5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A great town. Good food, views, shopping and university.
Wollongong Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Wollongong
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Sharky Beach.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$237 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$237
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a great stay, the staff were lovely and the beds super comfy."
Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is NZ$192 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$192
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay.
"Great stay in a clean room. Excellent shower. Perfect location."
Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025
Mantra Wollongong
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$139 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$139
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,553 reviews)
"The reception staff was excellent. In premises car parking was available for an additional charge of extra $15. The room was clean however 0100 when i went to toilet there were two large cockroaches running around."
Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025
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.
Mantra Wollongong
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,553 reviews)
"The reception staff was excellent. In premises car parking was available for an additional charge of extra $15. The room was clean however 0100 when i went to toilet there were two large cockroaches running around."
Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025
Headlands Austinmer Beach
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"Fabulous hotel. Can't be faulted. Exceptionally large room "deluxe 1 BR apartment "."
Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,910 reviews)
"Staff lovely, property a little tired. Good price"
Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025
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
Wollongong City Beach
4.5/5(411 reviews)
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.
North Wollongong Beach
4.5/5(316 reviews)
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.
Nan Tien Temple
4.5/5(90 reviews)
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.
Symbio Wildlife Park
4.5/5(41 reviews)
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Wollongong Harbor
4.5/5(201 reviews)
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.
Crown Street Mall
4/5(169 reviews)
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
Activities
Wombat and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour from Sydney
NZ$234
per adult
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
NZ$431
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
NZ$1,167
per adult
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
NZ$305
per adult
Private Jervis Bay Dolphin Watching Escape Tour From Sydney
NZ$764
per adult
Reviews of Wollongong
4.2
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice clean safe place to stay
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Good eating, shopping, University and natural beauty.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
We'll be back!!!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Wonderful place to get away to for a few days. Heaps to do. We'll definitely be back!
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
Walking to crown st to shopping centre to me the overall feeling wa how dirty all the buildings were
- Wollongong City Beach
- North Wollongong Beach
- WIN Stadium
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Wollongong Hospital
- Nan Tien Temple
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Crown Street Mall
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Stanwell Park Beach
- Bald Hill Lookout
- Port Kembla Golf Club
- Fairy Meadow Beach Park
- Calderwood Valley Golf Course
- Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium