Sydney, Australia, is inspiring. The harborfront holds a particular allure, with its sparkling blue water, compelling landmarks — such as the grand Sydney Opera House, with its remarkable sail-like design — and many things to do, including things to do alone. There are some excellent hotels that showcase this area of natural beauty that is also enhanced by impressive man-made engineering. So, if you want to be mesmerized, read on to uncover the top hotels IN Sydney with views of the Harbour.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 15, 2024.
1. Intercontinental Sydney (from USD 258)
Nestled in a historic 19th-century building, the Intercontinental Sydney is an upscale hotel with cozy rooms, bathed in rich, warm colours. In this hotel with harbour-view rooms in Sydney, all rooms are equipped with refreshing air-conditioning, entertaining satellite TV, and a thirst-quenching mini-bar. Additional amenities include a dazzling indoor pool, spa, gym, and a great rooftop lounge.
The Circular Quay ferries are just a two-minute walk away, so it’s convenient for those going on a whale-watching expedition or simply wanting to explore the other side of the harbour.
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Address: Corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets
795 meters (0.5 ft) from Sydney Opera House
2. North Sydney Harbourview Hotel (from USD 188)
A warm, casual ambience is what travellers can expect at the North Sydney Harbourview Hotel. With its uniquely curved modern exterior and fanciful interior, it is an attractive and pleasant stay. It’s a Sydney hotel with a view of Sydney Harbour Bridge, with this amazing panorama seen from several guest rooms.
Within close proximity to the North Sydney train station, the North Sydney Harbourview Hotel guests have easy access to Sydney’s top attractions, like the Sydney Opera House and the Botanical Gardens. Relax after a day of sightseeing at the Blues Bar, located in the hotel lobby. Guests can relish a cocktail while listening to live music, most evenings.
View Sydney
Address: 17 Blue Street, North Sydney
1.84 km (1.2 mi) from Sydney Opera House
3. Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks (from USD 166)
Reasonable pricing for a central city 4-star property.
Spacious rooms, fully equipped kitchenette, and a pool.
Perfect location in The Rocks area, close to cruise terminal, and within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, and public transport.
Convenient access to nearby restaurants, cafes, and the option to cook in the fully equipped kitchenette.
Staying at Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks will guarantee you a wonderful stay as it offers excellent accommodations and is in a convenient location. It is just a 15-minute walk to the well-known Sydney Opera House and the central business district. It features a swimming pool where you can dive right in and a hot tub for you to pamper yourself and decompress.
To ensure you have a comfortable and hassle-free stay, all units provide amenities such as air conditioning, a minibar, a microwave, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a flat-screen cable TV. In addition, you can book a certain studio with a balcony so you have a perfect spot to take in some fresh air and see the stunning harbor views.
Rendezvous Hotel Sydney The Rocks
Address: 75 Harrington Street
778 meters (0.5 ft) from Sydney Opera House
4. Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour (from USD 313)
Slightly pricey, but worth it for the fantastic location and amenities.
Spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, and fantastic views from the balcony.
Prime position overlooking Circular Quay, close to Opera House, Botanic Gardens, and transportation options.
Excellent breakfast, but slightly underwhelming for the type of hotel; many dining options nearby.
An all-suite hotel overlooking Sydney Harbour, the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour features accommodation that is top-of-the-line. Rooms feature balconies, providing magnificent harbour or garden views. There’s also a fully-equipped kitchen and a hot tub. Centrally located, the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour overlooks both Sydney Harbour and the Royal Botanic Gardens. It is a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and a three-minute walk from the Circular Quay railway station.
Pure pleasure can be found at the hotel’s Hacienda Sydney, a botanical retreat that serves Cuban-inspired cocktails and offers wonderful harbour views. Spectacular views can also be found at Q-Dining. Adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, the restaurant serves modern Australian cuisine.
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour
Address: 61 Macquarie Street
483 meters (0.4 ft) from Sydney Opera House
5. Marriott Sydney Harbour at Circular Quay (from USD 267)
The Marriott Sydney Harbour at Circular Quay is a prize choice in Sydney, boasting splendid city, harbour, or Opera House views. The staff is very welcoming: greeting everyone with a cheerful “Hello”. Guest rooms and suites are spacious and beds are outfitted with plush comforters.
While staying here, pay a visit to the Customs House Bar, a wonderful 19th-century pub, offering casual open-air dining. Don’t miss the tasty breakfast buffet, as well, with top-notch fresh coffee and tantalizing chocolate croissants.
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Address: 30 Pitt Street
850 meters (0.6 ft) from Sydney Opera House
6. Holiday Inn Old Sydney (from USD 169)
Boasting an incredible rooftop pool that affords guests amazing views of the harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Holiday Inn Old Sydney is a hotel too splendid to overlook. It is located in the celebrated Rocks waterfront district. Adding to the hotel’s appeal is an entrance that displays an eight-story atrium with a glass ceiling.
Guest rooms are casual and homey, with comfy beds and a choice of soft or firm pillows. Select rooms have harbour views and/or sofabeds. It is also great to know that kids 17 and under stay free with an adult!
Sydney Harbour Hotel
Address: 55 George Street
608 meters (0.4 ft) from Sydney Opera House
7. Park Hyatt Sydney (from USD 738)
The Park Hyatt Sydney is situated on the edge of Sydney Harbour and provides extravagant accommodation. Rooms are posh and plush with luxury furnishings, designer lighting, and large windows. Guests rooms are fully-loaded with flat-screen TVs, Bose sound systems, minibars, and Nespresso coffee machines. There’s even a 24-hour butler service for all guests.
Upgraded rooms feature balconies and soaking tubs and select suites have kitchens and pretty terraces. Don’t miss the chance to lounge by the pool in a spectacularly chic and open-air setting that also has stellar water views.
Park Hyatt Sydney
Address: 7 Hickson Road
560 meters (0.4 ft) from Sydney Opera House
8. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (from USD 264)
Reasonable pricing for a luxury hotel with stunning views of the harbour.
Well-maintained rooms with turn-down service, though gym and spa could be improved.
Conveniently located near Circular Quay with easy access to CBD and Barangaroo.
Excellent dining options with extensive buffet breakfast and exceptional in-room dining.
A tiny slice of heaven is what you’ll experience at the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Overlooking the Rocks neighbourhood, it is a top accommodation for first-time tourists to Australia, offering helpful, useful advice and information on the city. It’s one of the best Sydney hotels with harbour views that you can check out.
Boasting 531 of some of the most luxurious room interiors in Sydney, the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s guests can enjoy nicely designed and subtly furnished spaces with mahogany furniture and very comfortable beds dressed in top-quality linens. Select corner rooms offer panoramic views that will stir your heart.
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
Address: 199 George Street
875 meters (0.6 ft) from Sydney Opera House
9. Pier One Sydney Harbour (from USD 234)
A rare jewel, the nice and nautical Pier One Sydney Harbour is tucked alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge and built on the water. It features cozy guest rooms with a seafaring, sophisticated style. For guest’s comfort, rooms provide plush bedding, sleek bathrooms, and delightful bath amenities. Some rooms have a spa tub.
All rooms have either city, water, and/or harbour views. WiFi is available, as is 24/7 room service. For a wonderful evening meal, visit the Gantry Restaurant & Bar. Savor its relaxed, fine dining atmosphere and drink-in the magnificent night views of Sydney’s waterfront.
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
Address: 11 Hickson Road
707 meters (0.5 ft) from Sydney Opera House
10. Quay West Suites (from USD 378)
One of the top picks in Sydney, Quay West Suites is a sleek high-rise hotel that features opulent surroundings. Providing first-class accommodation, Quay West Suites have full kitchens, separate living and dining quarters, and washer/dryers. Upgraded suites will get you bridge views, and some have balconies. Room service is available, along with grocery delivery service.
Other amenities of splendour include a posh restaurant, chic lobby bar, and a breezy courtyard cafe. Also, don’t miss out on the eye-popping indoor pool, which features ornate tile work. There’s also a hot tub, a spa, and a fitness centre.
The Sebel Quay West Suites Sydney
Address: 98 Gloucester Street, The Rocks
939 meters (0.6 ft) from Sydney Opera House
11. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney (from USD 228)
The Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is a high-rise luxury hotel that is a best seller in Sydney. Living up to its name, it is a paradise-like accommodation with spacious and elegant guest rooms, featuring fine decor and stunning views. Beds are replete with plush duvets and signature bed linens. Other room extras include a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, an iPod docking station, and comfy robe and slippers.
Treat yourself to a luxurious day at the spa with their wondrous array of body treatments and massages. Or, enjoy a dip in the glorious indoor pool. There’s also a sauna, hot tub, and a great sundeck.
Shangri-La Sydney
Address: 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
973 meters (0.7 ft) from Sydney Opera House
12. Sydney Harbour YHA (from USD 36)
Reasonable cost for continental breakfast, great value for money, but higher than other hostels
Rooftop terrace with iconic views, spacious communal kitchen, lockers available, clean and comfortable rooms
Unbeatable location in the heart of The Rocks, walking distance to Circular Quay, close to restaurants and public transport
Convenient onsite cafe, good value breakfast, nearby dining options, healthy and simple breakfasts
Experience topnotch hotel experience while on vacation to one of the most vibrant cities in Australia. Get guaranteed comfort and convenience while in Sydney and book a room at the Sydney Harbour YHA, located in the heart of Rocks district close to some of Sydney’s cultural and heritage sites, as well as local chill-out spots like shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars. A room at Sydney Harbour guarantees guests the best accommodation with accessible Wifi, complimentary breakfast, double rooms, with bathroom essentials, and of course a cozy high-quality double bed for a great night’s sleep after a long day exploring the city.
Sydney Harbour YHA
Price: from 142.56 USD
Number of Guests: 2
YHA Sydney Harbour
Address: 110 Cumberland Street
847 meters (0.6 ft) from Sydney Opera House
13. Cremorne Pointe Manor (from USD 107)
Grab the chance to enjoy seaside views of the Sydney harbor complete with airconditioned rooms, stunning interiors and spacious homestay that guarantees guests amenities like Wifi access, flat-screen TV, and a refrigerator, as well as basic coffee and tea maker for those who easily get parched. Cremorne Pointe Manor is located in the Lower North Shore of Sydney and is just a short eight-minute drive from Milson’s Point and Luna Park, and 25 minutes away from the Sydney Airport.
Cremorne Pointe Manor
Address: 6 Cremorne Road, 2090 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location - show map (see map)
Price: from 115.49 USD
Star Rating: four-star
Travelers Review: Fabulous 8.9 (from 883 reviews)
Cremorne Point Manor
Address: 6 Cremorne Road
1.89 km (1.2 mi) from Sydney Opera House
14. Holiday Inn Old Sydney (from USD 169)
Consider booking a charming room at Holiday Inn Old Sydney and bask in the ambiance of the historic musings in Rocks district. The amenities guarantee superb views of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, enough to take your breath away early in the morning when you wake up to have your complimentary breakfast. A room at Holiday Inn has other basic features like room service, airconditioning, private parking, Wifi access, a comfy and big double bed enough for three people, and even soft, high-quality pillows and sheets, Guests who stay at the Holiday Inn will be just 3 minutes walking distance from the popular attraction, Circular Quay, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Take advantage of the relaxing spa pool and access to the hotel’s gym and pool.
Holiday Inn Old Sydney
Address: 55 George Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 Sydney, Australia (see map)
Price: from 237.83 USD
Star Rating: 4 stars
Travelers Review: Fabulous 8.9(from 2,037 reviews)
Sydney Harbour Hotel
Address: 55 George Street
608 meters (0.4 ft) from Sydney Opera House
15. SKYE Suites Sydney (from USD 346)
One of the best hotels in Sydney is SKYE Suites Sydney, where you can stay in one of its 73 beautiful boutique suites. Each suite is furnished with bespoke furniture, and each has its own kitchen, laundry area and bathrooms. This property is located right in the center of the city’s Central Business District, and it’s quite close to several places to visit while you’re in the city, like Darling Harbour, Queen Victoria Building, and more. It also has a gorgeous view of the harbour that guests like you can see everyday from the window of your suite.
SKYE Suites Sydney
Address: 300 Kent Street
1.66 km (1.1 mi) from Sydney Opera House
16. Harbourside Apartments (from USD 130)
Make the most out of your luxury vacation in one of Sydney’s finest and book a room at the Harbourside Apartments. Located right at the edge of Sydney Harbour, this spacious 65 sqm (699 sqft) space has a comfy double bed and sofa bed those traveling with friends and families can enjoy. Maximize your stay and make use of the building’s pool and gym. Note that the Sydney Harbour ferry service is just beside the property and is just a 7-minute ride to Darling Harbour.
Harbourside Apartment
Address: 2a Henry Lawson Avenue, McMahons Point, 2060 Sydney, Australia – Excellent location - show map (see map)
Price: from 170.61 USD
Star Rating: four-star
Travelers Review: Fabulous 8.6(from 1,137 reviews)
Harbourside Apartments
Address: 2a Henry Lawson Avenue
1.26 km (0.8 mi) from Sydney Opera House
Heavenly harbour sights in Sydney
For the perfect postcard shot of Sydney, there’s no question the harbour area is one of the prime spots. Luckily, Sydney hotels offer so many great chances to experience great harbour views. Figuring out where to stay as a family? Try booking one of these fine hotels and spend your days in luxury and beauty, in one of Australia’s largest and most captivating cities.
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