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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
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
£113
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Balmain, NSW
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Star Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (RSE-Rose Bay Seaplane Base)
    ‪13 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

Room

  • Water view
  • 376.7 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Price is £113 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 drive - 2.9 km
  • Star Casino - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Circular Quay - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 12 min drive - 11.0 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 Hotel - ‬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
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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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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. 86 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

Helen M.

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

Beautiful haven

Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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

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

Julie I.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

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

pat c.

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

Great place away from the city

We had a lovey stay there for 6 nights. Ferry into down town just a few blocks away. Lots of places to eat within walking distance. Landlord was easy to work with and ver knowledgeable about where to go and how to get there. We used the ferry, bus, and uber to get around
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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

David B.

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

Highly recommended - great location, views and people!

Our two nights stay at the Oasis in Balmain was fantastic. The loft room is spacious and comfortable, the view from your private deck are stunning. Perfect location with amazing views. All amenities were provided. Felt like being in a home with character and comfort. Stroll to the shops or the waterfront. And our furry companion was welcomed and enjoyed the stay very much. Neil and Lizzie went out of their way to help and provided everything we needed including the makings of a yummy breakfast each day.A memorable city break - in the end we didn’t leave Balmain. So much to see and do and a real escape from the busyness of the city. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

Janessa S.

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

Absolutely wonderful

Fantastic place to stay. Everything is just perfect. It’s a great location. You have everything you need. The hosts are super nice. Stay here, you will not regret it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Linh N.

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

Huynh family

First of all suzie was really nice and gave really good impressions and everything was and didn’t disappoint. If we came to Sydney again we would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

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

Beautiful space in a lovely quiet location.

Great communication with hosts, very relaxed and friendly. Lovely quiet location but close to Balmain’s centre for convenience. Easy place and location for pets. Lovely experience all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

Ann Maree C.

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

Home away from home

Great accomodation . Very quiet at night . Easy public transport to the city. Breakfast ,including home made jam, yogurt and preserves and much more is supplied. Clean towels daily.The owners made us feel very welcome and were very accommodating of our visiting family. , and even blew the autumn leaves off our car . I would definitely stay there again when next in Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith L.

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

Balmain break

Lovely ‘room with a view’ handily located for visiting family. Excellent hosts and breakfast.There is a fridge in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute as a Button

What is not to love about this gorgeous property .. so close to all amenities either walking to restaurants and parks around Balmain or catching the Ferry .. 7 minutes walk away to various locations or chill out on the verandah with a glass of wine or 2 and watch the ferries come and go. Neil and Elisabeth and their lovely dog Poppi are very welcoming and extremely helpful .. you will be completely spoilt by the homemade breakfasts and potted jams. Balmain has a Village atmosphere with lots of dining spots and interesting walks. We look forward to our next visit to Balmain and staying at An Oasis in the City .. it truly is a wonderful gem tucked away and you will not be disappointed 💖 Marg B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Clare F.

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

Oasis in the city

My adult son and I spent a wonderful 4 days at the “oasis”. Elisabeth and Neil are perfect hosts, very helpful and checked in daily to ensure we were happy. Lovely staples provided for breakfast. Great location, would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

You’ll be glad you booked

This place is the perfect location for exploring Balmain and the surrounds. Easy access to transport and everything you need is close by within a short walk. The accommodation itself is perfect, so comfortable and stylish. The hosts really go to great lengths to make it a memorable stay. We will certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024