Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Stanmore, Sydney, just a 1-minute drive from Enmore Theatre and 8 minutes from Star Casino. It is approximately 4.1 miles from White Bay Cruise Terminal and 4.9 miles from Circular Quay.

Cambridge Lodge - Comfortable Sydney Hostel

Average nightly price at Cambridge Lodge by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$59
February	$60
March	$66
April	$67
May	$68
June	$69
July	$65
August	$67
September	$56
October	$57
November	$63
December	$66

What guests think

At Cambridge Lodge, travellers highlight friendly, welcoming staff and an affordable stay in a convenient residential location near public transport, while repeatedly noting the property's age with mixed upkeep and cleanliness across shared areas and rooms.

Rooms are basic, with some comfortable beds, but several reviews mention heat due to no air conditioning and thin walls that let noise travel. Guests appreciate a shared kitchen and a pleasant outdoor area; parking is on the street, and entry systems can be finicky. Suitable for unfussy travellers who want a simple base.

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Facilities

Shared kitchen and a pleasant outdoor area are appreciated. Parking is on the street, and entry/key systems and some lighting or bathroom areas show wear.

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Margaret

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love that you'd planted colourful flowers around the covered eating area

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Lynette

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On flight path. Some guests not always mindful of the main doors closing noisily during the night. Insufficient lighting to illuminate outside entrance stairs.

10

Boysie

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access at anytime/ quiet and staff communication skills excellent

8

Sandra

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was only there for a night could use better bathrooms

10

leonie

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was an easy walk to transportation, clean, had an issue with a blocked toilet, looks like property is under renovations in parts (Or needs a little) beds very comfortable, great views, has character. Very affordable, and friendly staff. Nice and quiet for a mini vacation. Or a weekend retreat.

8

Hani

Sep 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The swipe card sometimes doesn’t work. Check room 30 !!

8

Yao

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Convenient to reach from airport by uber. Nice kitchen to use. Furnitures are old. We found some small insects inside the bedroom.

8

Amy

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the train station, street parking but not too hard to find a park. Staff on phone was helpful and polite. Didn't see any staff in person during our stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable, but the building is tired. eg ripped carpet on stairs =trip hazard, bathroom had a lot of plaster very worn etc. The key system is a bit weird, but ok once you work it out! I understand it is an old building, but these are maintenance issues.

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Joanna

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The advertised place states it has parking on site and that it’s included which is not the case. Parking is on the street. This needs to be made clear as it is misleading. This is why I assumed the price was so high, I know it’s the city but there are cheaper places that offer more for your money. The whole place felt really uncomfortable. The door to my room and the windows has no lock. I would’ve felt safer sleeping in the bathroom that had a lock. $131 wasted. Communication via text. I drove back home and didn’t stay the night

8

Angharad

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and cheerful, with clean rooms, simple but reasonably comfortable beds, and decent bathrooms. There is a small kitchen area for preparing food etc., and mini-fridges and sinks in the bedrooms. (No kettles in the bedrooms, but there are tea and coffee making facilities in the kitchen.) There is a pleasant outdoor area for meeting other guests, hanging out, and chatting - it's a bit chilly in the winter, but was still attracting a friendly crowd when I visited. If you're looking for somewhere basic to rest your head at a very reasonable rate by Sydney standards, the Cambridge Lodge is worth checking out!

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Cleanliness

Feedback ranges from clean rooms and regularly tidied common spaces to reports of insects, odors, and missed cleaning in shared bathrooms. Overall standards feel inconsistent.

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Minami

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

初めてこのようなホステルに泊まりましたが、想像より清潔に保たれていました。いろんな国の人がいるので共有部分(トイレやキッチンなど)はその時によると思いますが、清掃後の状態は綺麗でした。また、1人部屋には水道がついていて、とても重宝しました。受付の人がとても親切で、毎回帰ってきて挨拶するのが楽しかったです。デメリットをあげるなら、壁が薄いのか(国柄なのか？)足跡や人の声はすごく聞こえます。また飛行機の音や外の騒音も丸聞こえです。洗濯機は12:00までは清掃の人が使っていて使えないようです。同じ時期に泊まっていた方々はキッチンで楽しくお話してくれたりしました。 Cityまでも出やすいので、このくらいの価格帯で探してるのであればオススメだと思います。

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Joanne

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk Lady is wonderful, always helps and helps. Room was lovely and clean only issue was the other guests smoking in the bathrooms and on the deck area... it smells and is not good for asthmatics. I don't think the management knows this is happening as its before or after their hours

10

Oleg

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quite affordable and clean in a very quiet residential neighbourhood. Very accommodating staff.

2

Catherine

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The whole property needs a huge makeover, as it is very dated and basic. A lot of the contents of the room (TV, cupboard, bed-with stained pillows), and bathroom (shower curtains, even the soap dispenser had a broken top!), had things that were broken and needed to be replaced. And I was shocked to see cockroaches in the bedroom and bathroom. The only redeeming thing the property has is a great manager in Cathy and the lovely 'security guard' Dion. You need to spend some money and do up one room at a time and make it somewhere you'd want to come and stay at.

6

Yasmeen

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a couple of roaches but not unexpected for Australia. It was quite hot with only a fan in the room and the bathroom smelled weird but not too bad a place for the price.

10

Denise

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Cindy went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcomed. It was quiet, clean and easy train access. I wish I had found this place sooner.

8

Yao

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Convenient to reach from airport by uber. Nice kitchen to use. Furnitures are old. We found some small insects inside the bedroom.

8

Amy

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the train station, street parking but not too hard to find a park. Staff on phone was helpful and polite. Didn't see any staff in person during our stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable, but the building is tired. eg ripped carpet on stairs =trip hazard, bathroom had a lot of plaster very worn etc. The key system is a bit weird, but ok once you work it out! I understand it is an old building, but these are maintenance issues.

10

Nicolas

Feb 14, 2024

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Stayed 9 nights

Personale estremamente gentile e accogliente, sempre zone comuni pulite. Può essere una accomodazione lungo termine e non solo momentanea quindi molto comoda

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Angharad

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and cheerful, with clean rooms, simple but reasonably comfortable beds, and decent bathrooms. There is a small kitchen area for preparing food etc., and mini-fridges and sinks in the bedrooms. (No kettles in the bedrooms, but there are tea and coffee making facilities in the kitchen.) There is a pleasant outdoor area for meeting other guests, hanging out, and chatting - it's a bit chilly in the winter, but was still attracting a friendly crowd when I visited. If you're looking for somewhere basic to rest your head at a very reasonable rate by Sydney standards, the Cambridge Lodge is worth checking out!

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Rooms

Rooms are basic; some note comfortable beds and in-room sinks or mini-fridges, while others report heat from lack of air conditioning, thin walls, and dated furnishings.

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Shannen

Nov 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hostel to stay in. Only issues were fan not working in private double room and a god awful mattress that had springs digging into you when you lay down. Only had to deal with it for one night but could be problematic for others

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Minami

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

初めてこのようなホステルに泊まりましたが、想像より清潔に保たれていました。いろんな国の人がいるので共有部分(トイレやキッチンなど)はその時によると思いますが、清掃後の状態は綺麗でした。また、1人部屋には水道がついていて、とても重宝しました。受付の人がとても親切で、毎回帰ってきて挨拶するのが楽しかったです。デメリットをあげるなら、壁が薄いのか(国柄なのか？)足跡や人の声はすごく聞こえます。また飛行機の音や外の騒音も丸聞こえです。洗濯機は12:00までは清掃の人が使っていて使えないようです。同じ時期に泊まっていた方々はキッチンで楽しくお話してくれたりしました。 Cityまでも出やすいので、このくらいの価格帯で探してるのであればオススメだと思います。

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Peter

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very hot in the room, no aircon. It was adequate & relatively cheap

6

Lynette

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On flight path. Some guests not always mindful of the main doors closing noisily during the night. Insufficient lighting to illuminate outside entrance stairs.

10

leonie

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was an easy walk to transportation, clean, had an issue with a blocked toilet, looks like property is under renovations in parts (Or needs a little) beds very comfortable, great views, has character. Very affordable, and friendly staff. Nice and quiet for a mini vacation. Or a weekend retreat.

10

Kenneth

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was everything we needed and expected. Comfortable room- all the facilities we needed. The host was good

4

Nicolas

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, with much potential, but the interior needs a lot of work.

6

Yasmeen

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a couple of roaches but not unexpected for Australia. It was quite hot with only a fan in the room and the bathroom smelled weird but not too bad a place for the price.

8

Yao

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Convenient to reach from airport by uber. Nice kitchen to use. Furnitures are old. We found some small insects inside the bedroom.

8

Angharad

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap and cheerful, with clean rooms, simple but reasonably comfortable beds, and decent bathrooms. There is a small kitchen area for preparing food etc., and mini-fridges and sinks in the bedrooms. (No kettles in the bedrooms, but there are tea and coffee making facilities in the kitchen.) There is a pleasant outdoor area for meeting other guests, hanging out, and chatting - it's a bit chilly in the winter, but was still attracting a friendly crowd when I visited. If you're looking for somewhere basic to rest your head at a very reasonable rate by Sydney standards, the Cambridge Lodge is worth checking out!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with clear communication. A few guests encountered difficulties after hours or limited in-person support.

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Helton

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The customer service was good, I got all my questions answered when I called and the staff were very helpful. Thanks

10

Boysie

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access at anytime/ quiet and staff communication skills excellent

8

Julie

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget accommodation, friendly reception staff.

10

David

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful informative staff upon arrival. Great value especially considering location. Will stay again! 👍🇦🇺

10

Oleg

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quite affordable and clean in a very quiet residential neighbourhood. Very accommodating staff.

2

Carrie

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checked in after hours, room was unsafe, drug addicts outside and room was ground floor with a window that wouldn’t close. Unable to talk to anyone due to after hours check in.

10

Max

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An old but maintained boarding house with a relaxed feeling in a great location!! The Managers are lovely & welcoming they make sure you have what you need for a comfortable stay!

10

Denise

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Cindy went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcomed. It was quiet, clean and easy train access. I wish I had found this place sooner.

8

Amy

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the train station, street parking but not too hard to find a park. Staff on phone was helpful and polite. Didn't see any staff in person during our stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable, but the building is tired. eg ripped carpet on stairs =trip hazard, bathroom had a lot of plaster very worn etc. The key system is a bit weird, but ok once you work it out! I understand it is an old building, but these are maintenance issues.

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Dana

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff here were absolutely fantastic - super accomodating and friendly!! Thank you so much

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Location

Convenient residential setting near Stanmore Station, Enmore/Newtown, shops, and transport links. Some aircraft noise is noted, though several reviewers found the area quiet.

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Minami

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

初めてこのようなホステルに泊まりましたが、想像より清潔に保たれていました。いろんな国の人がいるので共有部分(トイレやキッチンなど)はその時によると思いますが、清掃後の状態は綺麗でした。また、1人部屋には水道がついていて、とても重宝しました。受付の人がとても親切で、毎回帰ってきて挨拶するのが楽しかったです。デメリットをあげるなら、壁が薄いのか(国柄なのか？)足跡や人の声はすごく聞こえます。また飛行機の音や外の騒音も丸聞こえです。洗濯機は12:00までは清掃の人が使っていて使えないようです。同じ時期に泊まっていた方々はキッチンで楽しくお話してくれたりしました。 Cityまでも出やすいので、このくらいの価格帯で探してるのであればオススメだと思います。

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Lawrence De

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is only a walk to the bustling Enmore and Newtown restaurant and entertainment strip. Its also a short walk to Stanmore train station.

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Lynette

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On flight path. Some guests not always mindful of the main doors closing noisily during the night. Insufficient lighting to illuminate outside entrance stairs.

10

Jonathan

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to shops and train station Staff very obliging and friendly We would stay again if in Sydney

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leonie

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was an easy walk to transportation, clean, had an issue with a blocked toilet, looks like property is under renovations in parts (Or needs a little) beds very comfortable, great views, has character. Very affordable, and friendly staff. Nice and quiet for a mini vacation. Or a weekend retreat.

10

Michael

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cheap but still great and close to everything

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Oleg

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quite affordable and clean in a very quiet residential neighbourhood. Very accommodating staff.

10

Denise

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Cindy went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and welcomed. It was quiet, clean and easy train access. I wish I had found this place sooner.

8

Yao

Apr 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff. Convenient to reach from airport by uber. Nice kitchen to use. Furnitures are old. We found some small insects inside the bedroom.

8

Amy

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to the train station, street parking but not too hard to find a park. Staff on phone was helpful and polite. Didn't see any staff in person during our stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable, but the building is tired. eg ripped carpet on stairs =trip hazard, bathroom had a lot of plaster very worn etc. The key system is a bit weird, but ok once you work it out! I understand it is an old building, but these are maintenance issues.

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