ibis budget Sydney East

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ibis Budget
7.3 (4554 reviews)
201 William Street , Sydney , AU
+61 2 9326 0300

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent, central location
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast
Good value for money
Cons:
Recurring cleanliness issues (not cleaned, smells, residues)
Bathroom issues (no shower screen/box, leaks, cramped)
Noise and poor sound insulation in some rooms
Security concerns (easy-to-enter doors/other guests)
Limited in-room storage and coin-only laundry

Categories

Cleanliness
5.2
Multiple guests reported unclean rooms, smells, not cleaned daily, soap/toothpaste residue and dirty window cavities; a few guests found rooms clean, but overall cleanliness is a clear negative.
Service
9
Consistently praised: staff repeatedly described as very friendly, helpful and kind across many reviews.
Location
8.8
Frequently highlighted as excellent — close to the Opera House, harbour, Chinatown and well served by public transport; convenient for sightseeing.
Room Quality
6.8
Beds are comfortable but bathrooms are often described as cramped, with shower splash/leak issues and occasional noise or perceived security problems.
Amenities
6.5
Basic amenities: breakfast generally available and liked, but limited in-room storage, coin-only laundry, no shower screen in some rooms and other small facility shortcomings.
Value for Money
8
Multiple guests noted good cost-benefit and fair pricing for what was received; considered good value for budget travelers.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast is generally described as good or OK, though a few guests found it repetitive over longer stays.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall positive for budget stays due to staff and location, but experience is lowered by recurring cleanliness, bathroom and occasional safety/security concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:39

Property Description

Convenient Location
Centrally located in Kings Cross, ibis budget Sydney East provides budget-friendly accommodation within walking distance to major attractions like Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Bondi Beach is also just a short drive away.

Comfortable Rooms
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms and TVs. For a special touch, some rooms offer stunning views of Sydney Harbour.

Dining Options
Start your day right with a continental breakfast served on-site. Additionally, the hotel is surrounded by a variety of dining options, including restaurants and cafés just a stone's throw away.

Ready to experience the best of Sydney? Book your stay at ibis budget Sydney East now!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit card.
Please note the main entrance of ibis budget Sydney East is located on Premier Lane. If guests are traveling via a taxi or navigating to the property please go to Premier Lane as it will avoid carrying heavy luggage up a steep staircase. There is no elevator from the William Street entrance to the reception. Access code at the front door is your booking number without dots.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 4554 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.2
Service: 9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Koratt • extended_group • au
2
Cons:

Not clean, room are smelly, ac not work properly

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • fr
7
Emplacement et personnel très bien, propreté mauvaise.
Pros:

Le personnel est d'une très grande gentillesse. Merci à tous.
L'emplacement de l'hôtel est parfait, proche de quartiers que je voulais visiter et bien desservi par plusieurs transports en commun.

Cons:

La propreté n’est pas la priorité : ma chambre n’était pas nettoyée tous les jours, le sol accumulait les saletés sans que personne ne les aspire à l'aspirateur, le sol n’était pas lavé et le lavabo et les wc non plus (les traces de savon, de dentifrice et "autres" n'étaient pas nettoyées pendant mes 10 jours sur place).
L'isolation phonique est épouvantable : la fenêtre (sale entre le double vitrage) laisse passer l'air extérieur et les bruits d'une rue très fréquentée).
Le petit déjeuner n’a pas changé en 10 jours : un peu lassant à la fin de mon séjour.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • solo_traveller • au
5
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MD A I SHERAJE • extended_group • bd
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Helmut • couple • at
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ch
1
Das Hotel war mir "nicht sicher genug", so dass ich leider ein anderes buchen musste.
Pros:

Das Bett war in Ordnung.

Cons:

Leider waren in meinem Zimmer sogenannte "Obdachlose" unterbracht, so dass ich mich nicht sicher gefühlt habe.
Ich musste das Hotel noch am ersten Tag verlassen und habe mir kurzfristig ein anderes gebucht.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • au
7
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Shower closeness to toilet

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Diyar • couple • au
3
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Nathália • couple • br
8
Pros:

A localização é muito boa, custo benefício bom! Cama confortável!

Cons:

Não tinha Box no banheiro, então molhava bastante após o banho.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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ALOCHE • couple • br
8
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Clauß • solo_traveller • th
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Rubini • couple • gb
10
Great for Budget
Pros:

We got the room at the top floor overlooking the opera house and bridge. It was very nice.

Cons:

The doors seemed a tad too easy to break into and the laundry can only be paid by coins.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sergio • solo_traveller • co
10
Pros:

The staff

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Sharni • couple • au
6
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • au
7
Good for the purpose of my visit to Sydney.
Pros:

Breakfast very good. Location good.

Cons:

All was OK

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Tymoteusz • couple • pl
8
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omar • couple • au
10
Pros:

Have stayed at the Ibis East Sydney 3 times over the last two months for work. Each room I occupied was clean and contained all the amenities one could ask for. The location is walking distance to the harbour and China town.

Cons:

Bathrooms are a little cramp.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
One word . Good.
Pros:

Breakfast. Comfy beds.

Cons:

The transportation from the airport. There's a flat rate from the airport to the CBD. $60. The hotel is just out of the area
One paid $73.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Florence • extended_group • fr
8
On y serait bien restés plus longtemps 🥰 coup de coeur pour Sydney !!!
Pros:

Silencieux, propre, personnel sympathique, bon petit déjeuner. Station de bus à proximité mais nous avons préféré, de jour, visiter les quartiers à pied qui nous ont amené à l opéra … sublime 😍

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Tanglumlert • couple • th
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Bed is comfy the room had everything i need

Cons:

Just a bit old but worth the money

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee