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
Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

Rp1.758.846
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay & South Coast Small Group Tour with Wild Kangaroos

Rp2.787.047
per adult
Jervis Bay & South Coast Small Group Tour with Wild Kangaroos
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Top hotels in Wollongong CBD

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.899.177 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
Rp1.899.177
Rp2.089.095 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
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp2.970.332 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.970.332
Rp3.267.365 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! (1,001 reviews)
"We have stayed at the hotel many times and it has always been good. Unfortunately this time around I had to get my sons out of the pool when one of them discovered a condom floating around."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.837.247 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.837.247
Rp2.020.972 total
20 Sept - 21 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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.744.927 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.744.927
Rp1.919.420 total
14 Oct - 15 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
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.834.954 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.834.954
Rp2.018.449 total
16 Sept - 17 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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"The boat harbour view was pleasant from our room. The extra bed in the room should have been a King single,our son’s feet were hanging off the end. The basin in the bathroom was very very low. The shower needed a good scrub. Better quality toilet paper,so thin."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Boat Harbour Motel
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.833.631 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
Rp1.833.631
Rp2.016.994 total
16 Sept - 17 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Reception not 24 hours but there are after hours key pick up and drop off. Parking was not a problem and after hours key pick was smooth. All appliances works except one hot tap in the bathroom was extremely loud when turning on. Upstairs is also steps only with no lift, have to be careful if there ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
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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 beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

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