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
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay by IHG
Upmarket hotel featuring modern rooms & suites, plus a rooftop bar, an infinity pool & a spa.
Wake Up! Bondi Beach
Relaxed hostel opposite the beach offering free Wi-Fi, a guest kitchen & a rooftop terrace.
Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
$$$Refined rooms & suites in an elegant property offering 2 restaurants, a cocktail bar & a pool.
Mercure Sydney
Polished rooms, some with balconies, in an upscale lodging with a rooftop sauna, a pool & dining.
Aiden Hotel Darling Harbour
Hip, art-filled hotel near the harbour offering stylish rooms, plus an industrial-chic cafe & bar.
Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney
Contemporary studio to 3-bedroom apartments in an upmarket hotel featuring a pool & a 24-hour gym.
The Baxley Bondi
Cosy rooms, some with en suite bathrooms, in an unfussy guesthouse offering a terrace & free Wi-Fi.
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Low-key quarters, some with bay views, in a laid-back hotel offering a restaurant & an outdoor pool.
Best Western Plus Camperdown Suites
Stylish quarters with kitchenettes in a contemporary all-suite hotel featuring an airport shuttle.
Kimpton Margot Sydney
Posh art deco style hotel featuring a chic Modern Australian restaurant, bars & a rooftop pool.
Paramount House Hotel
Industrial-chic rooms in a stylish hotel offering a cafe, plus a rooftop gym with free yoga classes.
Meriton Suites Waterloo
Contemporary quarters, some with balconies, in a fashionable all-suite hotel offering free Wi-Fi.
The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter
$$Hearty pub classics and craft beer, in a light-filled space with wood decor and colourful benches.
Manly Pacific Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection
Chic quarters in a contemporary hotel featuring a refined restaurant, a trendy bar & sea views.
Perouse Randwick by Sydney Lodges
Contemporary rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a coin-operated laundry & a guest kitchen.
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Rydges World Square Hotel
Relaxed rooms & suites in a sophisticated hotel with a refined restaurant, meeting space & a gym.
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Laid-back lodging featuring an indoor pool & a gym, plus dining in an adjoining restaurant/bar.
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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.