Whether you're a local or a visitor to Sydney, we've summarized some of the best places to stay and things to do to help you make the most of this magnificent city.

Top 10 Hotels

HOTELSTARLOCATION
Pacific International Hotel4City
Swissotel On Market Street5City
Y Hyde Park3City
Oaks Goldsbrough Apartments4Darling Harbour
Ibis Hotel3Darling Harbour
Four Points By Sheraton4Darling Harbour
Novotel Rockford4.5Darling Harbour
Formule 1 Airport2.5Airport
International Inn3.5Airport
Stamford Plaza4Airport

Top 10 Restaurants

RESTAURANTPRICECUISINELOCATION
Sydney Tower
Restaurant
$$$$Int'lSydney CBD
Baia San Marco
Cafe
$$ItalianDarling Harbour
Summit Restaurant$$$Mod. Aust.Sydney CBD
Balmain Bug$$$EuroBalmain
Waterfront
Restaurant
$$$$SeafoodThe Rocks
The Little
Snail
$$FrenchPyrmont
Carpaccio Ristorante$$ItalianLeichhardt
Zaaffran$$IndianDarling Harbour
Ice Cube
Seafood Grill
$$$SeafoodDarling Harbour
Encasa
Restaurant
$$SpanishSydney CBD

Car Rentals

Looking to hire a rental car in Sydney? Book online through with one of the following recommended car rental companies:

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Sydney, Australia

Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. Discover Sydney's unique blend of dining, shopping and recreation options in one of the world's most attractive city environments.

A distinctive city

The personality of Sydney's dining scene is as distinctive as the city itself, reflecting its multicultural diversity and willingness to embrace new things. Find a fresh approach to flavour combinations at numerous gourmet restaurants, many of which are on the harbour and enjoy outstanding views. While high-end dining experiences are plentiful, cafe society thrives in Sydney's inner precincts and beaches. Paddington and Balmain have flourishing pub-dining scenes and quality food is also on offer at historic pubs in The Rocks.

Shopping central

Sydney's shopping offers everything your heart could desire. The City Centre is home to major retail centres offering a range of boutiques and specialty stores, and international designers including DKNY, Versace and Gucci. More...

 

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