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5 Best Laundry Services in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A ruined suit or a stained wedding dress is the kind of thing you only discover the value of a good dry cleaner after it's too late. Sydney's laundry and dry cleaning services here range from sneaker-specific cleaners to self-service laundromats, and the review counts alone tell a story: the top name has logged 266 reviews at 4.7 stars, while a self-service laundromat charging just $8 a wash sits close behind at 4.4.

Short answer: The Sneaker Laundry leads with 4.7 stars across 266 reviews, known for restoring even heavily stained sneakers. Clean Group (4.9, 134 reviews) covers broader commercial and household cleaning. For a self-service option, Reservoir St Self Service Laundry charges around $8 per wash and $8 per dry, plus $2 for detergent.
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Sydney's laundry and dry cleaning services, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 The Sneaker Laundry 4.7 ★ 266 Sneaker and shoe cleaning View ›
2 Clean Group - Commercial Cleaning and Office Cleaning Sydney 4.9 ★ 134 Commercial and office cleaning View ›
3 Wash on The Rocks 4.3 ★ 161 Bespoke suits and delicate garments View ›
4 Reservoir St Self Service Laundry 4.4 ★ 94 Self-service, budget laundry View ›
5 TCD DRY CLEANING 4.4 ★ 88 Long-standing CBD dry cleaner View ›
5 Best Laundry Services in Sydney (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

The Sneaker Laundry logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

The Sneaker Laundry

4.7266 Google reviews

The Sneaker Laundry is a specialist sneaker cleaning and restoration business with a location inside Martin Place Metro in Sydney's CBD. It offers everything from basic cleans to full exterior restoration, deodorising, waterproofing, suede resets and sole protection, alongside a retail range of cleaning kits and protectors.

What people praise

  • Praised for restoring heavily stained or discoloured sneakers to near-original condition
  • Friendly, welcoming staff mentioned repeatedly across reviews
  • Convenient CBD location inside Martin Place Metro, easy to combine with a commute

Worth knowing

  • A niche shoe-cleaning specialist, not a general clothing laundry or dry cleaner
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume266 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base on this page for a specialist service, and a solid 4.7 average. The clear pick if sneakers, not shirts, are the priority.

Website+61416083011 Directions

Martin Place Metro Basement 3 (Corner Hunter and, Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000

Clean Group - Commercial Cleaning and Office Cleaning Sydney logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Clean Group - Commercial Cleaning and Office Cleaning Sydney

4.9134 Google reviews

Clean Group is a commercial cleaning company based in Sydney's CBD, offering office cleaning, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, upholstery cleaning and janitorial services for businesses across the city. It serves offices, government facilities and strata properties rather than individual household laundry.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight consistency, with the same high standard delivered visit after visit
  • Named staff members praised repeatedly for attention to detail on high-touch surfaces
  • Handles larger facilities, including government buildings, with reported success

Worth knowing

  • Focused on commercial cleaning rather than personal clothing laundry or dry cleaning
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume134 · 86th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page at 4.9, though it serves businesses rather than individuals needing their clothes washed.

Website+61291607469 Directions

Ste 208/165 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000

Wash on The Rocks logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Wash on The Rocks

4.3161 Google reviews

Wash on the Rocks is a dry cleaner based in Dawes Point, established in Sydney for over 20 years, specialising in dry cleaning and laundry for both private customers and corporate offices around the CBD. It offers a bag wash pickup and delivery service for hotel guests and a same-day express dry cleaning option.

What people praise

  • Long-standing reputation for handling bespoke suits and delicate dresses with care
  • Pickup and delivery service aimed specifically at travellers and hotel guests
  • Express one-hour dry cleaning available for urgent stains

Worth knowing

  • Some reviewers describe pricing as higher than nearby competitors
  • A handful of reviews cite inconsistent results on stain removal and ironing
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume161 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown75% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A more mixed record at 4.3 stars, but reviewers who value its handling of delicate or tailored garments remain loyal customers.

Website+61292474917 Directions

16 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000

Reservoir St Self Service Laundry logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Reservoir St Self Service Laundry

4.494 Google reviews

Reservoir St Self Service Laundry is a self-service laundromat in Surry Hills, open every day of the year from 6am to midnight. It offers three washers and three dryers, contactless payment, on-site detergent, and multilingual instructions aimed at international visitors and backpackers.

What people praise

  • Open 365 days a year with long daily hours
  • Free WiFi while you wait, plus multilingual machine instructions
  • Consistently praised as clean, simple and easy to use

Worth knowing

  • A busy period can mean waiting for a free machine, and rubbish bins have been noted as needing more frequent emptying
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume94 · 75th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong 4.4 rating for a self-service laundromat, and by far the most affordable option here for a straightforward wash and dry.

Website+61447488879 Directions

67A Reservoir St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

TCD DRY CLEANING logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

TCD DRY CLEANING

4.488 Google reviews

TCD Dry Cleaning is a dry cleaning shop in Sydney's CBD on Pitt Street, offering standard dry cleaning along with garment repair services. It has served CBD workers for close to a decade, with several reviewers describing themselves as long-term regular customers.

What people praise

  • Some customers have used the shop for close to 10 years without issue
  • Also offers garment repairs alongside standard dry cleaning
  • Convenient CBD location for daily commuters

Worth knowing

  • A small number of reviews describe inconsistent customer service experiences
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume88 · 69th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid 4.4 rating built on long-term repeat customers, though experiences appear to vary more than at some of the other names here.

Website+61493124232 Directions

Shop 4/109 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers rated the business, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by how many reviews back it up. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does laundry cost in Sydney? (2026)

Self-service laundromats charge per machine cycle, while full-service dry cleaners and specialist cleaners price per garment or per service, with express same-day options costing more than standard turnaround.

JobTypical price
Self-service wash (Reservoir St Self Service Laundry)$8 per wash
Self-service dry (Reservoir St Self Service Laundry)$8 per dry
Detergent (Reservoir St Self Service Laundry)$2 per pack
Pickup/delivery (Wash on the Rocks, per direction)$8.50

Figures compiled from the businesses’ own websites and reviews, verified August 2026.

Serving all of Sydney

These services span the Sydney CBD, Surry Hills and Dawes Point, all within a short walk or drive of Circular Quay and Central Station. Search ‘laundry near me’ in these neighbourhoods and most of these names will surface among the first results.

What to ask before you drop off your laundry

  • Is this dry cleaning, wash and fold, or self-service, and does it suit the fabric I need cleaned?
  • What’s the turnaround time for standard versus express service?
  • Do you offer pickup and delivery, and is there an extra charge?
  • How do you handle stains on delicate or bespoke garments specifically?
  • What happens if an item is damaged during cleaning?
  • Is payment upfront, on collection, or contactless at the machine?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these laundry services?

We compared real Google ratings and review volume for laundry, dry cleaning and cleaning businesses across Sydney, then weighed how consistently and recently customers are still reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026, and we refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

What’s the difference between a laundromat and a dry cleaner?

A self-service laundromat like Reservoir St lets you wash and dry your own clothes in coin or card-operated machines, while a dry cleaner like Wash on the Rocks or TCD handles the cleaning for you, often using solvents suited to delicate or tailored fabrics.

Can I get same-day dry cleaning in Sydney?

Yes. Wash on the Rocks specifically offers a one-hour express service for urgent stains, and several other providers offer same-day turnaround for standard drop-offs.

The bottom line

For sneakers specifically, The Sneaker Laundry’s 266 reviews and 4.7 rating make it the safe default. For everyday clothing on a budget, Reservoir St Self Service Laundry’s $8 wash and dry, open every day of the year, is hard to beat.

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