The Erko Hotel

Great little room with a comfy bed in a great location. The only issue I had was the rooms do not have air conditioning, so the room was sweltering hot (I stayed late January), and even with the window open the room did not cool down in the slightest. There is a ceiling fan, but it just pushed the hot air around. I would say it was probably the worst nights sleep I’ve ever had, but that was purely from the heat. Everything else about the place was comfy/convenient.

Spent a few nights here. The room is not bad for a budget room. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Only a quick train ride to the city. The room can get a little warm but you do get a fan. Overall a nice place to stay cheap for a few nights

The Erko has nice, helpful and efficient staff. Lovely leafy neighbourhood of mostly Victorian cottages. There are a variety of shops, pub and cafes with good coffee and food - although the hotel itself is quite popular and the menu there has a high review rating. The hotel its self on the second floor is about 15 rooms and generally very quiet, a secure back entrance with two flights of stairs up. There is a kitchen facility with some bits and pieces to go with your own breakfast, tea/coffee cutlery, hot water jug, fridge etc. Generous with towels, toiletries and comfortable beds. They are share bathrooms so if that is not something you can handle it won't be for you. But they were always spotless, and nothing was ever occupied when I needed them, at any time I've stayed. Be aware the bathroom with the bath, the shower takes a few minutes to get hot water. My only grumble this time around is this. It is the third room I've stayed in over time and it didn't have a chair, or desk, or mirror. I mean c'mon at least a chair. Partly my fault as I need to start underlining things I need as a less mobile person but a chair's pretty basic. Apart from that it is great value for money and you can't beat the location close to Newtown (5 min walk), Central (5 min train trip, then a couple more minutes to get on he city loop). King St and Enmore Rd have more pubs, cafes, cocktails bars, Dendy cinema, takeaways than you could possibly need or sample.

No hot water in the shared bathrooms. Management at this hotel has spent a lot of money doing up accom and putting an air conditioner in each room but no running hot water in the bathrooms. Not acceptable in 2026 to not have hot water for a shower especially with extreme heat. Tv in room did not work either. There is no excuse for being sub-standard. Housekeeping should be checking hot water in bathrooms each day and management should be getting hot water fixed. Housekeeping should also be checking the operation of tvs on a daily basis as well or at least when people check out of rooms. Improvement is needed.

SHARED BATHROOMS! Be prepared to share a bathroom with everyone else! Room was clean though. Pretty noisy- above a bar

Clean & cheerful; big room with window and fan; kitchen well equipped; no hot water in shower (but it was early) … no mirrors for shaving but for the price the whole was acceptable.

In town for a 30th so I just needed a solid overnighter. No frills pragmatic affordable stay for a couple. Staff were great, check it was very quick and straight forward. Would book again in a pinch no dramas. No air or heating - wasn't an issue for us this stay as it was a temperate time of year, but I can imagine it could get really cold or hot, but who knows ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Quiet suburb just a few hundred metres down from the bustle of Newton. Plenty of cafes and local neighbourhood vibe. The pub under the rooms was pretty good, dog friendly, and very busy on a Sunday arvo. This is pub accommodation, so don’t expect too much. The room was very big and clean. The bed was a double, not a queen. Had a toilet and hand wash basin in the room. The big disappointment was that the communal showers had zero hot water. We had cold showers.

Price is good and a friendly staff member helped me carry my luggage upstairs. The neighborhood is great! Hotel is above a pub, I was there on a Thursday night and it was quiet. No air conditioning, there is a ceiling fan. It was hot the night I was there. Sheets were clean, carpets were stained. My room had an en-suite with sink and toilet, shower down the hall. Hotel was clean, but pretty dated.

It is a budget stay with a shared bathroom. If you know and accept that, then you’ll be happy. The bed was very comfortable. No a/c but there is a fan. There is a shared, clean kitchen. There were no dramas. The location is really good and convenient to trains, cafes etc. I have no complaints. The hot water was great (but it takes a couple of minutes for the hot water to arrive so be patient).

Very nice neighborhood. Bathrooms and showers clean and neat. Quiet but close to shopping, dining. Easy parking. Very close to airport but you would never know it! Will stay here again.

The area is very interesting- the hotel is nice enough on the outside. The accommodation smelled like sewage and there was only one toilet for all the rooms. Early in the morning a plumber started drilling and trying to clear the faulty toilet - next to my room. Considering the cost per night - this was not a very happy experience. Room was clean and kitchen was clean. It just stank really bad. The bar was dog friendly which might appeal to dog owners. Overall I did not think it was worth the cost.

The Erko pub has great rooms,5 min walk to Newtown. Rooms are clean & beds comfortable. Staff are very friendly& extremly good for the price.

While being a marvel of the animal kingdom Cockroaches are not the most welcome of guests. Despite this, they inhabit the erko in abundance. I saw more roaches than people. The location however, is impossible to ignore. The proximity to Newtown and lively pub beneath are the venues biggest selling point. Ultimately, if you don't mind fighting off a few roaches in the shower, you will enjoy your stay.

Nice bar. But a VERY average experience as a hotel... The room we stayed in looked like it had not seen a proper clean/bit of TLC in over 6 months, grimey and dusty. Very humid night and the portable AC unit was broken, with no replacements available, had to resort to opening the window. Base of window frame then breaks off immediately. Exposing old, rotten wood and rusty nails, and then would not stay open without slamming down every 15 minutes. Dead cockroach in cabinet.. Not the most inviting experience, quite nasty. Felt more like a run down hostel. Not worth the $250.00 p/night.

The hotel duvet feels like it hasn't been cleaned in 10 years. One of the duvets has serious blood stains, which is disgusting! The sheets also have blood stains. It's really scary. The staff couldn't provide more duvets and could only offer sheets. There is no private bathroom.

Staff are so friendly and welcoming. Shared bathrooms are clean.

This place was just an amazing find SO clean and the parmi in the pub for dinner was amazing!! Loved it!

Very tired, dated rooms, no real care taken. Basin was chipped and rusted. Blind wouldn't open. The duvet inner between two loose sheets was very stained. Lights on side table dirty. No battery cover for TV remote, TV up bear ceiling. Shower dripping. Urine on floor of shared toilet this morning. No aircon. Very noisy.

The Erko is a little gem! The friendly and helpful staff are genuine in their desire to ensure you have a good stay. And we did! The room and shared bathrooms were clean and just what we needed for our weekend trip to Sydney.

The staff and amenities were wonderful and the bed was very comfortable in a spacious room.

Great little room with a comfy bed in a great location. The only issue I had was the rooms do not have air conditioning, so the room was sweltering hot (I stayed late January), and even with the window open the room did not cool down in the slightest. There is a ceiling fan, but it just pushed the hot air around. I would say it was probably the worst nights sleep I’ve ever had, but that was purely from the heat. Everything else about the place was comfy/convenient.

Very loud

Great location! When I booked I didn't realise the hotel was above a pub (I was in a rush when I booked :|). I'd booked for a Friday and Saturday night, but when I checked in, they said it was quiet in the rooms. It wasn't. I was also really worried I was going to lock myself out of the room when I used the toilet and bathroom facilities (as they are keyed doors).

The room was really spacious and fit our family of four. Shared bathrooms was not ideal but the location was great. Was probably a bit noisy until the bar downstairs closed, at around 11pm.

The Erko has nice, helpful and efficient staff. Lovely leafy neighbourhood of mostly Victorian cottages. There are a variety of shops, pub and cafes with good coffee and food - although the hotel itself is quite popular and the menu there has a high review rating. The hotel its self on the second floor is about 15 rooms and generally very quiet, a secure back entrance with two flights of stairs up. There is a kitchen facility with some bits and pieces to go with your own breakfast, tea/coffee cutlery, hot water jug, fridge etc. Generous with towels, toiletries and comfortable beds. They are share bathrooms so if that is not something you can handle it won't be for you. But they were always spotless, and nothing was ever occupied when I needed them, at any time I've stayed. Be aware the bathroom with the bath, the shower takes a few minutes to get hot water. My only grumble this time around is this. It is the third room I've stayed in over time and it didn't have a chair, or desk, or mirror. I mean c'mon at least a chair. Partly my fault as I need to start underlining things I need as a less mobile person but a chair's pretty basic. Apart from that it is great value for money and you can't beat the location close to Newtown (5 min walk), Central (5 min train trip, then a couple more minutes to get on he city loop). King St and Enmore Rd have more pubs, cafes, cocktails bars, Dendy cinema, takeaways than you could possibly need or sample.

The guy in room frankie, sang as loud as he could feom 2.30am in the morning. With the tv on full volume. 2 days in a row. Very unpleasant. I understand its a pub accommodation. But thats too much.

The location was excellent, close to the train station, with everything you need close by. The family room was spacious enough for a family of four, but we felt we would have liked a table or sofa for entertaining. Staff were very friendly and made us feel at ease. It was a wonderful trip and we would definitely stay there again.

Price is good and a friendly staff member helped me carry my luggage upstairs. The neighborhood is great! Hotel is above a pub, I was there on a Thursday night and it was quiet. No air conditioning, there is a ceiling fan. It was hot the night I was there. Sheets were clean, carpets were stained. My room had an en-suite with sink and toilet, shower down the hall. Hotel was clean, but pretty dated.

It is a budget stay with a shared bathroom. If you know and accept that, then you’ll be happy. The bed was very comfortable. No a/c but there is a fan. There is a shared, clean kitchen. There were no dramas. The location is really good and convenient to trains, cafes etc. I have no complaints. The hot water was great (but it takes a couple of minutes for the hot water to arrive so be patient).

We tried to stay at the Erko however the room wasn't in a fit state, sockets hanging off the wall and stains on the toilet door which looked suspiciously like blood sprayed on it - We didn't bother unpacking and the hotel offered us a refund given the state of the room / they didn't have any others available despite the fact our booking had a no refund clause. 3 months later now and still no refund so the Manager stops taking calls. I'd avoid it totally. To be fair the duty manager on at the time did offer to help us find other accommodation / a meal as recompense.

Awesome place, staff were excellent. Our band stayed there and we’ll be back next tour!

The guy from the bar delivered an awesome customer service He helped me to move by suitcases and showed me the place. Very friendly and helpful. I will definitely return.

NASTY PLACE AND STAFF

Really friendly staff and a lovely vibe!

The location was excellent, close to the train station, with everything you need close by. The family room was spacious enough for a family of four, but we felt we would have liked a table or sofa for entertaining. Staff were very friendly and made us feel at ease. It was a wonderful trip and we would definitely stay there again.

The Erko is a little gem! The friendly and helpful staff are genuine in their desire to ensure you have a good stay. And we did! The room and shared bathrooms were clean and just what we needed for our weekend trip to Sydney.

Bar tender gave me a lovely lime soda on arrival, staff promptly helped me with an unexpected late check in and had cool tattoos

Great room,friendly staff,wonderful service

Very convenient to transport and dining. Staff very helpful

Great location and easy distance to the city, lots of great cafes around.

Very nice neighborhood. Bathrooms and showers clean and neat. Quiet but close to shopping, dining. Easy parking. Very close to airport but you would never know it! Will stay here again.

Great little room with a comfy bed in a great location. The only issue I had was the rooms do not have air conditioning, so the room was sweltering hot (I stayed late January), and even with the window open the room did not cool down in the slightest. There is a ceiling fan, but it just pushed the hot air around. I would say it was probably the worst nights sleep I’ve ever had, but that was purely from the heat. Everything else about the place was comfy/convenient.

The Erko has nice, helpful and efficient staff. Lovely leafy neighbourhood of mostly Victorian cottages. There are a variety of shops, pub and cafes with good coffee and food - although the hotel itself is quite popular and the menu there has a high review rating. The hotel its self on the second floor is about 15 rooms and generally very quiet, a secure back entrance with two flights of stairs up. There is a kitchen facility with some bits and pieces to go with your own breakfast, tea/coffee cutlery, hot water jug, fridge etc. Generous with towels, toiletries and comfortable beds. They are share bathrooms so if that is not something you can handle it won't be for you. But they were always spotless, and nothing was ever occupied when I needed them, at any time I've stayed. Be aware the bathroom with the bath, the shower takes a few minutes to get hot water. My only grumble this time around is this. It is the third room I've stayed in over time and it didn't have a chair, or desk, or mirror. I mean c'mon at least a chair. Partly my fault as I need to start underlining things I need as a less mobile person but a chair's pretty basic. Apart from that it is great value for money and you can't beat the location close to Newtown (5 min walk), Central (5 min train trip, then a couple more minutes to get on he city loop). King St and Enmore Rd have more pubs, cafes, cocktails bars, Dendy cinema, takeaways than you could possibly need or sample.

Great location and full of locals - they love it.

A great place with the inner west vibe in a central location just outside of the cool place of Newtown. Highly recommended, the staff are fantastic. Only thing is that the streets are bit narrow and parking can be a bit hard to find might help to park a bit further and walk to the pub and hotel. Everything else is excellent.

Clean, comfortable and convenient. Nice neighbourhood and a short walk to trendy Newtown. The pub downstairs is great. Shared bathroom was fine. No dramas here & would definitely stay again

Great location. Close to Newtown and trains

A good place to stay in a fantastic area. No fuss no frills accommodation. Close to train stations and bus stops. Great dining options in the area

Very convenient to transport and dining. Staff very helpful

It’s location and authenticity, traditional old pub hotel.

Too many digs in the hotel while you are eating and very noisy all night banging and yelling.

Magnificent art deco pub.

Friendly staff, lovely pub with great character. Will come back

The Erko has nice, helpful and efficient staff. Lovely leafy neighbourhood of mostly Victorian cottages. There are a variety of shops, pub and cafes with good coffee and food - although the hotel itself is quite popular and the menu there has a high review rating. The hotel its self on the second floor is about 15 rooms and generally very quiet, a secure back entrance with two flights of stairs up. There is a kitchen facility with some bits and pieces to go with your own breakfast, tea/coffee cutlery, hot water jug, fridge etc. Generous with towels, toiletries and comfortable beds. They are share bathrooms so if that is not something you can handle it won't be for you. But they were always spotless, and nothing was ever occupied when I needed them, at any time I've stayed. Be aware the bathroom with the bath, the shower takes a few minutes to get hot water. My only grumble this time around is this. It is the third room I've stayed in over time and it didn't have a chair, or desk, or mirror. I mean c'mon at least a chair. Partly my fault as I need to start underlining things I need as a less mobile person but a chair's pretty basic. Apart from that it is great value for money and you can't beat the location close to Newtown (5 min walk), Central (5 min train trip, then a couple more minutes to get on he city loop). King St and Enmore Rd have more pubs, cafes, cocktails bars, Dendy cinema, takeaways than you could possibly need or sample.

had a good stay here, place was decent and staff nice, they let dogs in the pub which is awesome :)

Great location and full of locals - they love it.

A great place with the inner west vibe in a central location just outside of the cool place of Newtown. Highly recommended, the staff are fantastic. Only thing is that the streets are bit narrow and parking can be a bit hard to find might help to park a bit further and walk to the pub and hotel. Everything else is excellent.

This place was just an amazing find SO clean and the parmi in the pub for dinner was amazing!! Loved it!

Clean, comfortable and convenient. Nice neighbourhood and a short walk to trendy Newtown. The pub downstairs is great. Shared bathroom was fine. No dramas here & would definitely stay again