No matter what kind of place you're searching for, we'd like to help you find a spot that's a great fit for your trip. You might start your search in Sydney Central Business District or Darling Harbour, both popular neighborhoods to check out.
Travelers to Sydney love its fascinating museums, captivating waterfront views, and popular shops. If you want to explore some beautiful natural spaces, The Domain and Hyde Park are a few places worth a stop. Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House are also a few notable stops. Whether you're hoping to stay right near top attractions or you're interested in a more secluded spot, you'll be able to find your ideal accommodation in Sydney.
Best Neighborhoods for Dining
A melting pot of flavors, Sydney is a city where "Mod Oz" cuisine really shines. Surry Hills is a go-to neighborhood with everything from cheap eats to trendy Thai restaurants to renowned gelato at Messina. Stay here and eat your way through cozy pubs, industrial-turned-chic cafes and international favorites, serving Lebanese, Italian, Indian and Vietnamese. Look for accommodations in Darling Harbour for the city's best al fresco waterfront dining that includes Thai, Japanese and a European-style food hall at Tramsheds. Kensington Street in Chippendale has emerged onto the Sydney dining scene with Spice Alley, a bonanza of Asian street food and late-night cocktail spots. Book a place in Bondi Beach so that after a day on the sand you can hit some of the city's coolest eateries offering world-famous Sydney seafood and refreshing drinks. For waterside dining and celebrity spotting, stay in Woolloomooloo, near the CBD; restaurants, nightclubs and businesses have given the old wharf new life.
Surry Hills
Travelers come to Surry Hills for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Crown Street and Belvoir Street Theatre while you're in town.
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Star Casino and Australian National Maritime Museum, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
The abundant dining options and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Chippendale. A stop by Central Park or White Rabbit might round out your trip.
Woolloomooloo is a destination visitors seek out for is ample dining options, picturesque gardens, and captivating waterfront views. You might also want to check out attractions like Woolloomooloo Wharf or William Street while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Sun worshippers and surfers stay at Bondi Beach for its iconic golden sand, mouthwatering seafood along Campbell Parade and lively nightlife. When you tire of the waves, set out on the Bondi-to-Coogee clifftop urban walk past beaches, parks and rock pools. The Bondi neighborhood sits above the beach and is a quieter accommodation option with cute bungalows and its own brand of style. Alternatively, stay south of the city in Cronulla for sunsets and surfing in a simpler, less rowdy atmosphere. Or, head north and stay in Manly, a favorite place for locals to spend a weekend thanks to its long stretches of beach and casual restaurants and pubs.
Bondi Beach
A noteworthy feature of Bondi Beach is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Bondi Beach and Bondi Icebergs.
Beaches, shopping, and restaurants are just a few things travelers enjoy about Cronulla. Check out North Cronulla Beach or Wanda Beach while you're exploring the area.
Go beyond the beach and stay at Potts Point, a top neighborhood in Sydney to experience the cultural vibe of the city. Here, locals linger over coffee at the patio tables on streets lined with Art Deco architecture and 1920s homes. Historic pubs, theater performances and quaint cobblestone streets define Millers Point, the place to stay for a more European ambience. Learn about Sydney's colonial history while staying at The Rocks, where hidden courtyards, lively pubs and crooked walkways lead to some of the world's most exclusive hotels. A short walk away is Circular Quay, a hub of outdoor dining and street performances. Hotels in The Rocks or Circular Quay are close to the Sydney Opera House, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Potts Point
The ample dining options and picturesque gardens are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by William Street or Port Jackson Bay while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kings Cross Station to get around town.
Unique features of Millers Point include the restaurants and waterfront views. Make a stop by Sydney Observatory or Argyle Place while you're exploring the area.
A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.
For the liveliest nightlife in Sydney, book a hotel in Kings Cross, which is full of nightclubs and bars, particularly along Darlinghurst Road. In the heart of the city, Paddington is another good choice for happening nightlife. This is the center of Sydney's gay community and home to several gay bars and dance clubs. Alternatively, stay in the suburb of Darlinghurst for local haunts, cozy wine bars and gay bars along Oxford Street. Book a hotel in Sydney's Central Business District so you can shop during the day, mingle with locals enjoying after-work drinks then party into the night at clubs and cocktail lounges.
Kings Cross
Take time in Kings Cross to visit attractions like William Street and Hayes Theatre. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Kings Cross Station to see more of the city.
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
