Cowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sydney Opera House
The bold lines of the Sydney Opera House speak more about Sydney than any other part of this cosmopolitan city of four million.
Circular Quay
Trains, buses and boats all make a bee-line for Circular Quay, a place at the heart of Sydney's journeying – and so should you.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city's wide-angle drama.
Star Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Star Casino during your visit to Sydney? Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Taronga Zoo
The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience
International Convention Centre Sydney
Learn about the events happening in International Convention Centre Sydney during your trip to Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Activities
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
BridgeClimb Summit at Sydney Harbour Bridge
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Our pick of the best Cowan Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
"Booked a Harbour View Club Suite with access to the Level 32 Exec Club. Access to the Club made a huge difference, and made the stay good value as, inclusive breakfast, lunch, canapés (much more than just canapés), drinks, wine, beer and cocktails were very good. My wife is Gluten Free and Dairy ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Shangri-La Sydney
"The staff were more than helpful breakfast was lovely as was the service for high tea Jane was very accommodating and professional"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Regency Sydney
"Great location and in-house food was pretty good. Disappointed when the TV didn’t work for days. End of day be nice to have had that service. Didn’t get much help from the concierge. Other than that, was pretty good."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
"We love staying at the Fullerton Hotel. It is central to all the amazing restaurants and bars and very convenient for shopping around the city. Highly recommend."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Caption By Hyatt Central Sydney
"The place is lovely tidy clean lovely staff good food very helpful staff, and very close to everything."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
ibis Styles Sydney Central
"Kiosk check-in is somewhat impersonal - not what I would expect from a "hospitality" firm especially Accor. That said - it was efficient and when I had a problem with the room, the human element to sort out the problem was very efficient and issue well handled."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cowan
Palm Beach
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Palm Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Palm Beach Golf Club or Palm Beach.
Chatswood
Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Westfield Chatswood Mall while you're in town.
Manly
A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Wharf and Shelly Beach.
North Sydney
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to North Sydney. A stop by North Sydney Oval or Port Jackson Bay might round out your trip.
Mosman
You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Balmoral Beach or Taronga Zoo.
Parramatta
Travellers come to Parramatta for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Westfield Parramatta Shopping Centre and CommBank Stadium while you're in town.
