Among the best places to stay in Surry Hills, Ace Sydney offers four distinct restaurants including: LOAM, a neighborhood spot for natural fare; day-to-night cafe and bar Good Chemistry; the Lobby cocktail bar smackdab in the center; and Kiln, an 18th-floor rooftop restaurant and bar helmed by genre-bending chef Beau Clugston. In addition to housing a kaleidoscopic collection of contemporary Australian art, we’re walking distance to Hyde Park, Darlinghurst and Redfern, and just a moment away from Central Station, which can take you just about anywhere you’d want to go.
Ace Hotel Sydney
Our very first spot south of the equator, Ace Hotel Sydney is a boutique gem nestled against the edge of the Central Business District.
47 – 53 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 8099 8799
Ace Hotel acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land. As one of the oldest living cultures on earth, we celebrate their age-old connections to Country along with the knowledge, determination, patience and generosity of all First Nations people. Past, present and future, this is Aboriginal land.
Rise & Dine
Spend the night and we’ll make you breakfast.
Get Extra Credit
$75 AUD for our restaurants and bars when you book.
Linger Longer
Book a stay of three or more days and receive 50% off your final night.
Make it Last
Book 2 nights or more and receive up to 30% off.
Pet Package
Book with your dog and enjoy a bed and food bowls for the pup.
Ace Member Rate
Join the Ace Hotel Fan Club for up to 10% off stays and 15% off the Ace Shop.
Pay Now and Save
Book a pre-paid stay at least 2 weeks in advance and receive up to 20% off.
Rooms + Suites
Everything you need, with room for more. Rooms feature laptop-friendly workspaces, air conditioning, and free WiFi. With flat-screen TVs and daily housekeeping, your stay is effortless.
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Medium Plus
A king bed, a daybed and room to live. 25-27 square meters/269-291 square feet.
Double Double
A pair of double beds for family or just friends. 22-25 square meters/235-270 square feet.
Loft Suite
Corner suite with king bed, tall ceilings and an extra room. 39 square meters/420 square feet.
Accessible
Queen or king bed with accessible everything. 24-35 square meter/255–380 square feet.
Goings On
Freda’s Lobby Residency
Ace Hotel Sydney03:00 PM Friday April 3, 2026
Freda’s enters the Lobby for a Friday Residency throughout April. Line up below. 3rd April* 3-9pm DJ Crabby B2B DJ Salami 10th April Rulala, Cricket, Artefacts 17th April Mina Tonic, Magik Pirate, O.K.Shagii 24th April Milkpaste, Mikka, La Figa
Saturday Lunch @ Kiln Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney12:00 PM Saturday April 4, 2026
We’re raising the roof for Saturday lunch at Kiln, quite literally. Open Air brings sun, $2 oysters and soulful sounds played all day via Levins. Take your reservation even higher with Taste of Kiln, $120pp. Start with a margarita on the house, then level up with $2 Sydney rock oysters or a Coastal Platter for two, featuring a generous selection of loc
Pasta & Wine Wednesdays
Ace Hotel Sydney05:00 PM Wednesday April 8, 2026
Midweek done right. Bring a friend or a few and join us for Pasta & Wine Wednesdays. Our fresh in-house pastas plus pours curated by our friends @_drnks_. Selections rotate weekly, with two options for each always available at $35 per person at LOAM Surry Hills. Wednesdays, 5–10pm. Bookings essential. Save your spot via the reservation button.
Freda’s Lobby Residency
Ace Hotel Sydney06:30 PM Friday April 10, 2026
Freda’s enters the Lobby for a Friday Residency throughout April. Line up below. 3rd April* 3-9pm DJ Crabby B2B DJ Salami 10th April Rulala, Cricket, Artefacts 17th April Mina Tonic, Magik Pirate, O.K.Shagii 24th April Milkpaste, Mikka, La Figa
Evenings @ Kiln Sydney
Ace Hotel Sydney05:30 PM Saturday April 11, 2026
DJs return to evenings at Kiln Sydney. Settle in for dinner as some of Sydney’s favourite selectors shape the soundtrack, with the skyline as your backdrop. Explore the April line-up below. Book a reservation through the button above. April 11th Asia Carino, Nes April 18th Sollyy, Boycey April 25th Adam Bozzeto, Asia Carino
PiNCH: FASHION POP-UP CONCEPT FOR INDEPENDENT & EMERGING DESIGNERS
Ace Hotel Sydney06:00 PM Wednesday April 15, 2026
PiNCH is a curated pop-up concept spotlighting independent and emerging designers, grounded in culture, community, and identity. Launching on April 15 at Ace Hotel, PiNCH sits at the intersection of retail and exhibition. Garments will be presented as objects, paired with printed materials that give context to each designer. The space is brought to life by
Freda’s Lobby Residency
Ace Hotel Sydney06:30 PM Friday April 17, 2026
Freda’s enters the Lobby for a Friday Residency throughout April. Line up below. 3rd April* 3-9pm DJ Crabby B2B DJ Salami 10th April Rulala, Cricket, Artefacts 17th April Mina Tonic, Magik Pirate, O.K.Shagii 24th April Milkpaste, Mikka, La Figa
Bacteria Books: The Spore Exchange Market
Ace Hotel Sydney12:00 PM Saturday April 18, 2026
A curated microbial marketplace in the Ace Lobby and laneway cafe, Good Chemistry. Join us for a gathering of artists, independent publishers, sound archivists, designers, and material experimenters whose work operates at the edge of culture and ecology. Featuring Bacteria Books, Dimora Press, Subtle Bodies, Muck Floral, Comfy Shrooms and Rainy BB World. Mus
Freda’s Lobby Residency
Ace Hotel Sydney06:30 PM Friday April 24, 2026
Freda’s enters the Lobby for a Friday Residency throughout April. Line up below. 3rd April* 3-9pm DJ Crabby B2B DJ Salami 10th April Rulala, Cricket, Artefacts 17th April Mina Tonic, Magik Pirate, O.K.Shagii 24th April Milkpaste, Mikka, La Figa
Eat + Drink
Ace Hotel Sydney offers a culinary odyssey from lobby to rooftop, featuring award-winning restaurants like Kiln, The Lobby bar with craft cocktails and small plates, LOAM for all-day dining, and Good Chemistry cafe and bar.
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Stunning spots suited to every mood and moment.
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Sydney Opera House
Attractions
An icon for a reason. The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney. Located on the banks of the Sydney Harbour, it is often regarded as one of the world’s most famous and distinctive buildings and a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. Head down for a show or to go for a walk around the steps.
Chauvel Cinema
Activities
Sydney’s heritage-listed cinematic gem, Chauvel Cinema, has been operating in Paddington for over 40 years and has long been the spiritual home of Australian film culture, a gathering place for avid cinema lovers to share their passion for the best in independent, world and cult cinema. Featuring hidden gems and the best in retrospective cinema, with special film screenings in both 35mm and 70mm projection.
Icebergs Pool
Ocean + City Pools
Sydney’s most iconic ocean pool on Bondi Beach, a historical landmark for over 100 years. Open all year round. Open 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday (excluding Thursday – closed for cleaning), and 6.30am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.
APY Gallery
Museums + Galleries
The APY Art Centre Collective is a formidable group of the most celebrated and ambitious Indigenous art studios in Australia. Their galleries are a platform for these artists to connect with an audience outside of their communities. Visit their beautiful gallery space in Darlinghurst. Open 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday to Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm Saturday.
Carriageworks Farmers Market
Activities
The Carriageworks Farmers Market is a Sydney staple, providing the freshest seasonal produce from the best growers and producers from around NSW. Curated by acclaimed chef Mike McEnearney, the market runs every Saturday in the iconic Carriageworks warehouse space. Find organic and biodynamic produce, artisan breads, boutique wines, single origin coffee, herbal teas, meat, eggs, freshly harvested honey and freshly cut flowers. Open 8am to 1pm every Saturday.
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