Sydney

These are the best boutique hotels in Sydney

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Sydney’s Rich Diversity of Experiences Beckons Exploration

Sydney is a cute city mini-break like no other in the country. You’ll find the obvious iconic beaches that are always worth a gander, and the diverse precincts of cool, from Newtown to Manly. And you’ll certainly eat, drink and be merry.

Beyond enjoying one of the best boutique hotels in Sydney, do take the time to ‘do you’ by visiting a spa or two or taking a cold plunge or trekking Bondi-Bronte, and generally living the ultimate sunny, health-filled life that is peddled by local inhabitants.

Must-Visit Spots in Sydney

It may come as a surprise but we still love the likes of Bondi Icebergs, Taronga Zoo Sydney and Luna Park as part of your essential sojourn, because who doesn’t love kitschy-cool?

But if you’ve visited Australia’s biggest smoke a no. of times, you might be looking for something a little left-of-centre.

We’re foodies and drinkies personally, so we’ll offer up a whole host of local restaurants and cafés we love alongside our collection of curated boutique hotels in Sydney, but for a few extra ideas, you can try finding a secluded beach like Collins Beach to hole-up for the afternoon, line your weekender dates up with a market like The Rocks Market, or catch a screening of an independent at Golden Age Cinema & Bar.

Why Stay in a Boutique Hotel in Sydney?

Certainly, while opting for a luxurious hotel during your visit to Sydney might seem like the obvious choice, the city itself offers an urban adventure unlike any other, one where being literally and figuratively closer to the heartbeat of the streets is actually where you should be.

Think of Sydney as your mini Aussie New York, brimming with its own unique energy and character. So, instead of merely picking a Holiday Inn or, far ritzier, a Ritz Carlton, treat your Sydney experience as you would NYC—make it essential.

Choose a boutique hotel in Sydney that encapsulates the essence of the city’s urban charm in every detail. This is how you’ll truly immerse yourself in its authentic Aussie spirit.