St Ives 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.
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 St Ives Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Excellent view of opera house
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Shangri-La Sydney
Each member of the staff was very friendly and helpful. They took care of everything we needed plus. There was absolutely nothing I could find wrong. I strongly recommend upgrading to an upper floor. It included many extras you don’t get from a regular room. Worth the extra for upgrade.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Ace Hotel Sydney
Fantastic hotel, loved it 5⭐️
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
Clean quiet room and excellent staff!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
Hanny and Rich were excellent on check in and very helpful throughout our stay. All staff very friendly and helpful. The bathroom was lovely and modern.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hyatt Regency Sydney
Disappointed no pool
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St Ives
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.
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.
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.
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.
