Pensione Italia - Leichhardt, New South Wales

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Pensione Italia

Pensione Italia is a charming bed and breakfast and guest house located in the heart of Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia. With a rich history dating back to 1974, this establishment has become a beloved destination for travelers seeking a cozy and authentic Italian experience.

Address: 73 Renwick St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, Australia

Phone: 295602249

Website: pensioneitalia.com.au

Specialties: Bed & breakfast, Guest house

Opinions: This company has 7 reviews on Google My Business.

Average opinion: 4/5

Pensione Italia offers a unique blend of Italian hospitality and modern comforts. The property features 11 well-appointed rooms, each decorated with a distinct Italian flair. Guests can expect to find high-quality amenities, including ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs.

The bed and breakfast is known for its delicious homemade Italian breakfast, which includes a variety of pastries, cured meats, cheeses, and freshly brewed coffee. The onsite restaurant, La Cantina, serves authentic Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner, using only the freshest ingredients.

Surrounded by the vibrant neighborhood of Leichhardt, Pensione Italia is just a short walk from numerous cafes, restaurants, and shops. The property is also conveniently located near public transportation, making it easy for guests to explore the city of Sydney.

Characteristics:

• 11 well-appointed rooms with Italian decor
• Modern amenities, including ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, and flat-screen TVs
• Delicious homemade Italian breakfast
• Onsite restaurant, La Cantina, serving authentic Italian cuisine
• Convenient location near public transportation and local attractions

In conclusion, Pensione Italia is an excellent choice for travelers looking for a comfortable and authentic Italian experience in the heart of Leichhardt. With its cozy rooms, delicious food, and prime location, this bed and breakfast and guest house is sure to make your stay in Sydney unforgettable.

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👍 Reviews of Pensione Italia

1natashaw

Perfectly positioned - a short stroll to Norton street where I attend Palace cinema for the French Film Festival and eat Italian at Bar Italia. If you want to go into the city there are plenty of buses & it’s about a 20 minute ride. There is parking out the back albeit tight - practice your confined parking skills. The room is spacious & shared bathroom adequate - for $80 a night for a single person it’s fantastic value. The hosts are gracious & friendly - it’s like staying with your grandparents. There is a kitchen with tv & basic breakfast food but I prefer to take advantage of restaurants on Norton Street. If you want 5 stars with chandeliers & chocolates on your pillow at night this is not the place for you but if you want clean, comfortable, reasonably priced & friendly book now!

NewcastleClaudia

I stayed here with my friend for a girls' weekend in Sydney. The price is reasonable if you want to be fairly central. We only stayed two nights and while it is small, we were comfortable. The owners are very friendly but not intrusive. The worst thing was that some small animals (cats? possums?) were running across the roof at night and fighting! Kept us awake the first night but we didn't particularly notice on the second night (too tired from a big day at the market I guess). Leichardt is a small area with some nice restaurants, the pensione is near the shopping area on a street of private homes. Very quiet. I wouldn't stay there with my family as it is too small for that and wouldn't stay for work as the sitting area is pretty uncomfortable. For our purposes it was fine.

828helenl

This lovely little B&B in Leichhardt is clean and comfortable, however it could do with an update. Having said that, you can't beat the price at just $70 a night for a large, comfortable room with double and single bed and shared bathroom. The bathroom was quite small but sufficient with a good shower and small vanity. The shared kitchen was well equipped with continental breakfast items and the fridge was well stocked with milk, bread and fruit. The location is great - just a five minute stroll to leichhardt's wonderful cafés and restaurants and to bus stops which have a direct route into the city (about 25/30 mins). The decor is very dated (70's look)and there is no television in the room. There is one in the shared kitchen though. I would happily stay here again although I might pay the bit extra for an ensuited room.

aussiemarie

We stayed in the Pensione for 2 nights visiting family in Leichhardt. We booked the self contained unit. The bedroom was small but very clean and comfortable. kitchen / dining / living area with double pull out futon bed. Futon bed wasn't the most comfortable for our adult son. Plenty of supplies for breakfast with toaster and microwave. Great location for Norton Street and restaurants of Leichhardt. Good value for money and would recommend if you don't want to be in the city but close enough by bus.

1natashaw

I am here for the French Film Festival. The films I want to see don't start till 8:45pm & 9:30pm so I didn't want to drive back and forth to Wollongong. I found this little place, only $70 a night, right around the corner from Norton Street. It even has parking out the back for no extra charge! Breakfast supplies are in the kitchen but I preferred to frequent local cafes - I recommend Carousel on Flood St. And for dinner a bowl of pasta and gelato at Bar Italia on Norton St. The shared toilet and shower are right next to my room number 3. The room is old fashioned but spacious with a double bed & single bed, chairs , wardrobe, dresser, mirror , fan, heater, bedside tables& lamps. Come & go as you please through the gated driveway. There is a restaurant next door which can be noisy but it didn't bother me that much. A great find! I'll be back! You can't go past this price & convenience in Sydney.

casawallace

We travelled half way around the world to attend a wine festival. This place was chosen for us because our friends live in the area. Ok, it is cheaper than places in Sydney, but way too expensive, according to Italian and USA standards for what was offered. ||||Welcome: ||As soon as we arrived, Sig. Alfio asked us for a downpayment. We were staying for 10 nights and had just arrived from the airport. We asked if we could give him our credit card. They don't take credit cards, nor Euro cash. Just Australian dollar cash. He was quick to point out that on the street parallel were several banks and we'd have no problem cashing in our Euros the next morning. ||||Breakfast: ||We asked where the breakfast area was and he said the stuff for breakfast was in the room. That fact already is more like a "rent a room" than a B&B. There were items in the room - instant Nescafe, white bread, processed cheese, and water left in the water boiler. If people are satisfied with those items, then the room does contain breakfast supplies. ||||Payment: ||The following day we asked Alfio for bank details, as we were not going to pay in cash Australian dollars -160 per night for 10 nights (more than 1000 Euro). They gave us their bank account and insisted that a money transfer was possible without a Swift code. It was our bank in Europe that did the research to find their Swift code. After our bank asked them to verify it, the money was sent. In the mean time, he was worried that we wouldn't pay and asked everyday for the money. ||||The room: ||We were two friends and the bed was a place and a half. It would be good for a couple but he knew well in advance we were not a couple. The room is without a window. The only window for the bedroom was a small one in the bathroom above the shower area.||||Check out: ||At 10.27 on our checkout day Sig. Alfio arrives to ask when we are leaving as he needed to clean - - - for no new guests. Since our flight, is at 7:45 pm we asked if we could go out for an early lunch , come back and prepare to leave. Ok,said Alfio. however when we arrived the towels were gone, sheets already off the bed and cleaning in motion. He also took the bootle of water i purchased earlier that morning for my long stay at the airport. Our colleague also stayed 8 nights at Pension Italia. I would think that paying a total of 18 nights, he could have let us stay a bit longer. Maria, his wife is nicer and more welcoming. ||||Wifi: ||Wifi was free and sometimes worked better than others. mostly it was very slow or non existent. ||||Neighborhood: ||The neighborhood was nice and it was easy to get into the heart of Sydney - bus 438. There were nice restaurants and shops on Norton street, one block away. The best coffee in town was just down the street at a cute and cozy shop called Cafein Bar. They served great breakfasts and lunches as well.

Karin E.

5/5

A perfect place to stay at when visiting friends in Leickhart. Lovely people who manage the place. Quiet and clean. I will return when I am visiting Leichart again.

Boonie42

Maria and Alfio were excellent hosts. They were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.||There were lots of nice touches, plenty of soft towels, a hair drier, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel and a fridge restocked each day with fruit, milk, butter, jam etc||It is a good location with many restaurants and an excellent bus service in to town.