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Sydney is home to many corporate and financial headquarters, and hotels are reflecting this by offering facilities dedicated to the business traveller. However if you are on a budget, there are plenty of cheap, fun establishments, particularly around Kings Cross, Sydney Central Station and the seaside suburbs of Bondi Beach and Manly Beach.

Watch out for the 10 percent surcharge GST (Government levy) on bookings. Tipping housemaids, front of house and waiting staff is commonplace, although not obligatory.

The Rocks

The historic Rocks offers antique-filled terraces, such as the Russell and the Rockfort hotels. The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel features a sandstone pub with homemade beer and jovial clientele, while the Observatory Hotel has the added pampering attraction of a Day Spa & Health Club.

Circular Quay

Circular Quay has recently undergone a transformation, including the building of some controversial apartments, bars and restaurants around the foreshore. The development, nevertheless, has turned a bleak spot into a stunning, paved colonnade. The InterContinental Sydney is just up the road, with the Four Seasons at the western end of the quay. Just along the road from the Museum of Contemporary Art, you will find the grand opulence of the Park Hyatt. For those on a budget, head to the Grand Hotel on Hunter Street.

City Centre

Two of Sydney's most luxurious five-star hotels are located in the middle of the city; the Swissotel Sydney, above Grace Bros. department store, and the Westin in Martin Place. Business travellers love the Saville 2 Bond Street Apartments near the Stock Exchange, which combines serviced apartments with classic hotel accommodation. The art deco Grace Hotel is also situated nearby.

Central Station and Chinatown

There is bargain accommodation to be found around Central Station and Chinatown. The mega-giant Sydney Central Youth Hostel has a pool, spa and sauna, dormitories and private rooms. The Mercure and Macquarie Boutique Hotel are both moderately priced, along with the quirky Aaron's Hotel in Chinatown. With four-and-a-half stars, The Carlton Crest specialises in theatre and family accommodation packages.

Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour district is awash with hotels. Whether it is glitz and glamour or family oriented budget-style, you will have a myriad of choices. For deluxe accommodation, head to Star City Hotel. The former jazz pub on Wattle Street, Vulcan, is a family-run bed and breakfast, which will not break the bank.

Kings Cross

Kings Cross is backpacker heaven. Have a massage and/or facial in the traditional Ginseng Bath House on the first floor of the Crest Hotel. Party around the rooftop barbecue at Eva's Backpackers or squeeze yourself into the tiny boutique Hotel 59. For a moderately priced hotel with a view, check out the stylish Vibe Rushcutters offering park and harbour views.

Darlinghurst and Paddington

This area is dotted with ultra-cool boutique hotels, catering to those who enjoy the finer things in life. Closeness to shops, eateries and the Oxford Street nightlife make the Kirketon Hotel, with Armani-clad staff, popular with gay visitors. On the Darlinghurst side of Victoria Street, Morgans is popular for a room or a meal in the restaurant. Up the Centennial Park end of Oxford Street you will find the Hughenden, a renovated terrace full of comfort. On the cheaper end of the scale, stay at the Park Lodge Hotel, a terrace with the friendliest staff, comfortable lounges and shady gardens.

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is a stunning setting, just 10 minutes from the city, with a great selection of places to stay. The Swiss Grand Resort & Spa Bondi is one of the most expensive on the beachfront, while a more moderately priced establishment is the Hotel Bondi. Ravesi's is a small, fashionable hotel featuring a popular restaurant with a wrap-around terrace above the beach. A couple of beaches to the south you will find Coogee Beach and Surfside Backpackers.

Manly

Home of surfing, sand and year-round holidaymakers, Manly is surrounded on all sides by beach, with a choice of surf or calm inner harbour. If you are looking for some seaside pampering, then book into the Manly Pacific. Families and those budgeting should try the Manly Beach Resort or Manly Paradise Motel, both offering childproof, cheap accommodation with kitchenettes, pools and activity rooms.

North Sydney

North Sydney and Crows Nest are home to most of Sydney's advertising, film and computer companies, so there is a selection of hotels catering to business travellers, as well as leisure. The Vibe Hotel in North Sydney is very popular along with a variety of other medium priced establishments to be found scattered along the North Shore.

Worth Mentioning

Highly recommended is Billabong Gardens, a five-star hostel with a pool, children's activities and family rooms, tucked away in Newtown, and the Pittwater Youth Hostel for its unique and beautiful coastal bush setting. Also, the Tricketts B&B in Balmain is a cozy heritage Victorian mansion with convivial hosts.







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Central Railway Station


Transport interchange
 Eddy Avenue
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 (0)2 9379 1777
http://www.staterail.nsw.gov.au
Central Railway Station
Manly Beach


Great surfing beach
 Steyne Street
Sydney, NSW 1655
http://www.manlyweb.com.au/
Manly Beach
Sydney Central Station


For City Rail and Country Link trains
 Castlereagh Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9379 3168
http://www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Central Station
Park Hyatt Sydney


Harbour View
 7 Hickson Road
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9241 1234
http://www.sydney.park.hyatt.com/
Park Hyatt Sydney
Observatory Hotel


Modern Colonialism
 89-113 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9256 2222
http://www.observatoryhotel.com.au
Observatory Hotel
InterContinental Sydney


This one is a real treasure
 Corner of Bridge & Phillip Streets
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 (0)2 9253 9000
http://sydney.intercontinental.com
InterContinental Sydney
Centennial Park


Beautiful city wilderness
 Between Oxford St & Alison Rd
Paddington
Sydney, NSW 2021
+61 (0)2 9339 6699
http://www.cp.nsw.gov.au
Centennial Park
Rocks


Historic area of Sydney
 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 (0)2 9240 8500
http://www.rocksvillage.com.au
Rocks
Rockfort


Sophisticated guesthouse
 61 Lower Fort Street
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9251 9475
Rockfort
Four Seasons Hotel


Live harborside
 199 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9238 0000 / +1 800 142 163 (Toll Free)
http://www.fourseasons.com/
Four Seasons Hotel
Westin Sydney


One of Sydney's most sumptuous hotels
 1 Martin Place
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 8223 1111 / +1 800 656 535 (Toll Free)
http://www.westin.com.au/
Westin Sydney
Vulcan Hotel Darling Harbour


Modern Bed & Breakfast
 500 Wattle St
Ultimo
Sydney, NSW 2007
+61 (0)2 9211 3283
http://www.vulcanhotel.com.au
Vulcan Hotel Darling Harbour
Macquarie Boutique Hotel


Friendly hotel with old world charm
 42 Wentworth Avenue
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 8262 8844 / ++1 800 99 8962
http://www.macquariehotel.com/
Macquarie Boutique Hotel
Hotel 59


European style bed and breakfast
 59 Bayswater Rd
Kings Cross
Sydney, NSW 2011
+61 (0)2 9360 5900
http://www.hotel59.com.au
Hotel 59
Grace Hotel


Hotel for those with business in mind
 77 York Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9272 6888
http://www.gracehotel.com.au
Grace Hotel
Russell Hotel


Old world charm in historic location
 143a George Street
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9241 3543
http://www.therussell.com.au/
Russell Hotel
Grand Hotel


Good value accommodation
 30 Hunter Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9232 3755
http://www.merivale.com/thegrand/
Grand Hotel
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel


Historic hotel in The Rocks
 19 Kent St
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9251 4044
http://www.lordnelson.com.au
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
Hughenden


Boutique hotel near Centennial Park
 14 Queen Street
Woollahra, Darlinghurst
Sydney, NSW 2029
+61 2 9363 4863
http://www.hughendenhotel.com.au/
Hughenden
Pittwater Youth Hostel


A beautiful hostel
 Via Ferry Wharf
Water Taxi From Church Point To Halls Wharf
Sydney, NSW 2105
+61 2 9999 5748
http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=31
Pittwater Youth Hostel
Eva's Backpackers


Family owned hostel
 6-8 Orwell Street
Kings Cross
Sydney, NSW 2010
+61 2 9358 2185
http://www.evasbackpackers.com.au/main.htm
Eva's Backpackers
Sydney Central Youth Hostel


Luxury in a hostel
 11 Rawson Place
Corner of Pitt Street and Rawson Place
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9281 9000
http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/details.cfm?hostelid=29
Sydney Central Youth Hostel
Hotel Bondi


A landmark on the Bondi horizon
 178 Campbell Parade
Bondi Beach
Sydney, NSW 2026
+61 (0)2 9130 3271
http://www.hotelbondi.com.au
Hotel Bondi
Aaron's Hotel


Good family hotel in Chinatown
 37 Ultimo Road
Haymarket
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 (0)2 9281 5555
http://www.aaronshotel.com.au
Aaron's Hotel
Ravesi's


Delightful boutique hotel on the beach
 118 Campbell Parade
(Bondi Beach)
Sydney, NSW 2026
+61 2 9365 4422
http://www.ravesis.com.au/
Ravesi's
Park Lodge Hotel


Victorian Terrace close to Oxford Street
 747 South Dowling Street
Moore Park
Sydney, NSW 2016
+61 2 9318 2393
http://www.parklodgehotel.com
Park Lodge Hotel
Hotel Manly Pacific


Opposite Manly Beach
 55 N Steyne Rd
Manly
Sydney, NSW 2095
+61 2 9977 7666
http://www.novotel.com/novotel/fichehotel/gb/nov/5462/fiche_hotel.shtml
Hotel Manly Pacific
Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments


Just across the road from the beach
 54 North Steyne
Manly
Sydney, NSW 2095
+61 (0)2 9977 5799
http://www.manlyparadise.com.au
Manly Paradise Motel & Apartments
Swiss Grand Bondi Beach


Large, modern hotel on the beach
 Corner Campbell Parade and Beach Road
Bondi Beach
Sydney, NSW 2026
+61 2 9365 5666
http://www.swissgrand.com.au/
Swiss Grand Bondi Beach
Star City Hotel


Viva Star City
 80 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont
Sydney, NSW 2009
+61 2 9777 9000
http://www.starcity.com.au
Star City Hotel
Kirketon Hotel


Appealing to Designers & Food Lovers
 229 Darlinghurst Road
Darlinghurst
Sydney, NSW 2010
+61 2 9332 2011
http://www.kirketon.com.au/
Kirketon Hotel
Museum of Contemporary Art


Contemporary Art Down Under
 140 George Street
The Rocks
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 (0)2 9245 2400
http://www.mca.com.au
Museum of Contemporary Art
Morgans


Suites with a roof top terraces
 304 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Sydney, NSW 2010
+61 2 9360 7955
http://www.morganshotel.com.au/
Morgans
Tricketts Bed & Breakfast


Heritage Victorian mansion
 270 Glebe Point Rd
Glebe
Sydney, NSW 2037
+61 (0)2 9552 1141
http://www.tricketts.com.au
Tricketts Bed & Breakfast
Vibe Hotel Rushcutters


Overlooking Rushcutters Bay Park and Marina
 100 Bayswater Rd
Rushcutters Bay
Sydney, NSW 2011
+61 2 8353 8988
http://www.vibehotels.com.au
Vibe Hotel Rushcutters
Mercure Hotel Sydney


Relaxed and friendly
 818-820 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9217 6666
http://www.mercure.com/mercure/fichehotel/gb/mer/2073/fiche_hotel.shtml
Mercure Hotel Sydney
Saville 2 Bond Street


Your own apartment
 2 Bond St
at George St
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9250 9555
http://www.savillesuites.com
Saville 2 Bond Street
Billabong Gardens


Excellent budget accommodation
 5-11 Egan Street
Newtown
Sydney, NSW 2042
+61 2 9550 3236
http://www.billabonggardens.com.au
Billabong Gardens
Surfside Backpackers


Beachside in Coogee
 186 Arden St
Coogee
Sydney, NSW 2034
+61 2 9315 7888
http://www.surfsidebackpackers.com.au
Surfside Backpackers
Vibe Hotel North Sydney


Vibe Hotel North Sydney
 88 Alfred St
Milsons Point
Sydney, NSW 2061
+61 (0)2 9955 1111
http://www.vibehotels.com.au
Vibe Hotel North Sydney
Kings Cross


Red light district
 Darlinghurst Road and Victoria Streets
(Kings Cross)
Sydney, NSW 2011
+61 2 9255 1788 (The Rocks Visitors Centre)
Kings Cross
Ginseng Bath House


Saunas, spas and baths
 Level One, 111 Darlinghurst Road
The Crest Hotel, Kings Cross
Sydney, NSW 2011
+61 2 9356 6680
http://www.thebathhouse.com.au/
Ginseng Bath House
Bondi Beach


Famous Sydney beach
 Bondi Beach
Sydney, NSW
+61 2 9130 5311 (Bondi Visitors Information Centre)
Bondi Beach
Day Spa & Health Club (The Observatory Hotel)


Pampering galore
 89-113 Kent St
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 (0)2 9256 2222
http://www.observatoryhotel.com.au
Day Spa & Health Club (The Observatory Hotel)
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