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Crystalbrook Albion

Crystalbrook Albion

Surry Hills, Sydney

Opened 2018   $$$

“Retro-luxe heritage hideaway”

Design Heritage Local
Lively
Crystalbrook Albion — vibe

Vibe

A 1970s sunken lounge and bohemian rooftop terrace create an intimate, design-led guest house tucked along a quiet Surry Hills lane.

“Retro-luxe heritage hideaway”

Design

Eclectic interiors blending 1920s Art Deco touches, 1970s velvet seating, custom brass fixtures, and terrazzo bathrooms.

Heritage

An adaptive reuse project transforming a 1903 former convent into an intimate, multi-era boutique guest house.

Local

Corridors hung with commissioned Sydney art, plus an honesty bar stocked with Australian craft spirits.

Lively

Tucked along a quiet Surry Hills lane, surrounded by neighborhood cafes, wine bars, and dining.

Crystalbrook Albion — rooms

Rooms

Interiors pair heritage brick and arched windows with custom brass fixtures, Greek marble accents, and handmade Moroccan tiles in the bathrooms.

Backstory

Built in 1903 as a convent for the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, the Victorian Gothic structure found new life through adaptive reuse.

Crystalbrook Albion — eat & drink

Eat & drink

A 24-hour honesty bar in the lounge pours local craft spirits and Australian wines alongside a morning spread of fresh pastries.

The neighborhood

Tucked away on Little Albion Street, the location puts Surry Hills' finest independent bakeries, vintage boutiques, and wine bars at your doorstep.

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