Wondering where to stay in Sydney?
Are you are trying to choose a hotel or apartment for your Sydney holiday or wondering which part of the city will be the best location?
These articles will help you sort through all the choices and find the perfect place to stay in Sydney.
Read over the articles below for our independent advice and perhaps some new ideas.
We have covered everything from tents to sailing boats, 5-star hotels with harbour views to airport hotels that will have you on time for your early morning flight.
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We sent writer Joanne Karcz to spend the night at West Hotel Sydney, a Hilton Curio Collection property in the Sydney CBD walking distance to Sydney Opera House and the iconic Darling Harbour and King Street wharf. Let’s see what she thought… Opened in 2018, West Hotel is the first Curio Collection by Hilton hotel in … Read more
Looking for an affordable, comfortable hotel near Circular Quay? Well, the Tank Stream Hotel Sydney might just be the thing. Writer Joanne Karcz recently spent a weekend there and shared her experience below. Location, location, location. Ideally located in Sydney’s CBD, the Tank Stream Hotel is the perfect base to discover all that Sydney has … Read more
The new Pullman Penrith Hotel, the town’s first 5-star hotel, has been hyped as a gamechanger for the Western Sydney town known more for its NRL team than fine dining and luxury. Ellen Hill was one of the first guests to stay over and dine in Marcel Restaurant, so we asked her to share a … Read more
Looking for the best areas for a holiday apartment in Sydney is a hard task for anyone planning a short visit to Sydney. Which suburbs are the best? What area will suit you? Is transport good? How easy is it to get around? This post contains affiliate links. We may receive compensation, at no extra … Read more
If you are looking for the best family accommodation in Sydney, from budget hotels to family-sized apartments that offer all the comforts of home, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will give you a rundown of the parts of Sydney we think are best suited to family holidays and our … Read more
Choosing where to stay in Sydney and finding the right hotel or apartment in the right neighbourhood can be one of the most time-consuming decisions of your trip planning. Which area is best? Which hotel best fits your budget? Well, we are here to help. As locals who have worked with visitors to Sydney for … Read more
Do you fancy sleeping somewhere a little different on your visit to Sydney? Are you a hotel person, a backpacker, perhaps you prefer self-catering in apartments? Sure, Sydney has plenty of these, but I want to show you a couple of unique places you could sleep in Sydney. Finding somewhere interesting to stay in Sydney … Read more
There are no less than 15 Sydney Airport hotels, in fact, accommodation near Sydney Airport has become much more popular in recent years, and the landscape has changed a lot! So if you are looking for the closest hotel to Sydney International Airport or would like to find somewhere to stay near the domestic terminal … Read more
If you are trying to compare the best harbour view hotels in Sydney, you will find our deep dive into the pros and cons of the top hotels in the city a good place to start. Sydney’s reputation as one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts is well deserved, and nothing makes your visit to … Read more
It’s been a while since we covered new hotels in Sydney and I am pleased to say the last two years have seen some fabulous new properties open their doors in the harbour city. We have toured, eaten at or stayed in almost all these hotels, so I can share my thoughts with you today. … Read more
Trying to decide on the Best Hostels in Sydney is no easy task. There are more than 85 backpacker hostels to choose from why wade through endless lists when we have done the hard work for you. As a Sydney local who has worked with backpacking travellers for almost two decades, I have a pretty good … Read more
We recently had the pleasure of an overnight stay at Q Station Manly where we got to experience both a harbour sunset and sunrise, a delicious dinner at Boilerhouse Restaurant and a fascinating tour of this historic site. Read on and see why we think everyone should spend some time at Q Station. The former … Read more