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About this property
Essential Facilities: Lil Darling in Darlington offers a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the lounge. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features private check-in and check-out services, a shared kitchen, and a comfortable lounge. Shared bathrooms are available. Convenient Location: Located 7 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and 2 km from Central Station Sydney, the property is near attractions such as the Sydney Opera House (12 km) and Hyde Park Barracks Museum (4 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, kitchen, and convenient location.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kevin
France
“Lil darling is a tiny and lovely hostel. Just the Best place to meet pple for real and enjoy your life in communoty. Also when you stay here, marianna the owner make you feel like you are her kid! So dont look farther and join the family!” - Jason
Australia
“The pmsce has a homey atmosphere and the staff make you feel welcome. Easy to access in a great location.” - Malte
New Zealand
“Nice hostel, friendly family vibe, owner is very kind and funny” - Noé
Italy
“Thanks to the owner, we felt like home here! Highly recommended!❤️” - Anthony
Germany
“One of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had! Mirjana is an amazing host—super friendly, full of funny stories, and she really goes the extra mile. She even cooked for us and brought drinks for everyone. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and...” - Alisa
Australia
“Mirjana makes you feel right at home! Everyone helps each other if needed in a small 12 people community” - Jem
Ireland
“Great place to stay in Sydney. Nice cafes surrounding. I was working most of my time staying here, it was nice coming back every day and having chats with some of the other guests out on the balcony. It’s a small hostel but feels more like a...” - Antonnia
United Kingdom
“You might see this listed as a hostel, but calling it that doesn’t do it justice. For me, it was something more—something closer to home. Tucked away in the buzzing heart of Sydney, this little gem is the kind of place that’s perfect for a...” - Niklas
Germany
“This might be a hostel, but for me it was a home for two months. This beautiful little place is a good and central hostel for short stays, but even better for longer stays. Mirjana is a lovely hostel mom, that come around with excellent food or...” - Jason
Australia
“Clean and friendly share house vibe in pleasant University suburb Darlington nr Redfern station”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Lil Darling in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.