evening feel some cold

    Location Clean (New interior) Relatively not expensive (value for money) - in Sydney

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    5.0
    Nice, convenient apartment, but beware of noise issue if you are a sensitive sleeper.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The apartment was spotlessly clean, very well maintained. The main issue was noise. The street noise was quite bad with older single pane glass windows. Furthermore, the walls between rooms were quite thin and I could hear the noise from other rooms. A bad sign when you arrive in the room and find that ear plugs are provided. Four rooms total and I suspect rooms 3 & 4 might be better.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared facilities not cleaned often enough. Cockroach and other bugs found in common areas and very large cockroach found in the room.

    Central location, easily accessible, good communication.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Perfect room in apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    The location was wonderful, so central to everything. Apartment was clean and tidy and had everything you could need. Barely heard the other couples in the other rooms!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    4.0
    Sleepless
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. The rock hard cheap mattress. 2. The one panel wooden window from 1933 that does not keep out any sound. 3. The smoke detector with the bright green light at the ceiling above your head, which lights up the whole room during the night. All of the points above make it almost impossible to sleep in this accommodation.

    Good location and handy kitchen

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2025

    4.0
    Nice and clean, but small and noisy.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was very loud as my room was right next to the main road. The air conditioner in the bedroom wasn’t working, and I didn’t know there was one in the study until I asked the staff. This should’ve been mentioned in the check in message. There is a green light on the roof that is very bright. It was a very small room.

    It was very clean and well maintained. They were thoughtful to leave earplugs, snacks, water and coffee. They allowed an early check in. They were responsive.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2025

    10
    Overall it’s worthy but really need noise cancellation. I was in no.4 and someone turned on tv on loud volume for the en
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    need to be mention that there’s no lift there bcs it’s hard for visitors with huge suitcases. There’s no wall silencer or anything that could dampen the noises from another room and also from the dryer machine

    Clean, aesthetic, and near central. Have coffee machine, toilet amenities, fridge and even washing machine and dryer is very helpful

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    10
    I was 200% satisfied with my stay!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It might be the washing machine, when I washed my clothes, they came out quite wet, so it took longer to dry in the dryer. If they could provide something to hang clothes on, it would be helpful for leaving them to dry for a day. Due to its convenient location, there may be a little noise from the road, but it shouldn’t be a problem as they provide earplugs—even though I didn’t use them myself.

    It was lovely to stay here. The hotel was clean, convenient, and having a Nespresso machine was an added bonus for me. All the facilities were in excellent condition and very comfortable. I also recommend it for families, though the steps can be a bit challenging for carrying large suitcases. The price is surprisingly affordable for the quality of the room, and I really liked it. At one point, I found that the power board was not working, but the host fixed it promptly, even during the weekend, which I really appreciated. This accommodation was the highlight of my trip, and I would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    3.0
    Not quite happy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Didn't realise it was shared ammenities. Not very clean. Very noisy (street traffic)

    Stayed in December 2024

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