Where to stay in Sydney

Featuring 588 rooms, the 5-star smoke-free W Sydney Hotel is located near an entertainment district and only 5 minutes' walk from the Darling Harbour. Guests will enjoy an indoor pool while staying in this elegant hotel in the vicinity of Hyde Park.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel provides 385 elegant rooms and sits a 25-minute walk from the astronomical Sydney Observatory. One will enjoy a lounge bar or a sauna, a sundeck, and spa therapy, while the hotel also boasts great setting a few steps from Darling Harbour.

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Westfield Sydney, the 5-star luxury Hilton Sydney Hotel features a shared lounge, various recreational opportunities, and a hair salon. Boasting a hot tub and a sauna on-site, the 43-storey hotel offers a superb location merely 1.1 km from Lake of Brightness.

The elegant Capella Sydney Hotel, situated nearly a 5-minute walk from The Rocks, boasts a private art gallery. Boasting a location not far from the astronomical Sydney Observatory, this 5-star smoke-free hotel offers 180 rooms and a lounge bar onsite.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel offers spacious rooms in a shopping district, a 16-minute walk from the wide steel Sydney Harbour Arch Bridge. Boasting a fitness club, this hotel is in the centre of the city, not far from Circular Quay.

The 4-star smoke-free Mercure Sydney hotel is located in the Gallaratese district and includes 517 rooms, a medium sized lobby with newspapers, as well as a parking garage for guests' added comfort. With Christ Anglican Church St Laurence merely 5 minutes' stroll from and a sporting attraction like the Prince Alfred Park Public Pool only 0.8 km away, this Sydney hotel boasts a steam room and a sauna.

Nestled in the Gallaratese district of Sydney, nearly a 5-minute walk from the duty free T Galleria by DFS Store, the 32-storey Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel At Circular Quay features a heated swimming pool and views of the ocean. Located in the vicinity of the Sydney Opera House, this 5-star hotel comprises 606 rooms and 3 restaurants.

Novotel Sydney Darling Harbour hotel, located 0.6 km from The Star Sydney and a 19-minute walk from Pitt Street Mall, features an outdoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Active travellers will appreciate walking tours arranged at this hotel.

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Sydney Central Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited is a 12-minute walk from Belmore Park. Offering views of the city, this hotel is fairly close to the Powerhouse Museum and boasts a heated swimming pool.

About 25 minutes' walk from the oasislike Royal Botanic Gardens, the 5-star Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney hotel includes 341 rooms. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the hotel also has amenities such as a restaurant.

The stylish 3-star Ibis Styles Sydney Central hotel is nestled in the very heart of Sydney, around 5 minutes on foot from Hyde Park, and features Wi-Fi and parking. Located a few moments from the dignified art - deco Anzac Memorial, the smoke-free hotel boasts international cuisine served at the onsite American-style restaurant.

Comprising 310 rooms, the 4-star Moxy Sydney Airport Hotel is near an entertainment district, 7 km from the Queen Victoria Building. Boasting a prime location, the hotel invites guests to an à la carte restaurant serving international dishes.

Offering a waterfront location a mere 9 minutes' walk from ALDI Manly, the 5-star beachfront Elysium Manly Sydney hotel includes a private art gallery. Featuring 231 spacious rooms and a rooftop pool, the superb hotel is located within a few blocks of Manly Wharf.

Located about a 25-minute stroll from the Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the 5-star Qt Sydney Hotel boasts a wellness area with body wraps, body scrub, and facial treatments. This Sydney hotel is in Sydney CBD, which is capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, only 1.7 km from such natural sights as The Domain.

The perfect Novotel Sydney Olympic Park hotel offers air-conditioned rooms near the entertainment district of Sydney and just 6 minutes' walk from National Rugby League Grand Final. Boasting cycling and tennis, along with a lounge bar, this 4-star smoke-free hotel is located a few steps from the Cathy Freeman Park.

Guests of the 5-star Pullman Sydney Hyde Park Hotel can enjoy easy access to the National Anzac War Memorial, which is situated merely a 5-minute stroll away. Boasting a location only 250 metres from the heritage-listed Australian Museum, this Sydney hotel includes 241 rooms and a rooftop pool.

The 5-star smoke-free Parkroyal Parramatta Sydney hotel, situated just 1.3 km from Experiment Farm Cottage, offers an outdoor swimming pool as well as a fitness studio. This Sydney hotel is in Parramatta with many local and international companies having set-up offices there, making the city perfect for business travellers, within a few blocks of such natural sights as the 85-hectare Parramatta Riverside Park.

The 5-star Rydges World Square Hotel Sydney provides proximity to the oasislike Royal Botanic Gardens, which is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk away. The hotel features 502 rooms and such amenities as a restaurant.

Located within 7 km of the Powerhouse Museum, the comfortable 3-star Ibis Budget Sydney Airport hotel offers a vending machine and a lift. The hotel is a good starting point for Sydney's sports attractions, including Ice Zoo Sydney, which is approximately a 10-minute drive away.

The 5-star Paradox Sydney hotel is around 2 km from the old-fashioned Luna Park Sydney and has an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Offering a treatment room and a Jacuzzi, this Sydney hotel is located within reach of the Australian Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney CBD, which is capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities.

Located around 25 minutes' walk from the oasislike Royal Botanic Gardens, the 533-room Yha Sydney Central hostel provides guests with private parking.

Featuring air-conditioned rooms and an à la carte restaurant, the smoke-free Veriu Green Square Sydney hotel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the furniture store "Moore Park SupaCentre". The 5-star hotel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and has conference equipment and a xerox.

The comfortable 5-star Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour Hotel is located approximately a 10-minute drive from The Star Sydney and includes a medium lobby with newspapers, as well as a lobby area and a restaurant. The smoke-free hotel is in Sydney CBD, which is capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities, 2.9 km from such natural sights as the lush ornamental oasis "Chinese Garden of Friendship".

Conveniently located 9 minutes' walk from the Powerhouse Museum, Mantra Sydney Central hotel features rooms with views of the city. Staying here you can use high-speed Internet access in public areas and public parking nearby.

The 5-star Rydges Sydney Central hotel is located in an entertainment district, 17 minutes' walk from Lake of Brightness and offers an indoor pool onsite. The hotel is 2.2 km from Madame Tussauds Sydney and provides guests with a Jacuzzi and a sauna.

The 4-star smoke-free Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By Ihg is located about a 10-minute stroll from Nancy Bird-Walton Reserve, offering 247 rooms, Wi-Fi, and a private parking lot. The inn is a good starting point for Sydney's sports attractions, including Ice Zoo Sydney, which is only 1.8 km away.

The 4-star Ibis Sydney Darling Harbour Hotel offers easy access to the Harbourside Shopping Centre, which is situated only a 5-minute walk away. Boasting 2 onsite restaurants, this Sydney hotel also offers meeting rooms and a conference space for those staying on business.

The 3-star Ibis Sydney World Square Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms next to a vibrant district and 950 metres from the heritage - listed 16.2 - hectare Hyde Urban Park. The hotel provides currency exchange and a lift, plus Wi-Fi in public areas and public parking nearby.

The 5-star Pullman Sydney Olympic Park Hotel gives quick access to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Cauldron, which is situated nearly a 5-minute walk away. The hotel also provides guests with 24-hour security and a luggage locker.

The 4-star modern Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point is situated near the entertainment district of Sydney, approximately 5 minutes' walk from the El Alamein Memorial Fountain and offers a sundeck and a shared lounge. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the Sydney Jewish Museum, the inn features 342 rooms as well as a restaurant and a lobby area.