Falcon Lodge, Sydney

Located in the super happening, buzzing North Sydney area, Falcon Lodge is a stylish, contemporary accommodation that offers students the best of both worlds- an exciting university living experience with its vibrant locality and also a reprieve from it with their homey, peaceful abodes. The kicker is that it hardly takes much effort or time to reach classes, as a 20-minute walk will get you to the Australian Catholic University, while you can reach the Sydney CBD campus of the University of Wollongong and Victoria University with a 20-minute bus ride. FYI, this one def passes the vibe check!

Plus, the nearest bus stop is basically at the doorstep, and the North Sydney train station is 20-minute away on foot. Talk about convenience and ease of travelling, right?! There is plenty to see and do, so having well connected public transportation is a major win for this accommodation. Speaking of which, during your sight-seeing explorations, you should definitely check out the Sirius Cove beach, Luna Park, and Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Pst..pst...by the way, there is also a bowling alley and a golf course nearby if you want a chill downtime. The popular Manly beach and Balmoral beach are just a short bus ride away as well.

Also, Falcon Lodge seriously slaps when it comes to room selection options. They have about 10-floor plans that cater to pretty much every style and budget. Each accommodation is fully furnished with everything you will need, and their communal kitchens are fully kitted out with modern appliances, utensils and crockery, so you have everything to whip up a delicious meal. Not to mention their picnic benches and courtyard nooks make for the best hangout dens.

And, when you step out of the cosy warmth of the residence, you will discover a lively neighbourhood. Food from every corner of the world, yummy boozy drinks, a variety of caffeine ambrosia, you can find it all within walking distance. Unwind from the stress of uni life with a cold brew at The Foxtrot Inn, The Crow Bar or One Willoughby Bar; or head to Ryo's Noodles, Lola Cocina or Ivory Thai Crows Nest for meals that will put you in a food coma!