Nelson Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Taronga Zoo
The bush-land Zoo-in-the-city that is home to an amazing Australian wildlife experience
International Convention Centre Sydney
During your trip, find out what's happening in International Convention Centre Sydney, a top convention centre in Sydney. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Activities
Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus
BridgeClimb Summit at Sydney Harbour Bridge
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Tickets
Great Opera Hits at the Sydney Opera House
Our pick of the best Nelson Hotel Deals
PARKROYAL Parramatta
all nice love the location
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Quest Macquarie Park
Room was amazing. The staff need a improvement
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
This place is great. Lovely big apartment, spotlessly clean, stylish furniture, great views. Friendly and helpful staff. It wasn't my first stay and it won't be my last.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Meriton Suites Chatswood
Easy access to the station and clean room
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Select Inn Ryde
Staff were wonderful and very accommodating for my needs of a late
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG
Everyone was very kind here. The breakfast was fantastic. The rooms were clean. I’ll be coming back.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson
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.
Penrith
Unique features of Penrith include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Westfield Penrith Shopping Centre or Panthers World of Entertainment while you're exploring the area.
Sydney Olympic Park
Unique features of Sydney Olympic Park include the theatres and live music. Make a stop by Accor Stadium or Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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.
