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Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Lobby
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Exterior
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour blends modern comforts with upscale elegance in its newly refreshed spaces. Travelers can grab coffee at the on-site café or relax with drinks and meals at Wayfarers Bar & Cafe, which serves both breakfast and dinner.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Mural Room, Sleeps 1 Guest)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Mural Room, Sleeps 1 Guest) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Mural Room, Sleeps 1 Guest)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Small Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Small Room)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Small Room) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Small Room)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, slippers

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room, Mural View, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, slippers

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room, Mural View, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 1

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Street View, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Superior Room, Balcony, Wi-Fi, Rain Shower, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

2 Single Beds, Non-Smoking, Street View, Espresso Machine, Wi-Fi, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for 1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, City View, Wi-Fi, Espresso Machine, Rain Shower, Free Mineral Water

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, City View, Wi-Fi, Espresso Machine, Rain Shower, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Wi-Fi, Espresso Machine, Free Mineral Water, Non-Smoking

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Accessible-1 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Wi-Fi, Espresso Machine, Free Mineral Water, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Small Room, Balcony, Wi-Fi, Espresso Machine, Free Mineral Water

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
45 Murray Street, Pyrmont, NSW, 2009

What's nearby

  • Star Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hyde Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Circular Quay - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station - 1 min walk
  • Exhibition Centre Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pyrmont Bridge Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jumbo Thai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane’s Grill and Rotisserie Pyrmont - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Little Snail - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Laneway - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Star Casino
Near SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and International Convention Centre Sydney, Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Wayfarers Bar & Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a gift shop
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 88 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 60 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Wayfarers Bar & Cafe

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1908
  • Renovated entire property - August 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10 to 30 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 60 per day (328 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Aiden By Best Darling Harbour
Aiden by Best Western @ Darling Harbour
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Hotel
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Pyrmont
Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Hotel Pyrmont

Frequently asked questions

Is Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour located?

Located in Pyrmont, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Australian National Maritime Museum, Star Casino, and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. International Convention Centre Sydney and Sydney Town Hall are also within 15 minutes. Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station is only a 2-minute walk and Convention Light Rail Station is 5 minutes.

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Aiden by Best Western Darling Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 439 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel with very friendly and accommodating staff. Nice atmosphere good food clean rooms I’d stay again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by how nice the hotel was at a very reasonable rate. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Good location Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Not much of a view from our balcony - but it was great having the extra space to sit outside. Staff was fantastic. Food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, really helpful, good food and trendy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, close to the star and darling harbour, great amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky in a good way hotel that is handy to everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ambesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
location was great staff were friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend for a stay over in Darling Harbour
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautifully decorated and restored, rooms were fantastic BUT small for two people-VERY TiGHT! Staff were okay polite and respectful, but all seemed to be students or backpackers. The night the fire alarm sounded at 2:15am no one seemed to know why . Getting staff to understand questions in English had to be repeated at least twice. Otherwise the hotel is fabulous if you like to repeat yourself and like small rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is everything

Great location, cute hotel and lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice friendly staff, room was comfortable and clean. Great location, especially if attending to a show at the lyric theatre
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this little gem of a hotel. It was perfect for access to ferries, hop on hop off bus and was easily walkable to many attractions and dining options. Staff were friendly and I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid week stay

The Hotel has a great location to all the entertainment around Darling Harbour and pyrmont. When its time to sleep its very quiet, bed is extremely comfortable. Has a nice breakfast/Cafe. Great for a mid week getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a few nights in Sydney.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy bed and beautifully renovated bathroom. Small room but ok for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice- fantastic staff

Quick trip with last minute booking - a great choice with dantaststaff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, made check in easy and advised where to park etc. Very happy overall :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Amenities
Great and definitely memorable. Will come again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms might be a little small, but extremely good value, very clean, high quality, and exceptionally comfortable with fantastic access to the local area - highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

It was amazing from the moment we walked in the doors to the moment we left !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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