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Sydney

Updated:July 1, 2020

Recommended Hotels in Sydney Australia

by Fish&Tips

Sydney is Australia's leading tourist destination and is a beautiful city filled with nature. The city spreads around the harbor, and there are many beaches including Bondi Beach near the center of the city. There are various attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Harbor Bridge, museums, zoos and aquariums, and a cityscape with a mixture of modern and historic buildings. You can also visit the Blue Mountains National Park, which is a world heritage site. Here are some recommended hotels in Sydney!

InterContinental Sydney

“InterContinental Sydney” is a luxury hotel with a 1851 Treasury historic building in Circular Quay. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center, beauty salon and an executive lounge. The Opera House, Bar Bridge, Royal Park Sydney and the historic Rocks are within a few minutes walk from the hotel.

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The lobby was bright with a lot of sunlight and was a relaxing space.

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The room on the 30th floor of the Eastern Harbor View was bright and open. I could see the Royal Botanic Garden from the window and the view was wonderful.

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There was an Executive Club Lounge on the 32nd floor. Club Room Guests can use this lounge. The view of the Opera House and Harbor Bridge was amazing.

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Mantra 2 Bond Street

“Mantra 2 Bond Street” is located in the heart of Sydney. There are trams, subway stations and bus stations nearby, and tourist attractions such as the Opera House and the Observatory. The hotel has stylish rooms with a kitchen.

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The hotel was on the corner of the main street, and it was easy to find. The building was European-style.

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The double room with a kitchen was like a fashionable designer mansion. The monotone colors used in the room were stylish.

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There was an outdoor pool on the rooftop. I could see the city almost 360° and it was a wonderful place.

Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot

The “Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot” is a new hotel that opened in 2018 and it just 10 minutes drive from domestic airports and 15 minutes drive from international airports. There is a fitness center, heated indoor pool and a sauna. Guest rooms have a kitchen, laundry, spacious living room, flat-screen TV, desk and a private bathroom.

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It is only a 10 minutes drive from the domestic airport and 15 minutes drive from the international airport which is convenient.

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There is a kitchen and washing machine in the room.

The Darling at The Star

“The Darling at The Star” is a luxury hotel within a 10-minute walk to the International Convention Center Sydney, Australian Maritime Museum and Darling Harbour. The hotel has an outdoor pool, fitness center, meeting room, banquet halls, valet parking, a Turkish steam bath and a day spa offering a range of body treatments. There are also a variety of dining options.

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The view from the room is breathtaking.

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There are 9 restaurants, 7 bars/lounges and 3 cafés.

The Langham Sydney

“The Langham Sydney” is a luxury hotel located in a quiet area just a 10-minute walk from the historic “The Rocks District” and “Circular Quay,” and a 15-minute walk from the “Sydney Museum.” There is a heated indoor pool, tennis court, fitness center, sauna and a day spa. The stylish and spacious rooms include shiny mahogany furniture and luxurious marble bathrooms.

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The room is luxurious with a wardrobe using Himalayan cedar and a marble bathroom.

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The indoor pool with star-studded ceilings.

Meriton Suites North Sydney

The “Meriton Suites North Sydney” is a luxury hotel located just a 5-minute walk from the North Sydney Train Station. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and a sauna. All 218 rooms are stylish with a kitchen, washing machine, flat-screen TV and a CD/DVD player. Greenwood Plaza, specialty retailers, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, and Luna Park and Sydney Harbor Bridge are within walking distance.

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The rooms are fully equipped with a kitchen and a washing machine, suitable for a long-term stay.

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There is a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor heated pool, so you can manage your health even while traveling.

Meriton Suites Mascot Central

“Meriton Suites Mascot Central” is a luxury hotel located within a 10-minute drive from domestic airports and a 15-minute drive from international airports. Facilities include a heated indoor pool, fitness center, spa and a rooftop garden. All 379 rooms have a spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen and a washing machine. It is just a short walk from the Sydney Airport Domestic Station, you have easy access to Sydney’s popular tourist destinations and the outskirts of the city.

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The hotel is located just a short walk from Sydney Airport Domestic Station, less than 10 minutes drive from Domestic Airport and 15 minutes drive from International Airport.

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The rooms are equipped with a kitchen and washing machine, and there is a spacious living room.

Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour

The “Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbor” is a hotel with 90 rooms, a 24-hour fitness center and meeting rooms. The hotel, as its name suggests, is a restored historic brick building that was built in 1888. All rooms have a ceiling of 3 meters in height making the room feel open. The International Convention Center Sydney and the Powerhouse Museum are within a 10-minute walk from the hotel. George Street and Sydney Fish Market are also within walking distance.

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The rooms have a high ceiling and the wall behind the bed has a unique design.

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You can eat and have drinks at the restaurant in the hotel.

Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney

The “Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney” is a luxury hotel located a 15-minute walk to the Opera House, Harbor Bridge and Circular Quay where the Sydney Museum of Contemporary Artis located. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna, spa, business center and meeting/banqueting facilities. All 364 rooms are have a marble bathroom, refrigerator and a flat-screen TV. Hyde Park, George Street and St. Mary’s Cathedral are within walking distance, and there are many restaurants, cafes and bars nearby.

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The hotel is located within a 10-minute walk from Wynyard Station and a 15-minute walk to Circular Quay.

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The large rooms are clean and relaxing to spend time in.

Sir Stamford Circular Quay

“Sir Stamford Circular Quay” is a luxury hotel located within a 10-minute walk from Circular Quay Train Station. The hotel is equipped with a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, sauna, spa, business center and meeting/banqueting facilities. It also has one of Australia’s largest private collections of art, decorated with 18th century antiques, fireplaces and crystal chandeliers. All 105 rooms have an executive work desk and a spacious marble bathroom with a double sink. The opera house and The Rocks are located within a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

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This opulent hotel is located within a 10-minute walk to the Opera House and The Rocks.

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The hotel has an award-winning restaurant and bar overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens next door.

QT Sydney

“QT Sydney” is a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, within walking distance to most tourist attractions. Hyde Park and Pitt Street Mall are just a 2-minute walk away, and there are many restaurants and shops around the hotel. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from St. James Station and Town Hall Station, so it is easy to access places. There is a restaurant, spa and meeting rooms in the hotel. The modern rooms feature luxurious beds, sofas, coffee makers and spacious bathrooms with a walk-in showers.

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The hotel is located in the center of the city, so you can walk to most tourist attractions and shops very conveniently.

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The rooms are spacious and modern with unique decorations.

Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park

The “Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park” is a luxury hotel adjacent to Hyde Park, a citizen’s beloved plaza. The hotel features a glass ceiling indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, 24-hour rooftop fitness center, business center and meeting/banqueting facilities. All 558 rooms have a luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub, flat-screen TV, DVD player and a refrigerator. It is just a 5-minute walk from Town Hall Station, State Theater and Pitt Street Mall, and within a 20-minute walk to The Rocks, Opera House and Circular Quay.

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There are rooms that offer a nice view of Hyde Park.

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There is a swimming pool and fitness center on the top floor overlooking the beautiful cityscape.

Park Hyatt Sydney

“Park Hyatt Sydney” is a modern luxury hotel located at the tip of Sydney Harbour, between the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. Facilities include a rooftop outdoor pool and jacuzzi, rooftop terrace, fitness center, sauna, spa, business center and meeting rooms. You can enjoy a wonderful view of the ocean from the floor to ceiling windows.

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Some rooms offer a view of the Sydney Opera House and the harbour from the floor to ceiling window.

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The view from the outdoor heated pool and terrace on the rooftop is amazing!

Swissôtel Sydney

The “Swissôtel Sydney” is a luxury hotel across the State Theater in the Sydney Central Business District (CBD), just 50 meters from Pitt Street Mall, Town Hall Station and Queen Victoria Building. It is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk and within a 20-minute walk to the Harbor Bridge, the historic The Rocks and the Opera House. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, fitness center, business center, spa and meeting rooms. All 369 modern rooms are equipped with a bathroom with a bathtub and a separate shower, work desk and a flat-screen TV.

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The rooms are equipped with an LCD TV with an interactive entertainment center and a Bluetooth speaker.

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In addition to the “JPB Restaurant,” there is also a bar and lounge.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

“Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbor” is a luxury hotel located in the lively Darling Harbour, offering world-class facilities including a rooftop infinity pool and a fitness center. There are other facilities such as a business center, meeting room, rooftop terrace and a spa. There are also 3 bars, including a restaurant and a rooftop pool bar, where you can enjoy a nice meal and drinks. All 590 rooms have a flat-screen smart LED TV, free Wi-Fi, desk and a luxurious suite bathroom. Some rooms offer beautiful views of the harbor.

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Located in Darling Harbour, the hotel is just a minute walk to the International Convention Center and within walking distance of The Star (Casino) and National Maritime Museum of Australia.

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There is also an infinity pool and a pool bar on the rooftop with a lovely view of the harbour.

Sydney Recommended Hotels

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