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
Silkari The Charrington at Chatswood
Relaxed rooms & a guest kitchen in a charming hotel occupying a colourful Victorian-era property.
Dalziel Lodge
Relaxed lodging in a 19th-century building, offering bright rooms, a garden & a shared kitchen.
Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney
Down-to-earth hotel offering warm rooms with free Wi-Fi, plus a restaurant & a bar.
The Russell Boutique Hotel
Cosy, tranquil rooms in a traditional hotel featuring a rooftop terrace with Harbour Bridge views.
The Blue Hotel Bondi
Breezy hotel featuring stylish rooms & suites with wet bars, plus Wi-Fi & a pizzeria.
Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar
Relaxed studios & suites in a straightforward hotel with a bar & a cafe, plus free Wi-Fi.
ValueSuites Green Square
Bright quarters in a no-nonsense all-suite budget hotel offering a rooftop bar, plus Wi-Fi.
Gladius Hotel & Suites
Streamlined rooms with kitchenettes in a contemporary hotel offering a fitness centre & a chic bar.
ibis Sydney Darling Harbour
Polished hotel with straightforward rooms, a buffet-style restaurant & a bar with harbour views.
Furama Darling Harbour
Relaxed lodging in a former wool store, featuring a fitness room & a bar serving grill-style dishes.
Kith Hotel Darling Harbour
Where to Stay in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
The Great Southern Hotel Sydney
Traditional art deco-style property offering casual rooms, plus a relaxed restaurant and a bar.
Coogee Sands Hotel & Apartments - Beachside Hotel Coogee
Informal hotel featuring low-key studios & 1-bedroom apartments, plus a rooftop BBQ area.
202 Elizabeth
Where to Stay in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Avonmore on the Park Boutique Hotel
Relaxed rooms & suites in a sophisticated hotel featuring complimentary parking.
Bondi 38 Serviced Apartments
Sleek quarters with kitchens in a contemporary apartment hotel offering free Wi-Fi & ocean views.
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
Contemporary apartments with kitchens, some adding river views, plus an indoor pool & a gym.
The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach
Polished quarters in a breezy hotel with ocean views, a pool and a restaurant/wine 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.