Mary MacKillop Place
A quiet garden retreat a short train ride from the CBD
About this hotel
Set in the heart of North Sydney, this property offers a short train journey to the city centre alongside a genuinely quiet, garden-facing stay. Rooms are large, non-smoking and comfortable, with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, complimentary WiFi and in-room tea and coffee facilities. A free continental buffet breakfast comes with the stay, running from breads and cereals through to fresh fruit and free-flow coffee, with options for a range of dietary preferences. The on-site garden and café suit a slower morning before heading out, and Luna Park, Circular Quay, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House are all reachable by train, bus or ferry without needing a car. Longer-stay travellers in particular benefit from the included breakfast covering most mornings without extra planning.
- Garden setting
- Included breakfast
- North Sydney quiet
- Transit-friendly location
Our take
This suits travellers who want a quieter, garden-set base outside the CBD's density, with breakfast and transit links included. Anyone wanting nightlife or harbourfront views right outside the door should book closer to Circular Quay instead. The included breakfast and garden setting make mornings feel unhurried here. The result suits a short, unhurried city stay rather than a packed itinerary.
- Take the train into the CBD rather than a taxi, North Sydney's station connects quickly
- Enjoy breakfast in the garden on a fine morning rather than the indoor dining room
- Plan a Luna Park visit early, it's an easy add-on given the transit connections from here
Why we love it
- A genuinely quiet garden setting
- Included continental breakfast
- Easy transit to Circular Quay
- Comfortable, spacious rooms
Why guests love itMary MacKillop Place offers a quiet North Sydney stay with large non-smoking rooms, a garden and a café, a calm setting for families. Continental breakfast is included, which keeps mornings simple. The city centre is a short train journey away, and Luna Park and the Opera House are reachable by train, bus or ferry, an easy way to vary outings with children. I would pick it for calm over nightlife. A 9.0 score from more than 1,300 reviews is reassuring.