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
Rosehill Hotel
$Where to Stay in Parramatta, Sydney.
Gia Sydney
Where to Stay in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Capitol Square Hotel
Casual property in a Victorian-era building offering city views & informal rooms with flat-screens.
Newtown Cozy Stays (formerly Newtown Budget Hotel)
Simply furnished rooms in a down-to-earth budget hotel offering free Wi-Fi & a communal kitchen.
Coogee Studio Apartments
Where to Stay in Coogee, Sydney.
APX Parramatta
Unpretentious units in a laid-back apartment hotel offering an outdoor pool & a barbecue area.
Darling Harbour
Tourist Attractions in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Bundeena Beachshack
Where to Stay in Cronulla, Sydney.
Cronulla Motor Inn
Low-rise motor inn, some rooms with kitchenettes and some with whirlpool tubs, plus a pool.
Manly Beach Guesthouse
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
Fiori Apartments
Where to Stay in Parramatta, Sydney.
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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.