Where budget-friendly and sophisticated urban accommodation combine at The Jensen Potts Point.

Situated on the bustling Macleay Street, the hotel offers the perfect location for exploring the vibrant city of Sydney on a budget.

A mid-century aesthetic sees this intelligently converted 50’s lodge as a cool, easy-to-design home away from home.

Something we do think requires mention here is that each guest room has access to a communal bathroom concept, which does keep costs down. Meticulously cared for and within steps of your bedside, each features boutique amenities and linen to ensure your comfort is top priority.

The Locay insiders tip on this property lies with the Jensen Potts Point Balcony rooms, which have one of the most impressive private spaces and views over looking this buzzing street. Each of these rooms also provides a desk, providing a comfortable space to work from and a breath of fresh air.

A neighbourhood icon. It would be hard to find any local in the area who doesn't know of this majestic building located centrally on one of the most fancy streets in this neighbourhood.

Carefully restored to its Victorian glory, this boutique hotel occupies two charming, stark white townhouses that exude sophistication and charm.

A local tip that is often shared by word of mouth is to book the Hotel Challis Balcony Rooms, which offer incredible views over the Woolloomooloo Wharf precinct and some as far as Sydney Harbour.

Just a 10-minute walk to Kings Cross train station and an 18-minute walk to the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, this hotel is perfectly situated to explore the city's cultural landmarks while keeping your stay well priced in a safe and stylish area.

Sydney's most impressive curation of designer art, furnishings, and style under one roof. This one has everyone talking.

With the talents of three famed interior designers, this stylish apartment concept includes two three-bedroom apartments and one two-bedroom apartment that have graced the pages of Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, played host to weddings and photoshoots, and even hosted a string of global models and celebrities. It's no wonder this accommodation has made the pages of Louis Vuitton's famous city guide.

Book one apartment, or all three. Three Rooms Sydney offers a much larger living space, ideal for groups and families travelling. Each apartment has a well-appointed kitchen and dining spaces, all linen and amenities, 1-2 bathrooms, and comfy queen-size beds.

One of the most unique concepts about this boutique accommodation is that the entire curation is shop-able - read Locay's feature article here to find out more!

Nestled amidst the lush greenery of tree-lined terraces lies the Medusa Boutique Hotel, the hub of activity for international filmmakers and studios such as Bazmark Productions, who have gifted us timeless films like Moulin Rouge, Strictly Ballroom, and Romeo and Juliet.

But that's not all there is to this urban haven; the hotel is known as quite the institution amongst locals's friends and family, being a convenient location for visiting the Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Potts Point, and Elizabeth Bay areas. Each is accessible in under 10 minutes by foot!

Guest rooms at Medusa Boutique Hotel offer traditional-style hotel spaces featuring exotic timbers and bold colours, each with their own unique identity.

Compact and convenient, this hotel makes for a very easy stay where hospitality is warm and central to a truly urban neighbourhood experience.

While this boutique hotel isn't quite as central to Potts Point, find this Darlinghurst secret in under 10 minutes by foot along William Street. We love the style and nature of this stay so much that we simply couldn't forget its inclusion in our top accommodation lists.

With a dedication to preserving the past while embracing the present, The Strand Hotel offers a truly unique experience. It is also close to Kings Cross Train Station, Wooloomooloo Wharf Precinct, and all the charms of Potts Point by foot.

Each sleeping space has been meticulously designed to honour the heritage building, with everything from Juliette balconies to a hidden library waiting to be discovered. The property provides a brilliant communal working space for the travelling corporate as well as hosting a welcoming cocktail hour daily for all guests in house.

The boutique hotel exudes a cool and casual vibe, with Parisian-style furnishings and modern amenities to keep you pampered and connected. It's a refreshing and honest approach to boutique accommodation in the area that is sure to see you return to this urban haunt.

Our Locay insider tip would be to request rooms on the upper level to enjoy the city sights (and maybe less of the sounds) this central city location calls home.