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
Meriton Suites Zetland
Modern studios & apartments in an upmarket hotel featuring a gym & an indoor pool.
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
Upscale hotel offering sophisticated suites, plus a restaurant, an indoor pool & a chic bar.
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Polished quarters in a modern high-rise hotel offering an upscale eatery, a pub & an indoor pool.
Quest Cronulla Beach
Breezy units with balconies, some with sea views, in a contemporary apartment hotel offering a pool.
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
Casual quarters, some with harbour views, in a polished modern lodging with a posh bistro/bar.
Shangri-La Sydney
Sophisticated hotel offering polished rooms & suites, plus a high-end restaurant & a chic spa.
The Branksome Hotel & Residences
Upmarket apartment hotel offering polished quarters, plus a restaurant, a gym & an indoor pool.
Medusa Hotel
Laid-back hotel with a patio & understated rooms featuring kitchenettes & cable TV.
YEHS Hotel - Sydney Harbour Suites
Polished quarters with kitchens in an upscale all-suite hotel offering a gym & an indoor pool.
Ace Hotel Sydney
Hip rooms & suites in a contemporary hotel featuring 3 restaurants & a lobby bar, plus a gym.
Coogee Bay Boutique Hotel
Low-key hotel with an informal seafood brasserie, plus a beach bar, a sports bar & a beer garden.
Rydges Australia Square
Casual hotel in the central business district, offering a French bistro & wine bar, plus free Wi-Fi.
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay by IHG
Upmarket hotel featuring modern rooms & suites, plus a rooftop bar, an infinity pool & a spa.
One Global Resorts Parramatta
High-end all-suite hotel offering a chic restaurant & a rooftop bar, plus an outdoor pool.
Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park
Sleek quarters, some with whirlpool baths, in an upscale hotel offering casual dining & a tapas bar.
Q Station Manly
Modern quarters, dining & ghost tours in a fashionable hotel set in a restored quarantine station.
Mrs Banks Hotel
Trendy boutique hotel dating from 1914, offering warm quarters & a lobby lounge.
Silkari Suites at Chatswood
Upmarket suites with kitchenettes, some featuring balconies, in a chic hotel offering a 24/7 gym.
Where to Stay in Sydney — FAQs
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.