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

Bed & breakfast in Sydney, near White Bay Cruise Terminal

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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, Loved by Guests

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
AU$260
avg per night

Explore the area

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Balmain, NSW
  • Place, White Bay Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪16 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 AU$260
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.
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What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Mary’s Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • White Bay Cruise Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Circular Quay - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dry Dock - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪East Village Hotel Balmain - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The London Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bertoni - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone Park Bowling Club - ‬7 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.

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.

How much is parking at An Oasis in the City is a Solar powered B&B 10 minutes from central Sydney?

On-site parking is available at the 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, Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House. Star Casino is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay. Everything you need, great location and very nice hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth and Neil we're very welcoming and provided everything to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. The B&B was spacious, sorry and had great views with a lovely little balcony too sit with shade of the trees. The location was perfect for us with many ships and restaurants locally and only a short walk to the ferry stop. The buses also ran regularly so all in all it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elizabeth and Neil we're very welcoming and helpful during our 2 stays in Sydney. The B&B is a really lovely, spacious place which is very comfortable. The balcony with views towards the harbour is sorry and a nice place to sit out plus the breakfast provided with homemade yogurt, jam and fruit compote etc is a great start to the day. We were so pleased to have booked 3 days followed by another 2 after a short break in the mountains as it felt like coming home again! We would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a terrific stay with Elisabeth and Neil and would recommend An Oasis for lots of reasons: wonderful hosts who made us feel so welcome and who genuinely understand the meaning of hospitality, great location close to restaurants and shops, very comfortable accommodation, and terrific spaces for doggies nearby. We hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Debbie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about this stay. The host neil was amazing. The unit was set up with fresh homemade condiments and everything you could think of was there. The views are perfect and access to ferry and buses are a few minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Di S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Neil and Lizzy’s studio apartment. We were made to feel very welcome and we also had our privacy. The apartment is spacious and very comfortable, and it was the perfect base for our 3 night stay. The breakfast supplies were very generous and tasty. We would happily stay again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yamini R.

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

Great location

Pet friendly accommodation. Town & ferries are nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 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

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

Tushar S.

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

Simply amazing

This is amazing stay just near to everything, hosts are amazing and location is also precious
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

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

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

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

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