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
Oxford House
Stylish hotel offering an outdoor pool & a restaurant, plus wine, poolside & Mexican-themed bars.
Travelodge Hotel Hurstville Sydney
Laid-back rooms in a straightforward hotel featuring a lobby cafe & a rooftop restaurant/bar.
One Global Resorts Sydney
Chic quarters with kitchens in a high-end apartment hotel offering a roof garden & an infinity pool.
City Budget Hotel
Where to Stay in Surry Hills, Sydney.
The Brighton Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection
Casual rooms & suites, some with bay views, in an upmarket hotel with 2 pools, a restaurant & a bar.
Hotel Ravesis
Stylish rooms with balconies in a polished hotel featuring a restaurant & a bar with beach views.
The Star Grand Hotel
Where to Stay in Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Hotel Bondi
Informal hotel offering minimalist quarters, some with beach views, plus a bistro & a beer garden.
ibis Sydney Barangaroo
Laid-back rooms in a contemporary hotel featuring a relaxed cafe bar & a fitness room.
Stoke Beach House, Manly
Simple dorms & private rooms in a buzzing backpackers' hostel offering a kitchen & a game room.
25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia
Where to Stay in Paddington, Sydney.
Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG
Where to Stay in Paddington, Sydney.
ibis budget Sydney East
Low-key hotel with simple rooms featuring bunk beds, plus breakfast & parking for a fee.
Twin Towers Inn
Relaxed hotel featuring a laid-back restaurant & an outdoor pool, plus free Wi-Fi & parking.
Quest Chatswood
Understated apartments, some with balconies, in a polished property offering a gym.
Nightcap at Caringbah Hotel
Where to Stay in Cronulla, Sydney.
Hotel Diplomat Sydney
Stylish rooms & suites with free Wi-Fi in a casual hotel offering guest laundry facilities.
Hughenden Hotel
Upmarket boutique hotel in a Victorian mansion offering warm quarters, a cafe & breakfast.
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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.