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Your Large room & private deck
An Oasis in the City, Solar Powered B&B
Your cathedral ceiling room
Ensuite bathroom with harbour view
View from room & deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
CA $209
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Balmain, NSW
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Star Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area
The current price is CA $209
avg per night

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About the area

Sydney

Located on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is in Balmain, a neighbourhood in Sydney. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Luna Park Sydney and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Sydney Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Taronga Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Star Casino - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Circular Quay - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station - 5 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladstone Park Bowling Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dry Dock - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Balmain Bowling Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪London Hotel & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney

The Oasis is ideally situated for visitors to Sydney – Circular Quay (for the CBD, Rocks & Opera House) is a seven-minute ferry ride away. It is only a two-minute walk to the water or parks (with trees filled with birdsong), cafes and shops.

Your private deck offers views over Sydney Harbour and is an ideal spot at sunset.

The Oasis features a spacious, light-filled room with queen size bed and an ensuite bathroom
An Oasis in the City Features…
Reverse cycle air conditioning (cooling & heating).
Refrigerator, tea & coffee-making facilities and a toaster.
82cm LCD television with DVD player in room.
Private deck.
Gas barbecue available.

Well-behaved dogs welcome…

Fully fenced with private entrance.
Well-behaved dogs allowed inside with their owners.
Small harbour beach for swimming at the end of the street.
2 dog-friendly parks – 5 minutes away.
OFF STREET PARKING.
CHECK IN IS NORMALLY FROM 1pm, though earlier may be available.

Property manager

Elisabeth Prax
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney located?

Located in Balmain, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of White Bay Cruise Terminal, Star Casino and Circular Quay. Sydney Opera House and Overseas Passenger Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Excellent all round . Hosts made us including our puppy very welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It really is an oasis!

What a magical place to stay. Everything is thought of, from comfortable beds to delicious breakfast foods. Off street parking was also an unexpected bonus! The view is amazing from the deck and it really does feel like an escape. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Hosts

Loved the location and hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charm

Comfortable relaxed clean and convenient. Recommend highly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Balmain

Elisabeth and Neil are excellent hosts of a very comfortable, spotlessly clean property in a fantastic location with its own view from the deck - close to ferries, buses, pubs, parks and cafes and with a parking spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome trip!

Perfect location. Great hosts. Easy to get to harbor, blue mts and bindi beach in just 3 days. Great personal touches by host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pet Friendly in a wonderful location

We had a great stay with our cavoodle dogs at this property. The hosts were welcoming and we had everything we needed. Everything was very clean and thoughtfully laid out. Great location near many great walks and the property has scenic views. Will stay again when in Sydney!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Balmain

A perfect location and beautiful accommodation. Easy travel by ferry or bus to central parts of Sydney. Idyllic.Great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piers C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant location and great value

We needed somewhere to stay in Balmain and this place was perfect! Neil and Elisabeth were lovely welcoming hosts who ensured we had a great stay. The breakfast was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moving to the Balmain area from Brisbane

Elisabeth and Neil are great hosts and they are very friendly!Everything needed was supplied, breakfast cereals, bread for toast with butter and Vegemite, they also supplied fresh orange juice, fruit and yogurt it was so good to start the day with something to eat before I ventured out for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, exactly as described and more

So many little details that go into a relaxing peaceful stay. Fantastic hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Spot

What a gem! Our hosts Elisabeth and Neil were fantastic hosts. And their daily breakfast supplies with Elisabeth's homemade jam and fruit compote delights added icing to the top of the Colgate Avenue cake. You really don't need a car as you have two ferry terminals and frequent bus services close by as well as a wonderful selection of cafes and restaurants to choose from. And did we mention you have a harbour view from your own deck? We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful haven

Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Susan

Our 3 night stay was amazing. The lovely details of the breakfast aspect was above and beyond. The coziness and the character of the space was beautiful. The location was truly like an oasis in a bustling city. The hosts were super friendly and accommodating and made us feel very comfortable and welcome. We will be staying at this Oasis again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, Historic and Friendly surrounds

Neat and simple accommodation with great views and infinately explorable historic surrounds. Thanks to our hosts for an easy and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hosts were wonderful!

Convenient location, comfortable and fabulous for our two dogs for restaurants and walking!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Mac's

Great.possition fulfilled all our needs ,hosts were lovely people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A real find!

We were at the end of our holiday in Australia and needed a short stay in Sydney with easy access to the airport. We could not have found a better spot! Neil and Elizabeth have made a delightfully comfortable Oasis in the City with every possible detail covered. We were sorry it was such a short stay but I’m sure we’ll be back next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Accomodation

Property very comfortable and clean. Owners very helpful and a great breakfast was left for us.Our little dog enjoyed Great location.Would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel A., LENNOX HEAD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

City Oasis

Great location and great hosts. So clean and welcoming. Easy walk to cafes and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rohan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location & great hosts

Had a fabulous time, lovely views & great location. Loved catching the ferries & Balmain is beautiful as well. Poppi the pooch was an added charm! Will stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location to get to and get away from Sydney

Homely B&B, fab breakfast, comfortable, with outside space to enjoy. Two Ferries to choose from for a mini cruise into downtown Sydney. Quiet location with lots of restaurants to choose from nearby.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy D., Aldinga Beach, South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Balmain

We absolutely loved our stay here. The location is 7mins walk from the ferry, which is a lovely 10 min ferry trip to Circular Quay. The place is very comfortable with a lovely breakfast included. A few mins walk to the Balmain shops and with views to the harbour.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The property and location met our needs perfectly. Easy access to ferries, lovely view from balcony, comfortable accommodation and great breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sydney Stay

Week in Sydney visiting family, birthday celebration and medical appointments. Lovely BNB in quiet location with easy access to transport, cafes and our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023