Best Where to Stay in Sydney (2026)
From the everyday to the indulgent, here are 209 of the best where to stay in Sydney. Each pick is scored on reputation, popularity and how current our information is, so you can choose somewhere brilliant without the guesswork. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, price or features.
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209 spots
Quest Woolooware Bay
Where to Stay in Cronulla, Sydney.
Park Hyatt Sydney
Posh harbourside hotel across from the Sydney Opera House, offering a rooftop pool, a spa & dining.
The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
$$Pubs in The Rocks, Sydney.
Meriton Suites Mascot Central
Minimalist suites in a contemporary airport hotel with a heated indoor lap pool & a 24-hour gym.
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour by IHG
Refined hotel featuring an Italian restaurant & a sleek bar, plus a gym & a rooftop infinity pool.
The Langham, Sydney
Sophisticated hotel featuring 2 refined restaurants & a spa, plus a tennis court and pool.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
$$Luxe high-rise hotel offering posh dining & a bar, plus harbour views, an outdoor pool & a spa.
Little National Hotel Sydney
Streamlined rooms in an informal hotel featuring a rooftop bar, a gym & a business centre.
The Darling
Swanky luxury hotel with harbour views, plus live performance venues, 5 upscale eateries & a casino.
YHA Sydney Harbour - The Rocks
Contemporary hostel featuring a colorful lounge, a guest kitchen & roof deck offering harbour views.
Capella Sydney
Sophisticated hotel with chic rooms, a refined brasserie & a stylish bar, plus a spa with a pool.
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney
Sophisticated harbour side hotel featuring apartment-style suites, plus a restaurant & a pool.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Upscale hotel with relaxed rooms & suites, plus harbour views, an infinity pool & a hip restaurant.
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Polished accommodations in a converted post office & a high-rise, plus dining, a bar & 2 ballrooms.
Meriton Suites Church Street, Parramatta
Modern suites with kitchens in a polished lodging offering an indoor pool, a gym & river views.
Meriton Suites Zetland
Modern studios & apartments in an upmarket hotel featuring a gym & an indoor pool.
Meriton Suites Chatswood
Chic apartments, some with balconies or verandahs, in a modern hotel with a gym & an indoor pool.
Crystalbrook Albion
Individually decorated rooms in a stylish convent-turned-boutique hotel offering a rooftop terrace.
Where to Stay in Sydney — FAQs
What are the best where to stay in Sydney?+
Our top-rated where to stay in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney where to stay ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter where to stay by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many where to stay are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 209 where to stay across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.