Medusa Hotel
A stylish boutique hotel in Darlinghurst, Sydney, rated 4.7 across more than 320 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Medusa Hotel sits on Darlinghurst Road in Darlinghurst, near Surry Hills and Paddington in inner Sydney. A stylish boutique hotel set in a lovely heritage building, it's known for its bold, characterful design and intimate, personal service — the kind of distinctive, design-led stay with genuine personality, in a great inner-city location.
The appeal is that combination of boldly designed, characterful rooms, an intimate boutique atmosphere and a convenient Darlinghurst location, close to the dining, bars and energy of the inner city, with the CBD nearby. For a characterful, design-led stay with real personality, the Medusa's distinctive style and quality make it a standout and well-regarded choice.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 320 reviews, it's clearly delivering for its guests. Room types, rates, facilities and availability vary with the season and demand, and a boutique hotel books out around busy periods, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly ahead — particularly if you're travelling at a busy time or want a specific room type for your stay in Darlinghurst.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- WednesdayToday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 14:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 76
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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