East Sydney Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sydney Opera House showing theatre scenes, a city and modern architecture
Sydney Opera House featuring cbd, a skyscraper and modern architecture
Sydney Opera House which includes a bridge, a bay or harbour and modern architecture
Sydney Opera House showing theatre scenes and interior views
Sydney Opera House which includes a city, interior views and modern architecture

Where to stay in East Sydney

Woolloomooloo featuring a hotel

Woolloomooloo

Woolloomooloo is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, colourful gardens and waterfront views. You might want to check out attractions like Woolloomooloo Wharf or William Street while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Woolloomooloo
ADGE Hotel & Residences
ADGE Hotel & Residences
4.5 out of 5
212 Riley Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$134 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$134
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (932 reviews)

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

ADGE Hotel & Residences
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Hyatt Regency Sydney
5 out of 5
161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
The price is NZ$295 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$295
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,748 reviews)
Classic
"Very nice, classic Basic room but generous proportions."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hyatt Regency Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
5 out of 5
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW
The price is NZ$308 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$308
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,309 reviews)
"Great staff, great location, great facilities"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Shangri-La Sydney
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
3.5 out of 5
359 Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,356 reviews)
"Great spacious 2 bedroom apartment Excellent facilities and bed Only down side was the parking- too small for larger vehicles and too expensive"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
Regents Court Sydney
Regents Court Sydney
4 out of 5
18 Springfield Avenue, Potts Point, NSW
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (930 reviews)
"It was an old but nicely maintained property. The location is nice and accessible. The receptionists were helpful."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2025

Regents Court Sydney
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,169 reviews)
"Great location and very spacious room. We enjoyed our 2 night stay."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

4.5/5(3,486 reviews)

The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.

Sydney Opera House
Royal Botanic Gardens showing a high-rise building, a city and a garden

Royal Botanic Gardens

4.5/5(1,413 reviews)

Escape Sydney’s busy downtown and enjoy the winding pathways, art installations and rose gardens of this lush haven.

Royal Botanic Gardens
Australian Museum

Australian Museum

4/5(18 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Australian Museum during your trip to Sydney. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Australian Museum
Art Gallery of New South Wales showing interior views

Art Gallery of New South Wales

4.5/5(39 reviews)

See old and new elegantly overlap in the thought-provoking exhibitions on show in New South Wales’ premier art gallery, which overlooks Sydney’s Domain.

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of New South Wales featuring café lifestyle and interior views

The Domain

4.5/5(34 reviews)

The Domain is just one of the places to see in Sydney, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

The Domain
St Mary's Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral

4.5/5(47 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sydney when you spend time at St Mary's Cathedral. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

St Mary's Cathedral

Activities

Picture 11 for Activity Blue Mountains: Scenic World, Ferry, Zoo & Free Koala Photo

Blue Mountains: Scenic World, Ferry, Zoo & Koala Photo

NZ$213
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains: Scenic World, Ferry, Zoo & Koala Photo
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise

NZ$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sydney: Blue Mountains National Park Tour with River Cruise
Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

NZ$67
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Small Group Tours

Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience

NZ$157
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Blue Mountains Sunset & Three Sisters Tour Comfortable Wildlife Experience
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Cruise

Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

NZ$92
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Sydney Wildlife Safari

Sydney Wildlife Safari

NZ$459
per adult
Sydney Wildlife Safari
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