Finding the best stays in Sydney…
Scoring hotels on cleanliness, location, price fairness, and trust — the risks a star rating hides.
Hotels in Sydney, Australia, scored by risk
59 hotels rated on the risks stars hide — cleanliness, noise, location, and whether the price is fair for what you get. Our top pick: Capella Sydney.
Best hotels in Sydney · 59 scored, fewest red flags first
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Capella Sydney
80Few red flags — 4.7★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.7 guest rating · 697 reviews · ~$721/night · 46 km from Center
Park Hyatt Sydney
79Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 2,475 reviews · ~$936/night · 46 km from Center
QT Sydney
79Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 2,133 reviews · ~$300/night · 46 km from Center
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
78Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 6,337 reviews · ~$472/night · 46 km from Center
The Langham, Sydney
77Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 1,546 reviews · ~$302/night · 45 km from Center
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour by IHG
77Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
4.6 guest rating · 1,637 reviews · 45 km from Center
The Darling
77Few red flags — 4.6★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 1,131 reviews · ~$296/night · 44 km from Center
YHA Sydney Harbour - The Rocks
75Few red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,605 reviews · ~$143/night · 46 km from Center
InterContinental Sydney by IHG
75Few red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 5,262 reviews · ~$530/night · 46 km from Center
Hilton Sydney
75Few red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 6,873 reviews · ~$431/night · 46 km from Center
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
74Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; room 20% negative
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 5,782 reviews · ~$514/night · 45 km from Center
Ovolo Sydney, Woolloomooloo
73Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 1,928 reviews · ~$308/night · 47 km from Center
Quest Woolooware Bay
72Some red flags — 5.0★ guest rating
5★ class · 5.0 guest rating · 470 reviews · ~$139/night · 43 km from Center
Shangri-La Sydney
71Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; service 21% negative
5★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 10,002 reviews · ~$354/night · 46 km from Center
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
71Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; property 22% negative
5★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 4,446 reviews · ~$422/night · 46 km from Center
SKYE Suites Sydney
69Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 400 reviews · ~$397/night · 45 km from Center
The William Inglis Hotel Warwick Farm - MGallery Collection
68Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.5 guest rating · 1,418 reviews · ~$148/night · 22 km from Center
Hyatt Regency Sydney
68Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; service 20% negative
5★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 7,610 reviews · ~$371/night · 45 km from Center
Mad Monkey Downtown
68Some red flags — 4.6★ guest rating; sleep 38% negative
3★ class · 4.6 guest rating · 485 reviews · ~$61/night · 47 km from Center
The Social Hotel Sydney
65Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.4 guest rating · 130 reviews · ~$89/night · 47 km from Center
Spicers Sangoma Retreat
64Some red flags — 4.8★ guest rating
5★ class · 4.8 guest rating · 259 reviews · ~$1315/night · 35 km from Center
Sydney Boutique Hotel
63Some red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; bathroom 36% negative
3★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 1,147 reviews · ~$129/night · 47 km from Center
Holiday Inn Sydney - Potts Point by IHG
63Some red flags — 4.1★ guest rating
4★ class · 4.1 guest rating · 1,715 reviews · ~$220/night · 47 km from Center
Pacific House Hostel
62Some red flags — 4.4★ guest rating; sleep 35% negative, bathroom 32% negative
4.4 guest rating · 595 reviews · ~$65/night · 46 km from Center
The Ultimo Sydney
62Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating; sleep 33% negative
4★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 1,023 reviews · ~$197/night · 45 km from Center