Arts Hotel Sydney
Hotel · Sydney Paddington
Arts Hotel is right on Oxford Street where Darlinghurst turns into Paddington. Travel Gay calls it popular with gay travellers, and Taylor Square is just a few minutes away.
- ★ 4.0 on Google (1,273)
- Mid-range
- on Oxford Street
- Pool
- Address
- 21 Oxford Street
Paddington NSW 2021 - Location
- on Oxford Street, approx. 5 minutes’ walk to Taylor Square and the bars of Darlinghurst
- Price range
- Mid-range, from approx. 180 AUD per night
- Rooms
- compact rooms
- Crowd
- mixed, popular with gay travellers
What makes the hotel special
Travel Gay describes Arts Hotel as “popular with gay travelers” and “just a few minutes’ walk from the city’s gay nightlife scene”. It is right on the Mardi Gras parade route, making it a practical, affordable base for Oxford Street.
Rooms and amenities
There is a bar with happy hour and live music, a restaurant, gym, small pool and free Wi-Fi. Guests praise the location, staff and cocktails; very small, sometimes dark rooms are criticised.
A good fit if you …
- want to stay right on Oxford Street
- want short distances in the evening
- need a solid mid-range hotel
Not ideal if you …
- expect large, bright rooms
- are looking for a quiet neighbourhood
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (hotel page), GayOut (incl. Google reviews: 4.0 stars, 1,273 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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