202 Elizabeth vs Crystalbrook Albion
Both are in Sydney, 360 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Thai Town
202 Elizabeth
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Surry Hills
Crystalbrook Albion
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
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?
- 1More guest reviews (268 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable×3.7
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2018)+5y
- 3Offers an airport transfer
Why is Crystalbrook Albion better than 202 Elizabeth?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.1)+0.2
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 36 more listed amenities (19 vs 13)+6
- 4Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 202 Elizabeth vs Crystalbrook Albion: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
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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
All months
| Month | 202 Elizabeth | Crystalbrook Albion |
|---|---|---|
| November | €314 | €259 |
| December | €194 | €205 |
| January | €157 | €218 |
| February | €268 | €287 |
| March | €244 | €269 |
| April | €183 | €220 |
| May | €177 | €205 |
| June | €167 | €205 |
| July | €180 | €282 |
| August | €520 | €282 |
| September | €547 | €282 |
| October | €547 | €434 |
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 monthCrystalbrook Albion prices by month
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.
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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.
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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