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Known for being walkable and business-friendly, the Sydney CBD neighborhood offers many convenient options for restaurants and bars. The neighborhood's charm comes through with its China town. You can satisfy your cultural palate with theater and opera. Book your hotel now and use Sydney CBD as your home base for exploring the sights in and around Sydney.

Sightseeing around Sydney CBD

The local museums, theaters, and opera houses add a sense of refinement. Browse the collections at Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Australian Museum, or ANZAC War Memorial. You can buy tickets to live performances at Theatre Royal, IMAX Sydney, and Capitol Theatre. Sydney Tower, St. James Church, and St Mary's Cathedral are significant monuments. Learn about the local history at Old Supreme Court Building, Sydney Mint, and Elizabeth Bay House. Take a tour of campus around National Art School Gallery, University of Notre Dame Australia, or University of Technology Sydney. Wildlife Sydney, Sydney Aquarium, and Luna Park are family favorites.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Local parks like Hyde Park, The Domain, and Chinese Garden of Friendship are peaceful spots. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Westfield Shopping Centre, Pitt Street Mall, and Strand Arcade. If you have some more time, pay a visit to Queen Victoria Building, The Galeries, or Chifley Plaza.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, University of Sydney, and Bondi Beach. Australia Square, Cockle Bay Wharf, and Madame Tussauds Sydney are other top spots to see.

Getting around Sydney CBD

If you want to get around the city, City Centre Monorail Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include St. James Station and Galeries Victoria Monorail Station. Learn about your options for water transportation at the port.

The closest major airport is Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.), located 5.2 miles (8.3 km) from Sydney CBD.