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Balmain Garden Apartment

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A covered outdoor area with potted plants and a wooden fence.
A hallway with a white console table, a potted orchid, and a wall with a bird pattern.
A living room with a beige sofa, patterned cushions, a red throw, and a large window with a view of a building and greenery outside.
A living room with a TV, bookshelf, and a framed picture on the wall.
An aerial view of a marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a bridge in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Sydney Harbour National Park

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Balmain, NSW
  • Place, Port Jackson Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Mary’s Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour National Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Sydney

Located in Balmain East, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this apartment is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Circular Quay and White Bay Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hyde Park and Bondi Beach. Luna Park Sydney and Taronga Zoo are not to be missed. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Balmain, NSW

What's nearby

  • Port Jackson Bay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Mary’s Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sydney Harbour National Park - 13 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Elkington Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rozelle Collectors Market - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rozelle Bay Light Rail Station - 5 min drive
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 7 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafeine - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Dry Dock - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shila Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Balmain Bowling Club - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Balmain Garden Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Balmain Garden Apartment?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balmain Garden Apartment on 18 Mar 2027 start from AU$500, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Balmain Garden Apartment?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Balmain Garden Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Balmain Garden Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Balmain Garden Apartment located?

Located in Balmain East, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of White Bay Cruise Terminal, Star Casino and Circular Quay. Sydney Opera House and International Convention Centre Sydney are also within 3 miles (5 km). Sydney Circular Quay Station is 30 minutes by foot.

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. 124 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home away from home, thank you once again for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2026
We love it that you come back when in Sydney.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are lucky to be regulars here and look forward to staying whenever we are in Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely apartment with easy access to public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
lovely to have you stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location; lovely host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Staying in this apartment is always a pleasure. It is quiet and comfortable and we love the surrounding area of historic Balmain. Highly recommended of course
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
always lovely to have you stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a lovely stay. Di was a very nice host.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
thank you Karen - I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host. Made us feel very welcome and met us on arrival even though it was after 11pm. Lots of lovely touches make this a very special place to stay.. Loved the nearby ferry to Central Quay .
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2026
I'm pleased you enjoyed your Sydney visit. We love having the ferry close by too - such a lovely way to get around Sydney Have a safe trip home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As always, we are always very grateful to be able to stay in such a peaceful, comfortable apartment. Thank you to our lovely hosts once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2026
always a pleasure to have you stay - thank you for being such lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Diane met us at our arrival and she was wonderful giving us tips of getting around Sydney, walks in the neighbourhood and local restaurants and pubs. The apartment was perfect with a fully equipped kitchen as well as a nice bottle of wine, chocolate, biscuits and coffee and tea. We loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2026
It was great to meet you Louise and I'm pleased Balmain could be your introduction to Sydney.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is always a pleasure staying in such a peaceful, well organised apartment. We love staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
and we love having you stay! Thank you for always reviewing us - we are very grateful for your patronage and your lovely words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the property, very clean & facilities

Close to shops, cbd & attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2022
Pleased you enjoyed Balmain
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Balmain Garden Apartment

Great place to stay. Hosts were lovely and helpful, location was amazingly easy to access public transport from, and we had a wonderful week in Sydney.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2025
Thank you for reviewing us and I'm so pleased your Sydney stay was all you wanted it to be.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable stay

Clean and comfortable in a quiet street. Great location in Balmain easy access to local bus and ferry wharf.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2025
thanks so much for staying with us Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay in Sydney

The property was spotlessly clean and wonderfully positioned for visiting Sydney. Diane and Chris were lovely hosts, always ready with helpful advice on where to eat, places to see etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, Mark. We work hard to keep high standards and really appreciate such great feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Lovely property, good location, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2021
Thank you Kerry - I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. Appreciate your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, comfortable and a great location.

We enjoyed our stay in the Balmain Garden Apartment. It is quiet, comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks Paul - I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home.

We have stayed here many times, it is our home away from home in Sydney. So convenient to dining, shopping & public transport access to city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thanks Kerry - we always love having you visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem with Friendly hosts, this Balmain abode is ideal for 2, starting with milk, ground coffee and teas and a bottle of wine included and some other thoughtful snacks. Large and comfortable double bed, cute kitchen with all mod cons, tv and speaker in lounge for cosy night in and out to Propellar Park with beautiful Jacarandas a few steps away and close to ferries for city excursions a great stay
Harbour Bridge views nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
thanks for your lovely review Sean. I'm pleased you enjoyed our little haven by the harbour. .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

One of the best properties we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2023
Thanks Jason for your lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week in a lovely location.

Very quiet and private but have easy access to owners. Amazing location - i jumped on and off ferries and buses all week - lovely way to get to Circular Quay. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2023
thank you Linda - I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. Safe Trip home and Merry Christmas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely peaceful spot

As always we really look forward to returning to this peaceful, comfortable apartment by the water. Hope to stay again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2024
and we love having you stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice hosts and hospitality! Milk, wine and chocolate in the refrigerator, sweets and cookies extra at arrival, everything for dishwasher and washing machine, ear plugs and and and!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2025
Thanks Karl - we enjoyed having you stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem in an ideal location

We have stayed here several times & have always found it an ideal stay for our needs, close to our family & facilities. Very good access to cafes, transport, walks & shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
thanks Kerry - it was great to see you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved it! Di was so helpful and thoughtful. She and Chris are great hosts! The location is perfect! Great selection of coffee shops, the ferry is a hill away and the bus stop is steps away. The place is clean and cozy and we had everything we needed!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. This is a fabulous suburb and we love that you liked it too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always perfect

As always, a quiet home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2025
lovely to see you again too!
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