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       Places to Stay

                           City Centre and      Price Guide
       Sydney              Darling Harbour      Prices are based on one night's stay in
                                                high season for a standard double room,
       The Rocks and       Railway Square YHA  $$  inclusive of service charges and taxes.
       Circular Quay       Character            $      up to A$100
                           8–10 Lee St, NSW 2000  $$   A$100 to A$250
       Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel  $$  Tel (02) 9281 9666  Map 4 E5  $$$  over A$250
       Character           ∑ yha.com.au
       19 Kent St, NSW 2000  Unique hostel adjoining Central   Novotel Sydney on Darling
       Tel (02) 9251 4044  Map 1 A2  Station. Guests can sleep in a   Harbour  $$$
       ∑ lordnelsonbrewery.com  converted railway carriage and   Luxury
       The top floor of this convivial pub  chill in the great spa pool.  100 Murray St, NSW 2009
       offers simple but cosy bedrooms         Tel (02) 9934 0000  Map 3 C2
       with stone walls.   Song Hotel Hyde Park  $$  ∑ novoteldarlingharbour.com.au
                           Value for Money     This towering modern structure
       Sydney Harbour YHA  $$  5–11 Wentworth Ave, NSW 2000  is a family-friendly luxury hotel.
       Hostel              Tel (02) 9264 2451  Map 4 F3  Outdoor tennis court and pool.
       110 Cumberland St, NSW 2000  ∑ songhotels.com.au
       Tel (02) 8272 0900  Map 1 B2  Modest but stylishly decorated   Sheraton on the Park  $$$
       ∑ yha.com.au        hotel. Shared kitchen and   Luxury
       Modern and comfortable hostel.   laundry. Breakfast is included   161 Elizabeth St, NSW 2000
       The multishare or double rooms   in the price.  Tel (02) 9286 6000  Map 1 B5
       all have ensuites. A roof terrace       ∑ sheratonontheparksydney.com
       provides top-dollar harbour views.  The Darling  $$$  From the entrance to the plush
                           Luxury              rooms, this hotel offers a deluxe
       Holiday Inn     $$$  80 Pyrmont St, NSW 2009  stay. Helpful, 24-hour service.
       Luxury              Tel (02) 9777 9000  Map 3 B1
       55 George St, NSW 2000  ∑ star.com.au   Sofitel Sydney Wentworth  $$$
       Tel (02) 9252 0524  Map 1 B2  Located within the Star Casino   Luxury
       ∑ ihg.com           complex. The upscale rooms all   61–101 Phillip St, NSW 2000
       Small enough to provide personal   have floor-to-ceiling windows.  Tel (02) 9228 9188  Map 1 B4
       attention. Good amenities and a         ∑ sofitelsydney.com.au
       spectacular view from the rooftop.      This hotel brilliantly blends
                            DK Choice          21st-century design with
       The Langham Sydney  $$$  Establishment Hotel  $$$  heritage-listed features. A true
       Luxury               Boutique           five-star experience.
       89–113 Kent St, NSW 2000  5 Bridge Ln, NSW 2000
       Tel (02) 9256 2222  Map 1 A2  Tel (02) 9240 3100  Map 1 B3  The Westin  $$$
       ∑ sydney.langhamhotels.com.au  ∑ merivale.com.au  Luxury
       This celebrated top-of-the-range   Historic character meets   1 Martin Place, NSW 2000
       hotel is tastefully furnished with   contemporary style and   Tel (02) 8223 1111  Map 1 B4
       antiques and fine artworks.  elegance at this hip celebrity   ∑ westinsydney.com
                            favourite. Rooms and suites   A marble-floored lobby sets the
       Park Hyatt Sydney  $$$  boast marble or stone   scene for this luxurious retreat.
       Luxury               bathrooms, and either a lively   Many rooms have superb views.
       7 Hickson Rd, NSW 2000  or a tranquil colour scheme.
       Tel (02) 9256 1234  Map 1 B1  Some of the city’s best places
       ∑ sydney.park.hyatt.com  to eat and drink can be found
       Top class hotel decorated with   downstairs. Soundproofing
       contemporary Australian art.   ensures a peaceful stay.
       Boasts Opera House views from
       many rooms.
                           Hilton Sydney    $$$
       Pier One Sydney Harbour  $$$  Luxury
       Luxury              488 George St, NSW 2000
       11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, NSW 2000  Tel (02) 9266 2000  Map 1 B5
       Tel (02) 8298 9999  Map 1 B1  ∑ hiltonsydney.com.au
       ∑ pieronesydneyharbour.com.au  A reliable choice with high
       Housed in a heritage building on   standards. Quality furnishings
       a 1912 finger wharf, this hotel has  and a fantastic health club.
       crisp, sleek decor in neutral shades.
                           Meriton World Tower  $$$
       Shangri-La Sydney  $$$  Self-catering
       Luxury              91–95 Liverpool St, NSW 2000
       176 Cumberland St, NSW 2000  Tel (02) 8263 7500  Map 4 E3
       Tel (02) 9250 6000  Map 1 A3  ∑ meritonapartments.com.au
       ∑ shangri-la.com    Smart, serviced two- or three-
       All the luxury and style one can   bed apartments in Sydney’s
       expect from this brand, with great   tallest residential building.   Breathtaking views over Sydney harbour
       harbour views from higher floors.  Dazzling views.  from the restaurant at Shangri-La Sydney
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