Sydney CBD
In the city centre
Sydney’s 'CBD' is a hive of commercialism. Shopping is the star attraction – explore the Queen Victoria Building and Pitt Street Mall for luxury and high street shops, or venture to The Strand for boutiques. Hyde Park provides Sydney's lungs. When night falls, trendy wine bars and flashy nightclubs come to life.
Places to stay from £8 per night
The Rocks
0.7 miles from city centre
Spend an afternoon wandering the cobbled lanes of this historic precinct, or enjoy a beer in some of Australia's oldest pubs. Marvel at the stunning 360-degree view from the Pylon lookouts at either end of Sydney Harbour Bridge, or absorb the splendours of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Places to stay from £18 per night
Darling Harbour
0.5 miles from city centre
You’ll never be stuck for something to do here. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, The Star Casino, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds provide hours of fun, while kids will love the playground at Tumbalong Park. King Street Wharf is a hive of activity day and night, laden with harbour side restaurants, bars and clubs.
Places to stay from £8 per night
Kings Cross
0.8 miles from city centre
The bright lights of Kings Cross sum up its atmosphere perfectly – flashy, brash and a bit sleazy. ‘The X’ (in local lingo) is the city’s premier nightlife precinct. There’s an abundance of restaurants, clubs and bars, but the area can get rowdy on Friday and Saturday nights!
Places to stay from £7 per night
Darlinghurst
0.7 miles from city centre
Darlinghurst is trendy, alternative and fabulously quirky. Sydney’s annual Mardi Gras takes place against the backdrop of Oxford Street’s colourful vintage, retro and boutique shops. Visit the area’s art galleries or listen to live music at the Oxford Art Factory.
Places to stay from £34 per night
Chinatown
0.7 miles from city centre
Chinatown buzzes with colour, taste and culture all year round. Allow yourself to succumb at least once to a restaurant serving yum cha (traditional Chinese lunch). Market City is home to Asian specialty shops, as well as Paddy’s Market, which is full of fresh produce and souvenirs.
Places to stay from £45 per night
Potts Point
0.9 miles from city centre
Tree-lined streets, historic buildings and quaint shops lend Potts Point a certain Parisian air. Take a romantic stroll through Embarkation Park to glimpse the Sydney Harbour Bridge lit up after dark. Nightlife is more refined here than in Kings Cross, but the residents still party hard! Try upscale Haus for swanky cocktails and chilled-out tunes.
Places to stay from £7 per night
As Australia's largest city and home to iconic landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, it's no wonder Sydney is often mistaken for being the country's capital. Whether you're into history, nature, fashion or food, the city has all this to offer and more.
Many of Sydney's popular attractions can be found within its compact city centre, including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a variety of restaurants and shops. There's also a wide range of museums and galleries, including The Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Sydney and the Australian National Maritime Museum. You'll find some peaceful parks as well, in the form of the Royal Botanic Garden and the Victorian-style Centennial Park.
Venture towards the Eastern Suburbs and you'll encounter the world-famous Bondi Beach, loved by surfers for its big waves and swimmers for its consistently warm waters. Another top spot is Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, offering spectacular views over Sydney from its West Head lookout point. Aboriginal rock paintings and cave art can also be spotted across more than 800 well-preserved sites.
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located around nine kilometres south of the city and can be easily reached by rail, bus and taxi.
Tonight
From £71 per night
This weekend
From £179 per night
Next weekend
From £125 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | AUD 10 = £5.17 |
Language | English |
Average weekend price | £140 per night |
Average weekday price | £144 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Sydney Opera House
1 miles from city centre
Harbour Bridge
1.3 miles from city centre
Paddington
1.4 miles from city centre
Balmoral Beach
4.1 miles from city centre
Martin Place
0.2 miles from city centre
Sydney Lyric Theatre
0.7 miles from city centre
ANZ Stadium
8.5 miles from city centre
Watsons Bay
4.5 miles from city centre
Sydney Showground
8.2 miles from city centre
Capitol Theatre
0.7 miles from city centre
We loved it.
28 March 2024
We loved it. The harbour area is fantastic - really interesting historic area (The Rocks). Lots of access by ferry to some gorgeous places - Manly, Doyles restaurant at Watson Bay, etc. Lovely botanic gardens, very good museums including the art gallery. Good transport system. Tour of Sydney Opera House is a must. There are obviously beaches nearby too.
We toured and met friends and family.
28 March 2024
We toured and met friends and family. Easy to travel around the city. Excellent public transport. Pretty views and lovely beaches. We had an excellent tour of the opera house. Boat tour of the harbour. Visited the Queens Park Barracks museum which was well set up and interesting.
If we had extra time I would have preferred to do the Hop on...
27 March 2024
If we had extra time I would have preferred to do the Hop on Hop Off bus over 48hrs instead of 24hrs. Wish they would run longer during the day and have more buses. Can wait at stops for an hour which kills your day.
Very disappointing to stay in Sydney's Sans Sausi Guest...
25 March 2024
Very disappointing to stay in Sydney's Sans Sausi Guest House 29 The Promenade! Staying in a very tiny room -maximum 2-3 square metres in size with no windows openable plus an empty but useless fridge put in the room. Need to upload personal ID plus photo of holding ID as part of check-in procedures. Loads of requirements to ask guests to obey to stay. Right after check-out, scam calls come through -bit of concerned personal information security. Shared bathroom and kitchen are clean.
I loved: Walking around the harbour, under and across the...
25 March 2024
I loved: Walking around the harbour, under and across the Harbour Bridge, great views from there; Chatting with a local on the bus (Hi Sheila!!); Lunch at Flour and Stone (Woolloomooloo cafe with great food and friendly service). Smooth tasting, hot coffee on the promenade at Caffe Gigi, Circular Quay - didn't have to ask for a glass of water, the waiter was on to it. Strand Arcade is a magnificent Victorian arcade, great for browsing. I didn't make it to the Art Gallery of NSW this time, but enjoyed it on previous trips.
Wonderful city with several options for seeing the town.
25 March 2024
Wonderful city with several options for seeing the town. We took Uber and Train and both were great. So much to do - the Opera House tour was a favorite!! We were disappointed in the Aquarium and Zoo. They were disorganized and not especially clean.
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