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Holiday Inn Sydney Airport - Sydney - Restaurant
Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
8.4 Very Good
$287+
$287+
Free Wi-Fi
Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach, An IHG Hotel - Sydney - Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
The Darling at The Star
9.4 Wonderful
Pyrmont$544+
$544+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Hyde Park Inn
8.2 Very Good
Sydney CBD$335+
$335+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Mercure Sydney
8 Very Good
Chippendale$339+
$339+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park
8.1 Very Good
Darlinghurst$432+
$432+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Megaboom City Hotel
8.4 Very Good
Sydney CBD$244+
$244+
Free Wi-Fi
The Langham, Sydney
9.1 Wonderful
Millers Point$639+
$639+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet friendly
Spa
Intercontinental Sydney
8.8 Very Good
Sydney CBD$577+
$577+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
Park Hyatt Sydney
8.9 Very Good
The Rocks$1,584+
$1,584+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
QT Sydney
8.9 Very Good
Sydney CBD$486+
$486+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa

Sydney hotels near Darling Harbour

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Meriton Suites Kent Street - Sydney - Balcony
Meriton Suites Kent Street
8.3 Very Good
Sydney CBD$401+
$401+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Hyatt Regency Sydney - Sydney - Lobby
Hyatt Regency Sydney
8.3 Very Good
Sydney CBD$435+
$435+
Free Wi-Fi

Top Sydney hotels with parking

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Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park - Sydney - Beach
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
ibis budget Wentworthville - Sydney - Building
$133+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

How much is a Sydney hotel?

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Good to know

Low season

July

High season

February

Average price (weeknight)

$307

Average price (weekend night)

$353
Cheapest month to stay with an average 25% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 46% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in Sydney

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Top tips for finding Sydney hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Sydney, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Sydney in July and April.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Sydney if you stay on a Saturday. The opposite is true for, Sunday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • Book at least 44 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Sydney accommodation.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Sydney found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $57, while the most expensive was $351.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Sydney for 4 days.
  • Sydney’s CBD (Central Business District) is a popular area with business travellers, with an array of international brand-name hotels, many of them a stone’s throw from Sydney Harbour. Choose from the classically elegant Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel near the Sydney Opera House or the sky-scraping InterContinental Sydney, just a two-minute walk from Circular Quay.
  • Families staying near Darling Harbour, on the western edge of the CBD, won’t be short of things to see and do, with plenty of family-friendly sights, such as the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo. Accommodation here includes the Adina Apartment Hotel Darling Harbour, with family-friendly conveniences including an outdoor pool, BBQ patio and restaurant delivery service.
  • For great deals on budget hotels in Sydney, Kings Cross is the place to be. This inner-city area, east of the CBD, offers good-value rooms and a lively nightlife. It’s part of the suburb of Potts Point, an affluent area with more midrange options to tickle your fancy. A good choice here might be the Song Hotel Sydney.
  • For a taste of romance and old-world charm, you can’t go wrong with the Rocks, an historic area brimming with trendy boutique hotels. With the city centre just a short walk or ferry ride away, it’s a great option for couples seeking a more intimate vibe.
  • Australia’s popularity as a backpacking destination means Sydney has plenty of cool hostels that won’t break the bank. Party over the city skyline at Bounce Sydney, whose rooftop bar and buzzing location opposite Central Station make it an ideal base for a night out. Or relax and soak up the views at the Sydney Harbour YHA, located in the Rocks, near the Opera House and just a short walk from Circular Quay.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Sydney

  • Are there good hotels near Sydney airport?

    Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport is ringed with good-quality hotels, many of them offering a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Cool off in the rooftop pool of the 5-star Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport in Mascot after a long flight, or relax at the 4-star Mercure Sydney in Wolli Creek, which is set against the lush backdrop of Cahill Park.

  • Which neighbourhoods are close to Sydney’s central station?

    The CBD’s Regent Street, on the western side of Sydney Central Station, has some great 4-star hotels, including the smart-looking Mercure Sydney and decidedly retro Great Southern Hotel. You’ll find cheaper hotel deals east of the station in Surry Hills, an artsy area bustling with hip bars and cafes.

  • What hotel area is especially good for shopping in Sydney?

    Stretching some 3km through the CBD, George Street is dotted with shining shopping centres and stained-glass Victorian-era arcades. Hotels around here frequently boast 5 stars and include the Shangri-La Hotel soaring high above Circular Quay and the quirkily-stylish QT Sydney boutique hotel on Market Street.

  • What are the best hotels near Sydney’s Olympic Park?

    Sydney’s sprawling, state-of-the-art Olympic Park lies west of the city centre in a suburb of the same name. Hotels around it include midrange international chains, including the Novotel Sydney Olympic Park and the adjacent Ibis Sydney Olympic Park, with both hotels sharing their facilities.

  • Which neighbourhoods in Sydney are close to the beach?

    Sydney’s legendary Bondi beach is an irresistible draw for many travellers to Australia and certainly caters to them well, with chic beach-themed hotels and comfortable serviced apartments within strolling distance of the beach. Those craving a quieter stretch of shoreline should search for hotels in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, around less crowded beaches like Bronte, Clovelly and Coogee.

  • Where to stay in Sydney?

    Those looking for a hotel in Sydney on KAYAK tend to search in Sydney CBD, Surry Hills and in close proximity to Darling Harbour.

  • What are the best hotels near Darling Harbour?

    Meriton Suites Kent Street, Hyatt Regency Sydney and YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites are very popular with users who want to stay within walking distance of Darling Harbour.

  • How much does a hotel cost in Sydney?

    The average price of a double room in Sydney is $406 per night. In the last 3 days, KAYAK found great deals as cheap as $42 per night.

  • How do I find a hotel in central Sydney?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Sydney districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Sydney city centre

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there Sydney hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Sydney that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Hyde Park Inn, Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park and ibis budget Wentworthville.

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Fiori Apartments - Sydney - Building
Fiori Apartments
6 Okay
$185+
$185+
Pool
Spa
Nesuto Chippendale - Sydney - Patio
Nesuto Chippendale
7.8 Good
Chippendale$253+
$253+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa

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