Crystalbrook Albion vs Rydges Sydney Central
Both are in Sydney, 200 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Surry Hills
Crystalbrook Albion
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★½Surry Hills
Rydges Sydney Central
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
The short answer
Pick Rydges Sydney Central
It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 200 m apart.
Choose Crystalbrook Albion if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 8.5)
- breakfast included
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 35 / 309)
Choose Rydges Sydney Central if you want
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 309 / 35)
Why is Crystalbrook Albion better than Rydges Sydney Central?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.5)+0.8
- 2Includes free breakfast
- 3Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 4Allows pets
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (35 vs 309 rooms)−274
Why is Rydges Sydney Central better than Crystalbrook Albion?
- 1Has a spa
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3More guest reviews (1,769 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable×25
- 44 more listed amenities (23 vs 19)+4
- 5Has 24-hour room service
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (309 vs 35 rooms)×8.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Crystalbrook Albion vs Rydges Sydney Central: which hotel is better? | Crystalbrook Albion | Rydges Sydney Central |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Location | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 7.5 +1.7 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 8.5 +7.0 |
| Public transport | 8.6 | 9.5 +0.9 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.8 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 72 | 1,769 +1,697 |
| Google rating | 4.8/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 430 | – |
| Rank in Sydney | top 8% +34% | top 42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.9 | 9.3 +0.4 |
| Distance to Surry Hills centre | 260 m | 280 m |
| To public transport | 420 m | 250 m −170 m |
| To the airport | 7.7 km | 7.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 210 m −110 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 8 | 15 +7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 | 25 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ +0.5★ | ★★★★½ |
| Rooms | 35 | 309 |
| Floors | 6 | 11 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 19 | 23 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Australian Museum | 930 m | 910 m |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 1.6 km | 1.6 km |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 2.5 km | 2.5 km |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Nightly price by month
Crystalbrook AlbionRydges Sydney Central
- Rydges Sydney Central is cheaper in 9 of 11 months
- Crystalbrook Albion: €247 a night on average · Rydges Sydney Central: €188 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 | Crystalbrook Albion | Rydges Sydney Central |
|---|---|---|
| November | €259 | €258 |
| December | €205 | €170 |
| January | €218 | €169 |
| February | €287 | €306 |
| March | €269 | €233 |
| April | €220 | €151 |
| May | €205 | €131 |
| June | €205 | €130 |
| July | €282 | €130 |
| August | €282 | €166 |
| September | €282 | €223 |
| 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.
Crystalbrook Albion prices by monthRydges Sydney Central prices by month
Location
200 m apart
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.
Rydges Sydney Central: city centre: 950 m, nearest station Eddy Avenue Forecourt: 250 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 7.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.
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Crystalbrook Albion or Rydges Sydney Central: common questions
Which is better, Crystalbrook Albion or Rydges Sydney Central?
Rydges Sydney Central leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness. Crystalbrook Albion is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Crystalbrook Albion or Rydges Sydney Central?
Over the year Rydges Sydney Central costs about €188 a night on average against €247 at Crystalbrook Albion, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Crystalbrook Albion and Rydges Sydney Central?
The two hotels are 200 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