--- title: "202 Elizabeth vs Crystalbrook Albion: which hotel is better?" description: "202 Elizabeth or Crystalbrook Albion in Sydney? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/202-elizabeth-sydney-vs-crystalbrook-albion-sydney/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # 202 Elizabeth vs Crystalbrook Albion Both are in Sydney, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · Thai Town ## [202 Elizabeth](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/202-elizabeth-sydney/) - **Guest rating:** 9.1 · Excellent - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1074180/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Surry Hills ## [Crystalbrook Albion](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crystalbrook-albion-sydney/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 8.9 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1330360/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 360 m apart. ### Choose 202 Elizabeth if you want - a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2018) ### Why is 202 Elizabeth better than Crystalbrook Albion? 1. More guest reviews (268 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable (×3.7) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018) (+5y) 3. Offers an airport transfer ### Why is Crystalbrook Albion better than 202 Elizabeth? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1) (+0.2) 2. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★) 3. 6 more listed amenities (19 vs 13) (+6) 4. Has a gym ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | 202 Elizabeth | Crystalbrook Albion | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 | | Location | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 (+1.6) | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 (+1.5) | | Public transport | 9.4 (+0.8) | 8.6 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.0 | | Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.3 (+0.2) | | Number of reviews | 268 (+196) | 72 | | Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 (+0.3) | | Google reviews | 174 | 430 (+256) | | Rank in Sydney | top 7% | top 8% | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Distance to the centre | 790 m (−350 m) | 1.1 km | | To public transport | 270 m (−150 m) | 420 m | | To the airport | 7.9 km | 7.7 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 150 m (−170 m) | 320 m | | Shops within 500 m | 30 (+22) | 8 | | Sights within 1 km | 26 (+2) | 24 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ (+1★) | | Rooms | 38 | 35 | | Floors | 5 | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | 2023 (+5y) | 2018 | | Listed amenities | 13 | 19 (+6) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Pets allowed | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Australian Museum | 740 m (−190 m) | 930 m | | Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.5 km | 1.6 km | | Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.2 km | 2.5 km | | Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.4 km (−350 m) | 1.7 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month 202 ElizabethCrystalbrook Albion - 202 Elizabeth is cheaper in 8 of 12 months - 202 Elizabeth: €292 a night on average · Crystalbrook Albion: €262 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Sydney by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/sydney/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [202 Elizabeth prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/202-elizabeth-sydney/prices/)[Crystalbrook Albion prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/crystalbrook-albion-sydney/prices/) ## Location 360 m apart 202 Elizabeth: city centre: 790 m, nearest station Sydney Central: 270 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.9 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 26 sights within 1 km. Crystalbrook Albion: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Eddy Avenue Forecourt: 420 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 24 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Sydney [Sydney weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/new-south-wales/sydney/weather) ## 202 Elizabeth or Crystalbrook Albion: common questions ### Which is better, 202 Elizabeth or Crystalbrook Albion? They are evenly matched. 202 Elizabeth is stronger in location, public transport; Crystalbrook Albion is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, 202 Elizabeth or Crystalbrook Albion? Over the year Crystalbrook Albion costs about €262 a night on average against €292 at 202 Elizabeth, and it is cheaper in 4 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? 202 Elizabeth is closer: 790 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Crystalbrook Albion. ### How far apart are 202 Elizabeth and Crystalbrook Albion? The two hotels are 360 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/202-elizabeth-sydney-vs-crystalbrook-albion-sydney/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/