57 Hotel vs Crystalbrook Albion
Both are in Sydney, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Surry Hills
57 Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 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
Pick Crystalbrook Albion
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose 57 Hotel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 92 / 35)
Choose Crystalbrook Albion if you want
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 35 / 92)
Why is 57 Hotel better than Crystalbrook Albion?
- 1More guest reviews (1,849 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable×26
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (92 vs 35 rooms)×2.6
Why is Crystalbrook Albion better than 57 Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2018 vs 2015)+3y
- 5Allows pets
- 67 more sights within 1 km+7
- 77 more listed amenities (19 vs 12)+7
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| 57 Hotel vs Crystalbrook Albion: which hotel is better? | 57 Hotel | Crystalbrook Albion |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Location | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 9.3 +0.7 | 8.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0 +0.1 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 1,849 +1,777 | 72 |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 430 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 15% | top 8% +7% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Surry Hills centre | 20 m −250 m | 260 m |
| To public transport | 280 m −140 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 7.5 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m −130 m | 320 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 8 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 24 +7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 92 | 35 |
| Floors | 7 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2018 +3y |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 19 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Australian Museum | 1.2 km | 930 m −230 m |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.9 km | 1.6 km |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.7 km | 2.5 km |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.8 km | 1.7 km |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
57 HotelCrystalbrook Albion
- 57 Hotel is cheaper in 10 of 11 months
- 57 Hotel: €182 a night on average · Crystalbrook Albion: €247 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 | 57 Hotel | Crystalbrook Albion |
|---|---|---|
| November | €280 | €259 |
| December | €147 | €205 |
| January | €138 | €218 |
| February | €263 | €287 |
| March | €254 | €269 |
| April | €130 | €220 |
| May | €141 | €205 |
| June | €135 | €205 |
| July | €135 | €282 |
| August | €192 | €282 |
| September | €189 | €282 |
| October | – | €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.
Location
250 m apart
57 Hotel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Northern Concourse: 280 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 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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57 Hotel or Crystalbrook Albion: common questions
Which is better, 57 Hotel or Crystalbrook Albion?
Crystalbrook Albion leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities. 57 Hotel is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, 57 Hotel or Crystalbrook Albion?
Over the year 57 Hotel costs about €182 a night on average against €247 at Crystalbrook Albion, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
57 Hotel is closer: 20 m from the centre, against 260 m for Crystalbrook Albion.
How far apart are 57 Hotel and Crystalbrook Albion?
The two hotels are 250 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