Hotels near Darling Harbour, Sydney

Bienvenue to Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour. The ultimate urban resort in Sydney, voted Australia’s Luxury Hotel of the Year & Australasia Hotel of the Year. Travel & Leisure readers voted our infinity pool Australia's best in 2023. Escape to a world of ultimate relaxation, romance and waterfront sophistication, nestled in the heart of Darling Harbour. With Sydney’s vibrant playground at your doorstep and the International Convention Centre adjacent, revel in the epitome of luxury with unparalleled 5-star service and world-class facilities. Boasting expansive rooms and suites complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and French bathroom amenities. Indulge in the stunning outdoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym overlooking the city skyline, luxurious SPA and exclusive top-floor Executive Lounge. Sofitel Darling Harbour is proud to be the recipient of awards across our spa and dining facilities in 2024. Savour the French way of life with four vibrant bars and restaurants, including the award-winning Champagne Bar , and our restaurant Atelier by Sofitel, has retained its two Chef Hats status in the 2024 Australian Good Food Guide Awards. It was also awarded two Goblets in the NSW Wine List Awards. And most recently Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour was announced as runner up in the Best Hotel or Resort Spa category at the Spa and Wellness Awards 2024. Experience pure indulgence in Sydney.

A stay at Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour places you in the heart of Sydney, within a 15-minute walk of Star Casino and SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium. This 4.5-star hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Circular Quay and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sydney Opera House. Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Grab a bite to eat at The Ternary, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has facilities measuring 2250 square feet (209 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 525 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

A stay at Hyatt Regency Sydney places you in the heart of Sydney, just a 3-minute walk from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and within a 5-minute drive of Circular Quay. This 5-star hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Sydney Opera House and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Sydney Harbour Bridge. Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Grab a bite at Dundee Arm, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has facilities measuring 39827 square feet (3700 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 878 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Hilton Sydney, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from The Galeries and State Theatre. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Queen Victoria Building and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from State Theatre. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a nightclub, a health club, and an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a hair salon. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers in-room dining service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center and express check-in. Valet parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the guestrooms featuring refrigerators and Flat screen televisions. Digital programming provides entertainment, and wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Hilton Sydney recently underwent a 40-million-dollar refurbishment project, offering a renovated lobby, cafe and Executive Lounge as well as soft furnishing across all Guest Rooms and hallways.

With a stay at Swissotel Sydney, you'll be centrally located in Sydney, steps from State Theatre and Queen Victoria Building. This 5-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Strand Arcade and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pitt Street Mall. Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. Enjoy local cuisine at Ten Stories, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has facilities measuring 10958 square feet (1018 square meters), including conference space. Make yourself at home in one of the 369 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Ibis Styles Sydney Central is on the doorstep of the vibrant Surry Hills and Oxford Street. Discover spacious, comfortable rooms with a kitchenette, LCD TV, ironing equipment, air conditioning and in-room safety deposit box. The hotel has rooms on 18 levels and features free Wi-Fi, self-check-iin counters, luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and Korean and Japanese inspired restaurant and bar. Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, 400m from Museum Train Station, 800m from Chinatown and 1.2km from Darling Harbour, it is the perfect spot for experiencing all Sydney has to offer with sought-after restaurants, hidden cocktail bars, the best shopping in the city, theatre and live music on your doorstep. Ibis Styles Sydney Central has proudly received a NABERS energy rating of 4 stars, and a NABERS water rating of 3 stars.

Novotel Sydney City Centre is located in the heart of Sydney CBD, close to many iconic attractions including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Discover The Rocks precinct and wander the cobblestone streets, make your way to Darling Harbour to visit Wildlife Sydney Zoo or soak up a waterfront sunset from a rooftop bar. The hotel is ideally adjacent to Wynyard train station, offering access to explore the city further and easily make your way from Sydney Airport. The hotel has 283 spacious modern, freshly refurbished and comfortable rooms on 22 levels, features free Wi-Fi, smart TV, air conditioning, iron and iron board, a safe, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, a self-check-in desk and onsite parking. Restaurant serves a buffet breakfast and offers an all-day menu available for in-room orders. Novotel Sydney City Centre has proudly received a NABERS energy rating of 4.5 stars, and a NABERS water rating of 4 stars. For parking please turn right from York Street onto Margaret Street after you pass the hotel and then take take next right leading into York Lane where you will see Novotel branding for parking.

Tucked behind a storied sandstone facade—once home to Sydney’s Fairfax newspaper empire and the venerable Bank of New South Wales—Paradox Sydney pens a fresh chapter on a timeless page. Vintage grandeur and contemporary luxury collide, crafting a stay that is sophisticated, spirited, and ever so slightly unexpected. Just moments from the Opera House’s striking silhouette, Circular Quay’s bustling waterfront, and Martin Place’s upscale energy, Paradox Sydney positions you exactly where you want to be—and where you least expect. Slip effortlessly from business talks to boutique explorations, unwind at secret laneway bars, and lose track of time at exclusive culinary treasures. At Paradox Sydney, luxury is the experiences stitched into every moment, from check-in to check-out. It is the impeccable service that always stays one step ahead, the dining that delights at any hour, and the spaces that adapt to every occasion. Savour Sydney’s eclectic flavours from the break of dawn to the final starlight, or sip something special in one of our stylish bars. Our event spaces are well equipped—smart, adaptable, and primed to bring your grand plans or fleeting fancies to life. As the day softens, retreat to your room where comfort is instinctive, and every thoughtful touch feels like it was left just for you. Stay strong in the hotel 24-hour wellness centre, where high-performance equipment keeps you on top of your game no matter the hour. Drift into tranquility at our indoor pool, let the hot tub work its soothing wonders, or step into the steam room and watch your worries evaporate. The expert therapists at Tanya Spa are on hand to smooth out the tension with every treatment. Paradox Sydney is all about great experiences—with a lighter footprint. From cutting waste to conserving energy, we make it easy for you to enjoy your stay while being kind to the planet. Relax, unwind, and feel good knowing sustainability is part of your journey. Every stay at Paradox Sydney is a personal journey, and every moment is yours to make.

For generations the Department of Education building stood quietly its golden sandstone facade forming an unassuming backdrop to the rhythm of the city. Reawakening as Capella Sydney the heritage-listed icon welcomes guests inside for the very first time setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation cuisine and cultural immersion. Situated moments from Circular Quay in an enviable position central to commercial arts and cultural hubs in the heart of the newest hospitality precinct Capella Sydney celebrates the Australian panorama through its interiors location and experiences. Balancing storied architectural features with a contemporary design aesthetic the unparalleled spaces within Capella Sydney showcase curated artwork sophisticated furnishings and intriguing objet dart. 192 guestrooms and suites spanning eight levels are anchored by three ground-level food and beverage offerings Aperture Brasserie 1930 and McRae Bar. The ground level also features an array of meeting and event spaces catering for 10 to 80 persons while wellness-seeking guests will make their way to level six to discover the world-class health and spa facilities.

InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Sydney, a 4-minute walk from Circular Quay and 5 minutes by foot from Government House. This 5-star hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Sydney Opera House and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Sydney Tower. Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom. Discover an elevated experience at Aster, Sydney’s, one of the hotel's 2 bars, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Pont Dining Room offers an elevated yet welcoming dining destination for locals and visitors, 
set within the heritage-listed Treasury Building of the hotel. Light meals are available at the Treasury Bar in the lobby. Full breakfast in the Conservatory are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends and local holidays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Valet parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 509 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and google Chromecast for entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, dining tables, as well as phones.