A well-situated flat for discovering Sydney with lovely 20-minute walks to Sydney's sumptuous botanical gardens and to the waterfront. The Surry Hills neighborhood is like a mini-Chelsea in NY - it begs to be discovered. The bus on Oxford st. took only 30 minutes to the nearest beach. The Central Station, about 12 minutes away, has the trains that take you to the Blue Mountains in an hour and a half. Only the street's noise level, especially on the weekend, can be off-putting. That it is sleep-disturbing even on the 8th floor was simply astounding. In sum: best for young folks and for those in search of the city's adventure - as well as those who need little sleep. Claire is an outstanding host.