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.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Sydney's options run from central hotels within walking distance of the action to quieter neighbourhood stays and serviced apartments. Book early for peak periods and major events.
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209 spots
Manly Waves Hotel: Studios & Apartments
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
Palms Hotel
No-nonsense rooms in a simple budget hotel offering a modest restaurant & a bar.
Hotel Hacienda
Contemporary hotel with a free breakfast buffet, plus an on-site laundry facility.
Mercure Sydney St Leonards
Where to Stay in Chatswood, Sydney.
Lotus Stay Manly Apartments
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
The Blenheim Randwick
Modern lodging with contemporary quarters featuring private balconies & flat-screen TVs.
Bayview Coogee Beach
Where to Stay in Coogee, Sydney.
ibis budget Wentworthville
Streamlined rooms, some with bunk beds, in a straightforward budget hotel offering free parking.
Cronulla Beachhouse
Where to Stay in Cronulla, Sydney.
Dive Hotel
Stylish beachfront hotel offering informal rooms, plus free continental breakfast and Wi-Fi.
BreakFree on Broadway Sydney
Where to Stay in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Cecil Street B&B Manly
Quaint bed-and-breakfast on a cul-de-sac offering airy rooms with free Wi-Fi and a shared bath.
Kirketon Hotel Sydney - Darlinghurst Hotel, Darlinghurst Accommodation, Hotel near St Vincent's Hospital
Sleek rooms with free Wi-Fi in a refined boutique hotel offering an Asian restaurant & a trendy bar.
Royal Far West Lodge
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
Abcot Inn
Unfussy quarters, some with kitchenettes, in a casual hotel offering a garden & an outdoor pool.
Ultimate Apartments Bondi Beach
Relaxed choice offering casual apartments with kitchenettes, plus an outdoor pool.
The Sebel Sydney Chatswood
Laid-back apartment hotel offering unfussy 1- to 3-bedroom units, plus an indoor/outdoor pool.
Manly Beach Holiday & Executive Apartments
Unpretentious serviced apartments with kitchens, plus a coin operated laundry & a rooftop pool.
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Read guide →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.