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Hotels, motels, hostels and other types of accommodation available in Sydney, New South Wales.

Readers' Choices of Best Sydney Hotels

Our reader's choices of best Sydney hotel.

Sydney Five-Star Hotels

Here's a list of Sydney five-star hotels.

Sydney Hotels and Other Accommodation

Know the range of accommodation choices in Sydney from luxury Sydney hotels to serviced apartments to backpacker hostels.

Sydney Hotels - Top Picks for Hotels in Sydney

Sydney hotels provide a range of accommodation choices from five-star Sydney hotels to serviced Sydney apartments. Here are some Sydney hotel choices alphabetically listed.

Darling Harbour Hotels - Sydney, Australia

Darling Harbour is one of Sydney's prime hotel locations, with its convention and exhibition centre, entertainment areas, museums, restaurants and bars, harbour and sailing ships, and its proximity to the bustling heart of Sydney. Here are some Darling Harbour hotels.

Best Sydney Hotel - A Personal Choice

The best Sydney hotel depends to an extremely large extent on personal experience and personal preferences.

Carlton Crest Hotel

The Carlton Crest Hotel Sydney, is a 251-room deluxe-style hotel in the heart of the entertainment district, overlooking Darling Harbour.

Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour

One of Sydney's small to medium conference centres offering a selection of seven function rooms, each equipped with the latest in audio visual technology and staging equipment.

Four Points by Sheraton Darling Harbour

One of Australia’s largest hotels with 630 rooms including 45 suites. Extensive range of facilities including contemporary Corn Exchange Restaurant, meeting and function rooms, onsite catering and fitness center.

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is a multi-storey hotel overlooking Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House. Facilities and amenities include business centre, secretarial services, pool, health club, health spa.

Hilton Sydney Hotel

Hilton Sydney is a well-regarded 43-storey hotel with rooms beginning on the 20th floor, affording views of the city. Reopened in July 2005 after extensive renovations.

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour is at the southern end of the Sydney central business district close to Chinatown and a short walk to Darling Harbour. Restaurants, theatres and shopping complexes are within easy walking distance.

Ibis Hotel Darling Harbour

Hotel Ibis is a three-star hotel in Darling Harbour, close to Cockle Bay restaurants, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, monorail and tram. Facilities include a meeting room seating up to 50 people, secretarial services, and 24-hour reception.

Ibis Hotel Sydney King St Wharf

Ibis Hotel Sydney King Street Wharf is close to Darling Harbour and the Sydney city centre.

Intercontinental Sydney

Intercontinental Sydney, one of Sydney's five star hotels, features panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. The hotel comprises 509 guest rooms and a rooftop Club International Lounge.

Manly Pacific Sydney Hotel

The Manly Pacific Sydney features 218 rooms, a restaurant, cocktail bar, rooftop swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and spa, with convention and business facilities and services.

Manly Paradise Motel and Apartments

Manly Paradise Motel in the beachside suburb of Manly provides both motel accommodation and apartments close to The Corso and just across the beach.

Marriott Sydney Hotel

Marriott Sydney Hotel, one of Sydney's five star hotels, overlooks Hyde Park, is on the same street as the Australian Museum and within 2 kilometres of Sydney Opera House.

Medina Executive Sydney Central

Medina Executive Sydney Central is in a restored heritage building with a range of one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments as well as studios and loft apartments. Facilities include a heated lap pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, and outdoor function area.

Medina Grand Harbourside Sydney

Medina Grand Harbourside features five star serviced apartments on the eastern side of Darling Harbour close to restaurants, shops and the Sydney central business district.

Medina Grand Sydney

Close to Darling Harbour, major Sydney shopping centres and the city's entertainment district, Medina Grand comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom deluxe/executive apartments.

Mercure Hotel Sydney on Broadway

Mercure Hotel Sydney on Broadway features 517 rooms, two restaurants, a bar, rooftop indoor swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium and undercover car parking. Conference facilities are also available for up to 280 delegates.

Novotel Century Sydney

Novotel Century Hotel is located at the southern end of Darling Harbour, adjacent to the Sydney Entertainment Centre and overlooking the Chinese Garden. Near Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, and restaurants, shops and attractions of Chinatown, Darling Harbour and Cockle Bay.

Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

The dual Novotel and Hotel Ibis complex at Sydney Olympic Park offers two styles of accommodation to suit particular budgets. The hotels are part of the Accor group. Parking is available for an extra charge.

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour is a 525-room hotel in the heart of Darling Harbour with walkway link to Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, nearby monorail and tram stations, rooms and suites, including eight penthouses, email, fax and Internet facilities, restaurant, cocktail bar and lounge, fully equipped business centre, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis court.

Observatory Hotel Sydney

The Observatory Hotel is located in Sydney's Rocks district within walking distance of historic buildings, boutiques, restaurants and pubs as well as a variety of entertainment venues including the Sydney Opera House.

Park Hyatt Hotel Sydney

Close to Sydney Harbour Bridge and across the water, but within walking distance, from Sydney Opera House, the Park Hyatt is close to the shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries in Sydney's historic Rocks district. The hotel is located right on the water's edge.

Quay Grand Suites Sydney

Quay Grand Suites is located at East Circular Quay facing Sydney Cove, The Rocks and Sydney Harbour Bridge in the west and Royal Botanic Gardens in the east, and within walking distance of Sydney Opera House.

Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney

Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney comprises a variety of rooms and suites, including 102 luxury-sized rooms and suites all with balconies, health club, indoor pool, spa, sauna, gymnasium, brasserie and cocktail bar, business centre, conference and banquet facilities. Within walking distance of Sydney Convention Centre, Cockle Bay, theatres, cinemas, shopping, restaurants.

Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney

Beautifully restored heritage-listed sandstone building built in the 1800s located in the heart of the business and leisure precincts, within walking distance to the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and The Rocks.

Rydges World Square Sydney

Rydges World Square, formerly Avillion Hotel, is within walking distance of the city's major attractions, shopping and entertainment districts, including Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Capitol Theatre and Sydney Entertainment Centre, with amenities that include a restaurant and bar and a retail plaza in the lower lobby.

Sebel Pier One Hotel Sydney

The Sebel Pier One Hotel is right on the water at Sydney's Walsh Bay, a short distance from The Rocks, Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.

Shangri-La Hotel Sydney

Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is a 36-storey hotel overlooking Sydney Harbour and close to Sydney Opera House. Facilities and amenities include business centre, secretarial services, pool, hot tub, health club, health spa.

Sofitel Wentworth Sydney Hotel

The Sofitel Wentworth is within walking distance of Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Museum, Police and Justice Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art, and features 436 rooms, health club, day spa and conference facilities for up to 1100 people.

Southern Cross on Harbour

Southern Cross on Harbour is a boutique hotel with studio and one-bedroom suites, self-catering facilities, video and CD player, voice mail, data ports. At the crossroads of Darling Harbour, Cockle Bay Wharf and Chinatown.

Star City Hotel and Apartments Sydney

The Star City hotel and entertainment complex is located on Sydney Harbour just minutes from the Sydney central business district, Chinatown and Darling Harbour, and includes a casino, restaurants, theatres and shops.

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel

The Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel is in a multi-storey building overlooking Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House. Facilities and amenities include business centre, secretarial services, pool, health club, health spa.

Urban St Leonards Hotel

Urban St Leonards Hotel, one of Sydney's newest hotels north of the Sydney central business district, consists of 101 rooms, many with water views.

Wake Up Sydney Hostel - Review

Wake Up Sydney is a ginormous hostel very close to Sydney Central train station and part of a mega hostel triangle — YHA has two hostels in the neighborhood, too.

YHA Railway Square Hostel - Review

YHA's Railway Square hostel is the place for quiet nights in central Sydney. The hostel is modern, though partially in a historic building, the folks are friendly and the joint is secure.

YHA Sydney Central Hostel - Review

The YHA Sydney Central hostel is a dyno place to hang your backpack in a triangle of mega hostels near the Sydney Central train station that includes the Wake Up Sydney and the YHA Railway Square.

What Accommodation Do You Need?

As far as Sydney hotels go, you can have accommodation as grand or as modest as you want.

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Australian Youth Hostels

The AYH has hostels in Sydney providing low-cost accommodation.

Boronia Lodge

25-room guest house located in Burwood, in Sydney's inner west. Low-priced accommodation with ensuite or shared facilities. Overnight stays to long term.

Cambridge Sydney Hotel

Economy Sydney hotel accommodation offering warm, friendly welcome. Walking distance of Sydney city centre and easy access to city attractions and event venues.

Carlingford Serviced Apartment

Central Carlingford residential location. Close to railway station. Self-contained, furnished accommodation.

East Sydney Serviced Apartments

East Sydney serviced and furnished apartments at Woolloomooloo Bay.

Harbour Breeze Lodge

Budget accommodation minutes from central Sydney and close to the harbour. Clean, quiet rooms for all lengths of stay. Victorian building with leafy rear garden, upstairs guest balcony, and rooms which are bright and spacious.

Holiday Home Pages

Directory for holiday and vacation property rentals not only in Sydney but also in other parts of Australia.

Macleay Serviced Apartment Hotel

At Potts Point. 126 rooms with self-catering facilities, close to Kings Cross and central Sydney.

Menzies Sydney Hotel

Sydney hotel accommodation in the heart of the Sydney CBD, the Sydney Menzies Hotel offers premium hotel accommodation, conference and meeting facilities and restaurants and bars.

Mercure Hotel Parramatta

Spacious and contemporary 4.5-star accommodation on the fringe of Parramatta City - near Westfield Parramatta, Parramatta Stadium, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and only 10 minutes from Sydney Olympic Park.

Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

4.5-star hotel accommodation at Sydney Olympic Park, in the heart of western Sydney and handy to Parramatta - near Telstra Stadium, Sydney Superdome and the Sydney Showgrounds.

Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Located in the heart of Darling Harbour, 4.5-star rooms offer harbour and city skyline views. Walk to Sydney Aquarium, Maritime Museum, Imax and Harbourside Shopping, monorail to CBD.

Simpsons of Potts Point

Close to the heart of the city. Bed and breakfast. Airconditioned rooms.

Sydney South Serviced Apartments

Serviced apartments in the Broadway area of south Sydney close to Central Station and the University of Technology.

Waldorf Serviced Apartments - Drummoyne

Art deco-style apartment hotel on Lyons Rd, Drummoyne.
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