“When I have a bad day, I dream about opening up a gelato stand on the streets of Sydney, Australia. Doesn’t everyone have a random escape fantasy?” – Nancy Lublin

There is no doubt in the fact that Sydney is an exciting and diverse city. With so many places to see and neighborhoods to choose from, it can be quite a task for you to figure out where to stay in this city. Therefore, this guide is here to help you with suggestions of the best areas to be in, and the best accommodation options to avail accordingly.

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Below is a list of places in Sydney and the best hotels available there…

Where to Stay in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, Central Business District (CBD), and The Rocks?

  • Sydney Harbour YHA – Dorms starting from $45 and Private Rooms starting from $150
Sydney Harbour YHA

This hostel will offer you the most amazing rooftop views of the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour, and Circular Quay! This hostel is located in the heart of the Rocks District and is surrounded by historic sites and ancient buildings. Sydney Harbour YHA will offer you both dorm and private room. It also has wifi and provides private bathrooms. 

  • Meriton Suites Campbell Street – Studio Apartments starting from $175
Meriton Suites Campbell Street

This Aparthotel will offer you a hot tub, heated pool, sauna, unlimited wi-fi, and a fitness center. It will take you a mere 15-minute walk to get to this hotel from the Darling Harbour. 

Where to Stay in Sydney’s Bondi Beach & Bondi?

  • The Chee Bondi – Studio Apartments starting from $117
The Chee Bondi

Just walk for 2 minutes from the beach, and voila, you’ve reached! This hotel offers a wide variety of bars, restaurants, and cafes nearby. It also offers guests free wifi and free parking to use. While some apartments have balconies, others have air conditioning. It also comes with nice bathrooms and well-equipped kitchens. 

  • QT Bondi – King Studio starting from $227
QT Bondi

It will take you a mere 3-minute walk from this hotel to the beach. That’s how close it is. You will find lots of bars, restaurants, and shops close by. Each apartment will offer balconies, air conditioning, wifi, and laundry, and is tastefully decorated. You’ll have all the access to the facilities at Pacific Bondi. This includes restaurants and a fitness center. So basically, it is a boutique apartment. 

Where to Stay in Sydney’s Manly?

  • Q Station Hotel 
Q Station Hotel

There are numerous tours available from this hotel and this is a kind of boutique hotel filled with history.

  • Quest Manly – Studios starting from $209
Quest Manly

This accommodation’s location is on point. It’s based directly opposite to the ferry wharf and is just a 1-minute walk to the beach. The rooms on offer range from studio to studio. For example, there are 1 and 2 bedroom suites with kitchens. Guests fully utilize the fitness center and sauna. 

Where to Stay in Sydney’s Inner City – Surry Hills and Darlinghurst?

  • Big Hostel – Dorms from $27, Doubles starting from $86
Big Hostel

This hotel is considered another good budget option in the Surry Hills area. The location is a 10-minute walk to Darling Harbour, just a 5-minute walk to Central Station and is based right on the edge of Chinatown. You’ll find a BBQ, rooftop terrace, shared kitchen, common areas, laundry, and more.

  • Adge Apartment Hotel – Two Bedroom Apartments starting from $265
Adge Apartment Hotel

These are boutique style apartments which offer guests a comfortable stay and incredible views of the City or Eastside from a private balcony. The kitchens here are well equipped with a dishwasher and an oven.

I hope this guide helps you in planning your trip.

Happy travels! 🙂