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All rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney have been carefully designed and subtly furnished with the highest quality amenities. To enjoy the best views of Sydney’s harbour, the Deluxe Full Harbour Room and Four Seasons Full Harbour King Rooms both provide unobstructed views of the harbour. Complimentary access to Lounge 32 is available for all guests in a Premier Full Harbour Club King, Four Seasons Full Harbour Club Suite and Signature Suites. Each room offers an LCD TV, slippers and Christian Lacroix toiletries. Chinese tea can be provided in the rooms upon request.

Wonderful view from the room. Very good restaurant and service. Everything is clean and comfortable

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9.1
Wonderful
6,936 reviews
Price from
$247
per night

Guests at Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel enjoy seaside accommodation just 15 minutes' from Sydney Airport and 20 minutes’ drive from Sydney City Centre.

Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel offers spacious rooms across 2 buildings. All Boutique rooms are located in the 4-star Boutique hotel. All Standard rooms are located above the Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel's restaurant and bars.

Nice, accommodating staff, clean, nice view, quiet, good location.

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9
Wonderful
426 reviews
Price from
$165
per night

Just 5 minutes’ walk from Darling Harbour, The Langham Sydney offers luxurious accommodation with panoramic city or bay views. It features a day spa, a tennis court and a hot tub.

The stylishly decorated rooms feature mahogany furniture and a lavish marble bathroom. Each room boasts flat-screen satellite TV.

it was execellent. we are happy with services especially Eden in concierge. he was really care about the visitors. and housekeeping team was awesome. kanishka Perera hus service is execellent

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9
Wonderful
734 reviews
Price from
$247
per night

Just a 1-minute walk from the Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Megaboom City Hotel is located in the heart of Sydney CBD. The property offers numerous modern, air-conditioned rooms with free, unlimited, high-speed WiFi. It is only 2 minutes’ walk to the Town Hall train and bus station and 5 minutes’ walk from Wynyard Station.

A budget hotel. Affordable! Great location!

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8.2
Very Good
3,256 reviews
Price from
$71
per night

Built in 2015, The Tank Stream Sydney offers stylish accommodation in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District). It is just 2 minutes' walk from Wynyard Train Station, 5 minutes' walk from Pitt Street Mall and 7 minutes' walk from Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House.

The location was great and the buffet breakfast was amazing.

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8.5
Very Good
3,228 reviews
Price from
$131
per night

Located a 5-minute walk from Sydney’s Central Station, 57 Hotel offers modern, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi.

The property is a 7-minute walk from Crown Street, which offers some of Surry Hills best shopping and dining options. The famous nightlife of Oxford street is a 10-minute walk away. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are both within 10 minutes' drive.

Very accommodate, nice, and clean. Staffs are very friendly. We definitely stay here again when we go back Sydney!

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8.1
Very Good
2,824 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport is less than 20 minutes’ drive from Sydney City Centre and Paddington District. Free WiFi at 1 Mbps for four devices per room, per day is available.

Each room offers a kitchen or kitchenette and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Apartments come complete with a seating and dining area, washing machine, microwave and refrigerator. Private bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Close to train station and airport.clean room

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8.5
Very Good
4,115 reviews
Price from
$124
per night

Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a 5-star hotel located in Sydney. All accommodation offers Google Chromecast and unique historic fittings. Guests enjoy an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

The hotel is located in Woolloomooloo, next to the Royal Botanical Gardens. It is a 15-minute walk from Sydney Opera House.

Beautiful hotel in an amazing building. Great views from our room of the city and the new wing of the Art Gallery of NSW. We loved the design and the amenities. Would absolutely stay here again and have already recommended to friends and family.

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8.6
Excellent
1,250 reviews
Price from
$190
per night

Located across the road from Bondi Beach, guests enjoy free WiFi at Hotel Bondi. You can enjoy a meal at the onsite bar and restaurant or use the gaming lounge facilities. Some rooms have a balcony with sea views.

Super friendly staff! Really great location!

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8.2
Very Good
2,236 reviews
Price from
$118
per night

Just a 3-minute drive from Coogee Beach, Royal Hotel offers free WiFi and an onsite restaurant with a courtyard. All air-conditioned guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

Very nice hotel, clean and tidy. Great location! It is 3 min from the railway station which takes you to the city center and is a convenient connection to the airport train.

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8.5
Very Good
1,100 reviews
Price from
$119
per night

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These hotels offer something unique in terms of design and are usually set in a trendy, urban part of town. Blending high standards with a homey vibe, boutique hotels are more intimate than your average hotel.
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  • The Darling at The Star
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,934 reviews

    Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 2133 feet from Cockle Bay.

    Amazing staff- the concierge Ian went above and beyond

  • Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 6,935 reviews

    Overlooking Sydney Harbor, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney offers complimentary Premium WiFi, a bar, restaurant, fitness center and swimming pool.

    Excellent location. Love room decor and amenities.

  • Park Hyatt Sydney
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 371 reviews

    Park Hyatt Sydney perfectly personifies contemporary luxury with its coveted location between the Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge.

    The location, breakfast quality and the efficient housekeeping.

  • The Langham Sydney
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 736 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Darling Harbor, The Langham Sydney offers luxurious accommodations with panoramic city or bay views. It features a day spa, a tennis court and a hot tub.

    Great location,spacious room and very comfortable bed

  • The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,673 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ walk from Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbor, Ovolo 1888 is a restored heritage building offering modern accommodations with free WiFi and access to a 24-hour fitness center.

    We loved the quirky building and fantastic location.

  • QT Sydney
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,272 reviews

    Just 2 minutes’ walk from Hyde Park and Pitt Street Mall, QT Sydney offers a restaurant, bar, cafe and day spa.

    How clean it was! So modern and fun. Best atmosphere

  • PARKROYAL Parramatta
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,619 reviews

    PARKROYAL Parramatta is located in the popular Church Street dining and shopping precinct in Parramatta, Western Sydney. It features free WiFi throughout and a fitness center.

    The room was a good size on the second last floor.

  • Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,036 reviews

    Overlooking Sydney's Circular Quay, Pullman Quay Grand Sydney is located harborside in the heart of Circular Quay and is a short walk to the iconic Opera House and The Rocks.

    View, rooms are modern, spacious. Very comfortable!

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  • Meriton Suites Zetland
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,274 reviews

    Meriton Suites Zetland offer luxurious self-contained accommodations just 5 minutes’ drive from the lively Danks Street cafés.

    I loved the affordability and the rooms were perfect

  • Meriton Suites Waterloo
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,941 reviews

    Meriton Suites Waterloo offers refurbished, self-contained accommodations, just 10 minutes’ drive from central Sydney and Sydney International Airport.

    Great Location - Great Amenities - Rooms fantastic

  • Sydney Potts Point Central Apartment Hotel Official
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 922 reviews

    Featuring a rooftop terrace with harbor and city views and BBQ facilities, Sydney Potts Point Central Apartment Hotel Official is located in an Arts Deco building just 3 minutes’ walk from Kings Cross...

    the view from the balcony was amazing and so relaxing

  • Avonmore On The Park Boutique Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 893 reviews

    This 4-star boutique hotel is located in Randwick, close to Sydney's CBD (Central Business District) and Coogee Beach. It offers peaceful surroundings and a relaxed setting.

    The friendliness of the staff and the location. Lots to like.

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  • Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 7,288 reviews

    Boasting a swimming pool and free WiFi, the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), is just 15 minutes' walk from Circular Quay, where you can visit the Sydney Opera House...

    Reception/conceirge counter warm and welcoming!

  • Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,274 reviews

    Right beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour is built on the water with its own private pontoon and panoramic Sydney Harbour views.

    The tall hot door boy and the hotel is great as well

  • Adina Apartment Hotel Bondi Beach Sydney
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,164 reviews

    Offering a swimming pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, Adina Apartment Hotel is located just 5 minutes’ walk from Bondi Beach.

    The location was great and many cafes in the area.

  • The Grace Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 12,291 reviews

    Close to the Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House, The Grace Hotel offers luxury rooms and a rooftop fitness center with an indoor swimming pool and a sauna.

    Position, great room, and all hotel's amenities

  • Meriton Suites World Tower, Sydney
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 3,891 reviews

    Located in Sydney’s landmark World Tower on floor 61 and above, these luxurious suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic city views.

    Fabulous view 75tb Floor modern clean perfect for us

  • Adge Hotel and Residences
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 690 reviews

    Discover a dynamic oasis nestled in the heart of Sydney's vibrant neighborhood village where fashion, music, art, food, and culture converge to create an extraordinary experience at the ADGE.

    The staff are really nice , they let us checked in early

  • Meriton Suites Campbell Street, Sydney
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 5,307 reviews

    Boasting an indoor heated lap pool, a hot tub, sauna and fitness center, Meriton Suites Campbell Street, Sydney is located opposite the famous Capitol Theater in Sydney CBD (Central Business District)...

    Great location, very clean, amazing comfortable bed

  • Fraser Suites Sydney
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 974 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and a fitness center with a sauna. Fraser Suites Sydney features luxury apartments with modern furnishings, kitchen facilities and views of the city skyline.

    It was quiet, central and the team were so friendly

  • Establishment Hotel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 756 reviews

    Offering stylish rooms with an iPad2 and a BOSE sound system, this boutique hotel is in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), only 5 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay Ferry Terminal.

    Love the feel of the place and it is brilliantly located

  • Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,966 reviews

    Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills offers a selection of fully-furnished modern apartments, just 10 minutes’ walk from Central Station.

    Great view, location and the area was interesting.

  • Sir Stamford Circular Quay
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,717 reviews

    This luxury hotel features sundeck that overlooks Sydney Harbor and Circular Quay. The award-winning restaurant and bar offers views of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

    Ahmed was very attentive before and during our arrival

  • Hilton Sydney
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,496 reviews

    Hilton Hotel Sydney is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District) and features the city's largest hotel health club and fine dining at its famous brasserie.

    Very comfortable, great location and helpful staff

  • Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 7,156 reviews

    Offering modern luxury apartments in the heart of Sydney CBD (Central Business District), Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney boasts an indoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, sauna and hot tub.

    The location - very central, the staff-very polite.

  • Vibe Hotel Sydney
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,806 reviews

    Vibe Hotel is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), just 5 minutes’ walk from popular shopping and dining options on Oxford Street. It features a swimming pool and fitness center.

    the cleanliness and it’s easy access ti everything

  • Harbour Rocks Hotel Sydney
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 750 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from the Sydney Harbor Bridge, Harbor Rocks Hotel Sydney offers a restaurant, a heritage dining room and a wine bar.

    location great for Harbour Rocks and ship terminal

  • Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, an IHG Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 920 reviews

    Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point is perfectly poised on a peninsula at the gateway to Sydney’s eastern suburb in iconic Kings Cross, a region both steeped in history and on the leading edge of the...

    Hotel location, cleanliness & staff was excellent.

  • The Hughenden Boutique Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,111 reviews

    This restored mansion, set in the heart of the fashionable Woollahra district, has an elegant Victorian interior with a variety of rooms suiting different needs.

    We loved the breakfast & coffee and the atmosphere

  • Hotel Urban St Leonards
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,625 reviews

    Boasting free WiFi, Hotel Urban St Leonards is a boutique-style hotel offering luxuriously comfortable rooms on Sydney’s North Shore. Facilities include a café and bar, and fitness center.

    A fantastic location close to North Shore Private Hospital.

  • Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,466 reviews

    Courtyard By Marriott Sydney- North Ryde offers spacious rooms with views of Lane Cove National Park and Macquarie Park. Guests have access to business facilities and a fully equipped fitness center.

    Affordable, quiet, reasonable parking rate ($20pn)

  • Pullman Sydney Olympic Park
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,728 reviews

    The Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park offers 5-star accommodations next to Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center and Sydney Showground.

    It was very clean and tidy and close to Expo centre

  • Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2,385 reviews

    Located on Hyde Park in the Sydney CBD (Central Business District), Pullman Sydney Hyde Park features 2 restaurants and a rooftop pool and patio.

    Very comfortable bed large room with great view over Hyde Park.

  • Vulcan Hotel Sydney
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,055 reviews

    Just a 5-minute walk from the University of Technology (UTS), Vulcan Hotel is a boutique hotel that combines historic architecture with modern interiors, including a peaceful courtyard.

    Loved the location. Being in walking distance to central

  • Q Station
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,395 reviews

    In the heart of Sydney Harbour National Park – Manly, this unique hotel features a peaceful and romantic retreat or a fully equipped base for business with stunning views out over Sydney Harbour.

    Location was amazing, staff friendly, great shuttle service

  • Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Darling Harbour
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,215 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool, fitness center and a sauna and overlooking beautiful Cockle Bay, Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney, Darling Harbor is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District), and...

    Friendly staff and central location and room was clean

  • Central Studio Hotel Sydney
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,978 reviews

    Located in the heart of Sydney, across from Central Station and a short drive from Pitt Street Mall shops, Central Studio Hotel Sydney offers guests contemporary accommodations.

    location close to public transport also close to theatres etc

  • Regents Court Sydney
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 478 reviews

    Located in the heart of Potts Point, 5 minutes' walk from Kings Cross Station, this 1926 Art Deco building offers a collection of self-contained boutique studio apartments.

    Very spacious, clean, kitchenette very well equiped.

  • Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 6,177 reviews

    APARTMENT-LIVING SURROUNDED BY UNIQUE HISTORY AND HERITAGE DESIGN PLUS SYDNEY CBD VIEWS Whether you are in town for a weekend getaway or traveling for business, Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites is...

    Spacious & good location. Enjoyed pool, gym & spa

  • Royal Pacific Hotel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 832 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor pool and ample free parking space, Royal Pacific Hotel is just 4 minutes’ drive from Chatswood's Westfield Shopping Center.

    Very centrally located. Nice staff and fairly comfortable.

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Boutique Hotels That Guests Love in Sydney

  • Avg. price/night: $204.25
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 730 reviews
    Beautiful new Boutique Hotel in a central neighbourhood. The staff was particularly lovely and I felt super welcomed. The rooms were not super huge but nicely designed and had everything you need. Loved the retro touches and cool decor in the room. The Rooftop was great and you can enjoy the views up there. Would definitely come back!
    Luisa Ba
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $231.42
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 458 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel with great staff and good location. Well designed room with guest comfort in mind. Rey nice.
    Jane
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $405.19
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 756 reviews
    Love staying at The Establishment , cool boutique Hotel where access is in lane way . Location is great , close to The Harbour, , designer stores etc… Mr Wong , fabulous favourite restaurant next door !
    Gina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $204.25
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 730 reviews
    Thoughtfully designed rooms, lovely boutique hotel atmosphere. Very personal.
    Joerg
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $183.82
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 198 reviews
    I was extremely impressed with Hotel Morris. I travel to Sydney for work monthly and I am always looking for a reasonably priced hotel in the city. Sadly not many are affordable any more but Hotel Morris was the cheapest of the quality hotels I was considering and it has exceeded my expectations. It was extremely clean, the staff were very polite and I always appreciate a nespresso coffee in the room when there is no good cafes nearby, not to mention the interior design was gorgeous.
    Nicky
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $204.25
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 730 reviews
    Classy little boutique hotel. Loved the artistic attention to design and little details. Even the fire escape and elevator were classy. Double glassed windows, so you can see the trains pull into Central Station, but you don't hear them.
    Benson
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $225.43
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 4,493 reviews
    Classy boutique hotel right in the heart of the city. The rooms are well designed for such a small space
    Shardy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $174.50
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,147 reviews
    Very friendly, helpful staff. Interior design of the rooms is amazing. It is practical and stylish. There is everything you need and none of what you don’t need. Comfy beds. Large bathrooms. Great location close to Lyric theatre and parking station across the road. They validate parking. Love Dyson hair dryer. Great design of lobby, bar and cafe. Tasty breakfast, hot coffee. I’ll be back!! 😃
    Barlow
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $109.06
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 886 reviews
    Lovely little boutique hotel, loved the patio and we spent most of our time sitting out there relaxing. Staff were lovely. Gardens and plants were gorgeous. The fixtures and decor were stunning.
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $235.42
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4,325 reviews
    Location is perfect for the Sydney CBD. Room is cosy and has great design touches. Overall interior design is up there with luxury design hotels. Bar and and upstairs restaurant is a unique rooftop style experience rare to find in Sydney
    Gabriel
    Young couple

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