East Killara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Killara
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Manly Beach
Lying just a ferry-ride away, on the north shore of Sydney's harbour, Manly will soon have you surfing and swimming – or just watching others getting all-manly.
Bondi Beach
Locals and travelers from all over the world come to worship the sun, sand and clear blue waters of Australia’s most famous beach.
Taronga Zoo
The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience
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
Taronga Zoo Ticket with Hop-On Hop-Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise
Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House
Our pick of the best East Killara Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Room lovely, visited for my birthday lovely little complimentary touches.. Cake, wine,balloons was very mych appreciated. Great location for ferrys, trams & trains. A stones throw from sydney harbour and opera house
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Sydney
Everything and everyone exceeded expectations. Will definitely recommend and stay there next time if I’m back in Sydney.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Ace Hotel Sydney
Great place with artistic vibe. Rooms were eclectic. Bed and pillow excellent! Good lunch spot also. Stairs up into the lobby but someone there to help with the luggage.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
This is a perfect hotel to stay if you have an early or late flight out of Sydney airport. All you have to do is walk across the street and you are there. It was clean. It had two nice restaurants. Do not hesitate to book this hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Central location. Clean and spacious room. Courteous and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Disappointed no pool
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Killara
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.
Manly
A noteworthy feature of Manly is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Manly Beach and Manly Wharf.
The Rocks
A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art.
Darling Harbour
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Star Casino and Australian National Maritime Museum, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city.
Sydney Central Business District
Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city.
