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16 Best places to stay in Sydney

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Park Hyatt Sydney

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Park Hyatt Sydney

A sumptuous five-star hotel in the best location in the city – under the Bridge, opposite the Opera House, with breathtaking views of the harbour all around.

Average £672

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Overlooking Circular Quay, the benchmark for five-star luxury in Sydney offers legendary service, sumptuous interiors and excellent food and drink.

Average £400

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2+ bedrooms

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Shangri-La Sydney

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Shangri-La Sydney

A big, luxurious five-star hotel superbly sited in Circular Quay, offering some of Sydney’s finest harbour views, excellent cuisine and outstanding service.

Average £300

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Langham Sydney

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Langham Sydney

An exclusive, sophisticated five-star hotel hideaway in the heart of Sydney’s historic Rocks, close to the spectacular Bridge and Opera House.

Average £297

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2+ bedrooms

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Establishment Hotel

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Establishment Hotel

A glamorous boutique for the sexy and stylish crowd, conveniently located in the heart of the city, close to a lot of the major sights and attractions.

Average £300

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2+ bedrooms

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Crown Towers Sydney

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Crown Towers Sydney

Located on the water’s edge in Barangaroo, this opulent high-rise city hotel is aimed at high-flyers, but would suit anyone with a taste for excess.

Average £570

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2+ bedrooms

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Ovolo Woolloomooloo

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Ovolo Woolloomooloo

A glamourous, stylish hotel in a restored heritage pier, that’s also now a buzzing wharf, with excellent restaurants. Conveniently located just 15 minutes’ walk from downtown.

Average £205

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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QT Sydney

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QT Sydney

Located in Sydney’s retail and entertainment hub, this stylish and beautifully-run hotel makes a cosy home from home for anyone visiting the harbour city.

Average £220

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2+ bedrooms

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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A character-filled boutique hotel set in three grand Victorian terrace houses. A convenient location for sightseeing, in one of Sydney’s nicest residential suburbs.

Average £178

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  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Larmont Sydney

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Larmont Sydney

A contemporary hotel with affordable rooms in the heart of trendy Kings Cross, close to the city centre and good transport links. An ideal base for sightseeing away from the crowds.

Average £170

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2+ bedrooms

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Fitness center

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