Located close to Kensington Street and Railway Square, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Chippendale, a neighborhood in Sydney, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels is near the airport and near a metro station. Railway Square and Sydney Opera House are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington Street and Market City. University of Technology Sydney and White Rabbit are two other places to visit that come recommended. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Sydney travel guide
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale, NSW, 2008
What's nearby
University of Technology Sydney
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Kensington Street
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Central Park
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Railway Square
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Paddy's Market
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Sydney Central Station
8 min walk
Central Light Rail Station
8 min walk
Sydney Airport (SYD)
21 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
2 min walk
Clare Bar
1 min walk
Anita Gelato
2 min walk
Papparich Express
2 min walk
Bar Broadway
1 min walk
About this property
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels
Luxury hotel near University of Technology Sydney
Located close to Kensington Street and Railway Square, The Old Clare by Ode Hotels provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
Heated pool along with sun loungers
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an outdoor pool
Concierge services, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
A banquet hall, an elevator, and 3 meeting rooms
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
40-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 1 to April 1.
How much does it cost to stay at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels on 1 November 2026 start from AED 630, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Old Clare by Ode Hotels pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of AUD 100 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of AUD 150.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What time is check-in at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Old Clare by Ode Hotels?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Old Clare by Ode Hotels located?
Located in Chippendale, this luxury hotel is steps from Kensington Street, University of Technology Sydney, and Railway Square. Central Park and White Rabbit are also within 5 minutes. Central Light Rail Station is 8 minutes by foot and Capitol Square Light Rail Station is 9 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Old Clare by Ode Hotels Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Lovely lovely property - beautiful location, amazing property beautifully restored, appropriate amenities and super super conveniently located. And the staff were really kind.
And the rooftop bar is special!
Lovely hotel, great location near the main station.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sabryna
5 September 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a last minute booking and I was able to book this smoothly within hours of checking in. The hotel is nicely located with a grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants within 3 minutes walking distance.
It is close to public transport - within walking distance on a main road to Central station, buses and light rail.
I had a room booked for 1 night which was clean, modern, with good amenities - robe, slippers, tea & coffee & various selections for the minibar. I utilized the kettle for my tea, appreciated this immensely! I ended up extending my stay for 4 nights - but switched rooms due to availability.
The only suggestion I have is for plugs to be upgraded to include USB/UBC outlets for easy charging ports near the bed and at the built in table. Upgraded lighting around the bathroom mirror would make a noticeable difference and I’m not sure there was a separate fan for the bathroom so got quite steamy during showering! All hotels I have stayed at for this price point have had a clear fan system for bathrooms.
Safe for solo travelers! Would stay here again.
Note ** The rooftop pool and bar were closed for the winter season so was unable to access these amenities despite the weather being warm and pleasant.
My parents had a brilliant stay at your hotel. Excellent location and amenities. Helpful staff and dining options in the hotel. Would recommend and stay again!
Would highly recommend
Reception lovely helpful people, bar has a fantastic ambience, rooms beautiful and clean, vwey spacious, just a fantastic place to stay, loved it.
What an amazing hotel. Architecturally really interesting and some neat background history too. The staff was extremely polite and helpful, which makes such an important impression. Lots of fun restaurants and good shopping surrounded the hotel. Everything at the property was super-clean and the room was new, modern and very cool. The rooftop pool looked great and was heated, but the weather wasn't cooperative. I didn't partake, but it was clear that the rooftop bar was fun. I liked the eco-policy there: each day you opted to decline having your room made up, you got a food credit at the restaurant. Nice. I'd gladly stay again.