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Green Square: Your new neighbourhood

Humming with creatives, collaborators and cultural omnivores, the new town centre of Green Square is being thoughtfully repurposed for a new generation. The diverse and eclectic collection of boroughs including Alexandria, Rosebery, Zetland and Waterloo are uniting to offer you an emerging world-class urban area with innovative sustainability measures. Our friendly hotel host can equip you with local advice to find the neighbourhood’s hidden gems and iconic features. With Veriu Green Square a quick journey to the CBD and a short ride from Sydney Airport, there’s no better location to access the real Sydney. Let’s step outside and start exploring.

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The Cannery

1.1km

The Cannery is a unique hub for dining, designing and socialising, all housed in a historic converted warehouse in the inner Sydney suburb of Rosebery. Explore all 11,000 square metres to discover restaurants, bars, lifestyle brands, design and artisan items with a new delight around every corner.

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Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter

2.65km

Just minutes from Veriu Green Square, Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter is a vibrant hub for dining, events, and leisure. Explore boutique shops, weekend markets, and gourmet food stalls. Catch a movie, enjoy live comedy, or attend major sporting events at the nearby SCG and Allianz Stadium. The precinct also features family-friendly attractions, fitness studios, and lush parklands for outdoor relaxation. Perfect for a day out or an evening of entertainment, all within easy reach of your stay.

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Sydney Cricket Ground

2.74km

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is one of Australia’s most historic and beloved sporting venues, hosting everything from international cricket matches to AFL, rugby, and live events. Just minutes from Veriu Green Square in the Moore Park precinct, it’s a must-visit for sports fans and history buffs alike. Whether you’re catching a summer test match or cheering on your team, the SCG offers an unforgettable stadium experience.

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The Cannery

1.1km

The Cannery is a unique hub for dining, designing and socialising, all housed in a historic converted warehouse in the inner Sydney suburb of Rosebery. Explore all 11,000 square metres to discover restaurants, bars, lifestyle brands, design and artisan items with a new delight around every corner.

Visit their website

Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter

2.65km

Just minutes from Veriu Green Square, Moore Park’s Entertainment Quarter is a vibrant hub for dining, events, and leisure. Explore boutique shops, weekend markets, and gourmet food stalls. Catch a movie, enjoy live comedy, or attend major sporting events at the nearby SCG and Allianz Stadium. The precinct also features family-friendly attractions, fitness studios, and lush parklands for outdoor relaxation. Perfect for a day out or an evening of entertainment, all within easy reach of your stay.

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Sydney Cricket Ground

2.74km

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is one of Australia’s most historic and beloved sporting venues, hosting everything from international cricket matches to AFL, rugby, and live events. Just minutes from Veriu Green Square in the Moore Park precinct, it’s a must-visit for sports fans and history buffs alike. Whether you’re catching a summer test match or cheering on your team, the SCG offers an unforgettable stadium experience.

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Carriageworks

1.78km

Carriageworks is one of Australia’s leading contemporary multi-arts centres, located in the historic Eveleigh Railway Workshops in Sydney’s Redfern. This vibrant cultural precinct hosts a dynamic program of exhibitions, performances, festivals, and markets, including the popular Carriageworks Farmers Market every Saturday. With its striking industrial architecture and commitment to innovation, Carriageworks is a must-visit destination for art and culture enthusiasts.

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Allianz Stadium

2.96km

Allianz Stadium in Moore Park is Sydney’s premier venue for world-class sport and entertainment. Home to the Sydney Roosters, NSW Waratahs, and Sydney FC, it hosts major NRL, Super Rugby, and A-League matches, as well as blockbuster concerts like Kendrick Lamar and Dom Dolla. The stadium boasts a 42,500-seat capacity, cutting-edge facilities, and easy access via light rail and Central Station. Whether you're catching a game or a live show, Allianz Stadium offers an unforgettable experience just minutes from Veriu Green Square.

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Hordern Pavilion

2.53km

The Hordern Pavilion is one of Sydney’s most iconic live entertainment venues, just a short trip from Veriu Green Square. Hosting major concerts, music festivals, exhibitions, and cultural events, it’s a go-to destination for unforgettable experiences. Nestled in the Moore Park precinct, it’s surrounded by casual eateries, bars, and green spaces for relaxing before or after your event. Discover what’s on at the Hordern Pavilion and enjoy world-class entertainment minutes from your stay.

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Three Blue Ducks

1.1km

Three Blue Ducks Rosebery is in an industrial warehouse, just a stone's throw away from Veriu, Green Square. The Ducks specialise in woodfired meats & seafood from their charcoal grill, paired with the best ethically sourced & sustainable farm produce. You can bank on honest & exciting food that’s sourced sustainably and served in a relaxing environment.

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Gelato Messina HQ

1.24km

We all scream for ice cream at Gelato Messina’s Rosebery location. The sheer choice of 40 flavours will have your head spinning, with 5 new flavour specials each week. Gelato Messina makes their own chocolate and has their own dedicated jersey milk supplier.

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Koskela

1.08km

You’ll find a bright pop of inspiration when you wander to the design hub of Koskela in Rosebery. The century old warehouse houses a range of modern furniture, lighting, artwork and homewares with a focus on local and ethical production. Be sure to wander through the Koskela Gallery, too, for its diverse art exhibitions span a vivid range of styles and media.

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Mitchell Road Antiques & Design Centre

0.27km

Walk for just a few minutes and you’ll tumble into the eclectic wonderland that is the Mitchell Road Antique & Design Centre in Alexandria. Traders, hobbyists, collectors and dealers come together in a 2,300 square metre warehouse space to offer up an extraordinary range of pre-loved goods.

Allpress Espresso

0.45km

From coffee cart to global favourite, Allpress Espresso has been a fixture on the Sydney café scene for many years. While you’re staying at Green Square Veriu take the 10 minute stroll to Zetland to sip a delicious espresso or pour-over while watching the roasting process through the big glass window. There’s also a selection of simple but beautifully prepared breakfast plates and sandwiches.

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Sonoma Bakery

1.58km

There’s nothing more simple or mouth-watering than beautiful, freshly baked bread. The folk at Sonoma Bakery know this all too well, because they sell over 40,000 loaves of it each week. The team serves up delectable pastries and sandwiches, hand roasted mueslis, site-roasted coffee and a buzzing atmosphere.

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Green Square Railway Station

0.12km

Walk a minute from our Alexandria accommodation and you’ll find yourself at Green Square railway station. From here it’s two stops to Sydney’s domestic airport and three stops to Sydney’s international airport. Travel on the same line north, and you’ll land in the heart of Sydney before you know it. It’s the perfect base to explore Alexandria, Zetland, Waterloo and the Sydney CBD.

Sydney Airport

4.39km

Land at Sydney Airport and you’ll be a short train or taxi ride from a great night’s sleep at any of our Veriu Hotels in Sydney. The domestic airport station is even closer still, making interstate business trips a breeze. You can sleep so much sounder knowing you’ll be able to wake rested, grab a fresh coffee to go from our lounge bar and make that flight with time to spare.

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The Grounds Of Alexandria

0.82km

The Grounds of Alexandria is a lush inner-city haven housed in a former industrial precinct. Follow the aromas of just-roasted coffee and fresh-baked bread and pastries, then wander through the markets, the floral displays and the animal garden. No visit is complete without a visit to Kevin Bacon and Harry Trotter, resident pigs.

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Stay at Veriu Green Square

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$275 p/n

Formerly the site of a luxury European auto-trader in the 70s, Veriu Green Square is a new, state of the art hotel influenced by its emerging locale. The hotel is located at the southern heel of the CBD and a short ride from Sydney airport, surrounded by the city’s hidden gems.

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