Sydney is a truly spectacular city and one of it’s most defining points is its incredible harbour. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are world famous and such iconic symbols for Australia. Sydney is also teeming with things to do and has so many great food and drink options. If you’re booking a trip to Australia’s biggest city then why not stay somewhere where you can see that beautiful harbour!
Meriton Suites North Sydney
Meriton Suites North Sydney is the top rated accommodation with harbour views for under $220, as rated by guests. Its rating is 9.4. It’s highest for vibe (9.4) and cleanliness (9.1).
The hotel has access to a heated indoor lap pool, a sizable 24-hour fitness centre, a spa, and a sauna. It is situated only 5 minutes’ walk from North Sydney Train Station.
Unlimited free WiFi is available to visitors.
The Greenwood Hotel (bar/pub) is 5 minutes’ walk from Meriton Suites North Sydney, while Lavender Bay is 15 minutes’ walk away. Kirribilli and Luna Park Sydney are both 4 minutes away by car.
The hotel is 3.5 kilometres from the Sydney CBD (Central Business District) and 30 minutes’ drive from Sydney Airport.
All of the generous suites come with modern decor, stunning bathrooms with scented amenities, fully functional gourmet kitchens, and internal laundries.
The nearby Greenwood Plaza has specialty shops, a grocery, cafes and other amenities.
Price We found the 1 bedroom suite for $215, however this can fluctuate.
Book the Meriton Suites North Sydney here
Cremorne Point Manor
Cremorne Point Manor has an average rating of 8.8 by guests. It’s the highest rated in terms of vibe 9.1 and service 9.0.
The manor is a renovated 19th-century federation-style hotel and is located in a peaceful, leafy setting bordered by a harborside reserve.
Stunning views of Sydney Harbour to the east may be seen from a sizable upstairs guest terrace that looks out over Cremorne Point and Mosman Bay.
The interior has high ceilings and all the elegance and comfort you would anticipate from this type of bed and breakfast style guesthouse.
All rooms and public spaces have free high-speed wifi.
Cremorne Point Manor’s rooms also have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a refrigerator.
Hot tubs or spa baths are available in some rooms.
Luna Park and Milson’s Point may both be reached in 8 minutes by car.
The drive from Sydney Airport takes 25 minutes.
The air-conditioned rooms include with a fan and a coffee/tea maker.
Price We found a single room with shared bathroom for $175 – however, this may fluctuate.
Book Cremorne Point Manor here
View Sydney
View Sydney gets a guest rating of 8.6 but rates incredibly high in beach (10!) and cleanliness (8.8).
View Sydney offers stunning views of Sydney Harbour and the city’s famous Sydney Harbour Bridge as well as having a restaurant and bar.
Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen from many rooms. The air-conditioned rooms at View Sydney come equipped with a flat-screen TV, a desk, and tea and coffee making supplies.
Some rooms have a bathtub in the private bathrooms. If you pay an additional fee when booking the Harbour View Queen Room, the resort also has a pet-friendly option.
For lunch and evening, LB’s Restaurant provides bistro-style cuisine along with a variety of Australian wines.
The ferry at Luna Park and Milsons Point is 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel.
View Sydney is just 50m from North Sydney train station, providing easy access to Sydney’s main tourist spots, including the Sydney Opera House and Botanical Gardens.
Price We found the North Sydney View Queen Room for $216 – however this may fluctuate.
Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point
The Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point gets a guest rating of 8.5 with location (9.3) and Service (8.9) being its highest rated points.
The Holiday Inn Potts Point offers generously sized rooms with pay TV, air conditioning, and a choice of soft or firm pillows. It is situated in historic Potts Point, close to Kings Cross Train Station.
A mini refrigerator and a sizable en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and dual pressure shower-head are included in each room.
From your room, take in views of Sydney Harbour or the energetic Potts Point.
The Sirocco Restaurant is a bistro with an outdoor patio that is open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Within a few minutes from your door, you can visit some of Sydney’s top bars, cafes, and restaurants.
The front desk is manned around-the-clock. Paddington, Darlinghurst, and Oxford Street can all be easily explored from the hotel.
Bondi Beach, North Sydney, and Sydney Airport can all be reached within a 15-minute drive.
A short 2-kilometer walk through the Royal Botanical Gardens will take visitors to Sydney Opera House.
You can go to Sydney’s city centre in just one train station, and Bondi Junction is only two stops away.
Price We found the standard room for $213 – however this may fluctuate.
Book Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point here
Glenferrie Lodge
Glenferrie Lodge has a guest rating of 8.5 with its highest rated points being vibe (9.3) and location (9.2).
The lodge is on Sydney harbour, and it provides comfortable accommodation, free wifi, with some rooms having a balcony with water views. Some rooms have a DVD player and all rooms have a ceiling fan, TV and refrigerator.
There’s a communal lounge for guests to enjoy with pay TV. There is also a really beautiful, large garden that you can sit in when the weather is good. Cooked breakfast is served in the dining room each morning and is available at no additional charge.
Glenferrie Lodge is a 5 minutes’ walk to Milsons Point Railway Station and Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s a 1 minute walk to Kirribilli Wharf where ferry services depart regularly to Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay. Sydney Airport is just 15 km away. It’s also one minute’s walk from the Prime Minister’s residence!
Price We found the economy single room with shared bathroom for $89 – however, this may fluctuate.
