The Grounds of Alexandria

Some places in Sydney feel like they were made for a particular kind of day – unhurried, a little indulgent, and better for being shared. The Grounds of Alexandria is one of them.

Set within a beautifully restored industrial precinct in Alexandria, The Grounds has grown from a celebrated café into one of Sydney’s most distinctive leisure destinations. The market gardens, the resident animals, the bakery, the multiple dining venues and the carefully considered spaces in between have made it a place that draws visitors back repeatedly, and for good reason.

Whether you’re after a long breakfast, a leisurely lunch, an afternoon spent browsing the providore or simply somewhere that feels genuinely different from the rest of the city, The Grounds delivers with a warmth and creativity that’s hard to find elsewhere in Sydney.

For visitors staying at Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport, it makes an ideal day out, close enough to be effortless, distinctive enough to feel like a proper discovery. For Sydney locals, it needs no introduction, but it’s worth knowing that basing yourself at the hotel makes a Grounds visit significantly easier to build a full day around.

Getting to The Grounds of Alexandria from Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport

By car: The Grounds of Alexandria is approximately 10–12 minutes from the hotel by car via Botany Road. Street parking is available in the surrounding streets, though it fills quickly on weekends and during peak periods. Arriving early is the most reliable approach.

By train and bus: Take the train from Mascot Station to Green Square on the Airport & East Hills Line, a journey of just one stop. From Green Square, The Grounds is a short taxi or rideshare ride, or approximately a 15–20 minute walk through the surrounding precinct. Total journey time from the hotel is around 20–25 minutes.

By taxi or rideshare: A direct rideshare from the hotel to The Grounds of Alexandria takes approximately 10–12 minutes and is the most convenient option, particularly on weekends when the surrounding streets are at their busiest.