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Newtown Cozy Stays (formerly Newtown Budget Hotel)

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Visitors often praise the friendly staff and the convenient location, especially for attending events at the Enmore Theatre. However, common complaints include unexpected deposit requirements, small rooms, and issues with cleanliness and noise. Some reviewers also note the lack of parking and the presence of many stairs.

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485 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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About this place Newtown Cozy Stays (formerly Newtown Budget Hotel)

Newtown Cozy Stays, formerly Newtown Budget Hotel, is a mainstream budget hotel at 485 King Street in Sydney's inner west. It's listed as gay-friendly. Rooms are simply furnished, Wi-Fi is free, and there's a communal kitchen. Google reviews average 3.1 from about 220 ratings, so expect basic rooms with mixed upkeep. The location is the main draw. Newtown is one of Sydney's most openly queer neighbourhoods, with LGBTQ+-friendly pubs and bars along King Street, and Newtown station is close by. Oxford Street in Darlinghurst is a short bus or rideshare away. Light sleepers should ask for a room off the street.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue)

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221 reviews

Based on 221 Google reviews.

Abubaker
Abubaker Jun 2026
★★★☆☆
Nick Manning
Nick Manning May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

I would give zero stars but it's not a option. Arrived to check in and were told to pay a $200 deposit which is not stated anywhere on their policies. It only says a credit card is required for identification purposes not a $200 deposit. Would never have booked if it said deposit now am stuck with nowhere to stay while I wait 24 hours for a refund. Thanks cozy stays for being a pack of liars

Brooke Zammit
Brooke Zammit May 2026
★★★☆☆

Service was absolutely amazing the gentleman was very kind. Rooms are very clean but small but did what I needed for the night. Rooms had a mini fridge and complementary coffee and tea. Did ask for a baby cot (was provided) but didn’t have a mattress only a sheet so it was very hard for the baby (baby didn’t sleep in it). No lift so if you have pram or lots of bags it’s quite difficult as there’s lots of stairs.

Will
Will Apr 2026
★☆☆☆☆
Bethany Ball
Bethany Ball Mar 2026
★★★★☆

Totally reasonable and comfortable stay for the price and amazing location. Bring ear plugs if noise bothers you sometimes there are other noisy guests late at night but I still slept really well. Bed comfortable ans everything clean

Thomas Reinschlüssel
Thomas Reinschlüssel Mar 2026
★★★☆☆
Lachlan Cunnigham
Lachlan Cunnigham Jan 2026
★★★★★

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Last updated on 27 October 2026

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