The Erko Hotel, Sydney ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

102 Erskineville Road, Sydney, Australia, 2043

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Superior Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

22 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Sydney 3.8 km

Airports

Kingsford Smith (SYD) 6.0 km

Wollongong (WOL) 95.5 km

Train

Macdonaldtown Station400 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dining!

“The food offered was delightful, and the variety of beers in the bar perfectly complemented the atmosphere.” view full review

Comfy Bed!

“My room had a cozy bed with a fan and TV, creating a comfortable retreat after a busy day.” view full review

Clean and Functional!

“The shared bathrooms were well-maintained and surprisingly not noisy, which was a pleasant surprise given the pub setting.” view full review

Great Kitchen Space!

“The shared kitchen was clean and functional, providing a handy spot to prepare snacks and meals during our stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
No parking
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Billiard tables

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Entertainment

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

102 Erskineville Road, Sydney, Australia, 2043

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102 Erskineville Road, Sydney, Australia, 2043

City landmarks

Wilson Street Eveleigh

Carriageworks Farmers Market

1.2 km

Opera House

Sydney Opera House

5.5 km

University

University of Sydney

1.9 km

295 King Street

I Have a Dream Mural

640 m

Garden

Chinese Garden of Friendship

3.1 km

Gallery

White Rabbit Gallery

2.1 km

76 Wilford St

Young Henry's

830 m

Museum

Powerhouse Museum

2.7 km

Cemetery

Camperdown Cemetery

790 m

Park

Camperdown Memorial Rest Park

790 m

Sydney

Darling Harbour

3.5 km

King Street

920 m

Park

Hollis Park

730 m

Sydney NSW 2000

Darling Harbour dining

3.1 km

Park

Royal Botanic Gardens

5.0 km

Museum

Nicholson Museum

1.5 km

Gosper Lane University of Sydney

Macleay Museum

1.6 km

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

3.7 km

Mallett St

Camperdown Park

1.5 km

Swanson St

Harry Noble Reserve

600 m

Square

The Hub

630 m

Park

Foundation Park

650 m

Gallery

Defiance Gallery

660 m

Store

Dan Murphy's Alexandria

1.1 km

Gallery

Kerrie Lowe Gallery

800 m

113 Enmore Rd

Alfalfa House Community Food Co-op

870 m

2 Princes Hwy

Sydney Park brick kilns and chimneys

950 m

58 Myrtle St

Michael Mobbs Sustainable House

2.1 km

Nearby

2-4 Angel St

Newtown Tram Depot

360 m

Store

IGA Newtown

560 m

Restaurants

Erskineville Turkish Pide & Kebabs

110 m

49 Erskineville Rd

The Italian Bowl

780 m

255 King St Shop 8

Chicken Shop

590 m

324A King St

Happy Chef Chinese Restaurant

780 m

266 King St

Gelatomassi

550 m

262 King St

Gelato Blue

520 m

318 King Street

Boost Juice Bars

540 m

268A King St

French Tacos Factory

540 m

280 King St

Pho 236

630 m

236 King St

Newtown Pies

470 m

Pies 283 King St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Friendly staff

Convenient location

Noise issues

Lackluster dining

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

8.3

Service

9.0

Dining

6.5

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.6/10

The hotel offers a comfortable stay with friendly service, great location, and value for money, although some improvement is needed in room cleanliness. Ideal for travelers looking for a budget-friendly stay close to dining and entertainment options.

Rooms

7.0

My room at the other end of the building was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. However, the first room I was in was not cleaned properly, particularly the carpet and floor in the toilet.

Service

9.0

The staff were absolutely friendly and accommodating, even offering to move rooms. I appreciated the cleanliness and welcoming amenities provided.

Location

8.0

The hotel is excellently located in the heart of Erskineville, close to cafes and entertainment options in Newtown and Erskineville.

Dining

7.0

I enjoyed the smoked fish at the dining area. However, more dining options could enhance the overall experience.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, but shared-fridge and limited on-site parking were minor inconveniences. However, the welcome drink and pet amenities were a nice touch.

John

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.6/10

The accommodation is situated in a great location, right in the heart of Erskineville close to cafes and near Newtown. The rooms are quiet, clean, and spacious, but noise from the bar below can be a disturbance. The staff is very friendly and efficient.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are quiet, clean, and spacious, but noise from the bar below can be a disturbance.

Service

9.0

The staff is very friendly and efficient.

Location

9.0

The accommodation is situated in a great location, right in the heart of Erskineville close to cafes and near Newtown.

Dining

Facilities

Robert

United Kingdom, August 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is situated in a convenient location, ideal for enjoying the local attractions and amenities. The rooms had issues with cleanliness and noise levels but offered a decent value for money. The service was exceptionally friendly, with accommodating staff. The dining options were limited, and the facilities were somewhat basic.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had a strong smell of paint and were quite noisy from the bar below, making it challenging to get a good night's sleep. They were not cleaned properly, especially the carpet and floor in the toilet.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly and went out of their way to offer us a room in a quieter location when the noise from the bar disturbed our rest. Their hospitality was commendable.

Location

8.0

The hotel is well-positioned for exploring Newtown and Erskineville, with easy access to shops, cafes, and entertainment venues. It is a good choice in normal circumstances for budget-conscious travelers.

Dining

6.0

The hotel offers Thai dishes but the dining experience was not highlighted positively. More variety and quality would enhance the overall guest experience.

Facilities

6.0

They could benefit from additional amenities to improve the guest experience.

Friendly staff

Noise issues