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
Miss Baker's Bondi Accommodation
Where to Stay in Bondi, Sydney.
Central Private Hotel
Modest budget property offering basic rooms with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs & minifridges.
Fairlight Gardens
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
ibis budget St Peters
Simply furnished rooms in a no-nonsense budget hotel offering a breakfast option.
Astra Apartments Chatswood
Modern apartments with kitchens, washer/dryers & balconies, plus an on-site pool & 2 cafes.
Parramatta City Motel
Relaxed motel offering straightforward rooms with free Wi-Fi & parking, plus a covered outdoor pool.
Lilting House Hotels
Where to Stay in Newtown, Sydney.
Kurrajong Hotel Sydney
Where to Stay in Newtown, Sydney.
Seranin | Gordon
Where to Stay in Chatswood, Sydney.
Hotel St Leonards
Unassuming hotel offering free breakfast & parking, plus a cafe & a guest kitchen.
Guesthouse 83
Simple rooms, some with bunk beds, in a down-to-earth lodging offering free breakfast & dinner.
101 Addison Road Bed & Breakfast
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
The Mercantile Hotel (Accommodation)
Where to Stay in The Rocks, Sydney.
Beachhaven on Horderns Beach Bundeena
Elegant suites with kitchenettes, whirlpool baths and antique furnishings set in a beachfront B&B.
Newtown Backpackers
Relaxed hostel offering an outdoor plunge pool, a shared kitchen & a TV lounge, plus free breakfast.
Manor Boutique Hotel
Refined rooms with free Wi-Fi in a 19th-century manor featuring a dining room & a terrace.
Manly Shores Holiday Apartments
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
The Grand Pacific Coogee
Where to Stay in Coogee, Sydney.
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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.