Darlinghurst Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Playful Victorian sanctuary
Pastel pink walls, floral mouldings, and an oversized chandelier greet guests before giving way to a tranquil courtyard with an ornamental reflection pool.
“Medusa’s romantic courtyard has a Miami-meets-Mediterranean feel, with an ornamental reflection pool, white lounge chairs and parasols.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Bold color-drenched rooms pair with midcentury chaises, bespoke mouldings, and a vibrant pink lobby.
Notable
A converted nineteenth-century Victorian mansion retaining grand proportions, intricate fireplaces, and original decorative cornicing.
Listed
An intimate Darlinghurst terrace base steps from independent art galleries, cafes, and Oxford Street nightlife.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Quirky, stylish Medusa is a converted eighteenth-century Victorian townhouse in ultra-fashionable Darlinghurst, Sydney's gallery and boutique district.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in bohemian Darlinghurst, the terrace sits minutes from Italian espresso bars, independent art galleries, and Oxford Street nightlife.
The rooms
Color-drenched interiors showcase retro palettes, midcentury chaises, and high Victorian ceilings, with marble and glass bathrooms in every individually styled room.
Dogs stay too.
How it began
Founded by former model Terry Kaljo in a grand Victorian townhouse, the hotel opened in 1998 with irreverent, modern interiors.
“The midcentury-modern rooms—with their retro primary colors, geometric patterns, and vintage chaises longues—attract fashion, media, and design professionals...”
Good to know
Stay here
Medusa Hotel
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Sydney
More like this
QT Sydney
“Theatrical heritage spectacle”
The Old Clare
“Converted brewery showcase”
Ace Hotel Sydney
“Surry Hills creative bolthole”
Paramount House Hotel
“Cinematic warehouse workshop”
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
“Curved modernist beacon”
The Eve Hotel Sydney
“Biophilic laneway oasis”
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
“Restored sandstone stronghold”
Crystalbrook Albion
“Eclectic convent refuge”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.