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
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
Understated apartment hotel offering low-key apartments with balconies, plus complimentary Wi-Fi.
The Manly House
Where to Stay in Manly, Sydney.
Royal Pacific Hotel
Laid-back hotel with a cafe/bar, a gym & an outdoor pool, plus complimentary Wi-Fi & parking.
Penshurst Hotel
Where to Stay in Cronulla, Sydney.
Imperial Hotel Paddington
$$Rustic-chic pub with fireplaces, leather armchairs and exposed-timber wall features.
Novotel Sydney Parramatta
Chic rooms & suites in a polished hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a bar/restaurant.
The York by Swiss-Belhotel 4.5 Stars
Redbrick lodging with free Wi-Fi offering a chic restaurant, plus a heated pool, a sauna & a gym.
Adina Coogee Sydney
Casual property offering modern studios & apartments, as well as an indoor pool, a gym & a sauna.
Hotel Steyne
Lively 1859 property opposite the beach offering 2 restaurants, a rooftop bar & sea views.
Mercure Sydney Parramatta
Warm quarters in a relaxed hotel offering a trendy restaurant, an outdoor pool & a spa area.
Royal Exhibition Hotel
Lively 19th-century pub with rooms, offering a rooftop bistro/cocktail bar, plus a beer garden.
Stay Kula Parramatta
Where to Stay in Parramatta, Sydney.
Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments
Oceanfront property with relaxed rooms and modern apartments, plus a rooftop pool and sundeck.
Coogee Beachside Hostel
Where to Stay in Bondi, Sydney.
Metro Hotel Miranda
Breezy rooms, suites & apartments in a low-key lodging offering free Wi-Fi & parking, plus a BBQ.
Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites
Modern apartments, some with harbour views, in a polished lodging with a sleek pool & a coffee shop.
Rydges Camperdown
$Relaxed hotel featuring a bar/restaurant & an outdoor pool, plus event space & free Wi-Fi.
Bougainvillea Bed and Breakfast
Where to Stay in Manly, 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.