Sydney TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

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Billabong Gardens
This chic spot offers cheerful interiors, comfy rooms, a pool-graced tropical garden, and a friendly, communal vibe. Request a... charm

Hotel Altamont
Formerly sordid, now fashionable, Darlinghurst is Sydney’s bohemian enclave, and also home to the Hotel Altamont,... great value

Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Built with convict labor in 1836, the Lord Nelson lays claim as Sydney’s oldest continually licensed pub. The busy bar...

The Russell
Perched above an old pub, the Fortune of War, this small and welcoming hotel in the bustling Rocks district wears its age like... great value

Establishment Hotel
Tucked into a discrete alleyway a few blocks from the harbor, the boutique-y Establishment Hotel occupies a heritage-listed... trendy | expensive

Four Seasons Sydney
The 34-story Four Seasons was Sydney’s first world-class hotel when it opened in 1983; its arrival helped put the city... smart splurge | great value

Park Hyatt Sydney
Top of the list for Sydney is the 158-room Park Hyatt, which earns its spot not just with the perfect location – facing...

Shangri-La Hotel Sydney
This swank, 563-room hotel – formerly the ANA – was granted a $40 million facelift in 2003 and today draws an... smart splurge | great value

Swiss-Grand Hotel
Right across from Bondi Beach, all of the minimalist, clean-lined rooms have unbeatable ocean views from private balconies.... moderate

The Observatory Hotel
A Sydney landmark since the day it opened, the Observatory Hotel appears like a historic enclave hidden within Sydney’s...

Establishment Hotel
Tucked into a discrete alleyway a few blocks from the harbor, the boutique-y Establishment Hotel occupies a heritage-listed... luxury | expensive

Sullivans Hotel
An international crowd bunks at the 64-room Sullivans, a family-run hotel offering straightforward accommodations at a... moderate

The Kirketon
This minimalist and modern boutique hotel in the bohemian suburb of Darlinghurst makes the most of its compact footprint with... moderate | great value

Hilton Sydney
Following a dramatic 2005 makeover at a cost of A$200 million – the largest single site investment by the Hilton group... great value

Sullivans Hotel
An international crowd bunks at the 64-room Sullivans, a family-run hotel offering straightforward accommodations at a... trendy

Swiss-Grand Hotel
Right across from Bondi Beach, all of the minimalist, clean-lined rooms have unbeatable ocean views from private balconies.... luxury

The Kirketon
This minimalist and modern boutique hotel in the bohemian suburb of Darlinghurst makes the most of its compact footprint with... trendy | great value

Alio
Try fine ‘Oz-talian’ dishes composed of native Australian ingredients, like the char-grilled salmon fillet that... italian

Rockpool Fish
After a complete re-design, Rockpool Fish reopened in November 2007. Innovative, super fresh seafood dishes are still the... new | seafood

Tetsuya's
Sydney’s star chef conjures up Japanese delights with a French twist at his eponymous restaurant. Try the double cooked... french | japanese

The Malaya
The best Asian fusion can be sampled in the swanky oceanfront interior of Darling Harbour’s long-running establishment... asian fusion

Chinese Noodle Restaurant
Savor delicious homemade noodle dishes at this hole-in-the-wall Chinatown spot. chinese

Sydney Fish Market
Stalls sell excellent fish-and-chips and fresh oysters; it’s an amazing sight on early mornings when the daily catch of... seafood