Getting here
From Kingsford-Smith International Airport (SYD) to Sydney Hotel QVB
Airport Connect Shuttles
Travel time: ~60 minutes from Sydney International Airport to Sydney CBD
Cost: From $18
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Taxi Services
Travel time: 30 minutes from Sydney International Airport to Sydney Hotel CBD
Cost: Around $55
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Public transportation
Train: Line T8
Travel time: 23 minutes from Sydney International Airport to Town Hall station and walk 5 mins to Sydney Hotel CBD
Cost: Around $22
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The fares are in Australian dollars and are based on non-peak traffic conditions. The taxi fare excludes any bridge or road tolls.
Area attractions
Sightseeing
2.6km away
Opera House
As well as many touring theatre, ballet, and musical productions, the Opera House is the home of Opera Australia, the Sydney Theatre Company and the Sydney Symphony.
2.2km away
Harbour Bridge
BridgeClimb in Harbour Bridge is the ultimate experience of Sydney, guided Climbs to the top of the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Climbers can choose between two 3 1/2 hour guided experiences – Available at Dawn, Day, Twilight or Night.
2.0km away
The Rocks
The Rocks is the site of Australia’s first European settlement in 1788. Since that time, The Rocks has undergone many transformations, from a convict town to a burgeoning port city by the mid 1800s.
0.9km away
Sydney Tower
Landmark building, opened in 1981, with a 4-D cinema, observation deck and outdoor viewing platform.
0.5km away
Darling Harbour
Transformed in the 1980s from a derelict dockyard into one of the world’s great waterfront destinations, this vibrant and modern precinct is ‘a must see’ for visitors.
1.1km away
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia’s freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
3.3km away
Luna Park
Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top and a ferris wheel.
7.0km away
Taronga Zoo
Harbourside animal attraction with over 340 separate species and a ferry service to the city centre.
1.1km away
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s most famous beaches and among the world’s most well-known beaches. The beach is roughly a kilometre long and is patrolled by lifesavers who make swimmers stay between the yellow and red flags.
Sightseeing
0.5km away
Chinatown
Sydney’s Chinatown is a colourful mixture of Asian culture, shopping and cuisine. The area’s distinctly oriental architecture, street lanterns and archways confirm it as a showpiece for Australian Chinese culture.
0.7km away
QVB
Rich in history and architecturally splendid, the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) occupies an entire block on Sydney’s George Street, and has over 180 of Sydney’s finest fashion boutiques, jewellery shops and homewares, accompanied by delightful cafes and restaurants.
0.9km away
CBD malls
Myer, David Jones, Glasshouse, Sydney Arcade, Westfield Sydney, Mid City Shopping Centre and The Strand Arcade
Dining
0.2km away
Din Tai Fung, World Square
Renowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
0.3km away
Madang Korean BBQ
Airy and bright Korean restaurant with laid-back vibe, for BBQ dishes and mains, with BYO alcohol.
0.4km away
Mamak
Buzzing Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles and desserts like sweet roti at shared tables.
0.4km away
Harry’s cafe de wheels
Storied counter-service chain offering beef and veggie pies with mash or peas, plus sausage rolls.
0.5km away
Chat Thai, Haymarket
Stir-fries, soups, satay skewers and street food classics served in a cool space with exposed brick.
0.6km away
Pho Pasteur
Easygoing restaurant with bare-bones decor, specialising in pho and traditional Vietnamese dishes.
2.3km away
Pancakes on the rocks
Long-running diner chain known for sweet and savoury pancakes, plus pizza, ribs and brekkie.
1.3km away
Jamie’s Italian food
Celebrity chef’s relaxed Italian chain, with rustic menu and antipasti bar.
1.9km away
Sydney Fish Market
Easygoing restaurant with bare-bones decor, specialising in pho and traditional Vietnamese dishes.