Wollongong

Travel Guide

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.
A beach with waves at sunset, a forest, and buildings in the background.
A city street with cars, a bus lane, and modern buildings.
A busy outdoor market with people sitting and standing under trees.
A coastal highway winding along a cliffside, overlooking the ocean.

Where to stay in Wollongong

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A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
$149 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$164 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The public areas were really cold."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
$108 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
$119 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$65 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
"The room was simple but very clean with a comfortable bed and a good bathroom. Bistro and bars downstairs."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
54 Kembla Street Wollongong NSW
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (617 reviews)
"Excellent location and very friendly staff, easy check in/out process. Very clean rooms"

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,008 reviews)
"Pool was not heated I booked this hotel for the heated pool option Was very disappointed"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Mantra Wollongong
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Wollongong attractions

A coastal scene with lighthouses, rocky breakwaters, and a sunset.

North Wollongong Beach

9.2/10 (1,320 reviews)
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.
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Things to do

Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

$43
per adult
Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour
Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

$100
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

$202
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
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Cities near Wollongong

A bridge over water with city buildings in the background.

Sydney

An aerial view of a coastal town with a lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a marina.

Kiama

A lush valley with dense green foliage, rocky outcrops, and a distant mountain range under a partly cloudy sky.

Jamberoo

A forest with a tree decorated with colorful objects.

Knights Hill

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