Oxford House

4.0 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Oxford Terrace Suite | Minibar, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Courtyard
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

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21 Oxford Street (Near Greens Road), Paddington, Sydney, Paddington, NSW, 2021
  • Place, Oxford Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St Vincent’s Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Cricket Ground
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Iona Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Courtyard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The 01 Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Oxford Deluxe Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Oxford Arts Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Oxford Terrace Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Oxford Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Oxford House

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk.
Oxford House offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Sydney hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Oxford House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of New South Wales, Art and Design. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge and luggage storage
  • Steps from University of New South Wales, Art and Design and 6 minutes on foot from St Vincent’s Hospital
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at Oxford House.

This 4-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
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 selected days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Busby's
  • Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Arts Hotel Paddington
Arts Paddington
Arts Hotel
Oxford House Hotel
Arts Hotel Paddington
Oxford House Paddington
Oxford House Hotel Paddington

Oxford House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 172 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent stay at Oxford House last weekend. The rooms, although small, are very thoughtfully laid out. I booked the smallest room, which was fine for 1 person or a couple, but opt for a larger room if a couple of friends are sharing. My room was located at the back of the hotel away from the main road and away from the pool. Although I could hear some people in the hallway before I went to bed and after I woke up, it was quite quiet. The pool was lovely, and I used this a couple of times during my stay. Easily getting a spot both times. The pool bar was busy both times as had great atmosphere. Especially on the Sunday during the bottomless lunch when there was a DJ. Overall, very happy with my stay here. I would recommend this hotel.
Hotel pool
Bushby’s breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location and stylish however the lack of storage in rooms was glaring. Furthermore, the building seemed to leak considerably during a brief rain show that meant buckets were placed across the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom, North Gosford

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff very friendly, helpful with a late check out. Very convenient location. I highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect - to the size and cleanliness of the room to the staff assistance at checkin and checkout. Its my new favourite place to stay in SYD! The only point I'd make is it would be great to have water provided in the fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful, room seemed clean. Good location about a 15-20 min walk into the city centre, or just down the road to the bus stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the vibe. Relaxed and cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome pool
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimli

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel. Highly recommend especially for the price. The outdoor bar staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, good vibe, friendly staff. Room was neat, clean & tidy which is all you want. The room had a modern ambiance which was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jemma

Disliked: Staff & service
Security of bags being kept by staff prior to check in was concerning. I tried to check in at 1:45pm (15 minutes prior to the check in time) and the room was still not ready. When I returned to check in at 5:45pm, my bags were still left in the lobby and not in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Good location and nice aesthetic. Staff were helpful and Busbys had a really good lunch. Room was a little rough around the edges with stains on the carpet, TV not working and bad water pressure in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool bar area was really nice, close to the city without being right in the middle of things.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

THOMAS

I was unable to stay - as soon as I booked I realised I pressed the wrong night, and I couldnt change the booking, so I feel extremely dissappionted in wotif and your system
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, just restaurant and bar hours were short or not open, however we were there during the week.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very convenient hotel! Very hospitable staff and clean modern rooms. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dominique

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location and Value

Great location near Paddington, Surry Hills and short walks to Double Bay etc. Great onsite bar - Busby's where the staff are friendly and accomodating. Front desk are lovely and helpful. Also a great pool and bar to enjoy cocktails and food on a balmy sunny evening. Well priced for the smaller room which was all I needed when conducting business during the day. The room I was in was a little musty but the building is old and it had been raining lots! No leaks in room luckily.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025