Best of Sydney, Australia (2026)

Sydney is built around one of the world's great harbours. Our Sydney lists cover the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, the beaches from Bondi to Manly, and the restaurants, cafés and hotels of the CBD, Surry Hills, Paddington and the Rocks.

Food & Drink in Sydney

Food & Drink across Australia

Sydney · Cocktail Bars

The 8 Best Cocktail Bars in Sydney (2026)

The best cocktail bars in Sydney in 2026 are Maybe Sammy in The Rocks, one of the world's most-awarded bars; The Baxter Inn for whisky; Eau de Vie's s…

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The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Sydney (2026)

The best rooftop bars in Sydney in 2026 are Aster at the InterContinental for Opera House views, Old Mate's Place for cocktails, the Glenmore Hotel fo…

Read the list Sydney · Restaurants

The 12 Best Restaurants in Sydney (2026)

The best restaurants in Sydney in 2026 are Saint Peter in Paddington and Sixpenny in Stanmore — the only two with three hats in the latest Good Food G…

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Hotels in Sydney

Hotels across Australia

Sydney · Hotels

The 12 Best Hotels in Sydney (2026)

The best hotels in Sydney in 2026 are Capella Sydney and Park Hyatt Sydney for harbour-side luxury, Crown Towers for views and The Langham for classic…

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Things to Do in Sydney

Things to Do across Australia

Sydney · Walks & Hikes

The 9 Best Walks & Hikes in Sydney (2026)

The best walks in Sydney in 2026 are the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk for beaches and ocean pools, the Spit to Manly walk for harbour bush, the Hermit…

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The 9 Best Lookouts in Sydney (2026)

The best lookouts in Sydney in 2026 are Mrs Macquarie's Chair for the Opera House and Harbour Bridge together, Observatory Hill above The Rocks, Bradl…

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The 10 Best Museums & Galleries in Sydney (2026)

The best museums and galleries in Sydney in 2026 are the Art Gallery of New South Wales and its Sydney Modern building, the Museum of Contemporary Art…

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The 8 Best Things to Do With Kids in Sydney (2026)

The best things to do in Sydney with kids in 2026 are Taronga Zoo, with its harbour views and ferry ride, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, the free Australia…

Read the list Sydney · Free Things to Do

The 9 Best Free Things to Do in Sydney (2026)

The best free things to do in Sydney in 2026 are the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk, the Royal Botanic Garden and Mrs Macquarie's Chair, the Art Gallery…

Read the list Sydney · Day Trips

The 9 Best Day Trips in Sydney (2026)

The best day trips from Sydney in 2026 are the Blue Mountains for the Three Sisters and bushwalks, Royal National Park for coastal walks and swimming …

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The 11 Best Beaches in Sydney (2026)

The best beaches in Sydney in 2026 are Bondi for the classic surf beach and coastal walk, Bronte for its ocean pool, Clovelly and Shelly Beach for cal…

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The 12 Best Attractions in Sydney (2026)

The best things to do in Sydney in 2026 are a tour or show at the Sydney Opera House, climbing or walking the Harbour Bridge, the Bondi to Coogee coas…

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Weddings & Events in Sydney

Weddings & Events across Australia

Sydney · Wedding Venues

The 9 Best Wedding Venues in Sydney (2026)

The best wedding venues in Sydney in 2026 are Gunners' Barracks and Sergeants Mess in Mosman for harbour views in heritage buildings, Q Station at Man…

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