Title: North Sydney Travel Guide: Best of North Sydney, Sydney Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in North Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Sydney-Sydney-Hotels.0-n7227-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sydney.d178312.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sydney.d178312.Travel-Guide-Activities)[North Sydney Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-North-Sydney.d7227.Car-Hire-Guide)[North Sydney Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Sydney.d7227.Holidays-City-Breaks) # North Sydney Travel Guide ## Sydney ![North Sydney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/cc8b8b1a10874deebe90715ea475e38d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Alison Houghton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/365b05115a5c59fd8cef8188fc1f916d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Alison Houghton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/365b05115a5c59fd8cef8188fc1f916d.jpg) ![Photo by Kate Dolan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9824baac9ed44fe81b167110b392b7f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kate Dolan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9824baac9ed44fe81b167110b392b7f9.jpg) ![Photo by Deb Soromenho](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/61de4455fdbd8477c77c5be93433c7eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Deb Soromenho](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/61de4455fdbd8477c77c5be93433c7eb.jpg) ## Visit North Sydney Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Sydney travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney.dx178312) #### North Sydney is a popular place for visitors to Sydney. It makes up part of a dynamic city that is home to 4,600,000 inhabitants. The centre of Sydney is only 2 miles (3 kilometres) away and Kingsford Smith International Airport is 7 miles (11 kilometres) to the southwest of North Sydney. To get a real feel for the various sights, sounds and textures of Sydney, pull on some comfortable shoes and discover surrounding areas like Milsons Point, Circular Quay - The Rocks, and St. Leonards. The Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous attractions in the country is only 1 mile (2 kilometres) to the south. To really understand Sydney, head to one of its many cultural destinations. Visit some of the noteworthy artistic and historic collections including Customs House, Sydney Observatory and the Museum of Sydney. There are some interesting art galleries to visit including the Museum of Contemporary Art. Allow plenty of time to visit the more famous sights in and around Sydney. History buffs will enjoy exploring Fort Denison. If you love to shop, amble through the boutiques, stores and stalls at Australia Square and the Rocks Markets. To really get to know North Sydney, consider staying at one of the area’s hotel or serviced apartment options. If you’re looking for a warm welcome and a good nights sleep check out the amenities at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, The Rocks, the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, and the popular Travelodge Wynyard. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Circular Quay showing general coastal views, a skyscraper and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152942-Circular-Quay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Circular Quay Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Circular-Quay-The-Rocks.d502951.Attraction) ![Sydney Opera House](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474916-Sydney-Opera-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Opera House One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Opera-House-Sydney-Central-Business-District.d502962.Attraction) ![Sydney Harbour Bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/543000/543113-sydney-harbour-bridge.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Harbour Bridge An iconic structure on a beautiful harbour with breath-taking views at any time of day or night. Climb it, walk it, photograph it or just stand back and admire it. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Harbour-Bridge-Sydney.d508804.Attraction) ![Manly Beach featuring swimming, boating and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31185-Manly-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manly Beach Take one of Sydney's most popular ferry rides to discover calm coves and surf beaches, restaurants, bars, shopping and spectacular views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manly-Beach-Sydney.d6141018.Attraction) ![Bondi Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/474000/474908-Bondi-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bondi Beach Locals and travelers from all over the world come to worship the sun, sand and clear blue waters of Australia’s most famous beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bondi-Beach-Bondi-Beach.d6060961.Attraction) ![Taronga Zoo which includes bird life and zoo animals as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31165-Taronga-Zoo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taronga Zoo This world-renowned zoo is cherished for its Sydney Harbour views and its residents. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taronga-Zoo-Mosman.d502977.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171990/c0a246ff-a176-425b-9229-96bb9df31164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Attractions Pass including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium £27 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-attractions-pass-including-sea-life-sydney-aquarium.a171990.activity-details) ![Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1408406/77211aca-ddb6-411f-bd24-3e423840c024.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch £35 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-harbour-discovery-cruise-including-lunch.a1408406.activity-details) ![The Three Sisters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46310359/ad27805a-c4fd-490f-8f2d-ee62fa1f9d0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Blue Mountains Experience - Timeless Nature on a grand scale £88 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/blue-mountains-experience-timeless-nature-on-a-grand-scale.a46310359.activity-details) ![Picture 1 for Activity Sydney: Night Tour Including Sydney Tower Eye Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47898176/f1c60ac4-05e6-4c1e-969e-e43bb054b58c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney: Night Tour to See Sydney Sparkling with Ferry Ride £34 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-night-tour-to-see-sydney-sparkling-with-ferry-ride.a47898176.activity-details) ![Taronga Zoo Ticket with Sydney Harbour Ferry Return](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/604632/8b16ad2e-a302-4309-b7ae-1b4426b89d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taronga Zoo Ticket with Sydney Harbour Ferry Return £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taronga-zoo-ticket-with-sydney-harbour-ferry-return.a604632.activity-details) ![Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44750743/631a31ec-473e-465c-a172-07c11f70448e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry £39 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sydney-taronga-zoo-ticket-with-return-ferry.a44750743.activity-details) [See all activities in Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Sydney.d178312.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in North Sydney ![View Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/480000/470900/470820/c63ef6c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### View Sydney 17 Blue Street North Sydney NSW £115 21 Dec - 22 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,232 reviews) Great location with view of the harbour and bridge. Rooms was spacious and well maintained. Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=470820&PinnedHotelID=470820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7227) ![Rydges North Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/456900/456807/63191512_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges North Sydney 54 Mclaren Street North Sydney NSW £97 14 Dec - 15 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (263 reviews) Room was nice and clean , Staff were great , Restaurant food was yummy. Public transort was closeby so easy access to wherever i wanted to get to. Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=456807&PinnedHotelID=456807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7227) ![Citadines Walker North Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95110000/95107000/95106922/2301abe6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Citadines Walker North Sydney 88 Walker Street North Sydney NSW £89 21 Dec - 22 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (594 reviews) Newly furnished, very clean, comfortable bed, nice shower, friendly staff and comparatively affordable. Can't fault it. Will come back when in North Sydney again. Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%2F2025&selected=95106922&PinnedHotelID=95106922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7227) ![Meriton Suites North Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15880000/15876800/15876729/946c84a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meriton Suites North Sydney 80 Arthur Street North Sydney NSW £82 19 Dec - 20 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,305 reviews) hotel and checkin was all great. entered room, great view but it had a very strong smell of smoke. Spoke to reception who were very apologetic and lovely and was mixed to an Ok view room. Other than that nice facilities and surrounds Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=20%2F12%2F2025&selected=15876729&PinnedHotelID=15876729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7227) ![Shangri-La Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12000/11974/4d64faa5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Sydney 176 Cumberland Street The Rocks NSW £152 14 Dec - 15 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,449 reviews) The hotel and staff are really good however we had a rough start to our stay, which was not aligned with the reputation of the hotel or the price paid. Our check in was delayed by 30 mins, which required follow ups from us on progress and then the same experience with baggage delivery to our room. ... Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=11974&PinnedHotelID=11974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7227) ![Four Seasons Hotel Sydney](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2300/2220/a7811611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 199 George St. Sydney NSW £196 14 Dec - 15 Dec includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,031 reviews) All staff were exceptional ! Our room view of the Sydney Harbour including the opera house and bridge were fantastic. The recommendation at check-in to upgrade to the executive club stay was well worth it . Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F12%2F2025&endDate=15%2F12%2F2025&selected=2220&PinnedHotelID=2220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=7227) [See all 6,112 properties in North Sydney](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F12%2F2025&endDate=07%2F12%2F2025®ionId=7227) 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. ## Check North Sydney hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7227&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06)[5 Dec - 6 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7227&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7227&startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07)[6 Dec - 7 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7227&startDate=2025-12-06&endDate=2025-12-07) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7227&startDate=05%2F12%2F2025&endDate=07%2F12%2F2025)[5 Dec - 7 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=7227&startDate=05%2F12%2F2025&endDate=07%2F12%2F2025) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around North Sydney ![Circular Quay - The Rocks which includes street scenes, heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31238-The-Rocks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Rocks A noteworthy feature of The Rocks is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Circular Quay and Museum of Contemporary Art. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-The-Rocks.dx6132025) ![Mosman showing a bridge, a city and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/33000/33321-Mosman.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mosman You'll enjoy the beaches and waterfront in Mosman. You might want to make time for a stop at Balmoral Beach or Taronga Zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Mosman.dx6955) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/152000/152944-Sydney-Town-Hall.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sydney Central Business District 4.5/5(343 area reviews) Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sydney Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House, and jump on the metro at Martin Place Station or St. James Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Sydney-Central-Business-District.dx6050650) ![Darling Harbour showing city views, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31111-Darling-Harbour.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Darling Harbour 4.5/5(93 area reviews) Known for its captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Darling Harbour. Check out top attractions like Australian National Maritime Museum and Sydney Lyric Theatre, and jump on the metro at Pyrmont Bay Light Rail Station or The Star Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Darling-Harbour.dx6047418) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e642b0b7b14839d2ef9ff7abf4395966.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Chatswood Travellers come to Chatswood for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Chatswood Interchange and Westfield Chatswood Mall while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Chatswood.dx178150) ![Star Casino featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/332000/332501-Star-Casino.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pyrmont Sydney Fish Market and Sydney Lyric Theatre are top sights in Pyrmont, and you should be sure to explore the captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Wentworth Park Light Rail Station or Fish Market Light Rail Station to see more sights in the area. 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