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Best Hotels in Darling Harbour

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A leisure and entertainment precinct in central Sydney, Darling Harbour is where the glistening waterfront meets bowling, cinemas, gardens, the SEA LIFE Aquarium, shopping and much more. As you might expect, it makes the area extremely popular with families looking for an activities-packed trip. However if you'd rather be hitting the dancefloor or enjoying a nice meal, the family-friendly fun is tempered by the city's very grown-up nightlife with bars and chic restaurants. Meanwhile the central location makes it an ideal base for exploring Sydney, and the hotel scene reflects this diversity – offering luxury five-star stays and boutique gems.

Best hotels in Darling Harbour

The Woolstore 1888

  • A boutique hotel set in a 19th-century wool factory, The Woolstore 1888 blends historic charm with modern amenities. Exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and sleek design elements create a hip, urban, industrial feel without being cold.
  • The trendy, design-forward W Hotel Sydney boasts spectacular views of Darling Harbour, and is luxurious but with a playful edge. Bedrooms are sleek in nautical shades, and come evening, it's up to the top floor bar for cocktails in the cabanas around the pool.
  • The five-star Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour offers French-inspired elegance with panoramic views of Sydney's skyline and harbour. Expect luxurious rooms, an infinity pool, and exceptional service. Ideal for couples or business travellers – and just steps away from the waterfront too.

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Best Hotels in Darling Harbour

The Woolstore 1888
The Woolstore 1888

Sydney (Australia)

An 1888-built heritage building near Darling Harbour, transformed into a thoroughly modern boutique hotel offering comfort & style in abundance. Centrally located in Pyrmont, the hotel boasts a buzzy Mediterranean restaurant & bar, swish meeting spaces and a fresh design-led feel. Also great value.

  • Value chic - Great rates considering the location and smart interiors, making this an excellent choice for a family holiday or business trip
  • Learning - Stroll to the Sydney International Convention Centre or the Powerhouse Museum for regular events and exhibitions
  • City Style - A stylish city hotel, offering slick contemprorary rooms behind a historic façade close to Darling Harbour
  • Theatre - Catch a world-class performance at the legendary Sydney Opera House
from $157 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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W Hotel Sydney
W Hotel Sydney

Sydney (Australia)

In prime position overlooking Darling Harbour, this luxurious hotel is as startling inside as out, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a mix of gritty urban and sleek nautical design features, a rooftop pool and a dessert bar amongst its food offerings.

  • Groups - Brilliant for groups of friends, who will love the buzzy bar and restaurant spaces, plus indoor pool & welness centre
  • Close to nightlife - Expect a lively nightlife scene in Darling Harbour, with chic bars, restaurants and cafes overlooking the water
  • City Style - A fabulously stylish city hotel with a lively atmosphere and design-led interiors overlooking Darling Harbour
  • Sailing - Charter a boat and sail around Sydney Harbour at sunset
from $241 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Sydney (Darling Harbour)

Poised opposite the International Convention Centre in bustling Darling Harbour, this glittering high-rise hotel has chic interiors & elegant French influences. Expect one restaurant & four glitzy bars, plus a rooftop swimming pool & sumptuous spa. Five-star style with a top reputation for events.

  • Close to nightlife - You're guaranteed a good night out at Cockle Bay Wharf and Darling Square, where you'll find lively bars & eateries
  • Business meetings - A sleek business centre, plus seven versatile event spaces just opposite Sydney’s International Convention Centre
  • Spa - Wonderful spa offering holistic wellness treatments in seven spacious treatment rooms
  • Great walks - Stroll across Pyrmont Bridge for a sense of the harbour area's rich history
from $221 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by John Ovans

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