Descending a steep staircase takes you to the below street-level entrance to this basement apartment in a row of three-storey terraced heritage buildings just minutes from Kings Cross station. The apartment was clean, well-equipped, nicely decorated and very private although we did miss a microwave to reheat some delicious Thai food from the takeaway across the road! (Cam’s café recommendations are well worth heeding – as well as the Thai we tried Le Petit Chou, Wholefoods Dept and the ice-cream place – all well worth paying a visit!) The urban location with plenty of cafes, shops and backpacker hostels nearby was ideal for being out and also a short walk to the NSW Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens via the Butler Stairs and the footbridge across the motorway. It was starting to get a little cold in the evenings but we didn’t find any heating in the apartment. I can imagine that it would have bern beautifully warm in summer when the sunshine hours would be much longer and you can make the most of the fabulous deck and barbecue.