East Sydney Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Caption---- Traffic in Sydney Cove
Caption---- Traffic in Sydney Cove
The Classic shot of the opera house and harbour bridge from Mrs Macquaries's Chair just after sunset. #architecture
To see the famous sights of Sydney from the water without a hefty price tag, hop on the ferry to Manly Beach. It travels past Sydney's most iconic locations and is a fraction of the cost of a 'proper' cruise.

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At the moment and until June 8, Sydney is putting on the ritz with their annual light festival, Vivid. Every night from  6pm until midnight the city comes alive with a cacophony of light installations and interactive activities.  Rug up, wear your walking shoes and have a fabulous time.  #vividsydney #vividcanon #fssydney #goldenhour #colourful #stunningstructures

Where to stay in East Sydney

Woolloomooloo featuring a hotel

Woolloomooloo

Woolloomooloo is a destination visitors seek out for its abundant dining options, colourful gardens and waterfront views. You might want to check out attractions like Woolloomooloo Wharf or Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Woolloomooloo
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel

The Sydney Boulevard Hotel

4 out of 5
90 William Street Woolloomooloo NSW
The price is Rp1.954.890 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
Rp1.954.890
Rp2.150.379 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Can’t fault hotel in d as my way

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

The Sydney Boulevard Hotel
Kirketon Hotel Sydney

Kirketon Hotel Sydney

4 out of 5
229 Darlinghurst Road Darlinghurst NSW
The price is Rp1.294.551 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp1.294.551
Rp1.424.029 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Great location but dated. It was an ideal hotel for a solo visit to watch the Ashes but not sure I’d bring my wife here.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Kirketon Hotel Sydney
Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG

Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG

5 out of 5
2-14 Kings Cross Road Potts Point NSW
The price is Rp2.143.139 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
Rp2.143.139
Rp2.357.453 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Circular Quay and Sydney Opera ...
9/10 Wonderful! (790 reviews)
Great staff allowed an early check in for us. Room was clean and comfy. Hotel smelled clean and fresh. Staff at the desk were friendly with any requests we had

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point by IHG
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.
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills

3.5 out of 5
359 Crown Street Surry Hills NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,404 reviews)
Great location and facilities

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Surry Hills
Regents Court Sydney

Regents Court Sydney

4 out of 5
18 Springfield Avenue Potts Point NSW
Stay at this aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (939 reviews)
Excellent!

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Regents Court Sydney
YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites

4 out of 5
252 Sussex Street Sydney NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,515 reviews)
Perfect hotel location wise for our stay in Sydney. A 250 metres to light rail and other transport options, and similar distance to the cuisines available at Darling Harbour.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

YEHS Hotel Sydney Harbour Suites
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.

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Reviews of East Sydney

4.2
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 33%
4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Clean room with big double bed and good sized ensuite. I stayed here for 12 nights. My only reservation would be the road noise which made it difficult to sleep most nights.

3/5 - Okay

Studebaker

Darlinghurst is a good 40 minute walk to the Circular Quays where most things for us happened from. If you venture around some of the neighbouring streets they are much quieter and the period architecture was fascinating.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The Blue Mountains at Katoomba was an excellent trip with a two hour train journey from Central Station, and of course travelling in all the ferrys

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