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
Novotel Sydney Darling Square
Laid-back lodging featuring an indoor pool & a gym, plus dining in an adjoining restaurant/bar.
Dalziel Lodge
Relaxed lodging in a 19th-century building, offering bright rooms, a garden & a shared kitchen.
The Mill Hotel
$$Renowned hotel featuring 4 bars and multiple beer gardens, plus a bistro and a BBQ area.
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
Colourful rooms and suites, plus upscale dining, a stylish bar, and a rooftop pool and gym.
Azzurro Pod Hotel - Central Sydney
Where to Stay in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Holiday Inn Parramatta
Polished property with relaxed rooms, an outdoor pool and a gym, plus a restaurant and a bar.
St Marks Randwick
Contemporary rooms with kitchenettes in a boutique hotel with a garden & Wi-Fi access.
Glenroy Hotel
Where to Stay in Alexandria, Sydney.
Harbour Rocks Hotel
Industrial-chic hotel in a redbrick 19th-century building with a cool eatery & a garden terrace.
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel
Posh high-rise hotel offering refined rooms and suites, plus 2 eateries, a bar and a 24th-floor gym.
Hoteloco
Where to Stay in Alexandria, Sydney.
Rydges Sydney Central
Modern hotel with a breakfast eatery, an indoor pool & a rooftop terrace, plus a gym & a sauna.
PARKROYAL Parramatta
Polished rooms and suites in a riverside lodging offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar.
Little Coogee Hotel
Budget hotel offering pared-back quarters, some with balconies & sea views, plus free parking.
Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
Contemporary quarters in a sleek hotel offering restaurants & a gym, plus a heated rooftop pool.
Sydney Harbour Hotel
Informal hotel with a rooftop pool & harbour views, plus a casual bar serving light meals.
Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney
Down-to-earth hotel offering warm rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant & a bar.
Silkari The Charrington at Chatswood
Relaxed rooms & a guest kitchen in a charming hotel occupying a colourful Victorian-era property.
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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.