Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.
A lighthouse at sunset with a vibrant orange sky.
A coastal sunset with a lighthouse, buildings, and boats.
A coastal landscape with a rocky breakwater, ocean waves, and a lighthouse.
A lighthouse at sunset with a colorful sky.

Stay near popular Wollongong CBD attractions

A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.

Wollongong Harbor

8.8/10 (238 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.
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Things to do

Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

Rp1.766.292
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
Wicked Women of Wollongong Walking Tour

Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour

Rp756.982
per adult
Wollongong’s Wicked Women: Inspiring History Walking Tour
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

Rp5.109.631
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Rp7.506.742
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

Rp3.091.012
per adult
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

Rp3.557.817
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
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Top hotels in Wollongong CBD

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp2.615.427 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.615.427
Rp2.876.970 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great room with balcony and ocean view. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Plus we love a buffet breakfast! Will be back."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.983.841 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.983.841
Rp2.182.225 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.783.837 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.783.837
Rp1.962.183 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.737.717 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.737.717
Rp1.911.489 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (562 reviews)
"I'm from Sydney. I go to Wollongong for the NRL games, and Harp Hotel is where I like to stay. Cause it's close to the stadium, shops, cafes/restaurants. As I've been staying at this hotel multiple times, I like to request keeping the same room. The hotel was very kind, and they honored my request. ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Harp Hotel
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.837.171 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.837.171
Rp2.020.888 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
The Belmore Apartments Hotel
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.838.440 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.838.440
Rp2.022.347 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Boat Harbour Motel
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Where to stay in Wollongong CBD

Find the best Wollongong CBD areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

A coastal landscape with a rocky shoreline, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of hills and residential buildings.

Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Wollongong CBD Travel Guide