Located near the Sydney Cricket Ground, Oxford House offers a luxurious retreat with a poolside bar and restaurant. Enjoy breakfast or light fare at one of two on-site restaurants, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, or take in views from the terrace. Guests have praised helpful staff.
When you stay at Oxford House, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Sydney Cricket Ground. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Busby's, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Kings Cross Station is just 15 minutes by foot.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
55 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
What to do
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1969
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 34
2 stairs to reach property
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Busby's - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Pool Bar - This poolside restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
El Primo Sanchez - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Arts Hotel Paddington
Arts Paddington
Arts Hotel
Oxford House Hotel
Arts Hotel Paddington
Oxford House Paddington
Oxford House Hotel Paddington
Frequently asked questions
Does Oxford House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oxford House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Oxford House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Oxford House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Oxford House?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Oxford House.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oxford House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Oxford House?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Star Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Oxford House and nearby?
Oxford House has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Oxford House?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring pool views and poolside dining.
What's the area around Oxford House like?
Oxford House is a short 13-minute walk from Hyde Park and 14 minutes' walk from Sydney Cricket Ground.
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Oxford House Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Great vibes and perfect location
Oxford house was the perfect place for a mini city break with my bestie.
Staff were super friendly, and the hotel has a great vibe and beautiful interior.
Food and drinks were amazing!
Winnie
Winnie, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Very friendly staff, nice rooms and good breakfast.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
really enjoyed our stay here for a little weekend staycation!
Jade
Jade, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2024
The hotel had a really interesting vibe and was super convenient for all that we were doing on our stay in Sydney.
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Location was perfect for us a day appreciated cleanliness, friendly staff and proximity to great cafes and shops.
rosamund
rosamund, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Best hotel in Sydney by a mile
Ratko D
Ratko D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Super convenient and close to establishments in the area
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2024
Excellent location within walking distance to Allianz Stadium & SCG
Giuseppe
Giuseppe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
A hidden gem, so close to Allianz Stafium, modern and the pool and bar area is fantastic
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
Staff are fantastic and friendly, CJ was the best host while we stayed! Would happily stay here again!
Courtney Jane
Courtney Jane, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 2, 2025
I have been wanting to stay at OH for quite a while. The hotel is nice & well located to Darlinghurst & Paddington. Room was huge (Terrace room - 2 bathrooms, lounge & bed) but the road noise was terrible. The lift was broken for our entire stay, being on the third floor & lugging cases up & down the stairs was not ideal. Given free cocktails at the pool but couldn’t use them as the pool bar closed quite early. Two air con systems but one was leaking & luckily not the one that had my phone under it charging! Overall I think it’s okay but the Oxford Street road noise will put me off staying again.
Room was great, and facilities lovely. Real shame that the pool is shaded in the afternoon as it meant it was too cold to swim but other than that a great stay!
Sophie
Sophie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Excellent stay - within walking distance of Allianz Stadium 🏟️
Beverley
Beverley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Excellent staff
Cherelle
Cherelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Amazing stay here, will def be back!
camille
camille, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
CJ at front desk was always great to deal with
Wes
Wes, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 6, 2024
I liked that it was an old building with new renovations. I like that they allowed us to change rooms when the ac unit leaked water. However in the first room there was a cockroach in it. Showers in both rooms leaked all over the floor and the door to the shower would push the rug when getting out of the shower, but overall it was a nice place to stay. Pool was gorgeous and quiet.
Lorrin
Lorrin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2023
Great place to stay!
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
There wasn’t anything that I didn’t like about Oxford House. Everything was really good.
I loved the decor and colours of my room, textures were superb. Beautiful pool and dining area.
Outstanding friendly helpful staff. I have never in 50 years of travelling found staff like this at OH
Linda room 207
Linda
Linda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
The staff were great! Very friendly and helpful. The downstairs bar/restaurant is so convenient and the food was delicious. I didn't use the pool area/bar (this seems more suitable for twenty-something year olds who are there to PARTY). A bit of a party house but it did NOT make my stay uncomfortable.The lift was not working (but staff did the heavy lifting). My room was dark and dingy and the bathroom, although clean, had septic smell. Bed comfortable and linen clean and crisp. (room needs more light). On a good bus route too.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
The property was well located to the allianz stadium, it took us about 7 mins to walk there which was awesome. Just down Oxford road is a plethora of restaurants. We also walked from the hotel to the Opera House stopping at the Anzac Memorial.
The rooms all have queen beds, small bathroom with shower. There are the basic coffee, tee, Nespresso, small fridge. I loved that the room was not cluttered with furniture which was not needed.
We didn’t take advantage of the pool restaurant/bar as I was travelling with a minor. I absolutely loved the hotel and the staff were amazing.
Joanne
Joanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2024
Amazing staff throughout, lovely pool area, great location
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 17, 2024
Was a lovely place to stay . Very convenient to everything and cool vibe.