World's top 100: This new hotel is officially one of the best places to stay in Sydney

Travel+Leisure has released its It List of the world’s 100 best new hotels, and a Sydney spot has made the lineup.
The EVE Hotel Sydney opened in Redfern earlier this year and its restaurants have been a hit online.
Substance and style: design, personality, gastronomy and service make The EVE Hotel one of Sydney’s best stays.
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A squadron of 64 Travel + Leisure reporters were tasked with the arduous(!) job of visiting new or renovated hotels across the world. Travelling to 44 countries, they stayed at big-name brands, independent boutiques and even lavish locations that charge more than $5,000 per night. Their aim? To compile the T+L 2025 It List. From beach getaways and over-the-top retreats to adventure resorts and city hotels, they have shared their definitive list of the 100 best new or renovated hotels in the world.

Among the hotels they deem worthy of travelling for this year, The Eve Hotel Sydney flys the flag for the Harbour City.

When reaching their judgement, T+L’s selected editors judged hotels based on: rooms, amenities, location, service, food, value, experiences, design, sustainability, accessibility and inclusivity.

What makes The EVE Hotel one of the best places to stay in Sydney?

When we went along to the opening of the new Redfern hotel in late February, we felt it was “something the city has never seen before. Yet has desperately needed.” The design and personality of the new space shone through and transported us to Miami circa 1960.

It seems to have captured the heart of T+L too, with descriptions of the ‘pomegranate-red zellige tiles’, ‘blinding-blue Gervasoni Nuvolo seats and footstalls meet pink mohair armchairs’ and the hotels’ ‘fabulous’ art collection taking the bulk of Kendall Hill’s review. He summarises The EVE Hotel by saying: “The Eve anchors the new Wunderlich Lane precinct, which, with it’s emphasis on art, design and gastronomy… has transformed Sydney’s Redfern neighbourhood.” From a 17th century gilded Belgian portrait to a living wall, the details in the design certainly set the hotel apart from all the other new hotels in Sydney.

There are 102 rooms and suites which range from 27 square meter sanctuaries to spacious 36 square meter suites. Bathed in Australian tones of eucalyptus and ochre, the blend of leathers, velvets, terrazzo and timber give the rooms a gorgeous luxe feel.

It’s not all surface level, though. The amenities, including the sparkling rooftop pool, and fantastic lineup of restaurants and bars also earned the hotel its spot on the It List.

In the rooms, mini bars are stocked with homegrown heroes, including spirits by Archie Rose Distilling Co from nearby Roseberry, caramels from Pepe Saya and craft beers brewed down the road. Elsewhere, its neighbouring rooftop Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar, Lottie, has been gaining a rep online for its fully gluten free menu of tortillas and tamales and its social media-worthy aesthetic. Streetside Bar Julius is also a regular on our FYP with TikTokkers falling head over heels in love with the design—caviar for breakfast and all-day Bloody Marys are good reasons to visit, too.

Sitting within the same precinct as viral sensation Olympus Dining, southeast Asian spot Island Radio and retro bar Baptist St Rec Club, there’s hungry competition but The EVE rises to the challenge.

We were impressed when visiting back in February and it’s great to see this exciting new Sydney spot getting recognition worldwide. There seems to be plenty of availability in the coming weeks and months—for now.

a plate of food on a table — *Lottie is the rooftop Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar that’s going down very well with Sydney’s foodies.*

FAQs

Where is The EVE Hotel Sydney?

The Eve Hotel is playing a major part in the revitalising of Redfern, an inner southern suburb that’s 3km south of the Sydney CBD. The hotel can be found at 8 Baptist Street, Redfern, NSW 2016.

Travel to the hotel couldn’t be easier, with Light Rail, Buses and trains all within walking distance.

By Light Rail: alight the L2, L3 or LX service at Surry Hills and walk seven minutes to the hotel.

By train: the nearest stations are Central Station, which is an 18-minute walk away, and Redfern Station which is a 23-minute walk away.

By bus: routes 304, 352, 355 and 374 all stop outside the hotel on Cleveland St or Baptist St.

By car: secure parking is available at $55 per 24-hour period, accessed via Baptist Street. The guest services team provides detailed arrival instructions prior to check-in.

How much are rooms?

Courtyard Rooms start at $519 per night for a 27 square meter sanctuary that overlooks the internal courtyard gardens. As you rise through the floors, the prices rise with you: Sunset Rooms start from $549, the Wunderlich Terrace starts from $669 and the Sunset Suite starts from $869 per night. The price for the ultimate room, The Eve Suite, remains under wraps; enquire to find out how much a stay in the premier corner suite will set you back.

What facilities are at the hotel?

The Guest Services team is available 24/7, ready to assist with arranging transport services, laundry services and any other questions you may have.

In-room dining is available from 6:30am to 10pm. Lottie serves lunch and dinner Wednesday – Sunday (Monday – Tuesday dinner only), while Bar Julius, on the lobby level, offers breakfast and all-day dining until late.

The rooftop boardroom accommodates 14 guests. A change in tempo at the rooftop, the hotel’s 20-metre pool creates a sophisticated retreat from the nearby boardroom and the city below. It’s open daily from 7am to 10pm daily. Sun beds and cabanas work on a first-come basis.

The EVE’s dedicated fitness space is still taking shape, but guests have exclusive access to the neighbourhood’s wellness experiences, which the concierge and guest services team recommend. The Parlour Room’s newest location offers the same signature treatments that have earned its name among Sydney’s best salons.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in opens at 2pm, with check-out at 11am. Early arrival or late departure requests can be arranged through guest services, subject to availability.

Find out more at theevehotel.com.au.