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.
World Square Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Circular Quay - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 22 min drive
Sydney Redfern Station - 4 min drive
Exhibition Centre Station - 5 min drive
Sydney Central Station - 19 min walk
Kings Cross Station - 15 min walk
Museum Station - 16 min walk
Central Light Rail Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
Thai Nesia Restaurant - 3 min walk
TenTo - 6 min walk
The Village Inn - 4 min walk
Arthouse Kitchen - 1 min walk
Organic Bread Bar - 4 min walk
About this property
Oxford House
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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is close by: Kings Cross Station is only 15 minutes on 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
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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
No on-site 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
Travelling with children
Children stay for 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
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 86
2 steps 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
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 selected days.
El Primo Sanchez – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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 that you 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 on-site 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 on-site 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 on-site 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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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb 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
9 Nov 2024
Very friendly staff, nice rooms and good breakfast.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2025
Rooms were lovely and loved the 1st floor bar area and pool. Very unassuming when you check in on the ground floor. Would definitely book there again if needed.
Cora
Cora, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Dec 2024
The upgrade was very appreciated, the staff all very pleasant and helpful and the pool perfect👍
Loretta
Loretta, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 2024
really enjoyed our stay here for a little weekend staycation!
Jade
Jade, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
Nice place . Friendly staff, restaurant brekky was good. Thank you
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 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
7 Oct 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
8/10 Very good
12 Dec 2024
The staff were fantastic but out room was next to the exit and the door wasn’t a soft close!
Sheridan
Sheridan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sept 2024
Super convenient and close to establishments in the area
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
Best hotel in Sydney by a mile
Ratko D
Ratko D, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sept 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
18 Oct 2024
Excellent location within walking distance to Allianz Stadium & SCG
Giuseppe
Giuseppe, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Room nice and clean. Large bathroom and quality bedding. Staff member helped us get netlix which wasnt working in our room. Car parking was limited but thankfully we had a disabled sticker so managed to get a bigger carpark that worked for us. Staff were friendly and helpful and we had a pleasant overnight stay.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 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
6 Jan 2025
staff was lovely, but there was an issue with our room that really impacted the whole experience. The water from the toilet was running for the whole night with no way of fixing it, our sleep was really awful with the water noise for the whole night. The pool and the bar was amazing but overall not absolutely satisfied
Linh
Linh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Apr 2024
Amazing stay here, will def be back!
camille
camille, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2024
Excellent stay - within walking distance of Allianz Stadium 🏟️
Beverley
Beverley, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
1 Dec 2024
Overpriced for what was provided:
Bathroom is tidy and with the bar the rooms are ready noisy. My room smelt like smoke the entire time
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
27 Nov 2024
If I could give 10 stars for staff I would. I had to travel with my 2 kids while my husband was having surgery so needed something close to the hospital. There was an error with my booking however it was generously rectified. Facilities are excellent, really clean and food is delicious. The pool was a life saver for my autistic child for regulation.
Highly recommend staying.