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As Australia's largest city and home to the iconic Opera House, it's no wonder Sydney is often mistaken as the country's capital. Whether you're into history, nature, fashion or food, this city has it all.

Many of Sydney's most popular attractions are in the compact downtown area, including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and countless restaurants and shops. There's also a large selection of museums and galleries like The Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Museum of Sydney, and the Australian National Maritime Museum. And for some fresh air, be sure to visit both the Royal Botanic Garden and the Victorian-style Centennial Park.

On the way out to the Eastern Suburbs, you'll find the world-famous Bondi Beach, frequented by surfers and swimmers alike for its big, warm waves. Another main attraction is Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, offering panoramic views over Sydney from its West Head lookout point. Then check out some Aboriginal rock paintings and cave art at any one of +800 well-preserved archaeological sites.

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is about 5 miles south of the city and can be reached easily by train, bus, and taxi.

Tonight

From $54 per night

This weekend

From $157 per night

Next weekend

From $88 per night

Most popular time to visit October-December
Cheapest time to visit January-March
Local currency AUD 10 = $6.49
Language English
Average weekend price $205 per night
Average weekday price $192 per night
Average stay 2 nights

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10

You will simply fall in love with Sydney.

April 2, 2024

You will simply fall in love with Sydney. At first glance, the city is a bit crowded with tourists, but actually everywhere you can feel the peace and good mood. Everybody's so nice. And I recommend you to sit down at the Opera House, enjoy the view of the Harbour Bridge and have something good at the Opera Bar. Wonderful.

Michaela
Michaela Czech Republic
8.0

The most pleasant and helpful people imaginable.

April 1, 2024

The most pleasant and helpful people imaginable. Offers to carry my bag up stairs, escorting me rather than simply pointing directions, a jogger carried my bag and gave me an Uber ride as a gift. (Note: I am neither attractive nor young.) A beautiful city & harbor. Excellent art at Gallery of New South WalesLots of stairs. The Royal Gardens lush and well maintained retreat. Reasonable prices. Enjoyed food in Chinatown. About 70 stairs up to Opera House that was barricaded by cyclone fence. Opera House tours were all booked.

Lynne
Lynne United States of America
10

We booked the Executive Suite.

April 1, 2024

We booked the Executive Suite. It had separate sleeping quarters. Loved it. The room was great, I just wished it had a microwave and a ice machine on the premises. The service at the hotel was spot on. I arrived hours earlier than my check-in time and they had my room ready 1 1/2 earlier than expected. 👏👏 Loved the food at the hotel restaurant. A very accommodating staff and the location was outstanding. 95% of what we wanted to see was in walking distance. Big thanks to the hotel receptionists and house keeping. Get the microwave and I'll stay there every visit. 🙏

Anonymous
10

Overall we as couple planned for four nights stay at Sydney...

March 30, 2024

Overall we as couple planned for four nights stay at Sydney since it was a perfect holiday plan in terms with activities we were wanting to capture during our stay at Sydney such as harbour bridge, opera house, blue mountains, Bondi beach, zoo and other well known locations.

prashant
prashant New Zealand
10

We loved it.

March 28, 2024

We loved it. The harbour area is fantastic - really interesting historic area (The Rocks). Lots of access by ferry to some gorgeous places - Manly, Doyles restaurant at Watson Bay, etc. Lovely botanic gardens, very good museums including the art gallery. Good transport system. Tour of Sydney Opera House is a must. There are obviously beaches nearby too.

Judith
Judith United Kingdom
10

We toured and met friends and family.

March 28, 2024

We toured and met friends and family. Easy to travel around the city. Excellent public transport. Pretty views and lovely beaches. We had an excellent tour of the opera house. Boat tour of the harbour. Visited the Queens Park Barracks museum which was well set up and interesting.

Philip
Philip Israel

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