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
57 Hotel
Trendy, 1970s-inspired hotel offering chic rooms, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & breakfast.
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
Contemporary apartments with kitchens, some adding river views, plus an indoor pool & a gym.
Hotel Challis Potts Point
Down-to-earth-rooms, some with balconies, in a casual hotel set in Victorian townhouses.
QT Bondi
Hip hotel offering designer rooms & suites with kitchenettes, plus French balconies with city views.
Adina Surry Hills Sydney
Polished apartment hotel featuring an outdoor pool, a contemporary lobby lounge & a gym.
Rydges Darling Square Apartment Hotel
Modern rooms & suites in an informal hotel offering an indoor pool & a sauna, plus a 24/7 gym.
The Sebel Sydney Manly Beach
Polished quarters in a breezy hotel with ocean views, a pool and a restaurant/wine bar.
The Palace Hotel
$$Laid-back hotel featuring simple rooms, as well as a lively sports bar, a restaurant & free parking.
The Urban Newtown
Industrial-chic suites with kitchenettes in a streamlined hotel offering Wi-Fi & parking.
Meriton Suites Pitt Street, Sydney
Modern property featuring polished 1- to 3-bedroom suites, plus a fitness room & an indoor pool.
W Sydney
Polished hotel offering a restaurant, 2 bars & harbour views, plus a spa, a gym & a rooftop pool.
Glebe Terraces
Unassuming hostel with simple dorms & private rooms, plus a kitchen, a terrace & free breakfast.
The Capitol Hotel Sydney
Where to Stay in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Megaboom City Hotel
Down-to-earth rooms in a low-key budget lodging featuring a lobby lounge & complimentary Wi-Fi.
Rydges Parramatta
Upmarket hotel featuring a grill restaurant/bar, a sports bar & a cafe, plus an indoor pool.
Haven Glebe
Informal hotel featuring a gym & a courtyard, plus modern rooms offering free Wi-Fi & minifridges.
lyf Bondi Junction Sydney
Where to Stay in Bondi, Sydney.
The EVE Hotel Sydney
Where to Stay in Paddington, 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.